Calm Days http://www.calmdays.com/ Discussion of model aviation (RC) in eastern ontario and the ottawa valley en Sat, 19 May 2012 07:57:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.calmdays.com/images/misc/rss.png Calm Days http://www.calmdays.com/ 700 Nitro Heli http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3016-700-Nitro-Heli&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:06:21 GMT Looking for a 600-700 nitro heli. Nothing real fancy just want to do some sport flying, no 3D. Prefer BNF Spektrum or RX ready. Looking for a 600-700 nitro heli. Nothing real fancy just want to do some sport flying, no 3D. Prefer BNF Spektrum or RX ready. ]]> Captain Morgan http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3016-700-Nitro-Heli Friday May 18th Flying Flu http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3015-Friday-May-18th-Flying-Flu&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:24:14 GMT If the weather holds I am going to go Friday Flying any body else feeling ill on Friday? Jim If the weather holds I am going to go Friday Flying any body else feeling ill on Friday?

Jim ]]> Chat jbuchanan http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3015-Friday-May-18th-Flying-Flu Rideau RC Flyers Debutant Fun Fly May 19th http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3014-Rideau-RC-Flyers-Debutant-Fun-Fly-May-19th&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:36 GMT Just a quick reminder; This Saturday May 19, is the Rideau Flyers Debutant Fun Fly. Rideau Flyers field Phelan rd. http://www.rideauflyers.com/ ... Just a quick reminder;

This Saturday May 19, is the Rideau Flyers Debutant Fun Fly. Rideau Flyers field Phelan rd. http://www.rideauflyers.com/

Bring out your New or old plane that you hadn’t flown last year. (Must be test flown before event)

Saturday 10am until 2pm, $10 landing fee, Lunch will be ordered from Swiss chalet ($10),

Weather is looking great.

Hope to see you there.
FredZ ]]> Airplanes Dynamic Man http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3014-Rideau-RC-Flyers-Debutant-Fun-Fly-May-19th Gone back to my roots! http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3013-Gone-back-to-my-roots!&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:47:07 GMT I have gone back to my roots in flying! I recently ordered up and assembled a new Multiplex AcroMaster! This will be my third one and I've set this one up as a night flyer too! As some may remember, this was my first 3D plane a few years back and I decided that I wanted another one!

They truly are the best flying foam plane out there in this genre and the fact that they're made from Multiplex's Elapor foam makes them even better! For those that don't know about Elapor, it is a type of foam that works best with regular CA glue. No need for foam-safe here! Just regular CA and kicker! Repairs can be done very quickly, if needed! They are a kit and multiplex does make a power system for them as well, although mine has an old system from Extreme Flight: an Airboss 35A esc and a Torque motor (can't remember which one but it's only good to 3s). I'm using a 12x6 prop on it presently because that's all I had on hand when I put it together. My older ones used 13x6.5, but I believe now that that may have been overkill.

On the current system it will hover just a tick above half-throttle and it has good punch out. I have yet to test the wattage but will likely do that next time out. Doing the math, the peak wattage on a new battery would be somewhere around 440, but it would likely reside more in the 380 peak range most of the time. Not too bad because the specs say it will be somewhere in the 32-36 ounce range. I believe my setup, including lights is likely down closer to the 32oz or less range because I'm running a much smaller than recommended battery. Multiplex calls for a 2100-3200 3s and I'm running 1300s and 1500s. I set my timer for 5 minutes and so far my packs are taking in about 1000mah with mixed 3D flying including a few vertical climbs to enter blenders and spins and lots of hovering.

Because the plane is a kit you are able to install the LEDs as you put it together, and because the plane is white foam and mostly hollow it glows with the lights inside! Some have probably seen Eric Johnson's night-flying Acromaster, locally. Mine is similar but probably not quite as bright as his and not nearly as complicated. I just plug my lights in and go. Eric's is really cool with brushed ESCs powering the lights that allow him to switch stuff on and off from the transmitter!

I had a chance to get 5 flights in today while the wind was very calm and this plane is actually more fun than I remember! This is probably because my skills are much better than when I had my last one 4 years ago, but it really is a joy to fly! Because I've built it so light it really floats around. Any amount of headwind and the plane can sit nearly stationary at very low throttle and still stay aloft. It needs very little speed and can land at a crawl!

Long story, longer, the AcroMaster flies again! I'm going to do the maiden night-flight this evening!

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]]> Airplanes Tyler P http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3013-Gone-back-to-my-roots! Birthday coming up... want to go FPV... http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3012-Birthday-coming-up...-want-to-go-FPV...&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 18:09:50 GMT Hi, My birthday is coming soon and I would like to know what is a good FPV system out there. I am very limited in cash, so a cheap option is... Hi,

My birthday is coming soon and I would like to know what is a good FPV system out there.
I am very limited in cash, so a cheap option is prefered.

HobbyKing links :
Im looking at the FatShark 5.8Ghz Telemetry System (Incl. Tx/Rx) = 299$ + shipping and that include everything??? i dont need to buy more stuff? RTF FPV?

or : True 640x480 8ch 2.4/5.8Ghz Dual Rx w/ HeadTrack Video Goggles = 349$ + shipping (i beleive that those doesnt include everything for FPV...) not sure...

or : Fat Shark Predator RTF FPV Headset System w/Camera and 5.8G TX - 299$ + shipping

I dont wanna go into FPV and spend a lot... to realise its not my thing.

Any help on FPV would be appreciated.

Peace,

Max ]]> Airplanes XStarWake http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3012-Birthday-coming-up...-want-to-go-FPV... Marz 2.5D Diesel Engine http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3011-Marz-2.5D-Diesel-Engine&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 23:38:59 GMT Selling a new in the box Marz 2.5D (0.15ci) dual ball bearing diesel engine. Comes new in the box with the mounting hardware still in the envelope,... Selling a new in the box Marz 2.5D (0.15ci) dual ball bearing diesel engine. Comes new in the box with the mounting hardware still in the envelope, tommy bar for the spinner nut and a length of fuel tubing. Original manual also included. $45 plus shipping.

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]]> SteveM http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3011-Marz-2.5D-Diesel-Engine New rcgf 15CC motor http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3010-New-rcgf-15CC-motor&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 21:39:57 GMT Hey Anybody interested in a new gas motor. I bought it to put in a Lancaster that I am buliding and it is way to big. I paid $200 plus $45 for the... Hey
Anybody interested in a new gas motor. I bought it to put in a Lancaster that I am buliding and it is way to big. I paid $200 plus $45 for the Pitts muffler and would take $180. This motor is equal to a .60-.90 glow and I test ran it and it works great

SOLD
thanks
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]]> smithsfallsbirdguy http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3010-New-rcgf-15CC-motor EFlite F-4 Phantom http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3009-EFlite-F-4-Phantom&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 20:03:03 GMT I picked this up at GH on Monday night...

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I will be doing a review for Great Hobbies on this model...but my initial impression can be summed up in one word: AWESOME!!!!:)

Like the Habu 32...the engineering, kit quality and parts fit is over the top! ...In just 3-4 hours most of the assembly work is complete. I LOVE these Platinum Series EDFs!

I am building it to stock:

Power System:

EFlite Delta V rotor/shroud
EFlite DF 32 Inrunner motor
CC 100A ESC
Team Great Hobbies 6S-5000mAh 50C lipo

Controls:

Spektrum AR8000
Savox 256 (x3 - Elevator, Rudder, Nosewheel)
Savox 254 (x4 - Ailerons and Flaps)

EFlite electric retracts (great retracts!).

...I will debut the Phantom at the Rideau Flyers EDF event June 16-17...and then I will go Habu Hunting...especially the foamie Habus...easy to sneek up on...even without Sparrows and Sidewinders.:D
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]]> Airplanes John Weekes http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3009-EFlite-F-4-Phantom Silver Swallow 2.47cc Diesels http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3008-Silver-Swallow-2.47cc-Diesels&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 21:54:31 GMT SOLD I have a pair of new in the box Silver Swallow 2.47cc diesels to offer. One has a blue head, the other red. SOLD

I have a pair of new in the box Silver Swallow 2.47cc diesels to offer. One has a blue head, the other red. ]]> SteveM http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3008-Silver-Swallow-2.47cc-Diesels Did anybody pick up my TX case after the Heli event Saturday ? http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3007-Did-anybody-pick-up-my-TX-case-after-the-Heli-event-Saturday&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 02:41:18 GMT I feel very stupid right now. I left my TX case at the field on Saturday.

I haven't headed out yet as I just realized I didn't have it.

Thanks in advance
FredZ ]]> Chat Dynamic Man http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3007-Did-anybody-pick-up-my-TX-case-after-the-Heli-event-Saturday T-28 (not the micro) http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3006-T-28-(not-the-micro)&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 22:21:35 GMT Hi, I would like to know if someone is interested. This t-28 has been crashed and rebuilt. It has a Park480 from HobbyKing in the nose.... Hi,

I would like to know if someone is interested.
This t-28 has been crashed and rebuilt.

It has a Park480 from HobbyKing in the nose. Original motor runs good but make noise sometime... i can include it in the deal.
Plane had a bad incounter with a tree, and snap in half. Wing got splitted too... Nothing can be re-glued... and the CG is good.
No receiver, plane is Airframe + servos (all stock) + Eflite 30 AMP ESC + Park480 from HK.

Will put photo soon. how much?

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I would be intertained in a deal too :)
I am looking to buy another foamy but more Acrobatic (Parkzone Extra 300... Carbon Zyak... )
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Here is the pictures :
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Anyway... send me your e-mail ... i got a total of 7 pictures....


Thank you,

PM IS KEY
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]]> XStarWake http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3006-T-28-(not-the-micro) O.R.C.C. Heli Fun Fly 5/5/2012 Raptor G4 Electric Pilot: Joe Smith http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3005-O.R.C.C.-Heli-Fun-Fly-5-5-2012-Raptor-G4-Electric-Pilot-Joe-Smith&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 20:38:43 GMT I forgot to turn off auto focus but, it still turned out OK. Was just a little windy during this flight. ENJOY!... Watch in full 1080 HD!! ... I forgot to turn off auto focus but, it still turned out OK. Was just a little windy during this flight.

ENJOY!... Watch in full 1080 HD!! If your system can handle it;-) Recorded at 60 FPS. looks like YouTube took some of the frames out decoding.







Cheers,
Philie ]]> Helicopters Philie http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3005-O.R.C.C.-Heli-Fun-Fly-5-5-2012-Raptor-G4-Electric-Pilot-Joe-Smith Rideau RC Flyers ALES http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3004-Rideau-RC-Flyers-ALES&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 15:54:31 GMT Join us on *Sunday July 15th* for a day of ALES (Altitude Limited Electric Soaring) competition. This is one of several Ottawa Valley, West Quebec... Join us on Sunday July 15th for a day of ALES (Altitude Limited Electric Soaring) competition. This is one of several Ottawa Valley, West Quebec ALES events in 2012.

Only one class flown: Any electric-powered plane that you think you can glide for ten minutes starting from 200M altitude.



This is also an ALES League contest for points accumulation, but the emphasis is on friendly fun. Our ALES event is now posted on the ALES League site: http://www.ales-league.org/



You can register for the event at http://www.rcpilot.com/event_details.cfm?event_id=588 Please do register for me so I can get a good idea of pilot counts etc.


The event is listed on the MAAC calendar here: https://www.maac.ca/events/event_details.php?eid=3435

Want to know more about ALES - Rules are here: http://www.ales-league.org/amaelec2012.pdf


And a note to the other ALES event directors: Why aren't your events listed on MAAC? ]]> Airplanes Mike Anderson http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3004-Rideau-RC-Flyers-ALES Flyin, food and fun at drummond today http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3003-Flyin-food-and-fun-at-drummond-today&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 13:17:48 GMT BYOS (bring your own stuff) to bbq and drink:D BYOS (bring your own stuff) to bbq and drink:D ]]> Chat skypilot http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3003-Flyin-food-and-fun-at-drummond-today MCPX Solid Tail Boom http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3002-MCPX-Solid-Tail-Boom&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 12:13:18 GMT Blade has new solid tail boom for the MCPX. BLH3602L Long Tail Boom Assembly mCPX/2 Product Description Key Features Approximately 144mm... Blade has new solid tail boom for the MCPX.

BLH3602L Long Tail Boom Assembly mCPX/2

Product Description

Key Features

Approximately 144mm long from the motor housing to the end of the boom
Solid Carbon Rod (wire held to the rod with heat shrink) ]]> Helicopters NXT LEGO http://www.calmdays.com/showthread.php?3002-MCPX-Solid-Tail-Boom