NW IMAC Competition Thread - Page 139

flynz4me · 07-01-2008, 01:02 PM

Yakity Yak and don't talk back... Here is the unassembled fruits of Ben and my labors (mostly Ben's

)...

And no comments on the Steel Reserve can in the grass

Flyfalcons · 07-01-2008, 01:09 PM

Please get something bigger than two 1100 packs. I run three of the Iron Corps 2400 packs on my Extra (one of them on the ignition) and they have been serving me well. Don't skimp on batteries just to save an ounce or two.

rjgaddman · 07-01-2008, 02:26 PM

Actually what I'm trying to figure out is if smaller batteries X2 to try and save some weight would be a good idea or not? Was considering building my own packs from the Black and decker A123 1100mah packs.

rjgaddman · 07-01-2008, 02:30 PM

Ryan,

We must have posted almost simultaneously. Kinda my opinion also, but wanted to get other opinions as well.

Thanks

Flyfalcons · 07-01-2008, 02:47 PM

Yeah in the grand scheme of things going bigger with the batteries will be an overall advantage versus smaller packs. Based on my observations at the Oly IMAC, I think my Extra has the best power-weight ratio in the NW division.

flynz4me · 07-01-2008, 03:14 PM

The good part about that receiver is that it parallels the packs so your combined capacity would be 2200mah to all your servos. do you think that would be enough???

Rick Sowell · 07-01-2008, 03:29 PM

Devin: you can add Brian Webb in advanced and Jack Stryker for basic

flynz4me · 07-01-2008, 03:31 PM

July 5th practice roll call:

1. Mike Raines ----------- Int.
2. Ben Gurau ------------ Sportsman
3. Devin Byerley --------- Basic
4. Jerry Allen ------------ Basic
5. Rick Gadd -------------Basic
6. Rick Sowell ----------- Sportsman
7. Darren Kuhn ---------- Advanced
8. Nick South ------------Sporstman - Possible
9. Brian Webb ----------- Advanced
10. Jack Stryker --------- Basic

This is coming up fast y'all!!!

rjgaddman · 07-01-2008, 03:38 PM

From some posts I've seen where data recording was done, with a similar setup, for a 10-15 minute IMAC style flight mah usage was in the 500 mah range. Type of flying would make a big difference and have read that the smaller packs won't give up as much amperage as the larger. The whole key is to keep really good track of how long and hard you've flown and how many mah have to be put back in when you recharge. Other research and experience could be of value in this discussion.

flynz4me · 07-01-2008, 05:03 PM

So far we have:

4 Basic
3 Sportsman
1 Intermediate
and
2 Advanced!!!

I'll bring the trophies, wait... ... ... ...

"Oh c'mon honey it's just the guys!!...???"

Nevermind, the trophies will stay at home

TheRooster · 07-01-2008, 08:04 PM

we will have to have a vertical race in mollalah, my rtf weight will be 36 or less with a 150

kinda curious, your plane is deffinately a bullet...

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	Yeah in the grand scheme of things going bigger with the batteries will be an overall advantage versus smaller packs. Based on my observations at the Oly IMAC, I think my Extra has the best power-weight ratio in the NW division.

Flyfalcons · 07-01-2008, 08:57 PM

I have a feeling I'm gonna lose at Molalla. Mostly because I'll be workin.

07-01-2008, 02:26 PM	#1659 (permalink)
rjgaddman Flyin' Around Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 61 Posts: 12	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread Actually what I'm trying to figure out is if smaller batteries X2 to try and save some weight would be a good idea or not? Was considering building my own packs from the Black and decker A123 1100mah packs.

07-01-2008, 02:30 PM	#1660 (permalink)
rjgaddman Flyin' Around Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 61 Posts: 12	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread Ryan, We must have posted almost simultaneously. Kinda my opinion also, but wanted to get other opinions as well. Thanks

07-01-2008, 03:14 PM	#1662 (permalink)
flynz4me Fellow Huckateer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Oregon (Rainy-ville USA) Age: 27 Posts: 1,226	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread The good part about that receiver is that it parallels the packs so your combined capacity would be 2200mah to all your servos. do you think that would be enough??? __________________ You cant have it all, but just enjoy the small bursts of good times as they occur. - USN Pops

07-01-2008, 03:29 PM	#1663 (permalink)
Rick Sowell Doo It! Doo It! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hoquiam,Wa. USA Posts: 80	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread Devin: you can add Brian Webb in advanced and Jack Stryker for basic

07-01-2008, 03:31 PM	#1664 (permalink)
flynz4me Fellow Huckateer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Oregon (Rainy-ville USA) Age: 27 Posts: 1,226	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread July 5th practice roll call: 1. Mike Raines ----------- Int. 2. Ben Gurau ------------ Sportsman 3. Devin Byerley --------- Basic 4. Jerry Allen ------------ Basic 5. Rick Gadd -------------Basic 6. Rick Sowell ----------- Sportsman 7. Darren Kuhn ---------- Advanced 8. Nick South ------------Sporstman - Possible 9. Brian Webb ----------- Advanced 10. Jack Stryker --------- Basic This is coming up fast y'all!!! __________________ You cant have it all, but just enjoy the small bursts of good times as they occur. - USN Pops Last edited by flynz4me; 07-01-2008 at 05:08 PM.


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07-01-2008, 03:38 PM	#1665 (permalink)
rjgaddman Flyin' Around Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 61 Posts: 12	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread From some posts I've seen where data recording was done, with a similar setup, for a 10-15 minute IMAC style flight mah usage was in the 500 mah range. Type of flying would make a big difference and have read that the smaller packs won't give up as much amperage as the larger. The whole key is to keep really good track of how long and hard you've flown and how many mah have to be put back in when you recharge. Other research and experience could be of value in this discussion.

07-01-2008, 05:03 PM	#1666 (permalink)
flynz4me Fellow Huckateer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Oregon (Rainy-ville USA) Age: 27 Posts: 1,226	Re: NW IMAC Competition Thread So far we have: 4 Basic 3 Sportsman 1 Intermediate and 2 Advanced!!! I'll bring the trophies, wait... ... ... ... "Oh c'mon honey it's just the guys!!...???" Nevermind, the trophies will stay at home __________________ You cant have it all, but just enjoy the small bursts of good times as they occur. - USN Pops

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