Need Laundry List From The Experts Please.....

[Aeromodeler]

Ok, thanks for that Matt. I think I'm going to use 2 4000mah Nimh with a Smart-fly Batshare. I'm going with the Smart-fly optical kill too.
I have a chance to grab 5 JR 8711 servos for $475.00 shipped. I know they're overkill but should I go for them? Thanks!!

[jamesrxx951]

i dont think you want to use nimh for you reciever especially with 5 8711. use 2 2300 a123's no reg and you will be way lighter and better off. get a fromeco wolverine swich and no bat share required. or since it's going in a 50cc bird 2 1100a123's no reg and be even lighter yet and still have alot of capacity compared to the nimh.
you will be looking at around 22oz for 2 nimh batteries and only 6oz for 2 1100 a123 or 12oz for 2 2300 a123's

[Aeromodeler]

Yes but I'll need a special charger or even two for those A123's, right? With the Wolverine switch i won't need the Batshare either? I will still have the receiver battery backup redundancy without it? Ok, I'll take that under advisement. Thank you.

[jamesrxx951]

yes you will need a charger that is capable of charging a123's. but to save so much weight in the plane and you can charge in 20min would be worth it. i have a sirius peak charger for my ignition pack that is only 4.8v 1500mah nimh and it takes about twice aslong to charge that than both my a123's.

[mattman683]

Yeah, thats gonna weigh a TON for a 50cc plane. The wolverine acts as a batshare and a switch all in one. Totally redundant and its a failsafe switch (fails in the on position.) Defiantly dont go with those nimh's, use a123's or li-ons. 8711s are defiantly overkill for a 50cc plane but would be great in your next bigger plane. Hope this helps,

[Aeromodeler]

OK, I think the Wolverine is the way to go and then I won't need the Batshare. I don't know much about those A123's so I need to do more homework I guess. B-

[Aeromodeler]

I Placed an order from TBM today and I think I'm on the right track for the internal components anyway.

(1) (FRSWITCHWOLVERINE):Fromeco Wolverine Switch - 2 JR leads in and 2 JR leads out
$0.00 $60.00 $60.00 (1) (42OPTOGASENGINEKILL):42% Products Opto Gas Engine Kill
$0.00 $34.95 $34.95 (1) (TBMFUELDOT2GREEN):Green TBM Fuel Dot with airplane logo. Fixed brass tube type. Includes 6 screws and threaded backplate.
$0.00 $15.00 $15.00 (1) (TBMWLOCKS):TBM Servo plug safety locks. 10 in a bag.
$0.00 $4.95 $4.95 (1) (TBMWRAPORANGE):Orange Spiral Wrap 5'
$0.00 $4.49 $4.49 (1) (MPI5470):MPI HD Switch with LED lights for 4.8v and 6v NiMh and NiCad. JR leads.
$0.00 $25.00 $25.0
I'm still waiting for my decision on batteries and whether or not I want to go with a canister set-up or a pitts muffler????? Need help with that one. Thanks!

[Aeromodeler]

I know folks like pictures so here's a couple.

[classclown]

You guys forgot the most important thing on the list. The expiration date. It must be printed legibly and placed....... ..... ... .

[Aeromodeler]

	Quote: Originally Posted by classclown
	You guys forgot the most important thing on the list. The expiration date. It must be printed legibly and placed....... ..... ... .

They all have one but it's always a mystery. I hope its never though......

[classclown]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Aeromodeler
	They all have one but it's always a mystery. I hope its never though......

I used to print a date that I would pull out of my ass, on all my planes. Not once have I placed my ama number. Had one crash occur 5 days after my predictment. Right aileron fluttered and blew half the wing off on my beloved Funtana 90, with a Saito 150 in it. I was'nt able to recover, the debris trail was about 70 feet long. I was picking up pushrods and a whole valve lobe along the trail.