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hpapilot · 11-13-2009, 02:16 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by DR10044
	Will the Mamo Vari pitch work with the Hacker A10 9L? I plan on using the A10 on the MX2. Looks like the A10's prop shaft is the wrong size 2mm vs 3mm.

Not without extensive custom machining, and the A10 does not really have adequate power for the Mamo system. We're all using the A20-34S and it's really the ideal motor for this setup.

	Quote: Originally Posted by DR10044
	Has anyone put the Mamo unit on an E-flite Park 300. I have that motor on the FF Yak. If it has enough power I may put it on the Yak to get the feel for the vari unit. It's already half glue from crashes.

Yes it has been done, but unless you are running 3S, it will not have enough power to even stop the plane in reverse on a downline. To get the best performance out of these light planes you really need to us 2S batteries to keep the weight down.

RJ

DR10044 · 11-13-2009, 02:48 PM

Thanks, I will go with the A20-34S if I decide to get the vari pitch unit.

pitviper51 · 11-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Hey George and folks, heres a shot of this battered yak55 hah. The tail view video will be cool once its put online, I cant wait to see it on a bigger screen.
mike

Edge 540 · 11-17-2009, 10:31 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	Hey George and folks, heres a shot of this battered yak55 hah. The tail view video will be cool once its put online, I cant wait to see it on a bigger screen. mike

Nice.

DR10044 · 11-17-2009, 01:41 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	Hey George and folks, heres a shot of this battered yak55 hah. The tail view video will be cool once its put online, I cant wait to see it on a bigger screen. mike

Mike, did you ever get the video up?

I have 3 MX2s on the way! 1 for me and the other two for other club members.

brandonduley · 11-17-2009, 02:50 PM

got to fly my MX-2 this past saturday, flies great. did the maiden in about 5 mph winds and it still flew good. got a few flights indoors saturday night, and all i can say is it flies great. Great job RJ

hpapilot · 11-17-2009, 03:47 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by brandonduley
	got to fly my MX-2 this past saturday, flies great. did the maiden in about 5 mph winds and it still flew good. got a few flights indoors saturday night, and all i can say is it flies great. Great job RJ

Thanks man, glad you're enjoying it!

pitviper51 · 11-18-2009, 04:27 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by DR10044
	Mike, did you ever get the video up? I have 3 MX2s on the way! 1 for me and the other two for other club members.

No video yet, Ralph has the video footage, So hopfully he may get to it soon, But with the tragady I am in no hurry.

Is it common for the Orings to just snap... I looked over at my mx2 last night and the prop wasnt there..

there it was on the floor with a broken oring.. I wonder if i should soak them in the rubber motor lube I have..?? I got all 3 batterys ready , but its to windy!.. BAHHH
mike

hpapilot · 11-18-2009, 04:37 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	Is it common for the Orings to just snap...

Yeah, especially if you leave them in sunlight or in a hot car. I never use o-rings... had too many of them let the prop pop loose during violent maneuvers. Instead I use small, heavy duty orthodontic rubber-bands. 6 to 8 of those and that prop won't go anywhere!

RJ

Pvtzemerak · 11-18-2009, 09:22 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by hpapilot
	Yeah, especially if you leave them in sunlight or in a hot car. I never use o-rings... had too many of them let the prop pop loose during violent maneuvers. Instead I use small, heavy duty orthodontic rubber-bands. 6 to 8 of those and that prop won't go anywhere! RJ

wow, 6-8? I use 1 large hairbands band ( those kind from CVS, $2.00 for 250) and double wind it. then 2 small ones.
Works pretty good, i had it through 10 flights of violent manuevers for my SUltimate today
--PvT

hpapilot · 11-18-2009, 09:32 PM

I've nver cared to test how few I could get away with. For the minimal weight penalty, I'd rather be sure it won't budge. Even a little rocking can decrease power, not to mention make an awful noise. Fishing line works well too...

pitviper51 · 11-18-2009, 11:44 PM

I used rubber bands in the past, seemed bulky, I may try to find those ortho bands, ill find something..
mike

3D-Seth · 11-19-2009, 12:37 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	I used rubber bands in the past, seemed bulky, I may try to find those ortho bands, ill find something.. mike

The ortho bands are quite small. I think Walmart carries them.

Seth

japan3d · 11-19-2009, 06:19 AM

Might have to get one of these as my first electric plane to fly in the hangar on the weekends I work and waiting for the real planes to get back.

askforplanes · 11-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Can someone please post a few pictures of how the VPP mount is attached to the fuse and how the pitch servo is installed?

JP

11-13-2009, 02:48 PM	#302
DR10044 Is it summer yet? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hodgenville, KY Age: 55 Posts: 694	Re: New Fancy Foam MX2 !!! Thanks, I will go with the A20-34S if I decide to get the vari pitch unit.

11-13-2009, 09:56 PM	#303
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11-17-2009, 02:50 PM	#306
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11-18-2009, 09:32 PM	#311
hpapilot Wah wah wee wah!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Age: 21 Posts: 1,612	Re: New Fancy Foam MX2 !!! I've nver cared to test how few I could get away with. For the minimal weight penalty, I'd rather be sure it won't budge. Even a little rocking can decrease power, not to mention make an awful noise. Fishing line works well too... __________________ Futaba Extreme Flight RC Desert Aircraft___Castle Creations Aeromodel/Hacker Brushless___Thunder Power Vess Aero B&E Graphix Higher Plane Productions

11-18-2009, 11:44 PM	#312
pitviper51 Burn Gas.. Bend wings. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 26 Posts: 8,260 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: New Fancy Foam MX2 !!! I used rubber bands in the past, seemed bulky, I may try to find those ortho bands, ill find something.. mike __________________ Get your cool FG Mouse pad HERE: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55338 IMACPhotos http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55755 My XFC Photo Flood : http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...re-photos.html www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.mbphotos.exposuremanager.com/

11-19-2009, 06:19 AM	#314
japan3d Mr. Cessna Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamihara Posts: 783 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: New Fancy Foam MX2 !!! Might have to get one of these as my first electric plane to fly in the hangar on the weekends I work and waiting for the real planes to get back. __________________ DA=The Harley Davidson of model airplane engines.

11-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#315
askforplanes 3D Giants Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Age: 17 Posts: 1,066	Re: New Fancy Foam MX2 !!! Can someone please post a few pictures of how the VPP mount is attached to the fuse and how the pitch servo is installed? JP __________________ http://www.jandjmodelaircraftcompany.com/

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