correct .. LIPO can provide powerful burst of current (A) NiMH cannot

Qiw, if the plane has flaps usually which channel will be used to control that?

flaps as in separate flaps from the ailerons ??
if it has separate flaps .. 2 ailerons .. retracts .. then u will need at least 7 channels
in my 8FG any channel is assignable .. it depends on which radio u are using
most radios will have channel 5 for gear/retracts ... channel 6 or 7 for flaps (if your 2nd aileron uses channel 6 then flaps channels 7 and vice versa)

OMG, what happen to hobbyking for new customer?
I tried to place an order around USD100 but they said only USD75 max per order for new customer from Malaysia ......

If we use EMS then is that coming in through POS?


Yeap, flap is separated from aileron. Not sure how that works with the plane I see, it has flap system but require only 5 channels, 4 + 1 for flap.

This post has been edited by daddoo: Sep 29 2010, 10:12 PM

NEW CUSTOMERS from malaysia vietnam indonesia and phillipines are limited to usd75 for their 1st few orders
EMS = POSLAJU .. so far so good for me .. takes about 3-4 days to arrived from the day they say SHIPPED

5 channels is correct ... means no retracts and only using 1 channel for ailerons (push pull style) 1 channel for throttle 1 channel for rudder and 1 more for elevator and last 1 for flaps

Aiyoiyo, like that I cant order my 1400mm wingspan rc plane already cos it is more than USD75. If that's the case I can only order 1000mm wingspan decathlon but only EMS available which is around USD31.
Hmmmm, no point to pay half of the price of my order just for postal .....

Hk list their price pretty cheap .. but when u factor in the shipping costs ... some/most planes are not worth it to bring it .. getter get it from your LHS
the things that are worth it are the electronics and batts coz those not heavy/big

u are in PG rite ??
this vendor is near u across the bridge .. this PLANE/GLIDER is suitable for u to learn and not expensive ... the only thing is u do not need the radio .. hehehe
his stuff that i bought so far very good quality for the price
mention the allan from KL who bought 3 zeros from him last week and see if he gives u more discount or not laa .. hahaha

I also just found that this shop is in Penang, but it should be quite far from my place. Thanks for the info anyway.

Might be going to his shop this weekend since you recommend to me ....

no matter how far oso still nearer than me laa .. hahahahaa
call him 1st .. maybe u can meet him up where he flies and see how THAT PLANE flies on the spot instead of just looking at pieces of it in the box

Yea I was thinking of that too... I suppose even Energizer isn't good enough. Wonder what will happen if I buy a 11.1v LiPo at say 2000mAh, open it up and connect the cells to parallel (as I understand it all battery packs are 3.7V cells wired in a series connection to produce higher voltages) and connect them to my chopper?

yes .. the higher voltage ones are all connected in series to produce higher output
u can do that ... be careful .. go youtube lipo fires b4 u start this project

Usually LiPo with that kind of rating 11.1V 2000maH is more than 100 grams and some close to 200 grams.

And parallel connection will give you 3 times of battery capacity if you try 3 cells.

i tot lipo supposed to be lighter than nimh? energizer AA batt already 2500mAh or more per batt

typical 3S lipo 11.1v 2200mah is about 180gm
so u split that by 3 ... each 1S cell will give u about 60gm or less after removing the packaging and various connectors

how much does that cost btw? I may wanna experiment

Yes I think you are right. My 2000maH NIMH battery already 26gm for one battery, you would need to combine 3 to supply ~3.7v

Usually a 3S 11.1v 2200maH Lipo cost less than RM100 ..... but you need to get a Lipo charger as well ....

yup .. u will need a lipo charger
normal rechargeable chargers will not work .. if u try to attempt that then it is at your own risk ... charge it outside the house on a flower pot with wet GUNI sack standby to put out fire .. hehehehe

guys, im planning to buy my lil bro (aged 12) a rc heli for his birthday. but i dunno wic is good for beginner...
any recommendation?

what about this one,
http://www.moresales.com.my/catalog/entry/fqnfpkpd.shtml

i appreciate ur comments.
thx

this one will last him longer and more like real RC controls
http://www.fgmhobby.com/rc_malaysia/index....&products_id=83
it costs a little more though ...

Better ask from mymegastation instead of fxx. I stop buying from them already for a reason.

ESky Lama V3 can find spare part easily ...... I also recommend this although I do not have one before. It was RM159.90 from mymega but as I know now it should be back order.

This post has been edited by daddoo: Oct 1 2010, 08:19 AM