Electric Weight: with or without batteries at US Nationals

[Richard Strickland]

Hey Adam,

How much does a set weigh with any associated harness?

Thanks,

Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Glatt" <adam.g at sasktel.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Electric Weight: with or without batteries at US Nationals


> Jim, the Thunder Power 5s4p 5300 pack is in stock with free courier
> shipping at parts.rctoys.com .
>
> I'm using a 6.0v regulator (JR servos) with my 2s lipo receiver pack,
> and used a mere 290mAh in 51 minutes of flight yesterday.  My fellow
> team members are using Futaba servos with a 5.6v regulator, and seeing
> 50-60mAh per a 10 minute flight.  You can definitely cut receiver
> battery weight.  My TP 2s730 weighs 31g.
>
> BTW, in Canada we changed our rules this year such that electric pattern
> planes are weighed without the battery that powers the motor.
>
> If you want a killer deal on the 2s730 with a 5300 order, ask for me ;>
>
> -Adam
>
> Jim_Woodward at beaerospace.com wrote:
>
> >
> > RS - Although I have taken GREAT care with the airframe weight of the
> > Impact, I have used a non-exotic equipment list, so I am at 11 lbs,
> > 4.5 oz with 6000 mah TP packs (2, 5S,3P).  I did not use aluminum
> > wheel axles, nor replace the wheel pants, nor replace the heavy wing
> > tube.  Also, I used the Futaba 9152 monster servo for the rudder.
> >  Also, I'm using the stock steel prop nut and spinner jam nut.  So, I
> > used very standard equipment, and still came close to making the
> > weight.  A quick solution is to purchase (if available), the 5300 mah
> > packs, which in itself drops 4-5 oz I've heard.  Dropping even 5 oz
> > may be possible just with some equipment changes.  The airframe really
> > not going to get any lighter, except some more trimming of the chin
> > cowl flanges.  I'm happy with the build and got close to the weight
> > limit with a very standard equipment set.  Also, using the 2 cell
> > Li-ion, 2200 mah battery.
> >
> > I've heard that they may change the electric weighing procedures such
> > that the battery is removed at this years nats, but looking for
> > confirmation before I spend a bunch more cash.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim
> >
> > James Woodward
> > Program Manager
> > B/E Aerospace Business Jet Group - Miami
> > 9100 N.W. 105th Circle
> > Miami, FL 33178
> > (305) 459-7155  Office
> > (305) 459-7185  Fax
> > (954) 319-0873  Cellular
> >
> >
> > *"Richard Strickland" <richard.s at allied-callaway.com>*
> > Sent by: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> >
> > 06/10/2005 09:31 AM
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> > ALUMINUM servo screws?  Man, you must REALLY be close!?!
> >
> > RS
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* _Jim_Woodward at beaerospace.com_
> > <mailto:Jim_Woodward at beaerospace.com>
> > *To:* _discussion at nsrca.org_ <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>
> > *Sent:* Friday, June 10, 2005 7:56 AM
> > *Subject:* Electric Weight: with or without batteries at UN Nationals
> >
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Does anyone happen to know what the weighing policy will be for
> > electric planes at the nats (with or without batteries)?
> >
> > Also - does anyone know the source for aluminum servo screws?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim W.
> >
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