[NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox

[Larry]

I'm not touching that with a 10 ft pole!

Altho - if I propped up a bit I would be "more" in all respects  :)

Larry <<'lectric Larry>>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Pavlick" <jpavlick at idseng.com>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox


> Larry,
> Wow, that's more than an OS160 (even the "budget" packs)! I have a
> question: which is better - glow or electric? There, I think I beat you 
> with
> that one. You think your questions started something. Watch what happens
> now... <LOL>
>
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
>
> Hint: There will be all kinds of stuff about replacing bearings, worn out
> servos, vibration that ruins airplanes (most guys buy new airplanes every
> year anyway), LiPO fires, expensive chargers and generators, etc. Enjoy!
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Larry
>> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 12:31 PM
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
>>
>>
>> I got mine direct from Enerland as evaluation packs for field testing.
>>
>> As far as I know, the only retail source so far is thru Brian at Tanic
>> Packs.
>>
>> http://www.tanicpacks.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=78&osCsid=1cd604
>> 58e3bd2908f9edd6937beaf3a4
>>
>> A 5S1P pack is $310.00 I think, so $620.00 for 10S
>>
>> If you are on a budget - Yesterday I got 2 new 5S2P 4000 15C packs from
>> CommonsenceRC.
>>
>> http://www.commonsenserc.com/index.php?cPath=37_43
>>
>> Look under "Big packs"
>>
>> Same exact weight (within a few grams) as the 5000 packs. Two of them
>> stacked is the same height and width, but a little longer than two of the
>> 5000 packs end to end. Less capacity and lower max amp draw, BUT they are
>> only $196.00 per 5S2P pack for a total of $392. But I think they
>> are still
>> on sale at 20% off plus free shipping? That gets you down to
>> $313.00 for the
>> 10S2P pack.
>>
>> Half of the Tanic cost. These should easily do my current power level and
>> some more and not cause me any CG change issues or mounting issues.
>>
>> The only thing about Commonsence RC packs I don't like is the
>> balance tap. I
>> change all my big packs over to TP taps or use adaptors so I can
>> charge with
>> the TP1010/210 combo.
>>
>> Larry
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Stuart Chale" <schale at optonline.net>
>> To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:32 AM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
>>
>>
>> > Larry, where did you get the batteries? I can't find them with a Google
>> > search.
>> >
>> > Anyone else have any experience with these?  Weights? Price?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Stuart
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>> > [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Larry
>> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 11:05 PM
>> > To: NSRCA Mailing List
>> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
>> >
>> > Steve, That's what I'm running in my Quest 90.
>> >
>> > 1515 2Y w/6.7 Neu box, APC 21x14, 10S1P 5000 cells from
>> Enerland (same as
>> > the new cells from PollyQuest, Tanic). 2280 + watts static.
>> That was on a
>> > cool day at 95% charge. It will be higher on a warm day.
>> >
>> > Lots of details and pics in a thread I did on RC Groups
>> >
>> > http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512023&pp=15
>> >
>> > I am very impressed so far. I only have about 8 flights to date, but it
>> > certainly has more than enough power for my Quest. Full power
>> take off is
>> > about a 10 foot roll followed by a straight up acceleration that is
>> > awesome.
>> >
>> > On low passes it sounds kind of like a turbine. Not bad at all.
>> >
>> > The motor comes down barely warm, but that's mostly because I do 90% of
>> > any
>> > flight under 1/4 throttle. It will hover at under 1/3 throttle
>> and climbs
>> > briskly at 1/2 throttle.
>> >
>> > My last three flights were just about 8 -10 minutes each of mixed
>> > aerobatics
>> >
>> > with a few short insane verticals thrown in and a couple of short hover
>> > attempts and I put back less than 2500 mahr into the packs each time.
>> >
>> > I got the motor, gearbox and motor mount from E-Flightline.
>> They have been
>> > running that motor/gear box for a while in several large
>> planes. They are
>> > good people to deal with. Talk to Jeff (splash).
>> >
>> > http://www.e-flightline.com/
>> >
>> > Larry
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Adam Glatt" <adam.g at sasktel.net>
>> > To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:38 PM
>> > Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
>> >
>> >
>> >> Anyone have experience running the Neu 1515 motor with the Neu 6.7
>> >> gearbox?  I'm interested in your experience with that gearbox.
>> >>
>> >> -Adam
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