[NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse

[Anthony Frackowiak]

Just a perfect example of what is wrong with the current weight rules.

Tony


On Nov 6, 2009, at 8:05 AM, John Pavlick wrote:

> Ron,
>  What are you using for an Rx battery? Regulator? Wheels? Don't  
> overlook the little things. You only need to save 1/2 an ounce 32  
> times. VBG
>
> John Pavlick
>
> --- On Fri, 11/6/09, Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
>
> From: Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:18 AM
>
> After further reflection, I couldn't use two 6S packs with lower  
> capacity; it would exceed AMA's limit of 42 volts on batteries.
>
> Ron VP
>
> On Nov 6, 2009, at 9:11 AM, Ron Van Putte wrote:
>
> > No matter how I fudge the data, it still comes out at least a  
> pound heavy.
> >
> > Ron
> >
> > On Nov 6, 2009, at 8:46 AM, Jerry Stebbins wrote:
> >
> >> Ron, have you looked at 6s packs at lower mah. Jerry
> >
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Thompson" <kthompson56 at satx.rr.com 
> >
> >> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> >> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 6:32 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
> >>
> >>
> >>> Man I wish I had the cash for that plane...
> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Van Putte" <vanputte at cox.net 
> >
> >>> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca- 
> discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> >>> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:40 PM
> >>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
> >>>> I bought a beautiful receiver-ready CA Models Eclipse from Mike  
> Wingo, hoping to convert it to electric power.  It is an all- 
> painted  airplane; no MonoKote/UltraCote/etc.  It is complete,  
> except for the receiver and is fitted with Futaba digital servos.   
> Power is an OS  1.40RX, with appropriate header/pipe.  The only  
> problem I have with it is that it weighs 5 kg.  After doing the  
> math, I cannot figure out  how to convert it to electric power and  
> keep the weight at/under 5 kg.  So, I want to sell it for what I  
> paid for it: $900 + shipping,  if necessary, I can provide  
> additional details/pictures for anyone who's interested.
> >>>> Ron Van Putte
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