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Originally posted by Flash Jorden View PostThanks for the photos Alpha. They really do set the stage. Are there any pics of the electronics layout? How are the ESCs going to get cooled? Are they mounted in the nacelles? Any concerns about long wire leads?
Thanks!
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Originally posted by Having Fun View PostSure is quiet...Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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As i'm thinking...waiting..for the pre-order. Have a question for everyone. Thinking about batteries for this A-10 coming soon. When it comes to 6s batteries. All I have is the Admiral 4000 Pro in my inventory. Which i'm very happy with flying my F-86. Would you just get some more 4000's for the A-10 because of being able to use them in both the 86 & A-10?? Or buy some 5000s which you probably would only use in the A-10, and not the 86? I'm leaning towards more 4000...
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LonLon
EFlite F-16 80mm, EFite DRACO, EFlite Night Radian, E-Flite P51 1.5m
Freewing A-10 80mm, F-86 80mm, F-15 90mm, Avanti. FMS DHC-2 Beaver, Fliteline P-38L ,HSD HME-262, HSD F86.
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Originally posted by Lon View PostAs i'm thinking...waiting..for the pre-order. Have a question for everyone. Thinking about batteries for this A-10 coming soon. When it comes to 6s batteries. All I have is the Admiral 4000 Pro in my inventory. Which i'm very happy with flying my F-86. Would you just get some more 4000's for the A-10 because of being able to use them in both the 86 & A-10?? Or buy some 5000s which you probably would only use in the A-10, and not the 86? I'm leaning towards more 4000...
Thanks,
Lon
Nice and lightweight too!
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Originally posted by Alpha10 View Post
If you're already happy flying the 4000s in the 80mm series planes and don't plan on running hotter setups in the future (100 amps +), I'd just stick with the same size and keep it simple and universal for all your planes.
Nice and lightweight too!
I am fortunate in that I have 6s 5000mah already that I can share with A-10 and two other birds I have.
Now I need to pick up a nice deep cycle marine battery for the field. I killed my car battery last season.
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Originally posted by Lon View PostAs i'm thinking...waiting..for the pre-order. Have a question for everyone. Thinking about batteries for this A-10 coming soon. When it comes to 6s batteries. All I have is the Admiral 4000 Pro in my inventory. Which i'm very happy with flying my F-86. Would you just get some more 4000's for the A-10 because of being able to use them in both the 86 & A-10?? Or buy some 5000s which you probably would only use in the A-10, and not the 86? I'm leaning towards more 4000...
Thanks,
Lon
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Originally posted by Lon View PostAs i'm thinking...waiting..for the pre-order. Have a question for everyone. Thinking about batteries for this A-10 coming soon. When it comes to 6s batteries. All I have is the Admiral 4000 Pro in my inventory. Which i'm very happy with flying my F-86. Would you just get some more 4000's for the A-10 because of being able to use them in both the 86 & A-10?? Or buy some 5000s which you probably would only use in the A-10, and not the 86? I'm leaning towards more 4000...
Thanks,
Lon
I had the same thoughts except it was my A-6 that set the standard for 6S sizing using the 4000's(non Pro) but after a little investigation on the "new" Admiral size lineup I've decided to go with 4500's.
Here's the comparisons: LxWxH
Old 4000 - 138x45x48 578g 12ga wire
New 4000 - 140x45x42 598g 10ga wire
New 4500 - 158x45x39 640g 10ga wire
The extra 18-20mm in length isn't even gonna bother me and the 2.2 ounces heavier is basically negligible on the A-6 which already has a AUW of 80oz.
Extend my flight time by a half min for the A-6 and get back a minute on the A-10 with 4500's versus 4000's.Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by Lon View PostAll I have is the Admiral 4000 Pro in my inventory. Which i'm very happy with flying my F-86. Would you just get some more 4000's for the A-10 because of being able to use them in both the 86 & A-10?? Or buy some 5000s which you probably would only use in the A-10, and not the 86?
I like the 5000 over the 4000 (or 4500) because of a little bit longer flying time.
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We're getting oooooh so close gents! While I can't say publicly the exact date of the pre-sale, just for fun I will offer two riddles that provide you a solid clue. I won't be able to confirm if you are right or wrong. Sorry to be coy but it beats twiddling thumbs.
LOL
Here's the first:
What day would tomorrow be if yesterday was the day after Thursdays tomorrow?
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Is that anything like the 2nd Tuesday of next week? :PMy YouTube Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrz...4Q-xrOOtP2C-8w
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