Official FlightLine OV-10 Bronco Discussion Thread

[MeyerVW]

HI everyone. Got my OV10 all together and powered it up to get the linkage and props done. Left esc is a bust and non operative. Had to take it all apart and check all the connections. No sound from it at all. Motor beeps 4 times. Ended up taking the other side apart and swapping parts back and forth. The only item in the plane that does not work is the left esc. Emailed motion about it so I hope to have it resolved pretty quick. It looks nice and looks like a fun plane.

[Evan D]

I don't have any hobby shops near me anymore... Sad...

[Ron1950]

ya your right evan ive already made a templet for the nose and need to get to hobby lobby for some lexan we will see how that works out.. normally id go to hobbytown but it shuttered its doors tuesday and sold all stock to some hobbytown in tx

[Evan D]

They have better parts support than many do. Look in your recycling bin, you should be able to find something. Also, a "wanted" post in RCG might turn up the parts from someone's crashed OV.

[Ron1950]

ya thanks ov iam sure i will find suitable plastic stock .. its just disappointing that they dont carry that part but will sell you a 425 dollar plane

[OV10]

Ron1950 It's plastic Ron and you shouldn't have an issue finding a thin sheet at an art store or sorts

[Ron1950]

well heard back from the tech team at motion and basicly they said tough luck we dont stock all the parts and thats one of them.. anyone know what kind of material that nose gear cover is made of as it looks as if i have to make one myself thanks

[Ron1950]

My 7 mo puppy ate the nose off my ov10. Ya i know. No way right? He got it shredded so after looking for parts there is no nose gear cover listed. Anyone got one or know where to get one?
btw anyone ever change out the fuse ? Seems the lights might be a problem but i havent tryed it yet

[SanExup]

Thanks Evan! I'm actually copying your power system. I was hoping to fly it before the snow truly sets in for the winter but that's not happening after this week. Float planes until spring!

[Evan D]

Very nice!

[SanExup]

Thanks Ron! Yeah, it has been interesting reading and watching youtube videos on the squadron. I have great respect for all of the various Bronco squadrons of that time, Air Force FACs, Navy and Marines. And post Vietnam. A plane born out of necessity, but one that was also adapted to a variety of uses. I know this has been the course for many planes, it just seems that the OV10 kind of stands out in it's flexible utility.

There are a few green broncos from the Val4 Black Ponies squadron as well. It's almost a bummer that this model comes with the decals applied.

[Ron1950]

looking good san.. always liked the val4 black ponies gray paint... if i didnt hate painting so much id copy you

[SanExup]

Go Navy!!
I still have some assembly, power upgrade, and touch up to do but I'm getting pretty excited about my Val 4 OV10.

[Evan D]

I think it’s bandwidth

[walkerm45]

Is someone turning off the "server" on this web site?

[walkerm45]

Run them for a few minutes on the ground, and check their temperature with an infrared temp gun. If it gets hot, don't use the adapters, and solder directly, with adequate sized wire.....

[Uncle Bob's RC]

Yes, the stock set up isn't that powerful, that's why I said "remember" and not "caution". You should be fine. That said it would be best to solder a jumper between the wires instead of using adapters, I really dislike using them... :)

I agree that a jumper would be better and at some point I will probably do that. With a watt meter this morning I got 50 amps running both motors at full power.

[Evan D]

Yes, the stock set up isn't that powerful, that's why I said "remember" and not "caution". You should be fine. That said it would be best to solder a jumper between the wires instead of using adapters, I really dislike using them... :)

[Uncle Bob's RC]

Just remember you have the power of both motors going through one XT connector.

Thanks, I hadn’t considered that. I’ll check the actual amp draw of each motor at full power tomorrow. From what I’ve read, the XT60 should be good for 60 amps. Two 30 amp ESC’s = 60 amps. I’ll only be using full power for takeoff and some occasional aerobatics.

[Evan D]

Just remember you have the power of both motors going through one XT connector.