Monthly Archives: November 2008
Shaft flight report
I put a slightly heavier 1300 Mah battery in the Shaft 400 this morning, and it flew very well. I’m getting a better handle of its long glide path so that I know how long of a landing strip I need. The Fast Cure Gorilla Glue did a great job of attaching the small piece … Continue reading
New engine and prop for Shaft 400
I put a Turnigy 2217 16turn 1050kv 23A Outrunner: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5690&Product_Name=Turnigy_2217_16turn_1050kv_23A_Outrunner and an APC style propeller 9×6-E: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5439&Product_Name=APC_style_propeller_9x6-E and the COG was much better. I didn’t have to move the battery as far forwards and the plane only needed 1/3 throttle to take off. The plane has such a long glide that I hit the backstop … Continue reading