Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

I bought the "de luxe" version as it looked like a good price for plane,
motor, esc, battery and charger.
The Speed 400 is marginal for power.
It certainly looked good in the air, but could hardly climb.
I would suggest buying the basic airframe and a cobalt or brushless motor.
This is what is suggested in the kit, but this also needs a larger, or
brushless ESC and many more bucks!

Chris.

Interesting craft?
What would make it fly?

I put together a Firebat, I didn't expect it to be a super flyer using
the stock components. I deviated somewhat from the instructions and
only used one servo for the ailerons. I also used two Hitec HS 55
servos. After flying for about 3 or 4 minutes the plane dove into
asphalt and was destroyed beyond repair. It stripped both servos. Had
the Berg 5 RCVR checked and it was fine,also checked the ESC and it was
fine. After lots of thinking it over I can only assume that the HS 55
was stressed beyond its design limits. I don't blame Hitec because I
think that the fron cannard requires a larger and stronger servo. I
enjoyed the fact that I actually got it to fly and did make several
nice turns, but not impressed enough to spend the money for a new kit.
Sent the servos in for repair and Hitec repaired them free of charge
even after I told them they were damaged and not what I considered a
Warranty. So proceed but keep in mind the need for a strong cannard
servo. Gud Flying......Dick

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Dick

Gud Flying..........Dick Electric
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