Ampeer online

July 2012 is online
www.theampeer.org
-> July 2012 Ampeer (pdf en HTML format).


Contents

• Using Castle Creations' Phoenix ICE 50 Data as Inputs for DriveCalc
  Ken Myers provides the answer after a couple of weeks of testing and comparing.
• A Propeller QuizKen Myers shares information about what to expect and not expect when using the same brand and same 'line' (APC E thin electric) of props with the same diameter and different pitches.

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September is online
www.theampeer.org


Contents

• Power System for an OK Model Co. Ltd. Pilot PT-19 Kit
  Ken Myers explains one to select a power system for this glow to electric conversion.
• Introducing RC Aeronauts
  Ed DeLaura, President, RC Aeronauts, informs us about this new CG Optimizer site.
• Comments On the July 2012 Ampeer Articles "Can the Data From the Castle Creations' Phoenix ICE 50 (8S) Be Used to Collect Inputs for Drive Calculator?" and "A Propeller Quiz"
  Just what the title implies.

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Agriduck

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September
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/ampsep12/ampsep12.htm
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/ampsep12/ampsep12.pdf

• Power System for an OK Model Co. Ltd. Pilot PT-19 Kit
  Ken Myers explains one to select a power system for this glow to electric conversion.
• Comments On two July 2012 Ampeer Articles
  1. "Can the Data From the Castle Creations' Phoenix ICE 50 (8S) Be Used to Collect Inputs for Drive Calculator?"
  2. "A Propeller Quiz"
• Introducing RC Aeronauts
  Ed DeLaura, President, RC Aeronauts, informs us about this new site. Don Belfort's Retirement Plaque, Don sent a photo of his special plaque presented to him by Keith Shaw at the 2012 Mid-Am.

Oktober
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/ampoct12/ampoct12.htm
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/ampoct12/ampoct12.pdf

• Comment on "Power System for an OK Model Co. Ltd. Pilot
• PT-19 Kit", Sept. 2012 Ampeer
  Cliff Tacie shares how he powered a similar size PT-19 from House of Balsa. A 50" Profile Sbach, Art Lane shares the details of his scratch-built, foam version.
• Electrified Caprice
  Nick Bisonni explains how he electrified this glow model from about 1997.
• Electric Flexibility Wins Again
  Bob Comerford explains how he modified a few planes in his fleet to accept the same 4S "A123" 1100mAh battery packs.
• Looking for 20-amp Emeter Version 1 Shunt
  Chris Stoddart is looking for one.
• An Oldie But Goodie!
  photo of Keith Shaw, Stan Shaw, Udo Fibig, London, Ont. 1988.
• Big Spitfire Flies
  Scott Lillis sent along an update on his big Spitfire and link to video.
• "A123" 2300mAh, One Tough Cell
  Ken Myers explains why he likes them for their toughness.
• What Charger Should I Buy?
  Ken Myers shares his thoughts.

November
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/ampnov12/ampnov12.htm
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/ampnov12/ampnov12.pdf

• The Power Meter, a MUST HAVE Tool
  Ken Myers reviews the AEO P1 HV Watt Meter.
• Agri-duck Power System Problem
  Kyle Matthew describes how he "destroyed" a 5S Li-Poly by discharging it too deeply. Ken Myers suggests some solutions.

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December is online
www.theampeer.org

Contents

• The Power Meter, a MUST HAVE Tool
  Ken Myers reviews the Electrifly PowerMatchTM multipurpose meter.
• Ah, Summer
  Photos from the August 2012 Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club (PMAC) electric fly-in.
• Converting the SR Batteries X-250 to Brushless and "A123" 1100mAh Cells
  Dave from Santa Rosa explains his conversion of this classic sport plane.
• The Hass Fleet
  Joe Hass shares photos and info on some of his and Chris' fleet.
• The EFO September Flying Meeting
  Photos from the Sept. 2012 EFO flying meeting.

The Power Meter, a MUST HAVE Tool


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Januari is online
The Future is Electric


Contents

• Some Recommended Winter Reading
  Ken recommends some articles to digest this winter.
• Hobby King/AEO Tech PO Wattmeter
  James Frolik describes his experiences with this power meter/wattmeter.
• Custom Privateer
  Ken makes suggestions on powering this plane.
• Some Nice Motor Mounts
  Mike Russell shares a source for some nice motor mounts.
• More on "A123" Toughness and a Little Complaint About Invasion Stripes on EVERY Model
  John Bell shares his experience with "A123" cells and shares his feelings on Invasioin Stripes.
• Replacements for AF 15G Motors
  David Plummer is seeking a replacement for the Astro Flight 15 motors in his Bell YFM-1A.
• A Note from Canada
  Art Lane shares thoughts on several topics.
• Regarding the October 2012 Ampeer and Batteries
  Willie McMath shares his thoughts on batteries.
• Electric Motor Kv or RPM/volt
  Ken describes what Kv is and how to derive it several ways, as well as other motor "constants".

Privateer & Bell YFM-1A



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Februari is online
The Future is Electric

Contents

• O.S. Engine/O.S. Motor OMA-5010-810 Preview
  Why the battery/prop data presented by both O.S. Motor and Tower Hobbies is incorrect.
• Painting and Detailing a Parkzone Albatros DV5a
  David Hipperson explains how he painted and detailed his parkzone Albatros DV5a, with photos.
• Some Recommended Winter Reading
  Some articles to digest this winter. Repeat of January recommendations and only available in the online HTML version.

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March is online
The Future is Electric

Contents

• Another TigerKitten
  Ron Fikes shares photos and information on his recently acquired Bob Benjamin TigerKitten.
• Invasion Stripe Rant
  Dave Segal comments on John Bell's comment about Invasion Stripes.
• O.S. Engine/O.S. Motor OMA-5010-810 Review, Ken Myers tests this motor with specifications given and prop recommendations.
• Replacements for AF 15G Motors in a Bell YFM-1A
  Robert Comerford recommends a brushless replacement for this brushed motor.
• Feather Merchant
  Art Lane describes his electric conversion w/photo.
• China Clipper Q500 and an Extra 300XS
  Willie McMath shares info and photos of his electrified versions.
• Looking for RC Micro World?
  Ken Myers gives the current Web address for this publication.
• Cure for Motor "Rumbling"
  Greg Gimlick discusses how the PWM setting in an ESC should be set.
• Power Meters and a Bristol M1C
  Art Lane discusses power meters and his new Bristol M1C.

TigerKitten



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April is online
The Future is Electric

Contents

• Review of Hobby King's Turnigy G25 710Kv Outrunner
  Ken Myers tests and reviews this motor.
• Motor Review: Hacker A50-12S V2 Outrunner
  Ken Myers tests this motor with specifications given and prop recommendations.

Hacker A50


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May is online, HTML en PDF format
The Future is Electric


Contents

• Saving Our Hobby
  From the DAM newsletter, comments on the biggest threat to our hobby today.
• PBY 5-A in the Planning Stages
  Scott Copeland shares some information on the design for his new plane.
• Selecting a Li-Poly Battery for a Given Motor
  Regarding battery selection for a given power system.
• EFO Member Howard Shorr Passes
  A note of Howard's passing

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June is online, HTML en PDF format
The Future is Electric

Contents

• More on Selecting the Capacity of a Li-Po for a Given Motor
• Review: Eagle Tree eLogger V4
• More on "Castle Creations/ Phoenix ICE 50 (8S) Data as Input for Drive Calculator?"

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June is online, zowel in HTML als in PDF format
The Future is Electric

Contents

• Tactic TTX650 6-Channel 2.4GHz SLT review
• Ercoupe
• Tips for preventing voltage droop

Ercoupe



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Oktober is online, zowel in HTML als in PDF format
The Future is Electric

• Follow-up on a Hacker A50-12S
  Jim Young notes the performance increase in his Super Skybolt with this motor.
• TigerKitten Landing Gear Suggestion
  Ron Fikes suggests an alternate landing gear for the TigerKitten to reduce bouncing on landing.
• Brushless Motor Wattage Rating Question
  Don Patterson asks a question about wattage ratings and Ken replies.
• More on Selecting a Li-Po Battery for a Given Motor
  Roger Wilfong explains another method to use to select a Li-Po for a given motor.
• Heads-up On the O.S. Motor OMA-50xx-xxx Motors
  Ken Myers shares info on the reverse thread socket head cap screw used to secure the shaft in these motors.

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December is online, zowel in HTML als in PDF format
The Future is Electric

• Servos, I don't know jack!
  Ken Myers discusses what he knows, has learned and doesn't know about servos.
• The 3 watt per gram of motor weight rule of thumb
  Ken Myers discusses this 'rule of thumb'.

Kapot motor tandwiel




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January 2014 online
www.theampeer.org
-> Jan. 2014 Ampeer in HTML
of
-> Jan. 2014 Ampeer in Adobe Acrobat .PDF

Contents

• Cobra C-4120-18 540Kv Outrunner Tested
  Data he collected while bench testing the Cobra C-4120-18 540Kv outrunner.
• The Servo Conundrum Continued
  Research into selecting the appropriate servo(s) for a given RC model airplane.
• Comments Regarding the December 2013 Article, "Servos, I Don't Know Jack"
  Ampeer readers share their thoughts on this article and provide some information.
• A Better Way to Set Up the Throttle Cut Feature on the Tactic TTX650 to be Used as a Throttle Lock
  Roger Wilfong provides information on a better way of setting up a throttle lock on this transmitter.
• A Balance Cable for a CellPro 10X
  How to made a very useful cable for charging A123 in the plane without having to mess with an adapter board.
• TEst Sanyo Eneloop NiMH low self discharge cells
  Keith Shaw evaluates the self-discharge characteristics of these LSD NiMH cells and finds them very useful as receiver and transmitter packs.

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Februari 2014 online
www.theampeer.org
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Contents

• Maxford Antonov An-2, Sig 1/6-scale Cub, Maxford Gee Bee E
  Gary Gullikson shares information and ideas about these planes.
• Sanyo Eneloop LSD NiMH Cells are Now Panasonic
  Plenny Bates shares some updated information on these cells.
• Willie's Escapade
  Willie McMath shares information on his e-powered version.
• More Thoughts on Motor Sizing
  Tom Cimato shares more thoughts on motor sizing.
• Ryan NYP - Spirit of St Louis
  Owen Morgan shares the details of his version.
• Walt Thyng's Big Cub
  Walt Thyng shares the details of 99" Cub.
• More on Selecting Servos
  Thoughts on selecting servos.

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Maart is online
The Future is Electric

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Contents

• More on Servo Sizing
  Keith Shaw shares information on servo sizes he's used
• Control Surface Weight and Servos Steve Ralph shares an observation regarding the weight of the moving surface and servos
• Finding Required Servo Torque Using a Nomogram/Nomograph
  Plenny Bates describes how to use a nomograph to calculate required servo torque
• Measuring Maximum Servo Torque
  Ken explains how to measure servo torque
• the Min-E Mambo
  Ken shares his e-conversion of a 1963 Minnie Mambo
• New Tactic TTX850 On the Way
  Updated Hobbico information on the Tactic TTX850
• New Safety Rules Applied to Indoor Flying at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas
  Peter Foss explains the new safety rules and why they will be enforced.
• Grob With a New Wing
  Paulo "Chispas" Faustino shares info on his updated wing and comments on indoor flying
• OSG Glider with a V-tail
  Owen Morgan shares the details of his v-tailed One Sheet Glider.

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ElectroFlying Fusion


April is online
The Future is Electric

The complete Ampeer index is at
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/Complete-Ampeer-Index.html

Contents

• Measuring Maximum Servo Torque Revised
  Ken Myers corrects a HUGE oops in his March article on this topic. Sorry!
• Min-E Mambo Specifications
  Ken shares the Ready to Fly specifications of his Min-E Mambo, electric conversion, tribute and restoration project. Link to the plans page.
• Two Reasons for Scaling Model Airplanes and How I Do It
  Ken explains how and why he scales model planes.
  Head's Up on a New, Powerful Charger
  Gary Gullikson tells us about is new Vista Power Quadplay Q3620.
• Live Wire Rebel Remembered, Rick Sawicki, EFO member, shares thoughts on his old Live Wire Rebel.

Min-E Mambo


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May is online
The Future is Electric

The complete Ampeer index is at
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/Complete-Ampeer-Index.html

Contents

• An Initial Safe Center of Gravity (ISCG), part I
  Part 1 of a two part article on finding the initial safe center of gravity.
  Using the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) and Aerodynamic Center (AC).
• Events in USA

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June is online
The Future is Electric

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Contents

• An Initial Safe Center of Gravity (ISCG), Part 2
  Using the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) and Aerodynamic Center (AC)
  Ken Myers continues his article on finding the initial safe center of gravity (ISCG).
• 80" Span Eindecker
  David Hipperson shares information and photos on his build.

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July Ampeer posted
The Future is Electric


Contents

• Hitec (Multiplex) Weekender Extra 300S ARF Review
  Review of this P2GO Extra stand off scale ARF
• 12 Volt Power Supply, How To

The complete Ampeer index is at
www.theampeer.org/ampeer/Complete-Ampeer-Index.html


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