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05-09-2012 10:56 PM

smoknrv4

Re: How fast and how high thing

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Originally Posted by MikeCam

Probes should be mounted with end 1/2 inch forward of LE.

Yep.....

05-09-2012 08:22 PM

sorkai

Re: How fast and how high thing

Hi Frank-
Try Eagle Tree they have what you are looking for:
http://www.eagletreesystems.com/Stan...standalone.htm

Kai S

05-08-2012 06:22 AM

MikeCam

Re: How fast and how high thing

Probes should be mounted with end 1/2 inch forward of LE.

05-05-2012 05:11 PM

smoknrv4

Re: How fast and how high thing

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Originally Posted by Frank Klenk

I remember that setup now Jonathon. Don't I have to bore a hole in the wing for lines etc?

Not really Frank, I've seen guys just tape it to bottom of the wing with tubes and all for some speed runs then take it off, ideally putting it in the wing flush is the better way. If its for the PEPPO I think the wing is solid so you could dremal some groves in the underside for the tubes and put the unit in the fuse, the unit itself is tiny.
IMO it is the most accurate way of measuring speed on a model, and affordable to boot.

05-05-2012 10:54 AM

Rellic

Re: How fast and how high thing

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Originally Posted by lead balloon

Spektrum STI. You can do airspeed, ground speed and altitude as well as rpm,battery voltage, signal quality ect. All in real time to your iPhone or iPad.

http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Technology/telemetry.aspx

You will still need a Spektrum Telemetry capable TX & RX and a Spektrum Telemetry Module TM1000 or TM 1100, all required sensors and an I-Phone, I-Pad etc. as the STI only reads from a functioning Spektrum Telemetry transmitting and receiving system.

Brian T.

05-05-2012 10:24 AM

lead balloon

Re: How fast and how high thing

05-05-2012 10:18 AM

Frank Klenk

Re: How fast and how high thing

Does Uncle Lee at HK sell something that would work?

05-05-2012 10:17 AM

Frank Klenk

Re: How fast and how high thing

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Originally Posted by ronnieo

Frank...there is a specified tool that can determine how high you can get, but not how fast...everything may appear slower tho.

Here is a sample...LOL

Good find Ron LOL!!

05-05-2012 10:15 AM

Frank Klenk

Re: How fast and how high thing

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Originally Posted by smoknrv4

These work the best Frank, GPS is measuring ground speed I believe, so not as accurate as pitot tubes like the Wing Shadow Systems thingy. I have one in my Screamin Demon.

I remember that setup now Jonathon. Don't I have to bore a hole in the wing for lines etc?

05-04-2012 08:34 AM

Arn

Re: How fast and how high thing

Hi Frank ....

You may already have it ..... for larger airframes |I have just stuck in my car GPS unit ..... a Garmin 265w .... just reset trip data put it in at CoG (with a few rubber bands) and go for a flight ..... it reports max speed ..... another flyer had a different model which also reported max altitude .....

Not recommended for smaller planes but over 20cc powered there is usually enough room to stow it for a flight or two .....

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