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bigkahuna · 12-28-2003, 10:42 AM

I'm new to the helicopter thing, I'm wondering how cold can it get before the electronics won't work. Yesterday it was +2 here in pembroke ont. and is supposed to be warmer today. I would like to fly as much this winter as I can, but don't need any more crashes that may be caused by the cold.

harbinger · 12-28-2003, 02:26 PM

ive gone flying when its been pretty dang cold out. Just give your gyro a chance to sit outside for a bit to acclimatize. Keep an eye on your batteries as they will drop off quicker when its cold out

bigkahuna · 12-28-2003, 02:59 PM

I have a battery meter on board and after 2 tanks it will drop two lights on the days it's been 0 celius, the battery is a 1400mah ni-mh

PlasmaRocket · 01-05-2004, 09:27 PM

I know of 410's, 460's and 500's that work fine in -15. I wouldnt worry about it.

Nice paint, I have a Jr 30 converted into the 50 and would like to paint the canopy also, how is yours done? is it holding up? looks like it, any tips?

good job

bigkahuna · 01-08-2004, 07:27 PM

I painted it with centari auto paint after using adhesion promoter from Canadian Tire, it seams to be holding up well and cleans up easy. The key seems to be prep work.

12-28-2003, 10:42 AM	#1
bigkahuna Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 15 Total Props: 0	How cold will a JR 460T Gyro still work Remove this ad - become a site supporter! I'm new to the helicopter thing, I'm wondering how cold can it get before the electronics won't work. Yesterday it was +2 here in pembroke ont. and is supposed to be warmer today. I would like to fly as much this winter as I can, but don't need any more crashes that may be caused by the cold. Attached Thumbnails
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12-28-2003, 02:26 PM	#2
harbinger Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 79 Total Props: 0	Id be more concerned about my batteries ive gone flying when its been pretty dang cold out. Just give your gyro a chance to sit outside for a bit to acclimatize. Keep an eye on your batteries as they will drop off quicker when its cold out
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12-28-2003, 02:59 PM	#3
bigkahuna Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 15 Total Props: 0	I have a battery meter on board and after 2 tanks it will drop two lights on the days it's been 0 celius, the battery is a 1400mah ni-mh
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01-05-2004, 09:27 PM	#4
PlasmaRocket Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2 Total Props: 0	I know of 410's, 460's and 500's that work fine in -15. I wouldnt worry about it. Nice paint, I have a Jr 30 converted into the 50 and would like to paint the canopy also, how is yours done? is it holding up? looks like it, any tips? good job
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01-08-2004, 07:27 PM	#5
bigkahuna Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 15 Total Props: 0	I painted it with centari auto paint after using adhesion promoter from Canadian Tire, it seams to be holding up well and cleans up easy. The key seems to be prep work.
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