Author: B. Kopski


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/01
Page Numbers: 100, 102, 105, 106, 109
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gear drive combination used plane ongoing discussion two glitches crept First Mega appeared MCGA several times 9/96 column Next troublesome fact specified motor has dropped product no longer carried Tower did know wrote reference discussions found out other local modelers tried order some Ive received reader input reporting same finding asking alternatives regret circumstanceespecially given wanted buy myself As alternate understanding replacement motor types will available wont recommend until try same application myself will report outcome future column continue fly E-MotionlMega motor/Leisure drive/Sonic-Tronics 13 x 71/2 10-cell system described continuing satisfaction honest Im now experiencing whole new Electric sensation too long flight time unending 15-minute-plus flights getting tiring never thought Id see day Id feel Electric flies too long Charging motor batteries ongoing subject reader mail varied field 100 Model Aviation e Lazy Bee Gus Janger Philadelphia PA has geared 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disappointments 11 OD lack beep signal completion charge have keep checking built-in display note charging completed also lamented lack power switch since keep chargers internally wired within minivan instead clipping em onto battery under hood switch would definite plus case too eliminating possibility dangerous sparking vicinity auto battery clips connected Ive now fixed two matters illustrated month photos show modification 1 lOD installed on/off power switch front panel switch 20-amp auto switch readily found auto-parts stores fits nicely panel alongside breaker reset button Installation requires mounting hole drilled panel shown rerouting positive red input power line wire through switch used same heavy gauge wire original wire about gauge will work fineonly about 2/2 inches needed Work carefully drilling solderingmake sure no free metal solder particles floating about threaten internal circuitry also replaced charger output lead longer lamp cord/charge connector field use 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