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  1. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    LOL, so true! Especially about dumping Tower Talk (their flier catalog) in the bin. Love the reference to the antiquated buggy whip. The last 100 years has seen an unprecedented change in the "real world". Now we are in the midst of a quantum change in the perceived world of marketing. And...
  2. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    And not a shill site for products. It is one of the last vestiges of the information highway before the internet became a B2B enterprise. All the best, Konrad
  3. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    Not a problem talking about XYZ in the process of civil discourse, I too might learn a thing or two. I think it best to try to keep things a bit on topic. Yes, forum discussion by their nature wonder off topic. Corporate issues sounds to me on topic. So does how these manifest into customer...
  4. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    Guys, I’m sorry I even mentioned OS engines (the power plant). My main focus was OS engines (the corporation) and their business practices with Great Planes being their business agent. It was these practices that I attribute to the down fall of some of the great high performance engines. The...
  5. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    That is true, but I tried to support my stance with an example. Any engine man who actually made engine in the time frame of the 2 stroke 70's through 90's can show where OS make piles and piles of junk. Yes, we owe OS a debt in bringing the Wankel and the four cycle to market. But as a...
  6. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    But the other OEMs had piped and high nitro engines that would out last any OS in the same environment. I was showing that OS had chosen poor machining practices in the making of the engine. I happy you were satisfied with the product you received from OS. I think objectively if you were to...
  7. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    An argument can be made that Great Planes started the demise by under cutting the LHS with direct and discounted sales via Tower Hobbies. The destruction of the LHS is a long term factor in the financial difficulties of distributors. SIG & ACE were distributor but they (In the 70's & 80's)...
  8. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    I'm sorry I thought all knew OS engines were junk when looked at as a high performance engine option. For sport flying their low compression ratios and loose fits make them adequate engines for beginners and sport fliers. It is hoped that with the collapse of Hobbico these will no longer be...
  9. konrad

    Alert! Is HOBBICO Next? Hobbico files for bankruptcy

    This is indeed sad news. Not only for the ESOP employees put also for us the retail consumer. Horizon and now Hobbico are in tight financial straight. I always thought Hobbico was late to embrace the electric movement. And on the consumer (as apposed to the hobbyist) they have stagnated with...
  10. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    More follow up. I'm sure this is old news, but the ZTW Gecko ESC is now shipping with the firmware update that allow for "High" KV (low wind) outrunners. http://www.altitudehobbies.com/brushless-esc-bec/ztw-escs/ztw-gecko-esc
  11. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    It pains me to say this ,but my ZTW Gecko ESC's all have the loss comutation issue when running High KV outrunners. The good news is that the firmware update available from the Altitude Hobbies site does work and does address this issue. The issue I have is that ZTW will not be shipping their...
  12. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    Now some follow up with the Zone Top Way (Ztw) Gecko 85A. I purchased 3 Gecko ESC from Altitude Hobbies along with the LCD Programing card. I have this ESC as a replacement for the one that comes in the Splendor...
  13. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    A little follow up. Through some horse trading I received a Castle Creation Edge 75 light. I can report that the CC Edge 75 light has much better throttle response. I think I set up the CC Edge 75 for a fast response, out-runner motor for timing. I do have to caution folks not to use the...
  14. konrad

    New Here? Introduce yourself!

    Gentlemen, Thank you, I've been active in high powered electric flight since 1986 and went exclusively electric in my personal fleet around 1993. I have a bit of a competitive streak in that I flew FAI F3D Pylon a bit. My 15 minutes of hobby fame is that I built the engines that won the 89 Nats...
  15. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    WOW, great to know! They look to be very economical. I'll need to look into them with a critical eye. http://www.altitudehobbies.com Thanks, Konrad
  16. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    Mike, Thank you for the confermation that Castle Creation has some o the best ESC. I see nothing wrong with SMOKE and mirrors! Right now I have the distinct feeling that is what is needed to fly 3D, mirrors that is. :( All the best, Konrad
  17. konrad

    Throttle response with E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC

    Greetings, I'm having difficulty getting good throttle response with the E-Flite 60 amp Pro V2 ESC. I feel there is a delay of about 700ms to 800ms. in the response from when I move the throttle to when the motor shows a change in RPM. Most of my ESC are Castle Creation and I have had very...
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