E Magnum

[cbergen]

Some of you may have seen Greg flying the prototype E-Magnum last year. We're now finalising the testing of a few different motors and gearing combinations AND setting it up for running 810mm blades if so desired, for the A/P crowd wanting a large electric to carry an underslung mount.

More info and pics to follow here, http://www.bergenrc.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=29 .

When you run into Greg this year, ask him for a demo, If you see me, I've got mine setup with 8717 servos, a 6volt HC system from Duralite, and 10s 5350 EVO Lite packs from FlightPower. I'll let you give it a whirl (no turbine waiver needed :) )

[wren1702]

Outstanding! Can't wait to see it.

[Captainclunk]

Killer stuff.

Great work can't wait for the pics:thumbup:

Can't wait to see it in person,
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[Greg Alderman]

I will have both of mine with me at Clintstones a few days from now at his BDay bash over the 18th weekend...will let anyone that wants, give it a whirl also...

Nice Chris...you didn't tell me about the boom extension for 810's...I know we talked a little about it months ago...but!!! Awesome!

[wren1702]

I will have both of mine with me at Clintstones a few days from now at his BDay bash over the 18th weekend...will let anyone that wants give it a whirl also...

Nice Chris...you didn't tell me about the boom extension for 810's...I know we talked a little about it months ago...but!!! Awesome!


My son will be foaming at the mouth when he sees this.....He's about to die for a 90 size electric. We hope to see you over at Clintstones.

[Greg Alderman]

Cool...see ya there! I plan on rolling in sometime Thursday late morning or early afternoon...

Greg

[cbergen]

The longer boom version seemed a natural progression, especially since I got 2 phone calls asking about it on monday.....It seems a replacement for the Maxi Joker style of heli was wanted.

We'll run it on 12s, to add the weight in the nose to compensate for the longer boom, as well as give additional flight time.

Should auto FOOOOOOOREEEEEEVERRRRRRRR!!:)

[Greg Alderman]

I am SO proud of you Chris! a year ago you looked at me like I was nuts when I said I wanted to do an electric!!! Now listen you are talking the electric language...10S, 12S...gear ratio's!!! :noteworthy:noteworthy:noteworthy:noteworthy

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!!! :D

[v22chap]

Ya ,, Greg ,, I was over there last night and he even is really excited about it all ,,,and get this he had two lypo's laying loose in the shop on a table :wink: :noteworthy .. maybe me coming in as they were going home made it slip his mind though :lol: :thumbup:

I too am proud of what Chris has done over the last yr with the whole company ... it is just getting better and better ... I wish him and all his employees the best for the future ..

[lperagallo]

Chris,

Congratulations on getting the electric into production. The early birds I've seen flying look good. I also couldn't believe the flight times.

OK, so now that the Electric is done, let's hope that Wren can get that 44 heli version out so those of us addicted to JetA can get a new fix. Would love the opportunity to be testing that new bird when it's available.

Lou

[cbergen]

Flight test report on the E-Magnum with the Neu 1912/1Y/H with 6mm shaft.....

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!

Setting it up for a 1900 headspeed, Optical tach registered 1870, Using 2 ea Flightpower Evo-lite 5S 5350 packs, this sum***** is powerful!! I "borrowed" a CC HV110 speed controller from Greg to get her flying this week.

The JR 8717 servos on a Duralite 6volt HC system with drop down for the tail servo, makes the collective and cyclics faster than any bird I've flown! It's gonna take some EXPO for me to keep up with it.

I think I may get to liking this kind of flying, of course now I have to wait 3 hours to recharge the batteries.....:(

E-Observer next up with the Neu 1915/2Y/H motor on 12S....

[v22chap]

of course now I have to wait 3 hours to recharge the batteries


Get a couple more chargers and batteries you cheapscape :lol:;)

That is great new to hear Chris .... get my motor ordered :thumbup:

[Caleb Phillips]

Some of you may have seen Greg flying the prototype E-Magnum last year. We're now finalising the testing of a few different motors and gearing combinations AND setting it up for running 810mm blades if so desired, for the A/P crowd wanting a large electric to carry an underslung mount.

More info and pics to follow here, http://www.bergenrc.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=29 .

When you run into Greg this year, ask him for a demo, If you see me, I've got mine setup with 8717 servos, a 6volt HC system from Duralite, and 10s 5350 EVO Lite packs from FlightPower. I'll let you give it a whirl (no turbine waiver needed :) )

Shoot, I'll take you up on the offer. Are you gonna be in B-ham in March?

[wren1702]

Caleb, did you see the inverted auto at Clints? Nice save by Greg. Bent the spindle shaft though. :smokin: V's survived!

[Caleb Phillips]

Caleb, did you see the inverted auto at Clints? Nice save by Greg. Bent the spindle shaft though. :smokin: V's survived!

Actually, I missed it :(.

I did get to see the aftermath though and aside from the bent spindle and some dust and scratches, you would've never have known. I guess his inverted auto into the ground proved to be a lot less damaging than my right side up fall :YeaBaby:

By the way, it was great getting to meet Wesley. He's a great kid and pilot!

[cbergen]

We'll be in B'ham, and may have an additional treat......

[Caleb Phillips]

Can't wait Chris! Would the additional treat be the thing that we were talking about during the summer at Ft. Benning?

[lperagallo]

Chris,

Is the surprise a MW44 turbine bird?????? Please, please..

Lou

[MarkWebber]

Oh, Come On! I wanna see the treat, too!:noteworthy Maybe I'll latch onto Greg's bumper on his way to B'ham.;)

[Caleb Phillips]

Oh, Come On! I wanna see the treat, too!:noteworthy Maybe I'll latch onto Greg's bumper on his way to B'ham.;)

Dude, you gotta! It's definately the largest event I've been to with a lot of skilled pilots.

[Greg Alderman]

Maybe I'll latch onto Greg's bumper on his way to B'ham

Mark...you know you are always welcome to...not like you are out of the way from me! LOL!

[cbergen]

I've gotten a half dozen or more flights on the E-Magnum (Tazer) with the Neu Motor installed and I have to say I am impressed with the power.

I just completed a 5 minute flight to gauge the remaining Mah so I'll have a better feel for how long I can actually fly without hurting the batteries. In that 5 minutes, I spent more time upside down than with any other model in my inventory.

Stationary flips and rolls are effortless, the 8717 servos from JR on 6 volts are making this into a whole new helicopter, the lighter weight (11.5 Lbs) let's it be thrown around easily with minimal collective movements.

We ran with the Data logger yesterday, and got a spike of up to 104 amps, course Rusty was flying it, He's a little squirrely, not as smooth as me :) .

[Caleb Phillips]

What blades are you running Chris?

[v22chap]

Caleb
690's if I remember right ... he'll chime in here soon I am sure ... just talked to him on the phone and he is really pumped about the performance of this bird ...
I am in the porcess of ordering a Nue motor for my bird that had an Actro in last yr .:thumbup:

[cbergen]

I have V-Blades TST 710's on it right now, with 690's waiting in the wings.....

Spinning the head at 1900 RPM's, she sings along pretty good.