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WillJames · 07-06-2006, 03:05 AM

Sorry to hear Chris. What firmware are you using and is it the single stage Ion or the 2-stage?

JonMann · 07-06-2006, 09:37 AM

Will,

This is Jon, the Chris...................... at the end of my post was my subtle way of asking Chris what he thinks

My setup is the CC 110HV w/1.23 firmware in airplane mode, two stage, R149DP rcvr

-jon

WillJames · 07-06-2006, 06:26 PM

Crap sorry Jon, geeezzz.

It was 4:05 AM ...

Interesting, the 1.23 in A worked pretty good for me although I stripped out about 5 secondaries in a 3 month period. I was also running the G3 RX and B decided it would work better with the 319 we both had and it did for him. I went all single stage and 32-3 because it was bulletproof and easier on teh wallet and time and the performance was good enough for me. The 32-3 Ion is my favorite machine I have ever owned bar none.

I am definitely interested in teh MXR though. I enjoy MA quality and most of the guys I fly with fly MA and it is the best all around choice for me, just like the V-Blades. (No I am not a rep either) I have owned and built almost everything and I just keep gravitting to MA machines, I seen to have the best success with them. I also like Raptor 50's a lot for the flying characteristics, but to me nothing flys like my Ion-X.

JonMann · 07-06-2006, 08:38 PM

Will,

Couldn't agree more, my 10s ION with the 32-3 is rock solid and I love flying it, but I have this problem about wanting more power --- wish I could fix that

I have some of the Duralite 5s1p 3700 packs coming for this heli and with all the weight loss it will probably blow me away, and I wish I had thought of that first and spent all my money on more of these batteries instead of a 12s ION.

Will probably just re-gear the 12s ION so it can fly 10s with the NEU and wait till this all gets figured out.

-jon

WillJames · 07-07-2006, 03:17 AM

You will LOVE the extra POP and zip you get out of your Ion after dropping a pound Jon. Did you get the new forumulation 521p 3700 packs B was tellign me about yesterday? 20C Cont, 30C Sustained 50C Burst or something like that? Those should ROCK!!

Now after you fly your 32-3 Ion at 10 pounds, think about what would happen if you lost another 1.5-2 pounds putting your 32-3 nad gear out of it intoo an MXR, stretching the MXR to run 690's and using the same packs...

OMG.

Would it fly as good as the Ion...? Time will tell.

rfaster · 07-22-2006, 04:50 PM

Will - after reading about your Ideal ion setup - with an Acto 32-3 I'm finishing my 2nd Ion and it has an Acto 32-3 - just need an ESC and I'll be ready to fly. I am running the 3700's (NF) and so far so good!

WillJames · 07-23-2006, 07:38 AM

Good for you. The Ion is a FINE flying machine, I LOVE mine!!

rfaster · 07-23-2006, 11:11 AM

I think i'm subscribing to the LIGHT ION is good ION. I have flown the 10S2P emoli's -- and they are fine for sport flying - but my ION came alive when I flew the Evo 3700's (Bobby Smith Specials NF)! I will post my FDR's in the emoli thread - as I flew them back to back with a 10S1P Emoli setup yesterday.

07-06-2006, 03:05 AM	#41 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	Sorry to hear Chris. What firmware are you using and is it the single stage Ion or the 2-stage? __________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

07-06-2006, 06:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	Crap sorry Jon, geeezzz. It was 4:05 AM ... Interesting, the 1.23 in A worked pretty good for me although I stripped out about 5 secondaries in a 3 month period. I was also running the G3 RX and B decided it would work better with the 319 we both had and it did for him. I went all single stage and 32-3 because it was bulletproof and easier on teh wallet and time and the performance was good enough for me. The 32-3 Ion is my favorite machine I have ever owned bar none. I am definitely interested in teh MXR though. I enjoy MA quality and most of the guys I fly with fly MA and it is the best all around choice for me, just like the V-Blades. (No I am not a rep either) I have owned and built almost everything and I just keep gravitting to MA machines, I seen to have the best success with them. I also like Raptor 50's a lot for the flying characteristics, but to me nothing flys like my Ion-X. __________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

07-07-2006, 03:17 AM	#45 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	You will LOVE the extra POP and zip you get out of your Ion after dropping a pound Jon. Did you get the new forumulation 521p 3700 packs B was tellign me about yesterday? 20C Cont, 30C Sustained 50C Burst or something like that? Those should ROCK!! Now after you fly your 32-3 Ion at 10 pounds, think about what would happen if you lost another 1.5-2 pounds putting your 32-3 nad gear out of it intoo an MXR, stretching the MXR to run 690's and using the same packs... OMG. Would it fly as good as the Ion...? Time will tell. __________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

07-23-2006, 07:38 AM	#47 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	Good for you. The Ion is a FINE flying machine, I LOVE mine!! __________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

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07-06-2006, 09:37 AM	#42 (permalink)
JonMann Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	Will, This is Jon, the Chris...................... at the end of my post was my subtle way of asking Chris what he thinks My setup is the CC 110HV w/1.23 firmware in airplane mode, two stage, R149DP rcvr -jon

07-06-2006, 08:38 PM	#44 (permalink)
JonMann Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	Will, Couldn't agree more, my 10s ION with the 32-3 is rock solid and I love flying it, but I have this problem about wanting more power --- wish I could fix that I have some of the Duralite 5s1p 3700 packs coming for this heli and with all the weight loss it will probably blow me away, and I wish I had thought of that first and spent all my money on more of these batteries instead of a 12s ION. Will probably just re-gear the 12s ION so it can fly 10s with the NEU and wait till this all gets figured out. -jon

07-22-2006, 04:50 PM	#46 (permalink)
rfaster Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2006	Will - after reading about your Ideal ion setup - with an Acto 32-3 I'm finishing my 2nd Ion and it has an Acto 32-3 - just need an ESC and I'll be ready to fly. I am running the 3700's (NF) and so far so good!

07-23-2006, 11:11 AM	#48 (permalink)
rfaster Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2006	I think i'm subscribing to the LIGHT ION is good ION. I have flown the 10S2P emoli's -- and they are fine for sport flying - but my ION came alive when I flew the Evo 3700's (Bobby Smith Specials NF)! I will post my FDR's in the emoli thread - as I flew them back to back with a 10S1P Emoli setup yesterday.

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