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Post by hghost on Sept 8, 2014 6:01:51 GMT 1
The Old Super Cub has the X-Port one can use a Drop Module to drop items parachutist or bombs whatever secure.hobbyzone.com/search/HBZ6023.htmlHave never used the X port, nor ever even considered the drop module I see it is still available . Has anyone used the module and how good did it do ? I see poor reviews regarding it and a few good ones. Considering getting one just to try, but if it breaks easy or does not last as some reviews mention not sure I would bother. Just wondering about it. Anyone have experience with it ? Thanks . Also see Park Zone has a drop module type item for their FW 190 www.horizonhobby.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?searchKeyword=EFLA405&searchType=productgridWonder how that would work ? |
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Post by sham on Sept 9, 2014 21:19:02 GMT 1
I've often thought about it. As you say, mixed reviews.
I didn't buy it yet, but probably will one day. From what I have seen on you tube, it needs a gentle hand on the sticks to avoid unplanned drops until the release... Then flying as normal can resume.
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Post by hghost on Sept 20, 2014 2:44:50 GMT 1
Saw this video on You Tube Talk about having a blast with a Super Cub, this video should win that award using the drop module going all out...even hauling it in on a trailer....Nice  www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx_CKQqNmcA |
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Post by hghost on Sept 20, 2014 2:59:31 GMT 1
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Post by sham on Sept 20, 2014 10:23:07 GMT 1
I've seen the first video, and its very cool.. Although those guys are terrible pilots.
Why have I never thought of a servo hooked into the spare channel to release a rubber band? Simple genius, and so cheap.
I will do that, definitely.
So, it's set up the radio to transmit rudder signal from a switch and buy a servo... Job done. May even get two so I can use the unused gear channel on the SportCub as well.
Thanks for posting!
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Post by hghost on Sept 20, 2014 22:10:50 GMT 1
I've seen the first video, and its very cool.. Although those guys are terrible pilots. Why have I never thought of a servo hooked into the spare channel to release a rubber band? Simple genius, and so cheap. I will do that, definitely. So, it's set up the radio to transmit rudder signal from a switch and buy a servo... Job done. May even get two so I can use the unused gear channel on the SportCub as well. Thanks for posting! The size of the Sport Cub and it's Power you could carry some hefty things to release with that Bomb drop....just not a cow bell....lol |
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Post by Knackered Sailor on Sept 20, 2014 22:11:48 GMT 1
Saw this video on You Tube Talk about having a blast with a Super Cub, this video should win that award using the drop module going all out...even hauling it in on a trailer....Nice www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx_CKQqNmcAFun video to watch. The pilot either likes near stalling and crash landing or could do with buddying up for a few lessons.  |
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Post by hghost on Sept 20, 2014 22:13:14 GMT 1
Saw this video on You Tube Talk about having a blast with a Super Cub, this video should win that award using the drop module going all out...even hauling it in on a trailer....Nice www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx_CKQqNmcAFun video to watch. The pilot either likes near stalling and crash landing or could do with buddying up for a few lessons. seems the little kid flew as good as the Dad...lol : ) |
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Post by sham on Sept 20, 2014 22:37:29 GMT 1
The size of the Sport Cub and it's Power you could carry some hefty things to release with that Bomb drop....just not a cow bell....lol Hahahah.. I've just set the DX6i so that it has a disabled rudder stick, and the rudder channel idles at 100% left. With a flick of the flaps switch it goes 100% right.. So full servo travel on a switch on a Supercub. I'll get a servo next time I'm at the model shop I'll try it out on this plane, because I forgot that at the moment I'm using the mix settings on the gear channel to give 3 position flaps on the SportCub.. Using gear for the drop would mean only having zero or full flaps, which would be a shame.. |
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Post by sham on Oct 24, 2014 20:19:54 GMT 1
Well - I finally got around to it... It works really well.
Next time the weather is good, I'll be giving it a try |
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Post by hghost on Oct 25, 2014 3:38:52 GMT 1
Now that's great Sham
I never have gotten around to doing it at all
Like that video
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Post by Knackered Sailor on Oct 25, 2014 22:29:04 GMT 1
Brilliant sham well done mate and great video too.
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Post by sham on Oct 26, 2014 8:02:49 GMT 1
Thanks guys, video was very hastily thrown together.
I think the plane will be a handful with the cog shifted back quite a bit when carrying the intrepid parachutist... But its only during the climb, I suppose.
Should be ok.
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Post by hghost on Oct 27, 2014 4:56:39 GMT 1
Thanks guys, video was very hastily thrown together. I think the plane will be a handful with the cog shifted back quite a bit when carrying the intrepid parachutist... But its only during the climb, I suppose. Should be ok. do not think with the Cub you will notice it that much....not really |
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Post by pasquale91 on Oct 27, 2014 14:20:55 GMT 1
I doubt you will either. Patiently waiting for the jump run video.............
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