Here is an ESC-crippled sneak peak:
Thursday, April 19, 2012
100 MPH Z8RC "Piggy Bee" (E-Flite UMX Gee Bee R-2 with AS3X)
Unfortunately the first test flight was hampered by the 20A piggyback ESC imposing a current limit in the air due to severe overheating. The Pig limped home with its ESC covering pealed away from heat. 30A on deck.
Here is an ESC-crippled sneak peak:
Here is an ESC-crippled sneak peak:
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