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Donald Gallay commented on Paul's blog post Easy Star II Kit
"just bought one at Hobby People Pasadena.
looks like some nice functional improvement.
no more hack job, ailerons pre formed in.
fuse hollow from nose to back of wing about 16"
inboard covered servos.
servicable moter mount with better mounting…"
Jul 11, 2012
Donald Gallay replied to Cesare Bocconi's discussion Raven RQ-11 from Nitroplanes: which is the best combo for the longest range ?
"I am running e-flight park 480 1020kva,  parkzone 3 blade 9x7.5 prop,  castle 56 esc, turnigy 2200mah 3s 20c batt
I had a 25 min flight at about 1/2 throttel carrying a second battery and fpv gear. not shure what auw is
MY opinion is this plane is…"
Feb 7, 2011
Donald Gallay replied to Robert Godlewski's discussion Best Battery for Alpha 480 1020kv Motor and Projet RQ-11 Raven? Recommendations?
"about 25 min just flying around"
Jan 4, 2011
Donald Gallay replied to Robert Godlewski's discussion Best Battery for Alpha 480 1020kv Motor and Projet RQ-11 Raven? Recommendations?
" I am running hitec 81 servos, eflite park 480 motor, apc 9x7.5e prop, castle thunderbird 54 esc, turnigy 2200 battery, arora 9 radio. needed to put battery in very front with a 1300 lipo for cg but this is without fpv gear. plenty of cooling for…"
Jan 4, 2011
Donald Gallay replied to Jacob Gargano's discussion PROJET MQ-9 Reaper 98" Engine size?
"I will use it for fpv with eagletree system osd and data recorder.
just got it and just have a few flights to get used to how it handels, built as per directions no mods."
Jan 3, 2011
Donald Gallay replied to Jacob Gargano's discussion PROJET MQ-9 Reaper 98" Engine size?
"I am using a eflite park 480 1100kva and a apc 9x7.5e  prop with a 3s 2200 lipo and get 25 min+ flight. nitroplanes video mentions it for about 2 seconds."
Jan 3, 2011
Donald Gallay commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Five good planes to convert to a UAV
"with so many new models out is this list still the best 5?
DIG"
Dec 30, 2010
Donald Gallay replied to Johann Van Niekerk's discussion RQ-11 Design for APM/FPV?
"I plan on installing eagletree system osd and data recorder pro system,  with dx201 camera, and 900mhz video link .
I have more than enough room.
I do wish this plane had a bigger wing, better lift better glide.
would prefer foam wing but the built…"
Dec 30, 2010
Donald Gallay replied to Johann Van Niekerk's discussion RQ-11 Design for APM/FPV?
"I have built my nitroplanes RQ-11 stock and flowen it 6 times with no problems everything works fine. 
flies very well, recovers from stall well, like a high wing trainer. elevator/rudder works fine no need for ailerons for me. was able to do basic…"
Dec 30, 2010
Donald Gallay commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FPV goes very wrong, plane kidnapped, then....
"with ten plus years in rc I have seen a few planes lose radio control most don't go far and crash very quickly."
Nov 21, 2010
Donald Gallay commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FPV goes very wrong, plane kidnapped, then....
"I hope his name and address are on his plane so the cops know who to look for"
Nov 21, 2010
Donald Gallay commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FPV goes very wrong, plane kidnapped, then....
"It's one thing to be dumb enough to fly your own airplane into your own head as a willing participant but not fair to a inocent bystander riding his bike down the street and get struck in the back of the head by yes a foam easy star maybe traveling…"
Nov 20, 2010
Donald Gallay commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FPV goes very wrong, plane kidnapped, then....
"Why are you flying over such a populated area?
Lucky you didn't hit a moving car and couse an accident
This is why police act the way they do and people make laws
not funny I think he should lose his plane just irresponsible"
Nov 20, 2010
Donald Gallay replied to Samuel Rosenstein's discussion Mini telemaster
"take a look at the new multiplex fun cub. I just got one and am building it up. It has lots of nice pockets for gear lots of room. It has ailerons,flaps, 55 inch wing, 40 oz stock weight should be real stable and its multiplex epp. It's goes for…"
Sep 12, 2010
Donald Gallay replied to Wayne's discussion Easy star upgrades odds and ends
"keep it simple if it is your first plane. do you want to fly it or just look at it?"
Apr 8, 2010
Donald Gallay replied to Wayne's discussion Easy star upgrades odds and ends
"Why not glue it in? I have mine glued in and never had a problem. 28mm motor can fits perfect."
Apr 8, 2010
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