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ESC Failure in flight Video - Hobby King Phoenix 2000

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:23 am
by bmsweb
This is the video I promissed I would put up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxuekvsNp7Q

In any case we changed radios and I binded the Phoenix to my son's RC. Lucky I was at the controls as I was trimming it out for him. I lost all control for a short period and control came back just before it was about to hit. This was a very close call.

Cheers
Paul

Re: ESC Failure in flight Video - Hobby King Phoenix 2000

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:26 pm
by Sid Sideslip
Thanks for that Paul...tense viewing.

Damn, that really was a near thing!

Re: ESC Failure in flight Video - Hobby King Phoenix 2000

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:34 pm
by bmsweb
Yes I was very lucky the BEC finally decided to power the Receiver when it did and held out long enough for the landing. So lucky I didn't destroy my son's Phoenix! You know I actually have trouble looking at it. I only looked at it again after replying to your post and I thought it would be worth while getting it out there. Notice I landed with the Wind! I just wanted to get it down as soon as possible

Re: ESC Failure in flight Video - Hobby King Phoenix 2000

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:43 pm
by Sid Sideslip
Also be glad that the Rx rebooted in time. Had it been a $pektrum Rx you may be ordering a new Phoenix. :roll:

Re: ESC Failure in flight Video - Hobby King Phoenix 2000

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:12 pm
by bmsweb
Yes good old Turnigy! Great radios :)