450 That Time Of Year.... Again

[cml001]

Question for those of you with winter time experience. Today, thanksgiving, while visiting family in upper NC I rocked a few batterys... Nothing but open fields and big sky on the family farm. I could hear the head/grips squeak when pitching. I personally thought I had greased the piss outta spindle/thrust.... Flights seemed different to... Pitching effect was high... I adjusted the beast and got that back to good... I'm rambling... Does cold weather effect electric Helis?

 

[Derek]

Well, I would think that if you have greased bearings, the grease will get thicker and won't allow as much "free" movement. Same thing with oiled parts. Also, batteries don't like being cold. I have no issues flying when it's cool, but not when it's really cold, like it is right now around me. But...when the temps are cooler, I keep my lipo's in my pockets to help keep them warmer. I only do this because I heard about that from a heli semi-pro at last years IRCHA event.

I hope this helps!

 

[cml001]

Thanks bud...

 

[Derek]

I hope what I said makes sense. It's just one of those unfortunate things about flying in cooler weather.

 

[cml001]

Yeah... I was think'n that.... It was high 30's low 40's.... But I had to spool her up w all that open air... Guess winter is just gonna suck.... Project time!

 

[xokia]

I use a heated lipo bag from HK to keep my batteries warm.