Got it from an "As seen on TV" store. It had been sitting in there for *months*. I made a comment on it and they guy told me to make him an offer. I said $20, and he countered with "Make it $10 and it's yours." So I got an excellent deal on a great little aircraft.
I had the same idea and consulted one of my freinds who is an engineer (a very smart man) and he said that using a voltage inverter (12v DC to 120v AC) would be a better idea and that it would prevent frying the battery if the car was running and the voltage was higher.
Hand launch it will be best and land on the water when low on bat. 10 minutes it the safe cutoff time built into the RX to keep the battery from getting ruined. It takes a little finesse to get it up "on the step" to keep the props from hitting.
Just got into this stuff (Air Hogs), I know kinda on the downward slope, as they getting hard to find because they are old, not because they are new. I've enjoyed your videos, and although the performance doesn't justify the cost of your mods, they're fun and cool to view. Within the last month I have gone from Air Hog beginner to having mini helicopter and two decent sized planes (non-Air Hog) and am excited about it all. Just joined AMA and your vids helped get me to this point. Thanks.
It might, but since steering is done by motor controls, there is no place to put another servo. I did this to prove a point, but in no way did it really improve it that much over the stock SL, which can take far more abuse than my flimsy wings can in a crash. Good thinking, tho. Take care.
do you think you could put alerons some how. maby cut the black horizontal stablizer in half and put servos with controll horns on each so they both move independantly. would that work?
i just bought one and it tends to steer funny, you must give it a little bit of throttle to steer, but when there is too much throttle it wont steer. is that how it is suppose to be?
Yes, it takes differential steering to control them. IT takes a bit of practice. In the expert mode, the motors work better for steering, but it is very easy to stall it with the elevator, so I always fly in the Novice mode. I turn by backing off the throttle just a bit then the motors will respond better. This is a very unusual flying machine, so it takes some unusual controls to fly it.
great lookin mods!!! i was toying with the idea of adding some wongs to my SL, and a user on RCGroups pointed me to your vids.... what kind of flight times are you getting with your current setup?
Thanks kindly. I am getting about 8 minutes on the modified one, because I can slow down a little more and use less power, since it will now glide too.
yp i know this doesnt have to do with sl, but do u have any mods for the aerosoar mini air hogs cause id like to c some mods on how to make it take off and land. And a better motor
how come when i got my sl a few days ago, on the box it had the thing on the top of it (the thing your rudder is attatched to) but the stock one didnt come with that. What is it?
Well Dave my motors are cuttin off too fast just like what your talkin bout in the video plus 10 fett distance between myself and the plain isent what the box said plus i want to mount the servos for rudder control
You should get a new battery it sounds like to me. Call Spinmaster and tell them the problem. The new ones do not have the airscoop. It was an improvement that Airhogs made to the later ones. Not to worry.
Hey flyer i just bout my new SL and gave complete charge but i couldent get it off the ground what am i doin wrong ???also it doesent seem to turn at ALL on the ground just goes straight what am i doin wrong ,trimm doesent work!
yea fullsize SL i had it up for about 10 secoonds all it does is stall but other then that the motors sound great clear difference between the two turing while you hold it but not on the ground?i Watched all your mods and home movies great stuff.....
Try trimming it for a bit more down, and use only the novice mode. The elevator moves a lot, compared to the TX stick and it takes a while to learn to not stall and get it "up on the Step", to fly..Thanks for the kudos.
why are you spending so much time and money on this garbage plane boat thing? no offense but it seems like its goin nowhere. get a helicopter or an actual plane.
Hey how ya doin?I see you like moding planes.I have a Plane also but i cant find ne thng about it on google????Jetscream ?????Do you know ne thing bout it?
Dave, just love your videos and info/mods of the SL!
Could not find one in Canada - did find the mini, which we flew at work and all over the place.
Today, the 23rd, finally heard that Walmart near Vancouver BC had them, and bought TWO SL's - for the amazing price of $29 each! (Thats about $28.99 USD.)
The Lipos were $9.
Charging right now, and hope to start breaking the motors in tomorrow - then its on to the mods and some flying!
Was wondering if you can still do loops and such with your newly highly modified configuration? I am thinking of buying one of these just to play with, I dont have a good radio like you... i want to get used to it first in its stock configuration - thanks for the great entertainment!
Ha ha. Thanks a lot. Don't mess with the wings. But do remove the prop shrouds and the tail fin. Just cut them off with side cutters, so you don't have to pull the props off. You will have lots of fun. See my latest SL video, "Are they worth it", where I recommend only flying it in Novice mode, even when you get good. Have fun...
Yeah i just bought one ans i think it totally worth it, it works great whitout any modification, lots of fun... i'm getting better flying ans for 29 $ can, you got to get one of these!! :P sry for my bad english, i'm french lol
I turns the same, as it turns by speeding up or down the motors. It just has less power with the prop shrouds. You will rarely break a prop in a crash unless you hit a corner of a table or something.
Thanks. Well, I have been copied before on my rc ideas, so they will probably just do it if they want. I appreciate the comments too. I do know they have seen the vids.
Well, if youve seen any of my other videos, you must know I have had or now have way too many planes and helicopters, all mostly gas. Sometimes, it is fun to be creative as you say. Thanks.
I have lots of planes, mostly gas. I invented the Hyperfly for Kyosho, if that is what you are talking about. There is a picture of it in my video, "I don't need no stinkin' tail rotor". I have the first one still in a box signed by Aki Suzuki, President of Kyosho.
Look at my videos, and look for the one. "I don't need no stinkin' tail rotor". Yes, I fly one of the others, but not the very first autographed one. That is for my archives and collection.
hi i bought a havoc heli and it also came with a broken propeller. i bought it at zellers for 34.99 and i want to know if i can exchange it there or do i have to get it done from spin master. you as well got a mini storm launcher with a broken propeller so can i as well? ty
I do not work for Airhogs, or Spinmaster, so am not in a position to do anything except advise you. If you have a legitimate problem, then email them from their website, (spinmaster (dot) com. I am sure they will help.
Cant buy parts. Cant buy a turbo. Radios depend on the brand and each installation is different. If you can get it in there, that is the first part of the challenge.
Stock Stormlaunchers come with spare props and a tool to remove them. If you cant find them, go to Spinmaster Dot Com, click on contact us, then write of your dilemna.
It's Not the Horizontal. If you can't fly substantially faster than the wind, it will not go up. Cut off the Prop guards, if you haven't already. Mine flew better after breaking the motors in with a couple of batteries.
Have you tried using elevons yet? Looks like you have a radio system cabable of mixing. I would ditch the rudders, cut the elevator down the middle and use them as elevons with 2 servos mounted in the rear. Having a small wingspan should allow a fast roll rate. Elevons act as ailerons and rudders combined.
Thanks. I thought about ailerons too, when the rudder wasnt very effective, but actually have gone back to the original and even have the Mini, now with no elevons, elevator or rudder! And it is actually fun too.
Hey Dave, I have a new SL i bought from Ebay. Im having a problem! The elevator does not move fully in the Asend posistion, but dose moves fully in the desend posistion.First i widend the servo bar path thinking it was binding, Nope! I looked at the servo arm and it is not rotating fully to one side. It's slow and laboring! seller says "As Is" and their's no waranty card! Can i get alittle help?
Too much work to put on ailerons (send me a pic JB to see how you did it)because this little thing (that is like flying a piece of cardboard) turns well with the rudder or the stock motors. I just decided to mess around and modify, ya know. I fly my stock one every chance I can get, so to ME, it was worth getting.
I have not looked at the motors but know they do a fine job without the prop guards. Changing them may not be worth it if youre new to flying. If the SL went into the bay and salt water, it may not work well ever! If fresh water, the controller should be ok, but the armature in the motors & servo could be rusting on you. Putting brushless motors in & new speed controller is pricey when youre learning. You might want to invest in a small park flyer to get some flying experience first.
yeah youre right about the rusting...The motors did rust, so thats why I bought the 180s...But i think the S.Controller shorted out and isnt allowing full throttle...Ive been flying my girls SL really well, great landings and no crashes. So I might put the 180s and see how it goes. Thanks so much for your info. A park flyer might just be my next investment, but I do like the hydroplanes :o)
NightFlyyer, do you ave any idea what motors are in the stock SL...I bought some 180's and Im hoping theyre stronger...I installed them on my 1st SL and well they work, but not too strong, actually weaker, but I also think the speed controller may not be stron enough or it was damaged from a crash in the bay, was submerged for 3 mins. Whats your take? any thought would help. I want to go brushless motors, yet im new to all this and cant go too hardcore on the mods. Thanks
I have, thanks. Your right, they scoot. I haven't decided to try that yet, as these motors seem to fly it pretty good so far....but you never know what I will try next! Ha ha. I have the camera mounted on it and am just waiting for a good day to try it. Stay tuned.
I had all the stuff, so it cost me nothing. I can't say it is the best machine around, but for me, I can say, it is a totally satisfying machine and lots of fun.
NICE! I wish you could send us some of that snow. Looks like yall got plenty of it layin around. Have you seen any of videos with the storm launcher with the brushless motors?? Man those things will scoot.
Thank you, I flew it just as you saw it, and guess maybe 4 minutes. I am using a Tanics Packs 780ma LiPo. It may run longer in warmer weather. I plan to fly it next time with my camera on board and will time it.
Nice vid like always
propflyer1 7 months ago
ah! the sun is a black hole! that was really cool
Prazjum 2 years ago
cool
siac89 2 years ago
That is really badass. Nice job.
CorvetteRacingFan 2 years ago
Why not put some small inrunner motors , alerons and make that thing really fly !
RCFLIGHTHELP 2 years ago
u need to put airlerons on it to do more 3-d flights
lukey546 2 years ago
you have the same transmitter that i have.
alt572 2 years ago
I just got one of these for $10.
Now waiting on a battery and charger from ebay.
Tabax 2 years ago
where did u get it from?
lukey546 2 years ago
Got it from an "As seen on TV" store. It had been sitting in there for *months*. I made a comment on it and they guy told me to make him an offer. I said $20, and he countered with "Make it $10 and it's yours." So I got an excellent deal on a great little aircraft.
Tabax 2 years ago
Do they make a 12v DC charger for the Storm Launcher battery?
Afterburner245 3 years ago
No, but I put a cigarette lighter connector on one of my chargers, hooked it to the car and it works good, as the charger wall adapter is 12vdc out.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
I had the same idea and consulted one of my freinds who is an engineer (a very smart man) and he said that using a voltage inverter (12v DC to 120v AC) would be a better idea and that it would prevent frying the battery if the car was running and the voltage was higher.
Afterburner245 3 years ago
Good idea.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
yo where do you get these storm launchers?
maxurbahn 2 years ago
that has to be the sweetest thing ever. now i wanna go buy one and do that. why didnt the rudder in the middle work?
jakeman55p 3 years ago
Not enough wind over it or enough forward speed.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
my storm launcher's props keep hitting the waster, and it turns off every now and them after about 10 min. worth of play...please help.
orangecounty60 3 years ago
Hand launch it will be best and land on the water when low on bat. 10 minutes it the safe cutoff time built into the RX to keep the battery from getting ruined. It takes a little finesse to get it up "on the step" to keep the props from hitting.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Not worth the effort and can easily be broken off, but do increase lift.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
you should look at Canadian tire,they already made one!They call it the stelth.Same Idea,just shorter and wider.
allanshoafrocks 3 years ago
You mean the Mini? I have several and have videos of it too.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
No Its something all together different.Its black and the call it a stelth.I think Ive seen it at Londen drugs too!
allanshoafrocks 3 years ago
can u fly more than one at a time together if they are stock sl's
jayrok101 3 years ago
Yes, if they are on different radio frequencies. There are only 2 frequencies available.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Just got into this stuff (Air Hogs), I know kinda on the downward slope, as they getting hard to find because they are old, not because they are new. I've enjoyed your videos, and although the performance doesn't justify the cost of your mods, they're fun and cool to view. Within the last month I have gone from Air Hog beginner to having mini helicopter and two decent sized planes (non-Air Hog) and am excited about it all. Just joined AMA and your vids helped get me to this point. Thanks.
radar3d 3 years ago
Well thanks very kindly sir. I appreciate your comments. I know you will enjoy the hobby and hope you continue for life, as I have. Best regards.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
you inspired me to experiment with my SL
eustonianboater 3 years ago
Good. Go for it. Thanks.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
It might, but since steering is done by motor controls, there is no place to put another servo. I did this to prove a point, but in no way did it really improve it that much over the stock SL, which can take far more abuse than my flimsy wings can in a crash. Good thinking, tho. Take care.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
do you think you could put alerons some how. maby cut the black horizontal stablizer in half and put servos with controll horns on each so they both move independantly. would that work?
cmorgan3335 3 years ago
Thanks, but the stock SL really does a fairly good job all by itself too.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
another reason why it's good to fly in winter is cuz of cold dence air which greatly reduces take off lenth
oddball650 3 years ago
Very true.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
how long can a full charge last? and how long to charge? pm me when u know
bikingman55 3 years ago
10 minutes if your conservative to fly. 30 to 60 minutes to charge. Best to buy a couple of extra batteries, in my opinion.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
nice video
could you please do somthing on the mini xpv
century750 3 years ago
Thanks. Not much can be done with the xpv. Sorry.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
how long will these things fly on a single charge
halo3747747 3 years ago
8 or so minutes wide open.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
thanks alot eh, and good videos, you sure know your stuff
Derroleek 3 years ago
Thank you much.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
i just bought one and it tends to steer funny, you must give it a little bit of throttle to steer, but when there is too much throttle it wont steer. is that how it is suppose to be?
Derroleek 3 years ago
I also did not have the rear tube in the center of it. new model?
Derroleek 3 years ago
Yes that tube was eliminated on the newer models, as it caused airflow drag problems.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Yes, it takes differential steering to control them. IT takes a bit of practice. In the expert mode, the motors work better for steering, but it is very easy to stall it with the elevator, so I always fly in the Novice mode. I turn by backing off the throttle just a bit then the motors will respond better. This is a very unusual flying machine, so it takes some unusual controls to fly it.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Thanks for the info! Nice job. Really nice job on the rudders
makenLegs 3 years ago
Thanks kindly.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
great lookin mods!!! i was toying with the idea of adding some wongs to my SL, and a user on RCGroups pointed me to your vids.... what kind of flight times are you getting with your current setup?
iamtherobotofpop 3 years ago
Thanks kindly. I am getting about 8 minutes on the modified one, because I can slow down a little more and use less power, since it will now glide too.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Thanks for the fun and information!
TOAOSpot 3 years ago
Your welcome. Thanks for the comment.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
looks sick and tricked out
DuelingMastery 3 years ago
Thanks.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
why is there a black spot in the centre of the sun when he pointed the camera at it?
beginner193 3 years ago
That is caused by the camera. Most digital cameras do that with totally bright light, as it overloads the ccd sensor in the camera.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
ok,thanks
beginner193 3 years ago
Thanks for the video...I really enjoyed it.
stinkingdog101 4 years ago
Thanks kindly. Stay tuned for more along this line.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Do you know where to get extra propellers and parts?
GlockHolliday 4 years ago
e mail spinmaster(.)com
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
yp i know this doesnt have to do with sl, but do u have any mods for the aerosoar mini air hogs cause id like to c some mods on how to make it take off and land. And a better motor
syedkid 4 years ago
I don't know anything about that one as I dont have one. sorry.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
how come when i got my sl a few days ago, on the box it had the thing on the top of it (the thing your rudder is attatched to) but the stock one didnt come with that. What is it?
BADProductions94 4 years ago
They changed them as an improvement and that has been eliminated due to drag.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Well Dave my motors are cuttin off too fast just like what your talkin bout in the video plus 10 fett distance between myself and the plain isent what the box said plus i want to mount the servos for rudder control
VegasKiss07 4 years ago
You should get a new battery it sounds like to me. Call Spinmaster and tell them the problem. The new ones do not have the airscoop. It was an improvement that Airhogs made to the later ones. Not to worry.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
hey dave Im checkin out the hitek laser 4, 4 channel on tower hobbies good choice for SL?
VegasKiss07 4 years ago
No. The SL comes with a radio that mixes both motors just right You cant do that with the Hitec. Why are you changing radios?
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Hey flyer i just bout my new SL and gave complete charge but i couldent get it off the ground what am i doin wrong ???also it doesent seem to turn at ALL on the ground just goes straight what am i doin wrong ,trimm doesent work!
VegasKiss07 4 years ago
Do the motors sound like the ones in the video responses above, and just under this video. Have yo looked at them. Maybe they will help.
Is the TX on with a good light and the antenna all the way extended. You may have to return it. This is a FuLL size SL, your talking about, right?
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
yea fullsize SL i had it up for about 10 secoonds all it does is stall but other then that the motors sound great clear difference between the two turing while you hold it but not on the ground?i Watched all your mods and home movies great stuff.....
VegasKiss07 4 years ago
Try trimming it for a bit more down, and use only the novice mode. The elevator moves a lot, compared to the TX stick and it takes a while to learn to not stall and get it "up on the Step", to fly..Thanks for the kudos.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
why are you spending so much time and money on this garbage plane boat thing? no offense but it seems like its goin nowhere. get a helicopter or an actual plane.
boomerxx21 4 years ago
Guess you haven't seen any of my other videos!
I have already had what you say I need. These things are fun. Really really fun.... and that is why I am flying them. I am having fun. Same on you.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Hey how ya doin?I see you like moding planes.I have a Plane also but i cant find ne thng about it on google????Jetscream ?????Do you know ne thing bout it?
VegasKiss07 4 years ago
Not sure if it is out yet. Airhogs makes it. Try their website. Spinmaster(.)com
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Dave, just love your videos and info/mods of the SL!
Could not find one in Canada - did find the mini, which we flew at work and all over the place.
Today, the 23rd, finally heard that Walmart near Vancouver BC had them, and bought TWO SL's - for the amazing price of $29 each! (Thats about $28.99 USD.)
The Lipos were $9.
Charging right now, and hope to start breaking the motors in tomorrow - then its on to the mods and some flying!
elgruga 4 years ago
Good for you. Glad you got them. Heck of a price too!
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
walmart at lougheed mall right?i go there all the time and awsome price saw them too
RacerLamboMurcie18 4 years ago
Very great videos! liked them alot!
Was wondering if you can still do loops and such with your newly highly modified configuration? I am thinking of buying one of these just to play with, I dont have a good radio like you... i want to get used to it first in its stock configuration - thanks for the great entertainment!
Kenny
merc45 4 years ago
Ha ha. Thanks a lot. Don't mess with the wings. But do remove the prop shrouds and the tail fin. Just cut them off with side cutters, so you don't have to pull the props off. You will have lots of fun. See my latest SL video, "Are they worth it", where I recommend only flying it in Novice mode, even when you get good. Have fun...
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Yeah i just bought one ans i think it totally worth it, it works great whitout any modification, lots of fun... i'm getting better flying ans for 29 $ can, you got to get one of these!! :P sry for my bad english, i'm french lol
rocknjipi 4 years ago
does the storm launcher turn well with out the mods u did on it
zekepooperash101 4 years ago
I turns the same, as it turns by speeding up or down the motors. It just has less power with the prop shrouds. You will rarely break a prop in a crash unless you hit a corner of a table or something.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
or if you crash on hard snow, i broke one lately. but if so it looks hard to break one with the guards
rocknjipi 4 years ago
is the SL made of foam or plastic ? also does the SL have wheels?
boahnoah 4 years ago
NO wheels and made of foam that is easily fixed with hot melt glue. Take a look at my latest video.. Stormlaunchers revisited, are they worth it?
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Do you know wether the storm launcher is compatible with the european electricity system for recharging and things like that?
klavertje4 4 years ago
That should be able to be handled with a portable converter. However I am sure they make chargers to do that in Europe. Keep me informed.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
I would LOVE to buy one but they don't ship them abroad it seems, and I can't really make a trip to america just to buy one :(
klavertje4 4 years ago
Nice really smart!But I wouldnt reccomend flying in below 30 degree weather it weakends the engine.
LanceArmstrongX 4 years ago
Thanks. Heck, we flew them in the snow a lot, and the motors seem to keep going and going.
I also squirt the motors with a drop of WD40 periodically.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
maybe air hogs should use your mods to perfect the storm launcher and sell it as the super dave storm launcher.
hamsterwolf 4 years ago
Thanks. Well, I have been copied before on my rc ideas, so they will probably just do it if they want. I appreciate the comments too. I do know they have seen the vids.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
I admire your ingenuity! Nice mods!
+k-
kenrom 4 years ago
Thank you kindly. Yep, I like to prove things to myself, especially when someone doubts it.
Never give up, right?
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
id prefer to keep it stock from the factory =P
barneygeorge 4 years ago
Your right. I just wanted something with more control, so had to experiment you know. This was simply my findings.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
you can get more stable control by putting it on begginer mode
mikedrazen 4 years ago
uhmmmmm... why not just buy a rc plane...??
but great creativity
dutchfreaker 4 years ago
Well, if youve seen any of my other videos, you must know I have had or now have way too many planes and helicopters, all mostly gas. Sometimes, it is fun to be creative as you say. Thanks.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Loved your video's Nightflyer.Very creative. Keep us entertained.
TonyM
TQNyM 4 years ago
Thank you kindly.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
this is all cool but can you do a video showing how to make the wings change radio exectera
djlattimer 4 years ago
Do you have any other airplanes. Such as the Hyper Flyer? I would like to know info on that one. Thanks!
buckeyesrule10 4 years ago
I have lots of planes, mostly gas. I invented the Hyperfly for Kyosho, if that is what you are talking about. There is a picture of it in my video, "I don't need no stinkin' tail rotor". I have the first one still in a box signed by Aki Suzuki, President of Kyosho.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
What video and do you fly it? Thnaks!
buckeyesrule10 4 years ago
Look at my videos, and look for the one. "I don't need no stinkin' tail rotor". Yes, I fly one of the others, but not the very first autographed one. That is for my archives and collection.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
bu ne lan böyle
59925773 4 years ago
i really like these modifications...it makes the storm launcher looks so much better...really well thought out
janjan215 4 years ago
Thanks.....I don't know about well thought out, just first impulse. Ha ha..
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
A fine example of being creative. You are a good pilot, I know your average "dumb thumbs" couldn't fly that crate, Thumbs up for making it happen.
VulcanBikeWizard 4 years ago
Thank you much.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
hi i bought a havoc heli and it also came with a broken propeller. i bought it at zellers for 34.99 and i want to know if i can exchange it there or do i have to get it done from spin master. you as well got a mini storm launcher with a broken propeller so can i as well? ty
rohin3 4 years ago
I do not work for Airhogs, or Spinmaster, so am not in a position to do anything except advise you. If you have a legitimate problem, then email them from their website, (spinmaster (dot) com. I am sure they will help.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
very good of a job , im gelious , lol
MIKEY19900 4 years ago
Thanks.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
very nice
israellipy 4 years ago
Thanks kindly.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
How Much Do thay cost
MrBLUV121 4 years ago
Target sells them for $69
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
The same with me i had 2 xpv and the props never broke but i have a sl and it broke also
MrBLUV121 4 years ago
I Have 3 Questions (1) Can You Buy Parts In The Stores (2) How To Change The Radio (3)Can you buy a turbo
MrBLUV121 4 years ago
Cant buy parts. Cant buy a turbo. Radios depend on the brand and each installation is different. If you can get it in there, that is the first part of the challenge.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
hi.what type of glue do you use to repair your SL thank you in advance
christarzan1 4 years ago
I use Hot melt glue and also reinforce the sides (by the pontoons) with clear tape to beef it up.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
ha ha haaa haaaaaaaa
djkasio 4 years ago
Nice Job.
Bajwa909 4 years ago
Thanks a lot!
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
that was sweet .you must be a flight engineer or whatever
gjr12281962 4 years ago
Thank you. Trial and Error....that is how I learn..
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
kinda long but otherwise those were some hardcore mods
ski4kil 4 years ago
Stock Stormlaunchers come with spare props and a tool to remove them. If you cant find them, go to Spinmaster Dot Com, click on contact us, then write of your dilemna.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Your A Good helper.
MrBLUV121 4 years ago
Thanks.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
i have a question:do u make it go in the air manually or does it go by its self
driftingdude324 4 years ago
You have to pull back on the elevator stick to make it go up and down.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
oh ok thanks
driftingdude324 4 years ago
Hey I got a question.... My second storm launcher doesnt fly up high...Is it the horiz that i took off....or the 12 mph wind
helicopterkid1996 4 years ago
It's Not the Horizontal. If you can't fly substantially faster than the wind, it will not go up. Cut off the Prop guards, if you haven't already. Mine flew better after breaking the motors in with a couple of batteries.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
What is a guru? Great mods they were awesome
leadpill13 4 years ago
Good video
Have you tried using elevons yet? Looks like you have a radio system cabable of mixing. I would ditch the rudders, cut the elevator down the middle and use them as elevons with 2 servos mounted in the rear. Having a small wingspan should allow a fast roll rate. Elevons act as ailerons and rudders combined.
Good Luck
ryant888 4 years ago
Thanks. I thought about ailerons too, when the rudder wasnt very effective, but actually have gone back to the original and even have the Mini, now with no elevons, elevator or rudder! And it is actually fun too.
Thanks again.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
Hey Dave, I have a new SL i bought from Ebay. Im having a problem! The elevator does not move fully in the Asend posistion, but dose moves fully in the desend posistion.First i widend the servo bar path thinking it was binding, Nope! I looked at the servo arm and it is not rotating fully to one side. It's slow and laboring! seller says "As Is" and their's no waranty card! Can i get alittle help?
Tx. Phil.. munie1 @ optonline . net
munie1 4 years ago
Try bending the rod. Have you tried to fly it yet?
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
hey how do you get the battery out of your storm launcher mine is hard...plz respond
helicopterkid1996 4 years ago
PUll the black plastic up away from the bottom, (it won't break) Then yank it out towards the rear..
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
hows it going fellas. sl mini has no moveable controll surfaces. I bought it when I couldnt find the full size one.
bondohead 4 years ago
that rudder mod is badass!
Thrashaero 4 years ago
Havent got the mini yet, so cant comment. The stock SL is plenty fast so you can see if you have watched my other video, "Not enough power, wrong!"
You can definitely get in trouble with it if it gets ahead of you, but if your an experienced RC pilot, no problem.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
thats cooll and what are the wings made of????
catie17 4 years ago
They are made from Foam from an old electric airplane's wing tips.
NightFlyyer 4 years ago
really cool, i have seen them and thought about buying one but wondered how they would do modified, been into rc for about 20 years
epoweredrc 5 years ago
you should try to put alerons on it too...it would perform way better...i did it myself
jbboom52 5 years ago
Too much work to put on ailerons (send me a pic JB to see how you did it)because this little thing (that is like flying a piece of cardboard) turns well with the rudder or the stock motors. I just decided to mess around and modify, ya know. I fly my stock one every chance I can get, so to ME, it was worth getting.
NightFlyyer 5 years ago
do you know if the mini or the original is faster?
wallicimo1 4 years ago
i think the mini
(smaller and lighter)
ikkebenjens 4 years ago
you wont be able togo on ewarter now..will trash that servo...but still fuckin kool
MeanDarkAngel 5 years ago
That was totally awsome.You sure know your planes. You've convinced me into getting one too.
BloodWolf878 5 years ago
You should have your own heli mods show. Thanks much for sharing your knowledge!
bigbadwolfami 5 years ago
I have not looked at the motors but know they do a fine job without the prop guards. Changing them may not be worth it if youre new to flying. If the SL went into the bay and salt water, it may not work well ever! If fresh water, the controller should be ok, but the armature in the motors & servo could be rusting on you. Putting brushless motors in & new speed controller is pricey when youre learning. You might want to invest in a small park flyer to get some flying experience first.
NightFlyyer 5 years ago
yeah youre right about the rusting...The motors did rust, so thats why I bought the 180s...But i think the S.Controller shorted out and isnt allowing full throttle...Ive been flying my girls SL really well, great landings and no crashes. So I might put the 180s and see how it goes. Thanks so much for your info. A park flyer might just be my next investment, but I do like the hydroplanes :o)
latinka76 5 years ago
one more question is the SL the best rc machine around
hhuston 5 years ago
NightFlyyer, do you ave any idea what motors are in the stock SL...I bought some 180's and Im hoping theyre stronger...I installed them on my 1st SL and well they work, but not too strong, actually weaker, but I also think the speed controller may not be stron enough or it was damaged from a crash in the bay, was submerged for 3 mins. Whats your take? any thought would help. I want to go brushless motors, yet im new to all this and cant go too hardcore on the mods. Thanks
latinka76 5 years ago
Well another Awesome showing... Well worth the wait, keep up the goos work.
DaMizzark 5 years ago
I have, thanks. Your right, they scoot. I haven't decided to try that yet, as these motors seem to fly it pretty good so far....but you never know what I will try next! Ha ha. I have the camera mounted on it and am just waiting for a good day to try it. Stay tuned.
NightFlyyer 5 years ago
man that was awsome one question how much money did u spend on thoes mods??
hhuston 5 years ago
I had all the stuff, so it cost me nothing. I can't say it is the best machine around, but for me, I can say, it is a totally satisfying machine and lots of fun.
NightFlyyer 5 years ago
could you control it well when u first bought it? is it worth getting
theXtreme794 5 years ago
NICE! I wish you could send us some of that snow. Looks like yall got plenty of it layin around. Have you seen any of videos with the storm launcher with the brushless motors?? Man those things will scoot.
ajcook1 5 years ago
Talk about a monster mod:)
Great job:)
clovendagger 5 years ago
Thank you, I flew it just as you saw it, and guess maybe 4 minutes. I am using a Tanics Packs 780ma LiPo. It may run longer in warmer weather. I plan to fly it next time with my camera on board and will time it.
NightFlyyer 5 years ago
Congratulations on your successful design changes. and bye the way how long does that battery last?
catie17 5 years ago
Great job on your mods....Love watching your videos, always fun. Keep them coming.
latinka76 5 years ago