Diagnostics: Common Issues and Solutions

Written by Greg Gimlick Electrics Column As seen in the October 2014 issue of Model Aviation. My last column, in the August 2014 issue, covered some basic thought processes necessary to diagnose a problem with our electric systems. I will continue that thread with a focus on some common problems. Excessive Current Excessive current is something we all eventually run into. Whether it’s truly excessive or simply what we should expect, can be the stumper. Assuming you’ve used the exact components recommended by a manufacturer, you should closely match their…