Working on my new plane .....

Started by Michael, June 19, 2018, 10:22:38 AM

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Michael

I bought this at the Aurora swap meet, and am in the process of converting it to electric, and installing radio, etc.

I had to cut open the fuselage and fin.

More work than I thought, but it's coming along nicely.

Michael

Bigstik

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BJROB

It's a pusher and it looks like it will float
With the wing above the rather large fuse
My Work??? is so secret....
I Don't even Know what I'm Doing!!!

Michael

Michael

Michael

Ready!

I may bring it out later today, if the rain stops, for a maiden flight.

E-Flite 32 brushless motor; 11/7 3-blade prop; 60 amp ESC, 4S-500mAh battery pack, approx. 600 watts at full throttle.

I hope that's enough power to take off without wheels.



Michael

Frank v B

Michael,

What a way to be able to fly at Bruce's yellow plane day without yellow.  Your entry ticket is the RCAF roundels.... and the fact that it flies. :D
It is a neat design by Laddie.  Timeless.

Frank

"Never trade luck for skill"

bweaver

Looking good.  I hope to see it flying this evening. 

The weather appears to be improving....

Michael

The maiden flight went perfectly. The plane is very smooth. Power is adequate for a nice flight and a few rolls, but I may go to a higher voltage battery pack (5S lipo).

I knocked the tail off on the second flight during a hard touch-n-go, but that's being repaired now.

Oscar took this photo after the maiden flight.
Michael

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Michael

Thanks Oscar, great video.

I figured out why the rudder broke off; it was protruding down too much, about an eighth of an inch, and it ripped off during the 'bounce'

I'll make a small sub fin to protect it, from now on, otherwise, it could happen on regular landings too.
Michael

Wingnutz

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Michael, Oscar,
Spectacular! Loved the flying, video and music! Congratulations, both of you! The tailess (tailless?) go part of the touch and go must have been fun! I assume the h stab and elevator stayed on?
DOWN WITH GRAVITY! UP WITH LEVITY!

Bigstik

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