Top Flite SE5A - 50 year old (partially built) kit

Started by Michael, February 22, 2024, 05:11:43 PM

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Michael

Attaching the top wing is next.
Michael

Michael

Wire rigging is done, and the wings are very strong now.

Aileron linkage (from bottom to top) and tail rigging done.

Michael

Michael

Decals and the upper machine gun added.

Michael

davidk


sihinch


Gregor77


Michael

Thanks, guys.

Battery compartment.
Michael

Michael

Dual (triple) rates set, stabilizer/gyro working in the proper directions, plane balanced, and 14/7 propeller installed.

Full throttle draws 50 amps on 14.8 volts.

All done; waiting for a nice day to maiden; maybe this coming Wednesday afternoon, if the forecast is suitable.


Michael

GuyOReilly

Looks FANTASTIC!!
I hope you car is big enough to carry it all rigged-up!

sihinch


msatin

You never fail until you stop trying

Michael

Successful maiden and second flights today. Thanks to Glenn and David for their help. Both flights had good landings.

The photo was taken after the flights.
Michael

davidk

Too funny... photo taken after the flights...

There are some maidens you come to expect all will go well, and this was one of them.

She just lifted into the air... both times... lovely.  A bit of trimming and all was good.

Michael kept the power on for landing or else she'd just drop... and she settled down beautifully.

Nicely done.

Gregor77


Michael

The model does not need lots of rudder in flight.

While it needs constant attention, as do most biplanes due to drag, it flies well.
Michael