Flying Saturday July 7

[thehaze]

Despite a less than great start to the day weather wise, yesterday turned out to be a nice day from some afternoon and evening flying at TEMAC. The turnout wasn't great but I counted about 8 members at the field. Highlights included maiden flights by both Jeff and myself. Jeff flew his HK pylon racer, it was very fast on a 3s setup. I flew my new GP F-20 Tigershark edf. Had a little trouble with orientation when the model got further away from me due to the short stubby wings but I managed to get the plane under control and it flew successfully. I'll need to look at modifying the underside of the plane so it can be easier to see.

[Ededge2002]

What HK pylon racer did Jeff get?  Pictures? Set up info?

[thehaze]

I believe it was one of these kits.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14417

Not sure what his power system was. From what I recall he was running a 3s setup.

[flying saucer]

Hey guys, well after reading a bit about this plane I really had no idea if she would fly. Most have given up trying on this model. The build is a real PITA. Among other things, you have to glue in the rear horizontal stabilizer -- and try to make it level with the wing. No manual or cg reference was included.

Surprisingly she flew fairly well, but did have some weird tendencies at times.

I was on 3 cells with a Turnigy 2836-2350kv motor and a 7X5 prop. I flew most of the flight at half throttle. Speed was already quite decent and I knew my amps would be too high at full power.

Next flight will be on a old 6X5 prop which I found laying around. I will be running both 3 and 4S! 

This prop seems to make really good power at a much lower amp draw...stay tuned