This is another plane that fell into the back of my car (Thanks Rudie). I have had it before and put in a 150 watt bell motor but had an awkward 10" prop. This time found a hot Turnigy at a swap meet for $10. This can take up to 4 S and produce 350 watts. Put a 7" prop on 3S and about 175 watts. Sorry EdEdge.
It flew fine yesterday but take-offs were scary because it only had 3 channel (no rudder). Took off fine on the 4th attempt once I compensated for the take-off turn. It took off 90 degrees from the start point. I put it on the runway and pointed it towards the flag pole at the south-most pilot station and did its left turn while picking up speed.
Last night I added a rudder servo to avoid this mess when the flying season gets busy. See photos
Frank
ps: for those eagle eyed members, I will put in the servo horn screws later.
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Last night I added a rudder servo to avoid this mess when the flying season gets busy. @Frank v B - When are you going to add the rudder? :-*
Bruce,
The rudder was always there but pinned straight. Even I have the ability to remove a pin. ;D
Frank
Well the pin obviously wasn't obvious. ::)
An extra adjustment- bent the landing gear outward so the track would be wider and tracked better on take-off. The original LG legs came down 90 degrees from the wing. Each leg now has 2 bends to bring the wheels outboard. Remarkable improvement in tracking for take-off.
Still need to attach the tail wheel. Made the parts last night.
Frank
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