Scratch built Heath Parasol

[Michael]

More detail-work pending.

[bweaver]

Just a hint... a prop would really make a difference.  Looking great without one anyways.  Can't wait to see it fly.

[Michael]

Details:

Construction of a pilot from very light styrofoam. (Don't judge until it's finished.  )

Fake top aileron linkages for show only.

Real aileron linkages, with offset servo arm to avoid adverse yaw. (Adverse Yaw is when too much down aileron slows and stalls an aircraft. The angled position limits down aileron.)

Windshield and dashboard installed.

[Michael]

(Stupid weather!     I'd rather be flying!)

Anyway .... I've tried 4 different types of pilot figures and construction techniques, but I've given up trying to get the perfect pilot, at almost no weight.

What I did instead, is I found an image through google, colourized it with Photoshop, printed a left and right version, and glued it to a sheet of depron, which was carefully cut out.

Until I find something better, this is my pilot figure.

[sihinch]

It might be difficult to find something better than that! Wow, looks awesome!!!!

[Michael]

Finished! 23 ounces (about 650 grams), with battery.

Now I wait for calm weather.

[bweaver]

I am always impressed with the quality of what you build.  I can't wait now to see it fly. 

[Wingnutz]

The detailing is great, particularly the dash! Is it scale or were the dashes in Heath Parasols all different?
Do you have your pilot's phone number? She looks pretty hot! Amelia Earhart maybe?
Great work again Michael!

[Michael]

Heath Parasol airplanes were home-builts, and I don't think any two were exactly the same.

[sihinch]

Yeah, I built one too, and mine looks different!

[bweaver]

Yeah, I built one too, and mine looks different!

Bruce! (Bite your tongue imoji)

[piker]

Looks awesome Michael!