15-10-2011, 08:46 PM
This is a standard foam plate 3D floater. I tossed it out stock everything and it sat in the air really quite nicely after a few clicks on the tirms here and there. Up and down a few times with nice easy elevator/harrier landings to get the CG "right" and it is a joy to fly.
Howver, I must admit to flying error #1: I didn't check the control surfaces and assumed they were fine post assembly. THe elevator was reversed and I dorked it in almost immediately - breaking the stock prop. Fortunately, I had my prop box with another 9x5 prop. THe orinigal supplied prop was very off balance before I added a significant amouint of tape and the replacenment was far better balanced.
Unfortuantely, I think the hit weakend the .5mm fibreglass motor mount which is a cross shape that is embedded in slots in the foam. After about 4 flights, it was noticeably pulling to the right and inspection showed a clear right thrust angle that was not there earlier.
A good but not impressive 3D flyer with plenty of power for the job. It will be one of my regular stock planes but I fear that durability will be lacking for a craft which will be subject to significant G's and experimental maneuvers.
Howver, I must admit to flying error #1: I didn't check the control surfaces and assumed they were fine post assembly. THe elevator was reversed and I dorked it in almost immediately - breaking the stock prop. Fortunately, I had my prop box with another 9x5 prop. THe orinigal supplied prop was very off balance before I added a significant amouint of tape and the replacenment was far better balanced.
Unfortuantely, I think the hit weakend the .5mm fibreglass motor mount which is a cross shape that is embedded in slots in the foam. After about 4 flights, it was noticeably pulling to the right and inspection showed a clear right thrust angle that was not there earlier.
A good but not impressive 3D flyer with plenty of power for the job. It will be one of my regular stock planes but I fear that durability will be lacking for a craft which will be subject to significant G's and experimental maneuvers.
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Balsa: Commercial: Depron:
Great Planes PT-20 (modified) HK Hawk 80 Index 3
Indoor Thingy Skyartec Cessna 182
Katana X lite (in construction) UM SU-26 12"WS Shoestring (Plantraco)
HK Extra 260
and a Fox chuck glider converted to RC
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