CarolineTyler
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It's very much heavier, on the upside, it's really strong
Long-EZ build
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CarolineTyler
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Though I can just about balance it with a 1500 3S right up in the noseIt's very much heavier, on the upside, it's really strong
That's why a high speed Dremel is a super useful tool
On the note of the landing gear, I'm assuming you are taking the wire and attaching it straight to the servo and setting it to move 90 degrees up into the aircraft. I see lots of discussion about how to take forces off that servo and I have an idea that should be super easy and work well.
Why not take a servo saver from a rc car? In all of my land vehicles I use them on the steering servo and it takes bulk of the force away from the servo. It would also give you a little dampening for smoother landings.
CarolineTyler
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I wish I would stop listening to myself!
weather is rubbish this week so started on adding an undercarriage...
weather is rubbish this week so started on adding an undercarriage...
CarolineTyler
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Undercarriage done, awaiting the E6000 glue to set overnight. Tomorrow and Monday do not look good for a maiden.
I'll take some pictures tomorrow, main gear I'm pretty happy with. The front, less so, tried putting a loop in the wire to add some spring in it but it looks rather rough.
Still, I'm very excited to this this beautiful bird fly!
I'll take some pictures tomorrow, main gear I'm pretty happy with. The front, less so, tried putting a loop in the wire to add some spring in it but it looks rather rough.
Still, I'm very excited to this this beautiful bird fly!
CarolineTyler
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No need to mess with such a terrific plane
CarolineTyler
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Pictures as promised!
CarolineTyler
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Best wait until it fly's!!!
I had to hack the bottom a bit as stupidly I initially put the undercarriage 'in front' of the CofG duh!!!! So I had to move it back about 4cm to ensure it wouldn't sit up on its tail upon takeoff.
How much weight did the undercarriage add?
Beautiful plane. Eagerly awaiting the maiden.
Beautiful plane. Eagerly awaiting the maiden.
CarolineTyler
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I have no idea, I forget to weigh it beforehand, it's weight with a 2200mAh battery is 718gms, just a touch over 1 1/2 pounds
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CarolineTyler
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Its been raining pretty much all day no flying except the tiny JJRC H36 in the house for fun.
So, I made the Long-EZ look pretty!
What do you think?, Too much???
no flying except the tiny JJRC H36 in the house for fun.So, I made the Long-EZ look pretty!
What do you think?, Too much???
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CarolineTyler
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Thanks!I’ve always wanted an RC long ez and your not helping!
Nice tape scheme. Can’t wait to see how it flies!
I've loved Burt Rutan's designs for ages, especially the Long-EZ so when I saw this design I knew that I needed to build it.
I'm itching to fly it!!!!
jpot1
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@CarolineTyler - I’m a little nervous for you maiden with you at 718g. I’m at 480g with a 1300 3s that balances fine for CG. I know your foam is heavier in the UK but maybe the undercarriage added more. Good luck!
Hai-Lee
Old and Bold RC PILOT
If your build is over weight you will find that it does not like to fly slowly due to the loading of the canard. As you slow the plane will drop its nose rapidly, (due to canard or foreplane stall), and could even end up in a vertical dive. It will fly quite well with speed so climb to height and see if it wants to dive when you slow. If it does you will need to land at high speed or risk a nose in crash. I say this from a position of experience, (bad experience that is).
Have a good and safe flight!
Have fun!
CarolineTyler
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I will definitely be checking out it's slower speed characteristics at a good height. There's plenty of thrust so I expect it will fly, we shall just have to see how well
On Saturday I popped to the Leeds model shop and they had some official FliteTest foam board, and gosh it's a lot lighter, way lighter!
On Saturday I popped to the Leeds model shop and they had some official FliteTest foam board, and gosh it's a lot lighter, way lighter!
CarolineTyler
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Looking like maiden flight this evening - Eeeek !!!!
