1600mm Glider Build

[buzzbomb]

Wow this has come a long way since I last checked in! That wing is a work of art inside and out. I can't wait for what comes next!

 

[bracesport]

Great stuff! @Wildthing - when you say 'ironing', you mean you used the iron to roll the top skin into place?

 

[Wildthing]

Great stuff! @Wildthing - when you say 'ironing', you mean you used the iron to roll the top skin into place?

That is just the 1mm Depron glued on, next I want to use that heat activated covering to go over top of it.

 

[Spacefarer]

I wish I could scratch build that fast. Are you sure that your aerofoil is correct? It seems to be warping from the center to the tips, not sure what that will do.

 

[Wildthing]

I wish I could scratch build that fast. Are you sure that your aerofoil is correct? It seems to be warping from the center to the tips, not sure what that will do.

I am usually faster in the winter when I don't haver to work . Not sure what warpage you are seeing, might be the camera angle and the way the lights are shining off of it.

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - I have headed your words - this morning I scraped my 'V' tail DL(TT)G and will repurpose the servos for my Pheonix hybrid so I can finish it on Thursday (I can't have to flying without comparing it to mine) - by scrapping the DL(TT)G I am also forced to fly my DLG build!

The DLG is a nice build with the FB wing and I will first try a hand launch off of the wing peg, then slope soar it if the hand launch is a failure - it is a V tail too and it seems they are notoriously hard to hand launch - the i6s has some cool buttons on the back of the Tx and I have programmed the left hand one with a launch mode that gives me a bit of right turn and a bit of up elevator so that might help with the hand launch!

Oh, I think 'spaceflyer' is referring to the peak on the thickest part of your ribs - I am thinking the peak and chord shape is more like a FB folded wing compared to a smooth aerofoil chord - nevertheless, I am sure it will fly well!

 

[Wildthing]

@Wildthing - I have headed your words - this morning I scraped my 'V' tail DL(TT)G and will repurpose the servos for my Pheonix hybrid so I can finish it on Thursday (I can't have to flying without comparing it to mine) - by scrapping the DL(TT)G I am also forced to fly my DLG build!

The DLG is a nice build with the FB wing and I will first try a hand launch off of the wing peg, then slope soar it if the hand launch is a failure - it is a V tail too and it seems they are notoriously hard to hand launch - the i6s has some cool buttons on the back of the Tx and I have programmed the left hand one with a launch mode that gives me a bit of right turn and a bit of up elevator so that might help with the hand launch!

Oh, I think 'spaceflyer' is referring to the peak on the thickest part of your ribs - I am thinking the peak and chord shape is more like a FB folded wing compared to a smooth aerofoil chord - nevertheless, I am sure it will fly well!

What??? I never said there was anything wrong with the V Tail.

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - no no, I headed your words to 'fly everything'. I’ve been sitting on my DLG afraid to fly and damage it - scrapping the DL(TT)G which I’ve flown forces me to fly the DLG and gives me more servos for the Pheonix hybrid (with flaps)!

 

[Wildthing]

@Wildthing - no no, I headed your words to 'fly everything'. I’ve been sitting on my DLG afraid to fly and damage it - scrapping the DL(TT)G which I’ve flown forces me to fly the DLG and gives me more servos for the Pheonix hybrid (with flaps)!

Ok, that's better. Yes you built it so fly it. You only live once so enjoy it even if it crashes but by the looks of it I don't think that will be a problem , looks like a slick flyer, it may not want to come down.

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - What size CF tubes did you insert into the wing?

 

[Wildthing]

5mm x 1000mm ( longest I have) for the center section and 3mm for the outer sections. My whole airfoil does taper down towards the tips but I think I could fit 5mm in the outer section also instead of the 3mm. In hind sight I should maybe had 2 more cf rods overlapping the other two.

 

[Wildthing]

Well I think I might just have to design the rest of the plane .

My first covering job, not perfect but that is why I take blurry pictures . Strength seems really good now with the full covering . My plan is to also use hinge paper for the hinges , 4 3/4" on each aileron so my next challenge is for 16 perfectly matched slots cut into the wing and ailerons. Might have to build myself a jig of some sort .

 

[buzzbomb]

I am seriously liking the red/checkerboard scheme you've got. That's pretty darn slick. You should keep taking blurry pictures, because it sure looks good from this side of the monitor!

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - a seriously nice job - where did you end up with the wing weight?

 

[Wildthing]

@Wildthing - a seriously nice job - where did you end up with the wing weight?

I meant to weigh it before I put the covering on but of course I forgot to, it scales in at 328g with the ailerons. I don't know if this is good or bad .

Ailerons are 15g each, I could probably cut their weight in half by using 6mm foam sanded to the contour and then cover them.

 

[Wildthing]

I am seriously liking the red/checkerboard scheme you've got. That's pretty darn slick. You should keep taking blurry pictures, because it sure looks good from this side of the monitor!

Thanks, now to design a fuse to match it.

 

[Grifflyer]

Your covering job came out really good (from what I can see)

 

[Wildthing]

Your covering job came out really good (from what I can see)

Thanks

 

[Wildthing]

Ailerons are hinged and on now, wing is basically complete other then the control horns and rods. I guess it is time to get into Rhino and design the rest of the plane.

 

[buzzbomb]

Looking good! How did you get all the tabs aligned perfectly without a jig?