4 meter Plank - Build thread

[bracesport]

that reminds me I need to do that on my new Pitcheron!

 

[thenated0g]

Yeah you think it will be just fine, one side is white the other dark colors. But than you just happen to hit that sun just right and they become the same while inverted lol

 

[thenated0g]

Wrapped up until i can get out to maiden it.

 

[bracesport]

A marvellous achievement - I for one can’t wait for the maiden - I wonder how many people will be needed for the launch!

 

[mountaindewdude76]

That looks absolutely incredible! Very very cool!!!

 

[Jackson T]

I can't wait to see this fly! What is the difference between "normal" fibreglass and S-glass?

 

[thenated0g]

I can't eait to see this fly! What is the difference between "normal" fibreglass and S-glass?

Check out this video

 

[Jackson T]

Check out this video

Thanks! I'll check it out.

 

[thenated0g]

@Jackson T that video explains it really well, but TLDR S-Glass gives you about 30% more strength over E and i think about 15% more rigidity. S-glass is is stronger than Carbon fiber of the same weight and significantly cheaper. If strength or cost is your main focus go S-glass. If lightness or rigidity is your focus go carbon.

 

[Jackson T]

@Jackson T that video explains it really well, but TLDR S-Glass gives you about 30% more strength over E and i think about 15% more rigidity. S-glass is is stronger than Carbon fiber of the same weight and significantly cheaper. If strength or cost is your main focus go S-glass. If lightness or rigidity is your focus go carbon.

Thanks for explaining. What type would the cheap hobbyking cloth be? Do S and E glass define the actual glass fibres or the weave or something?

 

[thenated0g]

I would assume that anything that does not say S is E.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I would assume that anything that does not say S is E.

where is the maiden????

 

[thenated0g]

@Matthewdupreez i know i know.
i dont have any good spots locally to fly and with covid keeping us local it just hasnt happened. First weekend in may we have our annual sunset slope event south of san francisco, so in about 6 weeks or so it should get its maiden.