Hi,
I have just returned from the local field having maidened the Delta with the 2826/10 1400kv motor from Hobby King. 850mah battery. It really flies great, especially in wind. I also flew the Bixler 2 which was bouncing all over the place. The Delta was much better. Luckily it didn't need any real trimming and was a joy to fly. Until I got too cocky and crashed it - 3 corner style - into the very soggy ground we have here in the UK right now. Prop totally broken off right down the adapter on both sides. However no other damage - the ground is really like a sponge so I think that helped!
So noobs (like me) get building a Delta for when your FT Flyer is getting pushed around! Remember to really dial down the rates & throws after building as I think it would have been crazy difficult to fly without doing this.
Flying the Delta today has really given me new burst of excitement at the idea of building the other swappables, so watch this space.
Finally a question - how do you guys get rid of mud in the motor.? I've been holding the model upside down spraying the motor with water until it runs clear, blowing out the water ,then spraying with silicone lube spray (or WD40) and drying. It seems to have worked ok on the FT flyer motor as it had a muddy landing, but any tips are welcome.
Bedrock
I have just returned from the local field having maidened the Delta with the 2826/10 1400kv motor from Hobby King. 850mah battery. It really flies great, especially in wind. I also flew the Bixler 2 which was bouncing all over the place. The Delta was much better. Luckily it didn't need any real trimming and was a joy to fly. Until I got too cocky and crashed it - 3 corner style - into the very soggy ground we have here in the UK right now. Prop totally broken off right down the adapter on both sides. However no other damage - the ground is really like a sponge so I think that helped!
So noobs (like me) get building a Delta for when your FT Flyer is getting pushed around! Remember to really dial down the rates & throws after building as I think it would have been crazy difficult to fly without doing this.
Flying the Delta today has really given me new burst of excitement at the idea of building the other swappables, so watch this space.
Finally a question - how do you guys get rid of mud in the motor.? I've been holding the model upside down spraying the motor with water until it runs clear, blowing out the water ,then spraying with silicone lube spray (or WD40) and drying. It seems to have worked ok on the FT flyer motor as it had a muddy landing, but any tips are welcome.
Bedrock