joelspangler
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Hi All - hoping to obtain some help. I purchased the speed build kit for the explorer at FliteFest for my son, but we can't get it to fly - we have several other planes that fly well, but can't keep this one in the air. I've tried making it nose and tail heavy, but the result always seems to be the same. Glide tests show it nose heavy even with CG way further back. I've also tried super low throttle all the way up to full throttle. Result is always the same - I need to pull up immediately after launching - it goes out a bit and then starts rolling and nosediving - I've had the plane go completly upside down. No rudder controls given to create the roll, plus we have the glider wing on, so it shouldn't roll. I can't perceive any twists in the wing nor tail, so I really don't understand the roll issue.
For the build - I went with normal 9g servos and the Turnigy D2836/8 motor with a 9x6 prop. Weight is 24.6 oz (685 grams).
- Sorry about my attire - I am dressed for working in the barn - not my YouTube de-beau
For the build - I went with normal 9g servos and the Turnigy D2836/8 motor with a 9x6 prop. Weight is 24.6 oz (685 grams).