Some pictures of the build and a video of the first few short flights.
I've never flown before so it's all a bit sketchy, but I got better as the flights progressed.
If anyone can tell from the video whether it looks balanced correctly, let me know; I don't have any experience of what it should fly like.
Cheers,
Tim.
I will use the top hole on control horns to increase the lever arm length; might help to prevent stripping another servo!
I'm happy with the plane; a respectable first day I think.
Flying with 90-100% throttle; will buy a prop with more pitch for next flight, it felt underpowered.
Versa Wing plans from FliteTest.com
8x3.8 SF Propeller
NTM prop drive 1100kv
2200 3-cell battery
UK foamboard (Hobbycraft) appears to be heavier than the US foamboard. Consequently this affected the centre of gravity, I had to put over 100g of additional weight in the nose...about the same weight as the camera I don't have yet :-(.
Maybe try moving the motor further forward by a couple of inches if you make one and don't intend to put a camera onboard.
I've never flown before so it's all a bit sketchy, but I got better as the flights progressed.
If anyone can tell from the video whether it looks balanced correctly, let me know; I don't have any experience of what it should fly like.
Cheers,
Tim.
I will use the top hole on control horns to increase the lever arm length; might help to prevent stripping another servo!
I'm happy with the plane; a respectable first day I think.
Flying with 90-100% throttle; will buy a prop with more pitch for next flight, it felt underpowered.
Versa Wing plans from FliteTest.com
8x3.8 SF Propeller
NTM prop drive 1100kv
2200 3-cell battery
UK foamboard (Hobbycraft) appears to be heavier than the US foamboard. Consequently this affected the centre of gravity, I had to put over 100g of additional weight in the nose...about the same weight as the camera I don't have yet :-(.
Maybe try moving the motor further forward by a couple of inches if you make one and don't intend to put a camera onboard.