Fun with Aura5

[Hvon11]

So I took an FT mini Scout that has been through the ringer with several crashes, I cut ailerons into the wings and added an Auar5. The first few flights with stabilization were good. Then I saw Josh video about flaperons. I did mine with a 3 pos switch: 0 = flaps up, 1 = takeoff flaps, 2= landing flaps. Also set flight mode 2 to 6 axis with roll angle at 180 degrees and -180 degrees. So landing with flaps is awesome and rolling in flight mode 2 is pretty trick. Try it.

 

[Hvon11]

So I took an FT mini Scout that has been through the ringer with several crashes, I cut ailerons into the wings and added an Auar5. The first few flights with stabilization were good. Then I saw Josh video about flaperons. I did mine with a 3 pos switch: 0 = flaps up, 1 = takeoff flaps, 2= landing flaps. Also set flight mode 2 to 6 axis with roll angle at 180 degrees and -180 degrees. So landing with flaps is awesome and rolling in flight mode 2 is pretty trick. Try it.

So I built up a new FT Scout. I call it Scout II. Added the flapperons and had 4 good flys. Today, another good fly but noticed substantial wing flex in flight. I see stressed wings upon landing. Adding ailerons seems to be too much. Time to design and add support spars.

 

[Hvon11]

Wing reinforcements added top and bottom of wing. Glue and tape foam board and added a canopy. Now to get flying again.

 

[MCNC]

Show a view of your landing gear setup if you get a chance.

 

[Hvon11]

Show a view of your landing gear setup if you get a chance.

I followed the build video but modified the attach. I glued the foam and gear to a thin piece of plywood, 1/16”. Then put two skewers through fuselage about 1/2” up from bottom. Add a left and right side of foam for positioning ease and two rubber bands.

 

[MCNC]

Always nice to see new ideas, I have not put gear on any planes since my first scout. Thanks.

 

[Monte.C]

Thanks @MacClarkNC, all good info. I just got my 1st Aura5 and am about to install it for - hopefully - a maiden flight next Saturday. My planes are really small lately and they can't take any wind. I think the Aura will fix everything.
Hey you've got a good looking plane there.

 

[Hvon11]

Thanks @MacClarkNC, all good info. I just got my 1st Aura5 and am about to install it for - hopefully - a maiden flight next Saturday. My planes are really small lately and they can't take any wind. I think the Aura will fix everything.
Hey you've got a good looking plane there.

Thanks. I enjoy the FT planes. I flew the Scout II this morning and the wing reinforcements held up. Loops and snap rolls and landing flaps all produce some good stresses. I have almost lost a few foam planes in gusty winds. I was giving full down and the plane was going straight up!

 

[Hvon11]

Here are my Aura5 Flapperon config notes.

First I followed Josh’s video:

Note: I have a Spektrum DX6 programmable xmtr. On the DX6 assign a 3 position switch to Ch6/Aux1 (I use switch D as it is just above the throttle) then go into Digital Switch Setup, select your switch (I used D) and set the values for each position as follows: 0=-51%, 1=50%, 2=100%. These values do two things, they tell theAura5 what position the switch is in and the value drives the flap throw. So -51% = Aura Switch Pos. 2 and is flaps UP, 50% is Aura Switch Pos.1 and about 1/3 flaps down, 100% is Aura Switch Pos.0 about 2/3 flap down. Now go to your PC and open Aura config tool, connect to your Aura5 and power it on too so you can capture live data (this makes adjustments a breeze). For Mix 1, select Mix Switch Channel as Ch6/Aux1 and set Switch Type to 3 Pos. Switch. Make Mix 1 Active in positions 0, 1and 2. I set Mix Rate Negative at -125% and Mix Rate Positive at 75%. For other Mixes, make the Aura Switch Pos. 2 inactive. Remember to write to Aura each time you make a change and then check that change with xmtr control.

Have fun