Hughes H-1 w/ Racing Wings

[JohnRambozo]

Has this been a nasty winter for the Northeast or what? As soon as I said, maybe I can sneak in a warm day, it turned to arctic blizzards every day.

I am still watching for a break in the weather so I can test the larger wings. I'll start building them soon... March has to be better.

 

[JohnRambozo]

Finally. I finally put together the plans with the more practical wingspan of 32 inches in 2 single-sheet sized layouts.

The larger wings have not been tested as this February in New England has been the coldest on record and the snowiest I have ever seen. I figure if a 28 inch wingspan flies, 32 inches will fly a little slower, but not too slow.

If and when you build your own, please share the experience with everyone here! (I'm looking at you ClearSkiesCalmWinds)

If you run into any bugs, share those as well so I can update the plans.

Full Plans (with Edits after ClearSkiesCalmWinds tested) in the links below:

jrHughes H-1 Cross Country Wings - Page 1/2
jrHughes H-1 Cross Country Wings - Page 2/2

Links updated to include spar and servo slots. Now includes both Cross Country and Racing wings!
Happy Building!

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

Just got back from FedEx and have printed plans ready for cutting. Going in.

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

John, I'll send you a PM with some questions. Joe

 

[JohnRambozo]

Just got back from FedEx and have printed plans ready for cutting. Going in.

Awesome. I replied to your PMs. I had intended to include the spar measurements, I do apologize for leaving those off. Too much time between start and finish.

 

[JohnRambozo]

John, I'll send you a PM with some questions. Joe

Alright, Joe. Try them again. They are now TIF formatted files and include the spar placement as well as servo slots. The wing tapers toward the edge, so it is necessary to fully cutout the servo slots as shown using 9g servos. The underside of the servo should sit flush with the underside of the wing.

I slather glue across the surface to keep it firmly in place. I also recommend trimming down the servo arms to avoid damage on landing. She comes in hot!

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

I was wondering if you had the time to draw up the spar? Standing by.

 

[JohnRambozo]

I was wondering if you had the time to draw up the spar? Standing by.

Oh, I'm sorry! I have the outline sitting on my desk at home. I was completely distracted by my BirdDog build. I'll post it this afternoon since I'm working a half-day.

 

[SP0NZ]

I was wondering if you had the time to draw up the spar? Standing by.

You need to post of picture of all your DFTB planes. How many have you built already???

 

[JohnRambozo]

You need to post of picture of all your DFTB planes. How many have you built already???

I agree. Let's see 'em.

 

[JohnRambozo]

I was wondering if you had the time to draw up the spar? Standing by.

Hey CSCM,

Both spars are done. It took a lot longer than I thought it would to draw them up but here's a link to a single file with both spars. Let me know if you have any problems or need a tiled version.

jrHughes H-1 Wing Spars

 

[usaserres]

Here is the one I built.

Wingspan 145mm.

Retracts and inboard flaps.

 

[Grifflyer]

Great job!!