Mini Red Zephyr electric conversion

[jwhitacre]

Now that I have a minute. So the first flight started with the heavier balloon type wheels. It flew just fine, but I could tell the CG could go back more. I landed and swapped to the smaller wheels which pushed the CG back to around 40%. With those it felt like it was right where it needed to be. Locked in, but slightly touchy on the controls compared to the other wheels. After a few minutes I killed the throttle and did a glide test. The glide is smooth and no surprises. I glided in for a long power off landing, and swapped batteries. With the CG good I used the second pack to work trim and get an idea of air time at cruise. Right under 9 minutes I landed at 11.1V which is a great time for mixed flying. All in all I'm very happy with how it turned out. On a windy day I'll try out the original wing.

 

[TooJung2Die]

It's a beautiful airplane. Can you get some video of it in the air?

 

[jwhitacre]

Thank you
Later in the season I should have a couple other guys there with me, so I'll get one when I can. For now it's just me out there on days above 50 and sub 10mph wind.

 

[TooJung2Die]

I usually fly alone. You can put a phone holder on a headband or hat. I take lots of video of my airplanes flying that way. You'll look ridiculous but it works.

 

[Mr NCT]

I usually fly alone. You can put a phone holder on a headband or hat. I take lots of video of my airplanes flying that way. You'll look ridiculous but it works.

The good thing about flying alone is there's no one there to see you look ridiculous!