slope soaring

[LitterBug]

Egads, I hate it when the quick release breaks off instead of releasing. I had a TBS Unify Pro that happened on.

You might want to add solder to those pin-headers. The solder should wick all the way through....

Cheers!
LB

 

[bracesport]

I saw online that some guys are just using one antenna with good results, but the newly direct soldered one seems to be working when tested for continuity - it is a damn good Rx the G-RX8, so with any luck, it will be running as good as new!

 

[bracesport]

well, I decided to hack at my DTFB DLG to make a plank - the nose and tail have gone and I am printing some new pod parts - I had some tail feathers from a previous project that I think will work in some fashion - we will see once the pod has printed what it all might look like - big decision is whether to trim the wing down?

 

[AIRFORGE]

well, I decided to hack at my DTFB DLG to make a plank - the nose and tail have gone and I am printing some new pod parts - I had some tail feathers from a previous project that I think will work in some fashion - we will see once the pod has printed what it all might look like - big decision is whether to trim the wing down?

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Because I have basically no idea what that cool looking tail is made of, with the possible exception of some type of balsa, PLEASE tell me more about the material, and the dark stripes. I've never seen that before.

 

[bracesport]

@Addicted - it is 2mm balsa with epoxy and carbon tow (threads) that I vac bagged on to the balsa with a view to stiffen it in multiple directions.

 

[bracesport]

I trimmed the wing to 1.0m and added the tail - it still requires some wingtip sanding but it is not looking too bad for a plank wing - I am going to reprint the nose canopy to improve the fit around the servos.

 

[bracesport]

I have to say the new nose parts turned out very well - originally my plan was to glue the nose canopy onto the wing, but I am thinking I will attempt to rubberband it on as it is mostly decoration, nose weight, and one cell battery space.

 

[bracesport]

glueing on the rear top section of the canopy - this part allows the front part on the canopy to slide and tongue onto it making for a sturdy mount - the front section can slide on and off (to access the servos) retained by rubberbands - kinda the opposite of banding the wing into place - I am banding the canopy into place.

 

[rockyboy]

This is looking very cool!

 

[bracesport]

@rockyboy - gotta love the 3D printer!

 

[jacobgoona]

Yes I agree with @mayan & @Piotrsko flying in your backyard is the best. Especially because you can be less worried about injuring someone potentially. Whenever I am in a public place that is usually a pretty big concern of mine.

 

[bracesport]

connected it all up, just need to sort the CG - one cell 18650 and FRsky RX6R.

 

[The Hangar]

connected it all up, just need to sort the CG - one cell 18650 and FRsky RX6R.

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That looks amazing! When's the maiden?

 

[Flite Risk]

@mayan - I am tired of waiting for no wind to fly - I need to find a couple of possible sites (preferably without a cliff) - actually I live on a hill and the seagulls float outside our windows but I doubt I can start soaring there just yet!

-say this in an Arnold Schwarzenegger voice-

DO IT!

 

[bracesport]

I found that for once this wing is nose heavy so I needed to add weight in the tail! Luckily the tail is mounted on a carbon fibre tube so a slug of steel rod inside that has evened everything out - I have not weighed it yet but I am guessing 350g. For once I will do some glide tests as I have no idea about the CG for these kinds of gliders - I have started with 25%.

 

[Flite Risk]

Let us lnow, I am just learning about sloping too.

 

[PsyBorg]

Eddie would be proud to fly this. Neat looking bird how soon before flight vids?

 

[bracesport]

@PsyBorg - patience my friend, soon!

“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” “One minute of patience, ten years of peace.” “With love and patience, nothing is impossible.” “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”

 

[PsyBorg]

@PsyBorg - patience my friend, soon!

“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” “One minute of patience, ten years of peace.” “With love and patience, nothing is impossible.” “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”

I was told NEVER to ask / pray for patience.. If you do you will be "Blessed" with a dozen offspring to better help learn it.

 

[Wildthing]

glueing on the rear top section of the canopy - this part allows the front part on the canopy to slide and tongue onto it making for a sturdy mount - the front section can slide on and off (to access the servos) retained by rubberbands - kinda the opposite of banding the wing into place - I am banding the canopy into place.

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There is a scary guy staring at you when you took the second picture, look under the right wing .