Yes, that is my thinking. However, I don't think I suggested it.
But if no one else claims it, I take it! 
Spitfire76's Build Log of the FT Super Scout XL
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But if no one else claims it, I take it! 
Spitfire76
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My mistake it’s @Foamforce that should take the creditYes, that is my thinking. However, I don't think I suggested it.
Mr Man
Mr SPEED!
My mistake it’s @Foamforce that should take the credit
🤣🤣 Sorry Airforge.😂Yes, that is my thinking. However, I don't think I suggested it.
Spitfire76
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Day 12
So far I have painted the wings and added decals.
I have also test mounted the main landing gear as well as started work on the tail wheel.
So far I have painted the wings and added decals.
I have also test mounted the main landing gear as well as started work on the tail wheel.
Lookin' good!
Spitfire76
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Day13
I finished painting yesterday.
Installing the steerable tail wheel. I will use the one that I designed for my first Scout XL. There are 2 parts so the tail wheel can be removed if needed.
Also I am hoping to have the servos, control linkages, Aura, RX etc. installed by the end of today as I plan on a maiden tomorrow.
Note: Josh mentioned a separate video for the optional steerable tail wheel but I could not find it.
I finished painting yesterday.
Installing the steerable tail wheel. I will use the one that I designed for my first Scout XL. There are 2 parts so the tail wheel can be removed if needed.
Also I am hoping to have the servos, control linkages, Aura, RX etc. installed by the end of today as I plan on a maiden tomorrow.
Note: Josh mentioned a separate video for the optional steerable tail wheel but I could not find it.
I really like your solution!
There's a short discussion about the build vid in FT XL Steerable Tail Wheel resource thread, and so far, no one has found the vid.
Spitfire76
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Yes, that and the config file for the Aura seems to be missing.
Here is the steerable tail wheel installed.
Spitfire76
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I meant to post this earlier of the finished fuselage. I still need to install the servos in both the fuselage and the wings.
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Spitfire76
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Servos installed along with receiver and Aura 5 Lite. It’s great to have all that space, great design!
and here is it assembled
My only problem it’s really tail heavy despite a 3s 3300mah battery all the way up front.
and here is it assembled
My only problem it’s really tail heavy despite a 3s 3300mah battery all the way up front.
Spitfire76
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Replacing the 3s/3300 battery with a 4s/3300 made it balance.
I don't seem to be the only one that had this issue with the 3s as Steve on the FT Fans FB group had to add 150g to balance with a 3s battery.
Technically I should drop the prop from a 12in to 11in when running with a 4s but don't have an 11in. Would it be better to stay with 12in or go with a 10in ?
If the maiden goes well this morning I plan to fly this at our local club's "Everything Electric" fun fly this weekend and drop some of these parachute men.
I don't seem to be the only one that had this issue with the 3s as Steve on the FT Fans FB group had to add 150g to balance with a 3s battery.
Technically I should drop the prop from a 12in to 11in when running with a 4s but don't have an 11in. Would it be better to stay with 12in or go with a 10in ?
If the maiden goes well this morning I plan to fly this at our local club's "Everything Electric" fun fly this weekend and drop some of these parachute men.
Mr Man
Mr SPEED!
I think you should be good, as long as you go easy on WOT.
Spitfire76
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Thanks. I added these false engine exhausts that I had used on my previous Scout XL build and they seemed to be enough to balance nicely with a 3s battery.
Spitfire76
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Clive did well flying the Scout yesterday on its maiden flight.
Video to follow.
- he did not crash it
- it takes off using a fraction of our club's 700ft runway
- flies really slowly
- parachute men were afraid to jump, may have to weigh them down a bit.
Video to follow.
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Hi Spitfire 76,
I have a question for you. What Rx are you using with the Aura ? The plane looks great !
Al
Spitfire76
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I installed a FrSky X8R and connected the sBus output to the Aura and PWM output to the bomb bay servo. I will likely replace it with a ELRS later on.Hi Spitfire 76,
I have a question for you. What Rx are you using with the Aura ? The plane looks great !
Al
I have another question. Did you use the Aura config tool to set-up your Aura ?
Mr Man
Mr SPEED!
Cool! Try giving them coffee. jk😂😂
Spitfire76
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Videos of maiden flight
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