The Triplane Tribuild! (Catchy, huh?)

[buzzbomb]

What other fish, you may be asking? I am ridiculously proud of myself. I managed to program a three position switch of my choice with, you guessed it, three different rates! Whoohoo!

Switch down: 60% of total throw with 30% expo.
Switch mid: 100% throw with 30% expo.
Switch up: 100% throw and 0 expo.

I figure the right thumb is going to be busy, so I picked the switch right above the left stick. I seem to able to move it with a finger, and not have to take a thumb off a stick.

I had a mental blockage with OpenTX that I've overcome, at least enough to program some throws and expo on a chosen switch. Even better, I've learned enough to know what I wanted that switch to DO!

Pretty cool, huh?!! It's been a good evening.

 

[mayan]

What other fish, you may be asking? I am ridiculously proud of myself. I managed to program a three position switch of my choice with, you guessed it, three different rates! Whoohoo!

Switch down: 60% of total throw with 30% expo.
Switch mid: 100% throw with 30% expo.
Switch up: 100% throw and 0 expo.

I figure the right thumb is going to be busy, so I picked the switch right above the left stick. I seem to able to move it with a finger, and not have to take a thumb off a stick.

I had a mental blockage with OpenTX that I've overcome, at least enough to program some throws and expo on a chosen switch. Even better, I've learned enough to know what I wanted that switch to DO!

Pretty cool, huh?!! It's been a good evening.

Great to hear buddy just watch out not to be at 100% throw with 0 to expo all the time .

 

[bracesport]

I’ll see if I can try the iron on the FB in the weekend!

 

[bracesport]

@buzzbomb - yes the programming aspect is great fun - I too was a bit boggled at the start, but now I’m getting the hang of it - it blows me away what is achievable with this reasonably inexpensive gear! 😆

 

[Hai-Lee]

I taught myself to fly without expo and then later when I got my new radio with Expo I learned to fly without crashing!

Have fun!

 

[kilroy07]

I’ll see if I can try the iron on the FB in the weekend!

I find it usually easier to iron before major assembly. Also (of course) practice on some scrap first!

 

[sundown57]

Go some more done this evening.

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I stopped at the landing gear. I'm waiting for my wheels to come in the mail, and I had other fish to fry...

you seem to be getting a real run around on those wheels. next time try ordering from China. you would have had them by now.

 

[Wildthing]

I taught myself to fly without expo and then later when I got my new radio with Expo I learned to fly without crashing!

Have fun!

LOL, I did the same thing except I still crash just not as often .

 

[sundown57]

finally got to test fly the plywood DR1. I ended up crashing it like 4 times but the only thing that failed was the foamboard wing. the top wing stayed on and the landing gear stayed on even though it did bend the metal axel a few times. so overall I'm pleased. and it was a blast to fly it.

 

[kilroy07]

Don't loose heart... that's pretty much how my first flight went with the Dr.1 years ago...
the damage don't look to bad, you should be able to repair.

Tomorrow I'll try mine.

 

[sundown57]

loose heart??/. Heck, I fly for like 30 seconds in a row and even did a loop. I was higher then the plane was. For me, this was a GREAT day lol. Plus the fact it still flew even with my plywood bracing ??? that was just icing on the cake.

 

[buzzbomb]

finally got to test fly the plywood DR1. I ended up crashing it like 4 times but the only thing that failed was the foamboard wing. the top wing stayed on and the landing gear stayed on even though it did bend the metal axel a few times. so overall I'm pleased. and it was a blast to fly it.

Alright! You've got some good, seat of the pants flying, a little bit of aerobatics, and plenty of crashing! Great video! Personally, I'm impressed with how well your struts held up. My understanding is they are the first to go, and you just crash and crash, and up in the air again. Beautiful.

What damage the plane apparently did take is decidedly minimal with foamboard. Heck, it looks like all you've got to do is straighten the wire for the landing gear and glue the wing pieces back together. No where near what I went through to get this bird airworthy again:

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/what-its-not-a-mini-simple-scout-build.58166/page-3

If you'd had a battery powered glue gun, you could have repaired it right then and thrown her right back into the air. Excellent showing, @sundown57. I hope mine comes back home looking as good as yours does!

 

[sundown57]

yeah it would be an easy repair. it just separated right at the glue joint. just a new axle and some glue and ill fly it again.

 

[Jimun]

finally got to test fly the plywood DR1. I ended up crashing it like 4 times but the only thing that failed was the foamboard wing. the top wing stayed on and the landing gear stayed on even though it did bend the metal axel a few times. so overall I'm pleased. and it was a blast to fly it.

Good job. Looks and sounds like you had a lot of fun.

 

[kilroy07]

Alright guys, here you go!! (sexy headgear and all!)

Now, lets see what you've got!

Absolutely perfect day to fly today! Took the $11 Tiny trainer, the Dr.1 and my repaired Mustang, every one got a battery and every one made it home in one piece (even the $11tt which landed on the far side of a 6' ditch full of water... I was trying to get it to flat spin...)

 

[mayan]

Alright guys, here you go!! (sexy headgear and all!)

Now, lets see what you've got!

Absolutely perfect day to fly today! Took the $11 Tiny trainer, the Dr.1 and my repaired Mustang, every one got a battery and every one made it home in one piece (even the $11tt which landed on the far side of a 6' ditch full of water... I was trying to get it to flat spin...)

Amazing flight man. Really enjoyed watching it. Two loops you went crazy .

 

[mayan]

Amazing flight man. Really enjoyed watching it. Two loops you went crazy .

Ohhh and great landing too . Seems like no damage done which is the best way to end a beautiful flight

 

[bracesport]

@kilroy07 - very nice, very nice!

 

[mayan]

@kilroy07 - very nice, very nice!

I think that was great footage for a head cam. I so go big or go home the intsaX 360 . Just a joke, ehhh ,

 

[kilroy07]

I think that was great footage for a head cam. I so go big or go home the intsaX 360 . Just a joke, ehhh ,

It’s on my Christmas list!
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