Calabashman
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Most likely pilot error but want to be sure. I finished the built of my 150 commuter, although I'm not pleased with final build quality. I've a lot to learn working with foam board. I built it as close to the video as possible with the exception of making it possible to remove the wing by removing 2 skewer sticks - which added some weight. My flite went as follows:
Flying from a paved surface I rotated in about 15' @ 3/4 throttle - slowly traveled straight to an altitude of 8 -10' - where it (on its own) banked right, lost lift and nosed into the grass. Post flight inspection shows all functions working properly -- however I am concerned with the following: (See photos showing maximum throw)
1. The amount of throw I have with my control surfaces. They appear to be very limited at their maximum throw angles. Elevator, rudder & aelions = 5 degrees in both directions from center.
2. Balance point is 1.75" from leading edge with 2 cell battery mounted forward under the motor.
Flying from a paved surface I rotated in about 15' @ 3/4 throttle - slowly traveled straight to an altitude of 8 -10' - where it (on its own) banked right, lost lift and nosed into the grass. Post flight inspection shows all functions working properly -- however I am concerned with the following: (See photos showing maximum throw)
1. The amount of throw I have with my control surfaces. They appear to be very limited at their maximum throw angles. Elevator, rudder & aelions = 5 degrees in both directions from center.
2. Balance point is 1.75" from leading edge with 2 cell battery mounted forward under the motor.