Radio controlled airplane
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Re: Radio controlled airplane
I've built and flown many airplanes of this size in the past. The key is to make them as light as possible. I will add some 1/32" liteply pieces at the front and back of the spar between the inner four ribs. Since it is so thin, it can be bent across the dihedral/sweep break without dividing it into two pieces. That should be more than enough reinforcement.
I'm not planning to add any type of gyro. Again, keeping it light is key. I also have a micro helicopter that I fly with the camera, without any electronic stabilization except for on the tail, and this will be a piece of cake compared to that. It will require nearly-calm skies, though.
I'm not planning to add any type of gyro. Again, keeping it light is key. I also have a micro helicopter that I fly with the camera, without any electronic stabilization except for on the tail, and this will be a piece of cake compared to that. It will require nearly-calm skies, though.
Re: Radio controlled airplane
yes, that should help.montagdude wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:16 pm I will add some 1/32" liteply pieces at the front and back of the spar between the inner four ribs. Since it is so thin, it can be bent across the dihedral/sweep break without dividing it into two pieces. That should be more than enough reinforcement.
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Re: Radio controlled airplane
All framed up and ready for covering. Here are a mock-up pictures.
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Re: Radio controlled airplane
All done. If the weather forecast is right, I should be able to do the first flights tomorrow morning.
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Re: Radio controlled airplane
Maiden flight success! Thanks for looking.
Re: Radio controlled airplane
Awesome - thanks for sharing! Now I wanna build an airplane ...
Re: Radio controlled airplane
Congratulations to build, flight and landing!
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Re: Radio controlled airplane
Thanks for sharing this nice job, from CAD to real object in action
Well done!
Well done!
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Re: Radio controlled airplane
Thanks, everyone. FreeCAD was a pleasure to use for this project.
Re: Radio controlled airplane
Is this small battery pack at the left front all what it needs to fly it?
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