paragon

[blueair]

does this ship have flat bottom airfoil, how does it handle wind, many thanks

[cynjon]

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622006

Plugs right into an unused channel on your receiver...Inexpensive way to get started!

[kzimmerm]

I'm not sure how CYNJON's reply has anything to do with the paragon airfoil....... or am I missing something?

[rdwoebke]

It does have a flat bottom airfoil.

It handles wind OK. Probably not as well as some of the popular moldies that get discussed here, but it is strong enough to take ballast.

Perhaps you could give some more details about what you are interested in doing/flying with it?

Ryan

[Andy W]

He posted one question, which was answered, then deleted his original question and posted a different one.

[cynjon]

Yeah, wow...I was completely stumped as to how my post got in a thread that I'd never read before. He had originally posted a question about how to add a camera to a RC aircraft and how the shutter was actuated.

[Ollie]

Read about Paragon airfoil:
http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/kitmods/dickwilliamson_paragonairfoil.htm

[histarter]

does this ship have flat bottom airfoil, how does it handle wind, many thanks
The big P profile can be a gentle giant. It is a gluton for ballast when the wind increases, and I learned to fly the Paragon with load steps of 1, 2, and 3 lbs, using the ballast bay as a retainer for ballast 'cartridges'. I practiced with these loads, so there would be no surprises i.e. prior competition. :)

My favorite trim is to trip the main panels (and about 70% of the tips) with a 45 mil tripper at 55% wing chord (upper surface). This widened the speed range making the big bird (that was a bit too light empty for my tastes) fly as if it were 20% heavier. :D

[blueair]

thanks guys, just felt original question was poor, very sorry, and many thanks

[Ollie]

From 1976 to 2000 I have built and flown four Paragons. I have used the stock airfoil. I trimmed the Paragons with CG about 3/4" to 7/8" aft and the hook about one inch aft. I lower the wing incidence about 3/16". It is touchy in pitch and I like it that way. Some people don't like it that way. I have flown the Paragons for more than one hour for many, many flights. I used it for my LSF IV cross country flight.

[Freakflyin]

Perhaps you could give some more details about what you are interested in doing/flying with it?

Ryan


I think this is the first question you should ask yourself... I see so many posts asking "what should I buy" or "what would you recommend". Ryan's right in asking what you want to accomplish...

I think you now have a handle on flaps vs spoilers, sooooo... what would you like to accomplish with your new sailplane? %^)

Mike

[rdwoebke]

I used it for my LSF IV cross country flight.

I hope to match that acheavement with my Paragon this year. I have made the attempt about 8 times and been close.

Also hope some day to acheave the 8 hour with my Paragon.

Ryan

[blueair]

hey,freakflyin, your right, whats next, i want to get to a point where I can use thermals for me. I love landings, its the challenge, its a about control, dont tell lthe gal's. but at least I admit it, i just love flying, many thanks,,