Chrysalis 2M

[Nighthawk]

Hi all,
ive just purchased a Chrysalis 2m from DJ Aerotech, and while waiting for it to come in i was wondering if anyone had any experience, stories or comments on it.

Nighthawk

[peter_jensen]

There's some stuff to be found by searching:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=671906&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

I flew one a friend of mine has, and I liked a lot. I went over to the discus launch side for a quite a while, but I can still have a lot of fun with my Terminator HLG, which has similar, if less floaty, performance.

Best of luck with it and welcome to the ezone!

-Peter

[Nighthawk]

Thanks for your responce Peter, that link was helpful.

(ps. what DLG do you fly and prefer?)

[pocket rocket]

friend of mine built one, winch launched it (not a strong launch) and the wing folded.

believe the instructions when D&J say hi-start only.

Philip

[peter_jensen]

Originally posted by Nighthawk
Thanks for your responce Peter, that link was helpful.

(ps. what DLG do you fly and prefer?)

(Not that my response was helpful :)

I fly an Avenger 2 from Janco Models. It works really well and is relatively affordable, compared to the $300+ models from Maple Leaf, Polecat Aero, and Oleg. The fiberglass wing skin isn't quite as durable as a kevlar one, and it doesn't launch quite as well (combination of airfoil and boom), but it's plenty good for my needs right now. There's quite a few threads about it on the forums.

-Peter

[Ric Duley]

Hi Nighthawk,
First of all, let me welcome you to E Zone and RC Groups! I'm sure you'll find this an extremely useful resourse.

I'm building a Chrysalis 2M right now (about 3/4 complete) and I think you'll find it an excellent kit to put together. It's very well thought out and goes together quickly.

It is a very light plane and as noted above should NOT be launched using a winch. A high start should be fine.

[Nighthawk]

Thanks for the advice, id really hate to break it during the first flights! Does anyone have any tips with building or flying the Chrysalis 2m?

Nighthawk

[Jack Hyde]

I got my kit in 1999 and put it together right away. It must be pretty durable - it is still in flying shape today, almost 4 years later.. I usually launched it with a Hobby Lobby red histart with about 8 lbs of pull at release. I also launched it with my winch many times without damaging the wing. I was careful with the winch. It would be easy to fold the wings if you don't take it easy.
The plane works fine. I had to keep an eye on washout. I corrected washout using a heat gun several times over several years. The biggest problem I had with the plane is I broke the fuse right in front on the tail several times but it was easy to repair and seems fine today. I think it is one of the best 2m balsa planes available.

[rlanzi]

I too have a Chrysalis that is close to 4 years old. The first 2 meter I built. Have also pulsed it up on the winch many times. Did add a little carbon to the top and bottom of the center section of the spar. I almost never use the spoilers. Just have not had much of a need.
Thanks for reminding me of this plane, it has been over a year since I have flown it. Need to dust it off and take it out in light lift.