Originally Posted by gobigdale

Thank you for summing it up!

De nada, senor. I also copied that stuff to the Info/FAQ posts at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...6#post22886490

Lots of people ask such questions, thought it might come in handy.

Originally Posted by chanyote66

Tested my SSS with stabilization off today... It stayed straight and level for about 30-45 sec, then went into a very slight left bank and kept circling, didnt loose altitude but just kept about a 400ft circle. It was pushed into the circle by a little 5mph gust of wind... but in anything besides calm air you would have to ride the sticks...

Chris

Every model plane I've ever owned (and I've owned lots) does that to some degree. Including super-stable, easy-to-fly ones like the Easystar and the Hobbyzone Champ. Has there EVER been one that didn't get pushed around by wind gusts?

Originally Posted by Little-Acorn

Every model plane I've ever owned (and I've owned lots) does that to some degree. Including super-stable, easy-to-fly ones like the Easystar and the Hobbyzone Champ. Has there EVER been one that didn't get pushed around by wind gusts?

I think that was his point.

well i think it is the extra wide wings,takes very little wind to grab this SSS and turn it,or make it rise,and if CG is just a little off, well then you have some real fun it is tail heavy to start with so if you get CG off a bit your riding a porpoise, but mostly it is the width of wings,also i have never had a plane that loses aileron control in a steep climb or dive like this one. Once CG is on and you learn the habits of the SSS she is a great flyer and floats forever

Originally Posted by fastfwd

i have never had a plane that loses aileron control in a steep climb or dive like this one. Once CG is on and you learn the habits of the SSS she is a great flyer and floats forever

If you mix in flaprons it helps the dive and climb control.

Normal flight mode I have:

Left Ail 60% AIL
Left FLP 80% AIL
Right FLP -80% AIL (remember the servo is reversed)
Right Ail 60% AIL

landing/takoff mode:

Left ail 100% AIL
Left FLP 40% FLP+10% AIL
Right FLP 40% FLP-10% AIL
Right Ail 100% AIL

Mixing flaprons reduces problems with wing twist.

Chris

Originally Posted by chanyote66

If you mix in flaprons it helps the dive and climb control.

Normal flight mode I have:

Left Ail 60% AIL
Left FLP 80% AIL
Right FLP -80% AIL (remember the servo is reversed)
Right Ail 60% AIL

landing/takoff mode:

Left ail 100% AIL
Left FLP 40% FLP+10% AIL
Right FLP 40% FLP-10% AIL
Right Ail 100% AIL

Mixing flaprons reduces problems with wing twist.

Chris

sweet ! ill give it a shot

nice, i have 2 6000mah 3S batteries that fit perfectly into it, should have my maiden sunday, should get some nice flight time.

has anyone found any MTV lens' (for our fpv cameras) with more than 25mm focus that is not huge? I have an idea

Chris

Originally Posted by chanyote66

has anyone found any MTV lens' (for our fpv cameras) with more than 25mm focus that is not huge? I have an idea

Chris

biggest i got is 16mm, what manner of evil are you cooking up?

Originally Posted by polix

biggest i got is 16mm, what manner of evil are you cooking up?

Lets just say I have some carbon fiber coming in... two PZ0420 cameras, A camera switch, some 180deg servos, and shrink tube

and its hard to see stuff from 1 mile up lol...

Chris

But... for now, Heres my latest FPV tray Im working on... it only has a 90deg Pan/tilt going on it...

covert surveillance... sneaky

Originally Posted by polix

covert surveillance... sneaky

maybe
I had some local guys that bought the stuff for me, they wanted "footage" of a specific area. So i got free cameras, and equipment and a temporary FAA approval letter for commercial use (since the footage is not for hobby) gotta love those government guys... they are fast!

Chris

Originally Posted by chanyote66

maybe
I had some local guys that bought the stuff for me, they wanted "footage" of a specific area. So i got free cameras, and equipment and a temporary FAA approval letter for commercial use (since the footage is not for hobby) gotta love those government guys... they are fast!

Chris

Hmm... so you're looking for grow ops hidden in the forest or crop fields huh? cool! lol

Originally Posted by polix

Hmm... so you're looking for grow ops hidden in the forest or crop fields huh? cool! lol

lol... I wish... that would be more fun... They are just having me watch a neighborhood but maybe Ill get to do crop hunting, or moonshine hunting (night ops) if thats the case im gonna ask for a thermal cam

Chris