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I've had this plane in the box for over nine months now and I'm finally getting around into building it; and also, I thought I would revive this thread a little by posting the motor setup I will be using.
Motor:TR 35-42D 1000kv Brushless Outrunner eq: AXi 2820 Lipopack: 2200mah 11.1V 20C ESC: Turnigy 80amp ESC Spinner: 40mm with 4mm shaft Folding prop: Aeronaut CAM Folding Propellers Aeronaut CAM 12 x 6.5 http://www.espritmodel.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=3539 Motor Statistics WOT: 40amps, 400watts 1/2 Throttle: 17amps, 200watts |
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Jun 21, 2009, 02:34 PM
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I had mine up for the first time the other day I for get what i have in it... I know that I had to add lead to get the CG right and Im at I think 35oz or 38oz will look when I get home
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Jun 21, 2009, 03:39 PM
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I had to add at least 2 ounces of lead to the cockpit area to balance it at the recommended CG. I maiden it last Friday in windy conditions (~5-7mph) and it had the tendency to dutch roll during flight. I haven't flown it since then... I'll post an update when I fly it again in calmer conditions and observe its performance...
A couple of modifications I made on the plane is I decided to fore go the ball joint control horns for fear that it might detach during flight and I'll lose control of the plane. I used the spare control horns I had that came from other kits... I also replaced the heavy steel control rods that came in the kit with two 1mm carbon fiber rod to drop a little weight at the tail-end. The motor-and-prop combination is definitely powerful enough to make the Dust Devil go vertical at launch, which is impressive to watch as it goes straight up in to the sky... LG Quote:
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Jul 02, 2009, 04:42 PM
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I've been enjoying flying this plane... It is definitely a floater especially in calm conditions... The spoiler works really well when activated - the plane literally dives.
It's too bad that Cox doesn't distribute this plane anymore. It's definitely worth the money I paid for it, $107. |
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Jul 06, 2009, 08:40 AM
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This is such an awesome plane and I can't believe there's such a little talk about it... Love mine...
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Jul 06, 2009, 09:33 AM
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That sickening crunch..
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I agree, especially for those who want a "first" sailplane, but even those with experience. My only complaints were the short nose length, that makes it hard to fly on a lightweight power system, and the 2m span - they made a larger center section as the tail was adequate for a 2.5m span, but it never made it into production. If it had, I would have kept mine..
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Jul 06, 2009, 10:24 AM
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For the lighter weight power system, just add some ballast to the cockpit area, which I had to do with mine, and it balanced right at the recommended CG.
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Jul 07, 2009, 06:29 AM
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That sickening crunch..
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That's not really the point..
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Jul 07, 2009, 07:47 AM
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Perhaps one reason it is not discussed more is they don't make it anymore.
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Jul 07, 2009, 08:30 AM
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I flew mine yesterday with the current motor setup I have on the plane... I moved the battery forward as close as possible to the motor (just a shy from touching it) and it balanced right at the CG, this is without the extra weight...
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Jul 07, 2009, 08:38 AM
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There are only over 50 posts since this thread was started in 2005. Cox stopped making and distributing it just last year...
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Sep 21, 2009, 04:20 PM
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but i still love mine
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Sep 21, 2009, 05:32 PM
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This glider is awesome... I'm very surprise how well this plane thermals.
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