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Oct 26, 2009, 09:31 AM
'Cobra Fan - P-39 & P-63
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H E L L B E A R - (new name-sounds cooler than "helljug")


H E L L - B E A R

Got lots done over the weekend, all control surfaces rigged and running and covering/outer shell installation about 80% done. Still figuring out the wing securing method - not sure on that yet - but I know I can still maiden it with something temporary while I decide.

Weight is going up since I'm gluing the outer skins on (my last build like this, the "Corbra" - i used packing tape on the outer skins). So maybe 3.8 lbs for this build, perhaps even 4lbs - but that's just a guess at this point.

Also decided to program flaperons in the mix since after I powered up everything the aileron servos were not quite centered properly. As a result the ailerons are both in a slight UP position right now (good for adding lift to this very flat wing, eh?

Even at 4lbs it's still going to be quick as a wink Maiden next weekend for sure - if not before - but the weather here in Fort Collins, Colorado is supposed to be cold, windy, snowy for the next few days...

Have a good day!
Mark
Last edited by Rengine; Oct 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM.