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Skywalker 168cm FPV plane
The EPO version of this plane is now available which negates the need for alot of the reinforcing described in my build
Well it arrived today from Adnan at www.fpvhobby.com It has been discussed in the US army FPV plane thread but I think it deserves a thread of its own. So, Those people that have them lets share some tips, setups, pics and videos. Lets keep this thread Skywalker related and see how many more are out there. I will add in the box photos soon and post info on my setup as it developes along with build pictures etc.. I invite others to do the same. Regards Fergus |
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Last edited by Fergus; May 03, 2010 at 03:31 AM.
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Nice one Fergus . I am totally suscribed . I can't wait to see how it performs. this should kick the pants out of any Easy-whatever
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Looks good, can't wait to get mine now. Does it come with any instructions?
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Cool...subscribed - thx.
I got lost on what the foam is like. Is it more breakable than the EZ*? |
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It looks like they borrowed my idea to place the FMA Co-pilot sensor on the boom , or at least put a flat surface there for something. I like it.
Some day, someone will build a fuselage containing all the best ideas suited for FPV and AP. I will be watching this thread to learn more. I think I am going to have to get me one of these. |
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The platform is a nice touch. I'll be putting the downlink tx there where the air will help keep it cool. I had hoped to put the FMA thermopile on the horizontal stab but the cable won't reach to the fuse. I have to play around with components yet to see where I'll fit them. I might make up a longer cable for the sensor. Not sure yet.
Regards Fergus. |
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Indeed, without glassing or at least tape with glass fiber in some esential places, will broke at first harsh landing. Also, some spars will help.
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You may want to reconsider the location of the transmitter. You can expect that it will "dirty" the air flowing over the control surfaces, the thrust will put added stress on the antenna base and more/faster air is not necessary the best for cooling. Unfortunately, it is not easy to put items that need to be cooled and external antennas in the right places due to the style of construction of the fuselage components. The best place for transmitters and antennas is further out on the wings to get them away from other antennas and sensitive components. I know this is a challenge and I don't know of anyone in these groups that have done that, but there is a lot of advantages gained if done this way. I am getting ready to order a second video tx for my plane and I am considering putting both transmitters and antennas out on the wings. Just throwing out a "thought gernade". |
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Guys you can also subscribe just clicking "Thread Tool > Subscribe" above the thread on the right...
This airplane is sexy, I should receive mine tomorrow and I already have an assignment to do with it.... |
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