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Auri slope soaring in Montana
I took the Auri out west, to Montana's lovely Yellowstone river valley, for a month.
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Auri maiden flight
Took my AURI out for the maiden flight on Saturday. Wish I had video but only have a picture after the flight. After three light tosses to check trims and balance (one click of down was all it took) I tried a hard throw. I have never done DLGs before, so the spinning motion to launch was slow and a little off, but to my amazement it went up 70 to 80 feet. Within 10 seconds I caught a thermal (with the help and guidance of my friend Chris) and was up to 400 feet within 2 minutes. OMG, what a plane. What a maiden flight!! This will be one of the top three planes I go to now.
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@ samwilkin: Amazing place/views! Thanks for sharing, The Auri looks so good/right in the air =) |
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On the threshold of buying.
Two piece wing? Why not? And using Futaba T14SG, with a n R7003SB, because I want Vario, I need to use a couple of SBUS2 servos. Specifically S3776SB micros. 21.8x12x31.8, 10 grams. Will they fit ok? A bit bigger than KTS 04s, but not a lot. |
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No I don't think those servos will fit. Also the supplied servo tray is designed for KST X08 servos. Other servos are likely to need mods to this or a new tray completely. Neil www.hyperflight.co.uk |
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The file for the 3-D print from a caliber to measure the flaps from the auri is brillant ...
I found it in this thread ... Forgot the name from the designer ... but thank you ! Nayy |
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I would defo buy one if they where available to purchase. Just an idea or two, how about the markings being printed onto the surface (protruding a tad) instead being grooved and also the 2mm increments lowered to 1mm? Perhaps possible to use a different colour filament for the markings? |
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When I get another DLG, I will refine the design when I make a flap gauge for it. |
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Hi all,
When I bought my auri I also bought the ballast kit ... did not use it until now. Yesterday I installed the set ... now have to test it. I have 20,40 an 60 g. Anybody who can share just thoughts/ experience of ballisting an Auri ? Happy flying to all, Nayy |
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Auri Shipping Damage
I am looking for advice on how to deal with aileron shipping damage.
Although the damage is minor, I'd like to repair or reinforce it before it gets worse. I am considering flattening the bent material and then reinforcing it with either a layer of clear packing tape or a layer of 1/4 oz fiberglass. Suggestions appreciated, RobertR |
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That happens when they keep throwing contest with the boxes during shipment... I repaired like this: (got tips from an experienced builder) Gently Push the tips with you finger tips in the correct direction/position. pack the damaged airea in (quality) clear packing tape. You can inject (needle on the bottle) thin CA in the damaged area through the skin to reattach the skin to the core... let cure overnight. Laminate a small piece of carbon on the badly damage surface. biggest cracks if this is you throwing wing... otherwise not necessery. Carefull with that CA... it likes to run everywhere and glues everyting together. This will not affect the performance of your glider... My repair was done a year ago, have thrown the plane probably more than 500 times and no problems at all... Happy flying !, Nayy |
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May I ask for clarification of your remark "pack the damaged airea in (quality) clear packing tape". Are you recommending placing a single layer of clear packing tape over the flattened area or something more complex? FYI - Below are the CA injection needles that I use. They can be purchased from Amazon Thanks and regards, RobertR |
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The aileron does not contain (almost no) foam, you can go via the back that is probably opened to avoid punctures through the skin... take care the CA runs everywhere in the aileron... nayy |
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