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My First DLG
Hello all. I finally took the plunge and decide to purchase my first DLG. Thanks to Jeffmete here on the forums for the awesome bird! I plan to use this thread to document the success or failure of my experience getting this thing in the air for the first time, and also my progression learning to fly it. I am hopping for suggestions as I make my way through this. This plane came without any electronics, so I went ahead and purchased the servos from Banggood based on recommendations, I will post a link to them below. I am still trying to decide if I want to go the spring/string method or pushrods. For the receiver, I am planning on using a Spektrum AR6610T, but I am not sure if I should step up to something with a gyro. I will be using a Spektrum DX9 for the transmitter. The main issue I see so far is simply figuring out how to fit everything in the nose!
https://usa.banggood.com/6PCS-JX-Ser...r_warehouse=CN |
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So the first step is to build something so I can work on this beast safely. I am going to have to wait a while for the servos to show up, so I figure I will do this type of prep work first. Here is what I came up with.
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Latest blog entry: Supergee wing mount pylons
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Welcome to the world of handlaunch. FYI on the servo selection. The absolute most important thing to consider when choosing servos for a glider after size is precision. You want almost zero deadband and great centering or you will never get the aircraft trimmed consistently. I hope those ultra cheap servos will work better than most cheap servos. At least consider buying a good servo for the elevator, the most important trim for detecting lift.
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I personally wouldn’t use anything less than kst x08 on all surfaces. Cheap servos you’ll be chasing temp drift and double centering.
Go for the 6610T great RX that I ran in my own planes. You might get more exposure if you post in the dedicated hand launch thread too. |
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Thanks guys. Maybe the mods could move it for me. As for the servos, I guess I’ll wait for them to come in and see if they are good or bad. Is it common for servos in this size to all be pretty much the same in dimensions? In other words, if I figure out how to get these cheaper servos in and don’t like them, will the better ones be a direct replacement?
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Congrats on your bird! There are four distinct phases to your first DLG, and I'm right there too.
First getting a good light build. Second, understanding your radio and DLG profile so that you know how to set the radio up. Third, getting your plane trimmed out. GT has a GREAT thread on this in the handlaunch forum Fourth, learning to throw and fly your DLG. Good luck and keep us posted. Fly 'em if you got 'em, Fran |
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It’s hard to see, but there is a Banggood link In my first post.
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https://armsoarusa.com You may want the ones with lugs depending on how you are going to install them. If you are going to put a servo tray in the model then you might want the lugs. If your plan is to glue them into the wing or lay them on their side and glue them to the bottom of the fuselage then you might not want them. Ryan |
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I know for sure they won’t go in the wings. Otherwise I have no idea how to squeeze them into the fuse. I need the servos to see how they fit, but I’ll have to order one kind or the other. Kind of a pickle. I have a laser cutter, so I would love to create a servo tray. But I bet I won’t have the room to do anything like that.
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