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Okay, I'm getting that the Solius is a higher-quality model. It would just about have to be...
Anyone have the Rx-R version? That's what I would get, as I assume the supplied power system is adequate for sport flying? I can acquire proper batteries; I have some 3S 2100s, but they may be too long for the battery compartment. I'm really less than thrilled with foam models in general; my traditional-construction (balsa, ply, film covering) electric models fly rings around every foamie I've handled. I have been contemplating the H9 Mystique for this exact reason. With that twisted empennage, my Calypso flies... And that's about all you can say good about it. . |
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Elevator throttle mix/balance point etc.
Am setting up new Calypso with flaps, how far did you end up lowering the flaps for crow/butterfly?
What elevator to throttle mix do you guys use to nullify the pitch up when using full throttle? Directions say the balance point should be 1/4 inch forward of the spar, the photo seemed to show the little carbon fiber wing stiffener and not the large hollow main wing spar? Am I correct the cg should be 1/4" forward of this wing stiffener? Where did your Calypso finally balance out? I wound up with about 160 watts, that about average? I'm very happy with the quality and value I've found so far! |
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Calypso FTZA3000
Nice review you made.
I'm not real impressed with this glider other that it comes out of the box and assembles quick to fly. Guess I'm spoiled with the build yourself models. 1. It is nose heavy, I suppose for beginner stall characteristics. 2. Only 3 flights and the charger doesn't work any longer. Now it's grounded. 3. Pretty nice flyer but elevator difficult to trim out because of the heavy nose. Requires constant stick pressure. I've moved everything aft as far as possible. Q. Does anyone know of a decent after market charger that actually works?? Thanks much |
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Did you check the CG? Otherwise, the elevator pressure required for level flight may be due to the improper incidence of the rear stab to the wing. Earlier versions of this plane are known to have this issue as you will see earlier in this thread. -Randy |
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A recent Calypso flight |
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Participated in a Gliders competition this weekend...
This is what the CD wrote on the results: "Robert [...] took pictures, and flew his Calypso electric sailplane. He flew well and was just 10 seconds short of a max in the third round. The Calypso is a good machine and Robert did a good job with it" After the contest Today I was flying with two pure-gliders circling a thermal... i beat them both in altitude and my altimeter registered 1100 ft above the ground !!! Getting serious little by little... that glider is amazing ImagesView all Images in thread
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Re your caption on 1st pic, "...have an altimeter/vario on it..." I thought varios were not permitted. AMA rules, to wit:
5. Any device for the transmission of information from the model aircraft to the pilot or timer/helper which would assist the pilot in finding, locating or centering on thermal or slope lift is prohibited. ??? |
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