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Scratch-built Airplane for Tee Dee .051
GUS THE I.A. Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:54 pm
You were warned! This is a plane I named Comanche. It was made by me to get me inverted, and stunting, without risking the larger planes.
It has a built-up profile fuselage, a symetrical ribbed wing airfoil, with nose ribs, and flaps for wild stunting. I'm not there, yet! I think it might be a smidgen tail-heavy, as the few flights it has, have been kind of unpredictable. It has flown on dacron lines, but I'm switching to the SpiderWire, since Ron showed that to me, and my Hyper Viper ate his set. So, if it gets more tame, it should be a fun one!
What are you guys building and flying?
It has a built-up profile fuselage, a symetrical ribbed wing airfoil, with nose ribs, and flaps for wild stunting. I'm not there, yet! I think it might be a smidgen tail-heavy, as the few flights it has, have been kind of unpredictable. It has flown on dacron lines, but I'm switching to the SpiderWire, since Ron showed that to me, and my Hyper Viper ate his set. So, if it gets more tame, it should be a fun one!
What are you guys building and flying?
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Re: Scratch-built Airplane for Tee Dee .051
Cribbs74 Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:38 pm
Too late Doug!!!
You already inverted the Nobler
It's a neat little plane that Comanche. The elevator may be a tad stiff. Although you didn't have the problems I did with it.
Ron
You already inverted the Nobler
It's a neat little plane that Comanche. The elevator may be a tad stiff. Although you didn't have the problems I did with it.
Ron
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Re: Scratch-built Airplane for Tee Dee .051
RknRusty Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:02 pm
Nice self-design. Looks a bit Hyper Viperish.
If it's unpredictably jumping up and down and can't find a groove, it does sound like some nose weight is needed. Looks like it has plenty of wing for stunt flying. How much does it weigh?
If it's unpredictably jumping up and down and can't find a groove, it does sound like some nose weight is needed. Looks like it has plenty of wing for stunt flying. How much does it weigh?
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Re: Scratch-built Airplane for Tee Dee .051
GUS THE I.A. Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:45 pm
It is a stout, 9-1/2 ounces. It does "hunt" somewhat when flying. I suspected some nose-weight would help it's flying manners.
Wingspan is 30 inches; length, nose to tail is 22-1/2 inches.
Wingspan is 30 inches; length, nose to tail is 22-1/2 inches.
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