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1/2A 1963 Paul Delgatto Fairchild 24k Flattie
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1/2A 1963 Paul Delgatto Fairchild 24k Flattie
Hi All,
Thought I would share some info about a 1/2A build I'm doing right now.
For a build contest on another forum, I started from plans found on outerzone.co.uk - thanks, Steve.
http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=6152
This should be a fairly quick build, if I don't overthink things.
Electronics as planned:
OrangeRX AR615X DSMX Receiver
Generic BEC
2S lipo
5gm servos
Engine - .020 Tee Dee
I hope to finish the plane this upcoming weekend.
Pics coming -the servimg.com service seems to be down right now, can't post. Will come back & post later.
Here you go.
Thought I would share some info about a 1/2A build I'm doing right now.
For a build contest on another forum, I started from plans found on outerzone.co.uk - thanks, Steve.
http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=6152
This should be a fairly quick build, if I don't overthink things.
Electronics as planned:
OrangeRX AR615X DSMX Receiver
Generic BEC
2S lipo
5gm servos
Engine - .020 Tee Dee
I hope to finish the plane this upcoming weekend.
Pics coming -
Here you go.
Last edited by PeterJGregory on Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:16 am; edited 2 times in total
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Re: 1/2A 1963 Paul Delgatto Fairchild 24k Flattie
Since you are going to use a glow engine, why not use a micro reciever, some of those 2 gram linear servos, or get the board that has two on the RX already with a BEC
https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMAR6410LBL
or since you are already orange RX use something like these
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__47012__OrangeRx_R415X_DSMX_DSM2_Compatible_4Ch_Micro_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11735__HobbyKing_Ultra_Micro_Servo_1_7g_for_3D_Flight_Right_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11737__HobbyKing_Ultra_Micro_Servo_1_7g_for_3D_Flight_Left_.html
The Orange RX micro rx can be fed 1s lipo without a BEC
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11874__ZIPPY_138mAh_20C_Single_Cell_.html
The micro servos are small enough that you can go "full house" with ailerons, but that will take 2 more servos.
I CAN tell you that these tiny free flight designs converted to RC require very light wing loading and balance very similar to when they were free fight.
Phil
https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMAR6410LBL
or since you are already orange RX use something like these
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__47012__OrangeRx_R415X_DSMX_DSM2_Compatible_4Ch_Micro_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11735__HobbyKing_Ultra_Micro_Servo_1_7g_for_3D_Flight_Right_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11737__HobbyKing_Ultra_Micro_Servo_1_7g_for_3D_Flight_Left_.html
The Orange RX micro rx can be fed 1s lipo without a BEC
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11874__ZIPPY_138mAh_20C_Single_Cell_.html
The micro servos are small enough that you can go "full house" with ailerons, but that will take 2 more servos.
I CAN tell you that these tiny free flight designs converted to RC require very light wing loading and balance very similar to when they were free fight.
Phil
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Re: 1/2A 1963 Paul Delgatto Fairchild 24k Flattie
Great adds Phil, thank you for sharing. I saved off those links you sent. I have a mix of different micro receivers, bricks, etc. on hand. I was going on the sheer size of this plane. It is quite a bit heftier than the foamie planes out there now that use the micro bricks, and the control surfaces are heavier / bigger. That's why I had 5g servos in mind, and a 2S system for some oomph.
The wing is an interesting configuration to add ailerons. Being it is only top-sheeted I am not sure what will happen if I cut ailerons. It might become too week and / or twisty. My thinking is to get it flying 2 channel and then build a second wing - only an evening's work - with ailerons, as you suggested.
Best!
Peter
The wing is an interesting configuration to add ailerons. Being it is only top-sheeted I am not sure what will happen if I cut ailerons. It might become too week and / or twisty. My thinking is to get it flying 2 channel and then build a second wing - only an evening's work - with ailerons, as you suggested.
Best!
Peter
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