Question about the Hobbico Flyzone speed Pilot EP
Well, it turned out to be a calm evening so I decided to go out and try my luck. the plane is supposed to have enough power for a land takeoff so I tried it. it wouldnt get off the ground. at first I thought it could be the ground was a little soft from the rain last night, but I dont think that is what the problem was. after looking at the elevator control, I noticed that one side was lifting higher then the other side. the side that the rod links up was able to lift just fine, but the other side was not moving up or down as good.
I went against my better judgement and tried to hand launch it, figuring if it was already in the air that I might be able to keep enough lift under it. It didnt. it stayed in the air long enough to go about 30 feet out from me and tumbled on the ground. breaking the entire left rudder off and knocked the engine loose.
Either I just got a bad elevator, or that is a lousy design.