rowarrior

Hello guys!


so last week I went flying and my gracious wife took some video, it turned out not too bad, i hope you like it


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYIJfcnqG04

plopes

Fantastic, That just looks so beautiful.
Great flying.

rowarrior

thank you!!!!

plopes

Hi Rowarrior, I am about to maiden my Camel.

Are you using the cg and throws recommended in the manual?
Are you using aileron/ rudder mixing? and if so, how much?

I have only flow sports planes before so this will be an interesting departure.

Thanks,
Paulo.

rowarrior

Hello Paulo!

good luck with your maiden, the plane is beautiful so let me answer your questions and give you some extra advise,

Yes, I am using the CofG recommended: it will look like a bunch of weight on the nose, but that is how it is...dont be afraid..to have a tail heavy Camel would be VERY bad.

Yes, same throws recommended. For the maiden flight i would recommend you use the High Throws.

Aileron and Rudder Mix. Yes, I use it after i noticed a lot of opposite yaw without it. So, Yes, use it. Although you will not crash without it.

Now, my personal recommendations:

-Elevator, use a 50% Expo.... it will keep the plane from nosing over on landing.
-Make sure you have a powerful motor (what motor are you using?)
-When you try to take off with the Camel, do not take off if the plane is acting funny..like wind cocking, Check this video of mine, look at the take off:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0n7x7fS5lE you can see the throws I use and I did NOT take off until the Camel started tracking nice.

I think you will do just fine Paulo, but , dont push for take off. only go for it when the plane is tracking nice and straight, and for landing, dont land too fast, dont land too slow, and incorporate the Expo 50% on your elevator, it will help you avoid nose overs.

it is a very nice plane, but it must be respected,

Also, my kit when i put it together, the wing incidences were 'off ' . I had to crrect them. Did you check your wing incidences?

let me know how it goes??

plopes

Thanks Rowarrior,

Mine is powered with a Thunder Tiger .91 four stroke, So power should be ok.

I will follow your advice and report back, Maiden will be in a few weeks still though.

rowarrior

good power plant! one more recommendation. I read the landing gear on the camel is fragile given the weight of the plane. I used black fishing line to brace around the landing gear just like the real Camel.
Best regards,