GWS Slow Stick Modifications
02-12-2003, 01:26 PM
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GWS Slow Stick Modifications
O.K. I'm convinced to get into the indoor flight fun. I will be getting a Slow Stick this weekend. I would like to know what kind of modifications have been done, and which ones work and don't work. Like has anyone tried using pull-pull on the control surfaces? What about adding ailerons?
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Duane
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02-12-2003, 02:02 PM
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GWS Slow Stick Modifications
I haven't read of many modifications at all, it seems to be a pretty solid plane. Many people replace the wheels, but I'm learning on my slow stick and I haven't borken mine yet.
The ailerons have been tried a lot with almost no success--with the dihedral and the undercambered wing, I guess it's just too stable...
Tim
The ailerons have been tried a lot with almost no success--with the dihedral and the undercambered wing, I guess it's just too stable...
Tim
02-12-2003, 08:10 PM
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Slow Stick Mod's
Here are the mod's that I am using:
1. Rudder/Vertical Stabilizer: Use 5-min epoxy in addition to tape for a stronger joint to the fuselage. Several flyers report that the tape alone becomes weak over time.
2. Fuselage: Insert 3/8" square balsa dowel into hollow aluminum fuselage for added strength. Several flyers report that they have bent the fuselage on hard landings.
3. Wheels: Replace with all foam wheels. Several flyers report that the stock wheels break/bend/etc.
I also found this detailed Slow Stick assembly procedure by Erick Royer to be very helpful (lots of pictures): http://www.rcuniverse.com/reviews.ph...ew&reviewid=75
Best of luck and let us know how it goes!
Tom
1. Rudder/Vertical Stabilizer: Use 5-min epoxy in addition to tape for a stronger joint to the fuselage. Several flyers report that the tape alone becomes weak over time.
2. Fuselage: Insert 3/8" square balsa dowel into hollow aluminum fuselage for added strength. Several flyers report that they have bent the fuselage on hard landings.
3. Wheels: Replace with all foam wheels. Several flyers report that the stock wheels break/bend/etc.
I also found this detailed Slow Stick assembly procedure by Erick Royer to be very helpful (lots of pictures): http://www.rcuniverse.com/reviews.ph...ew&reviewid=75
Best of luck and let us know how it goes!
Tom
