senior telemaster build
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senior telemaster build
i just ordered a senior telemaster from hobby lobby and was wondering how hard it would be, Iv only built the guillows kits about 10 of them
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RE: senior telemaster build
The plane isn't hard to build but it does require a lot of hand shaping.
I maiden mine today. With a small wind and partial throttle on my Saito82 she lifted off in less than ten feet. The approach speed seemed little more than a fast walking pace. A real floater.
Mine weighed in at 9 pounds, 2 ounces so the wing loading is quite small. I'm going to add about 1 to 1.5 pounds to the fuselage before my next flight.
Have fun with your new toy.
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I maiden mine today. With a small wind and partial throttle on my Saito82 she lifted off in less than ten feet. The approach speed seemed little more than a fast walking pace. A real floater.
Mine weighed in at 9 pounds, 2 ounces so the wing loading is quite small. I'm going to add about 1 to 1.5 pounds to the fuselage before my next flight.
Have fun with your new toy.
Regards
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RE: senior telemaster build
I have flown the ST with no dihedral. Performs a bit better but still just a big lazy ol' bird. Be sure to add about 15% more rudder surface for effective rolls and landing control.
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RE: senior telemaster build
Bolt on wings are easy on the Telemaster. Go about it as you would any other high wing. Add a piece of plywood in the front of the fuselage to hold a couple of 1/4" dowels placed into the leading edge. Add drilled and taped blocks to the fuselage sides and re-enforse the trailing edge where the nylon bolts will go through. Simple and effective.
Oh, and dihyderal, it doesn't need any. Flys just fine.
Oh, and dihyderal, it doesn't need any. Flys just fine.