DKjens
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Joined: 2/10/2002
From: Pasadena,
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I think I've built my last .40 size funfly plane, well, untill I forget that I made this statement. I will probably build funfly planes for .40 size 2-strokes or .53/.63 size 4-strokes though, but it will be enlarged .40 size planes. I think I can build an enlarged Aerone (60" wingspan) which will weight the same as the stock Aeron. Since the whole hardware-electronics-engine package weighs the same, the wing loading will be significantly reduced, for a much more fun plane. My Aeron came oout a little heay for my taste, it flyes great, does some funky stuff in the air, some times extremely fast waterfalls, and with the not very light wing loading, it is very easy to land. Much of its ability in the air, I think, comes from my +/- 70-80 degree throws on basically all controll sufaces, plus its SHORT tail moment and thick wing. I do think however, that I could build a 20% larger Aeron, that would weigh the same in the bones. This means that I could have a 60" wingspan Aeron, with a YS53 on the nose, weighing about 4.5-5 lbs., now that would be funny.
After flying larger planes (Morris .60SuDoKhoi, S2G Extase and Great Planes UCD3D), I realise how much better the larger planes behave in the air (read Reynolds number here). Well, just my humble opinnion about this crazy hobby he he.
DKjens
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Some weight savings did come, however, in being able to use 1/16 ply for the fuse doublers instead of the heavy 1/8 ply that came with the kit, since my fuselage was inherently stronger, and needed less reinforcement. Also put flying wires on the tail. 
Lets See Some Fun Fly Plane Pics - 
Lets See Some Fun Fly Plane Pics - 
Hoooovers with ease... 
, havent weighted it yet, though I have flyed it the hole summer, but near 1,6-1,7kg(~3,7pound) is not far from correct.