Cox slow flyer?
08-24-2006, 10:31 PM
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Cox slow flyer?
I have a cox black widow .049 sitting around and need some to build after im done with my air boat so I thought it would be fun to build a nice gentle slow flyer(im a beginner flyer) using my engine. Anybody have any plans or ideas or know a kit or ARF?
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08-24-2006, 10:49 PM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
Lots of old timers that'll work well for this. Chose something around 45 to 50 inch span. Miss Tiny is a cutie. I built one and it was gentle but could do some basic stunts. It spent much of it's time circling in thermals while fighting in the 1/2A Texaco wars though.
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
RE: PTulmer- Piece O Cake
Wow, that is a nice Beginners plane[ul][*] Weight: 24 oz (680g)[*] Wing Loading: 6 oz/sq ft (18g/sq dm)[*] Airfoil: FB1151 Polyhedral, High-Wing, One-Piece[*] Landing Speed: as low as 16 mph, most trainers are 25-35 mph[*] Wingspan: 72" (1830mm)[*] Wing Area: 573 sq in[/ul]
wonder how durable it is, and how easy to fix
plenty cheap too, calls for standard servo
Wow, that is a nice Beginners plane[ul][*] Weight: 24 oz (680g)[*] Wing Loading: 6 oz/sq ft (18g/sq dm)[*] Airfoil: FB1151 Polyhedral, High-Wing, One-Piece[*] Landing Speed: as low as 16 mph, most trainers are 25-35 mph[*] Wingspan: 72" (1830mm)[*] Wing Area: 573 sq in[/ul]
wonder how durable it is, and how easy to fix
plenty cheap too, calls for standard servo
08-25-2006, 12:27 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
How about this plane? Wouldnt be the slowEST but it suits me.
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08-25-2006, 07:40 AM
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I wonder why "Dynaflyte no longer recomends flying this model with electric power"
I wonder why "Dynaflyte no longer recomends flying this model with electric power"
08-25-2006, 09:19 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
While I have never had or flown a Piece O' cake I have read that it should be called the Piece O' Crap. Something about they build crazy tail heavy or something and that they are a real pain in the backside to balance right and they end up being pigs. Just what I have heard from some on this forum.
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08-25-2006, 09:22 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
Goldberg gentle lady with pod on top..I have firewall mounted the reedy before and ended up putting it back on the pod, much less mess up on the pod..
08-25-2006, 09:36 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
ORIGINAL: Tim Wiltse-RCU
While I have never had or flown a Piece O' cake I have read that it should be called the Piece O' Crap. Something about they build crazy tail heavy or something and that they are a real pain in the backside to balance right and they end up being pigs. Just what I have heard from some on this forum.
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Tim
While I have never had or flown a Piece O' cake I have read that it should be called the Piece O' Crap. Something about they build crazy tail heavy or something and that they are a real pain in the backside to balance right and they end up being pigs. Just what I have heard from some on this forum.
Later,
Tim
08-25-2006, 09:36 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
Tim, the only one I've seen was simply a motorglider. It would go high and go in big circles. Yep, they need ballast like any other glider. Lengthening the front of the fuse would eliminate the ballast, and will change the wingloading for better performance in low wind conditions. That's not my cup of tea, but it's kind of unfair to call them crappy. They do what they're designed to do pretty well. Just don't try any aerobatics!
08-25-2006, 11:14 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
ORIGINAL: Tim Wiltse-RCU
While I have never had or flown a Piece O' cake I have read that it should be called the Piece O' Crap. Something about they build crazy tail heavy or something and that they are a real pain in the backside to balance right and they end up being pigs. Just what I have heard from some on this forum.
Later,
Tim
While I have never had or flown a Piece O' cake I have read that it should be called the Piece O' Crap. Something about they build crazy tail heavy or something and that they are a real pain in the backside to balance right and they end up being pigs. Just what I have heard from some on this forum.
Later,
Tim
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08-25-2006, 11:23 AM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
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.............It acquired the name from the poor quality of the parts and die-cutting. I think they had a local drunk make the dies for it.
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.............It acquired the name from the poor quality of the parts and die-cutting. I think they had a local drunk make the dies for it.
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08-25-2006, 06:37 PM
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RE: Cox slow flyer?
I had a POC a long time ago. If memory serves right the company (was it Dynaflight?) just cut the nose off a glider design of theirs - the name eludes me (that was outdated because of the flat-bottom airfoil).
I Didn't like mine either. Yes, tail heavy but I thought its biggest problem was that it was just too big (heavy) for a "tanked" 049 to gain enough altitude before the fuel ran out. Yes, even with a good engine run I don't think I ever got it up to hi-start altitude. But maybe that was just me. I was young back then and not nearly the aerodynamic expert that I am today.
I had much better luck with 1/2A Texaco designs that had two foot (!) smaller wings and weighed less (maybe half as much). The best one was a Kerswap. I still have it. FM has plans I believe.
As for no electrics. I dunno, maybe the weight of 6 or 7 cells and a brushed 05 would fold the wings?
I Didn't like mine either. Yes, tail heavy but I thought its biggest problem was that it was just too big (heavy) for a "tanked" 049 to gain enough altitude before the fuel ran out. Yes, even with a good engine run I don't think I ever got it up to hi-start altitude. But maybe that was just me. I was young back then and not nearly the aerodynamic expert that I am today.
I had much better luck with 1/2A Texaco designs that had two foot (!) smaller wings and weighed less (maybe half as much). The best one was a Kerswap. I still have it. FM has plans I believe.
As for no electrics. I dunno, maybe the weight of 6 or 7 cells and a brushed 05 would fold the wings?
