ORIGINAL: Redback

After much deliberation finally got mine balanced at the recommended 130mm back position (wheels up). This took 800gms of lead (about 1.5lbs) plus a large battery mounted in the cowl on a very substantial steel bracket (which also carries the ballast.

Yet to check the final weight but based on a previous check expect it to be about 8Kgm. Considered moving the servos foward when assembling but given that these are close to the CG anyway didn't think it would make much difference.

The supplied retracts were very sluggish in operation until I replaced the suppied coupler with a Robart one. The one with the kit has an O ring in it which seems to constrict the airflow when the connector is tightened. Once I changed it out the retracts are now very positive.

Just need the rain to stop now!


Terry