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Old 07-27-2004, 11:36 AM
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Default RE: Successful Top-Flite AT-6 Conversion...CRASH!

Sorry for not replying sooner...

I think I figured out the problem. I think I experienced a high-speed tip stall. The AT-6 was heavy (too heavy) and I had came back on the throttle some and the AOA was very high.

I was using a Castle Creations Phoenix-60, UBEC on 20 GP3300 cells. The AT-6 had Robart air retracts, but the gear was locked down, no air tank, air valve or servo installed.

I tried to cut corners and didn't replace the the standard servos or wheels, that would have saved about 10oz, plus the 50+ oz of batteries, I think I was too heavy.

Can't decide on what to do next....ideas?

Brian