Originally posted by V1VRV2
The .40 Great planes Cap is my next project after I finish my Carden Cap.(March 01) I am of the opinion that a light engine should be used. I plan on an OS 50sx. This will keep the weight down so the plane will do other things other than hover/tork.
I had a 50sx on a 5 1/2 lb big stick arf and it would pull it out of a tork roll with authority. How much is needed?
Mike, and others that built this airplane, do you think less than 5 lb is achievable? What about moving the hinge line on the ailerons?
Thanks,
Jess
I built one and modifided the hell out of it. 61fx motor, 2 inch ailerons, two elevator servos....blah blah blah. I liked the ailerons.
heres what i would do if i did it again.
Dont take the diehreal out. I did and it took tons of mix to get it to knife right.
Do the 2 inch ail.
Put a light motor in it. The 60 was to much. It would tork roll real fast by it self. plus it was REAL hard to hold in a hover.
Just use one servo for the wing. Flaperons dont do any thing for the plane.
Build as light as possible. If you swap a few things in the kit it could be 5 lbs no prob. Stuff like glass cowl and new push rods to the tail.
I had 4 stock servos and two mini's and a 61....came out at 6.5 lbs. I think os 50 or irvine 53 would be perfect. 4 strokes'...ys 63 or satio 72.
hope this helps