The equipment,...............
Fliton Element composite 170:
Engine: YS-170DZ
Mount: YS super mount
Prop: APC 18.1x10W
Spinner: Great Planes 3 inch
Pipe&Header: Hatori 821 and 822
Servos:
Rudder: Futaba 9350
Wings: Futaba 9154's
Stabs: Futaba 9650's
Throttle: Futaba 3004
Transmitter: Futaba 9Z-WC2
Reciever: Futaba 149DP
Battery: TP-1100 Lipo
Futaba switch for digitals
Overall weight ready to fly:
10lbs 12 oz,..plenty of room to get lighter (battery, throttle servo, use the factory carbon gear).
Incidence:
Wings= 0
Stab=0
Engine=0
CG:
6.4 inches from the leading edge,...a slightly nose heavy start.
My apologies on the crutch I installed,...I was wearing a sweater and as I was tacking it in place with CA,..it was moved. The crutch was made out of 3/32 balsa, cross grained and lightened. The weight was less than half and ounce on the scale.
Flight report:
WOW! With room to improve and more comments to follow,.......
Best Regards,
Bill Holsten
Fliton Team Pilot