RE: Flycat 71 nitroplanes
Hi Guys.
I am in U.K. and have a Flycat 46 purchased from Ashford Models but with no identification as to the actual manufacturer.
The instructions do indicate a C of G position 9.8" back from L.E. but they also clearly indicate the fuel tank installed the wrong way round (i.e the clunk is facing forewards and the stopper backwards)
so one wonders about their competence.
I am fortunate to posess a Laser 70 fourstroke which is set up to run in reverse so I don't need pusher props.
So far after 4-flights the power /weight ratio is good and the model flies well untill you try to land it.
Every landing so far has ended in a "Dutch Roll" i.e. the wings wobble in violent left and right banks and I am lucky that so far the model has survived.
I contacted Ashford Models who first of all acknowledged that I was not the only Flycat 46 owner with this problem but that it did not occur on the larger 71 model.
Their first suggestion was to increase the rear fin area which I have done but it has made no difference at all.
They have now referred the matter back to the manufacturers but so far no reply is forthcoming.
It would be interesting to know if anyone else has come accros this problem and more important. "What is the Cure?"
Failing all else I will move the C of G foreward.
Regards. peterbrown England U.K.