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Old 05-15-2009 | 11:03 PM
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Nergall
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Default RE: Ugly Stick Build



Well, I've just about polished off all the little details you can't see in the pictures.</p>

1. Added the tailskid / lower fin, whatever it's called.</p>

2. Soldered up some 4/40 links for the ailerons.</p>

3. Ran the fuel lines and added some foam around the tank.</p>

4. Finally pulled the receiver out of the Kadet and sat down to check and program everything. (What should I set for Flaperon %??)</p>

The throttle cable is a little loose, so I need to add one more support near the servo. (Up front, I let some solder flow down the cable about an inch.)</p>

Then I just need to zip tie the battery and receiver in and make a hole for the antenna. I checked the balance earlier, but have added a couple small things since then. It should still be a little less than a half an inch on the nose heavy side. I like nose heavy for an initial flight. If you've ever flown something tail heavy before, you'll know why. In my case, it was only about an 1/8 inch too far back. (Park Flyer though)</p>

However, the weather looks iffy in Atlanta this weekend, so probably won't fly it till next week anyway.</p>

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