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Old 11-22-2009 | 09:49 PM
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Default Nova ready to maiden!

Finally!!! Whew. This ARF build really kicked my butt! Narrow fuselage made it a challenge for the elevator and rudder setup. But other than that it was just getting the time to make it right. balanced tonight. She's read to fly. Had to add 7, 1/4 ounce weights to the nose. Way tail heavy, but have read that about this plane. This was my first ARF that I had to install the hinges on and I learned ALOT about that issue. I think I'm ready for a kit! I know it will be much more involved, but I think I'm up for the challenge! I'm running an OS 46LA with a 11 X 6 APC prop (unless some one had a better suggestion).
Thanks for all of the advise. hope to fly it Wednesday. Will be sure to post a report. By the way. I found the pull pull setup to be an easy install, also ended up using a sleeved cable for the throttle, all works like a charm! At least in the basement
Here are a couple of pics. Can't wait to fly it.
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