throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

anyone? need help with the throws on this ....3rd scale model. top wing is 66", bottom is 65: and fuse is 56"....

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

When in doubt of specs on throws on a scale model...

Appx 20 deg up and down on ailerons and elevator.
Appx 25 deg right and left on rudder.

It will fly and be controlable. You can dial it in from there.

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

thanks....i'll try that...

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

The Great Plains Christen Eagle II is also close to being a 1/3-scale (28.7%). It's actually slight larger than yours. With a 66" top wing yours is actually 27.6% scale. The GP CE has the following stats:

Scale: 28.7%
Length: 62.5 in [1585mm]
Wingspan: Top: 68.5 in [1740mm],
Bottom: 64.5 in [1640mm]
Combined Wing Area: 1436 sq in [92.6 dm2]
Weight: 16.5 - 18 lbs [6800 - 8160 g]
Wing Loading: 26 - 29 oz/sq ft [79 - 88 g/dm2]

According to the GP instruction manual, these are the recommended throws:

ELEVATOR(High Rate):1-7/8" [48mm], 1-5/8" [41mm] down
ELEVATOR(Low Rate):1-3/8" [35mm] up, 1" [25mm] down
RUDDER(High Rate):2-1/2" [64mm] right, 2-1/2" [64mm] left
RUDDER(Low Rate):1-1/2" [38mm] right, 1-1/2" [38mm] left
AILERONS(High Rate): 1-1/8" [29mm] up, 1-1/8" [29mm] down
AILERONS(Low Rate): 5/8" [16mm] up, 5/8" [16mm] down

BTW, according to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, these are the full-scale stats:

ENGINE: Lycoming AEIO-360-A 1 D 200 h.p.
WING SPAN: 19 feet,11 inches
LENGTH: 18 feet, 6 inches
HEIGHT: 6 feet, 6 inches
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 1,050 pounds
CREW: 2
MANUFACTURED BY: Aviat Aviation
TOTAL EAGLE IIs BUILT: Approximately 1,000
FIRST EAGLE II BUILT: 1977
MUSEUM'S EAGLE II COMPLETED: 1997
MAXIMUM SPEED: 184 mph
RANGE: 350 miles
SERVICE CEILING: 25,000 feet

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

cool man. that helps me out alot....i think my throws are off abit... if you need more pics of mine feel free and if ya need real close ups of a part or parts msg me

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

:eek: can I make a suggestion : Why don't you ask all the questions for this plane in one thread. I think you have way to many threads about your Eagle going, and might get confused. Some of them have same questions and answers. Just my opinion though.

BTW, the throws of the GP Eagle should work for your Pilot one too. Make sure you have the CG right on.

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

k thanks.... i already have the gp manual.....cg is good i do believe...like i siad i bought her already built...

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

I am curious, if you have the manual, why are you unsure of the throws to use?

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

cause its a pilot kit not gp...

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

I may have missed in your other posts; is this your first bipe ?

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

yes this is ... actually i also have a cessna 182 skylane and an aircore 40 that i built...i bought this one already made from a friend of mine....

RE: throw specs on pilot christen eagle 2?
 

I just asked since bipes have a glide ratio of a brick. It simply takes more skill level to learn throttle control on approach with plenty of elevator travel to allow a slow speed flair. The Eagle is more short coupled than some of the other bipes.