Sig Rascal 40 - Flaps?
 

Has anyone used flapperons on the Rascal 40 ARF? Since there are two aileron servos, it should be an easy thing to do with a computer radio. Probably isn't "necessary" but might be interesting.

Engine selection - I know that quite a few people are using small four strokes on this thing but my budget doesn't permit. I was thinking about a Thunder Tiger 46. I assume that a 60-size 2S would be too much! Other recommendations?

I won this ARF as a door prize at a local fun fly and I am looking forward to getting it in the air!!

Ross

Sig Rascal 40 - Flaps?
 

If you increase the aileron's chord (front to back) by two to two and a half times, you will find that flaperons are most effective.

If you do not, you will see a decrease in roll rate performance and a barely discernable difference when flaps are deployed.

Sig Rascal 40 - Flaps?
 

I just finished a Rascal 40 and it is a screamer with an OS 46FX! I usually end up flying it at half throttle or less-it runs a looooong time on the gas tank included with the kit. I'm running it with an 11X7 prop.

Copterdrvr

Rascal Flaps
 

Congratulations Ross on your door prize windfall.
My first Rascal had a TT46Pro motor and was a real screamer. More than enough power, and very economical in all respects.
When I was assembling that model, I had the opportunity to test fit a .60 2S and found it too large to install without unaceptable alterations to the fusalage. In any event, the TT46 was more than adequate for power and speed.
At the time I owned that plane, I did not have the option of flaperons, and found it hard to slow the speed down enough for short landings. The Rascal has a long glide ratio even at engine idle, and wants to keep on flying and flying and flying.
After the untimely demise of that model, I have replaced it with an identical example, but this time substituted a Saito .56 motor, and a transmitter with flaperon and airbrake functions. With the addition of a Bolle 3 blade 11.25 X 6.5 prop, the Rascal can park itself on a postage stamp. (A real big postage stamp with grass growing on it.)
The installation of a Nelson intelligent glo driver has made starting the engine very easy, and allows for a slow and stable idle. The Rascal can accomodate a substantial payload without detrimental effect on performance, and the extra weight of an onboard glo driver seems justifiable considering the advantages of this device. (IMO)
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I am enjoying mine.
Mike

Re: Rascal Flaps
 

Now that I've flown my Rascal 40 a bit more, I've learned how to do a very important maneuver-the slip

Stan