basic aerobatics
06-27-2002 | 02:39 AM
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with a electric plane that has rudder/elevator controls, what all can u do, i know loops but is their anything else??
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anybody know what i can do for a runway? the wheels are prob. about inch in dia.
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anybody know what i can do for a runway? the wheels are prob. about inch in dia.
06-27-2002 | 11:43 AM
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If the plane has enough power and you if you can link up with somebody to help it may be able to do barrel rolls as well... I have seen them done with 3-channel planes.
You don't really need a runway... I would think that a plane with 1" wheels is not intended to taxi. Hand launch and land close if possible -- I hope you have a motor cutoff as well because many planes can get into a low power range where it's going too fast to land and too slow to fly, so all the pilot can do is go for a minimum impact crash.
Also -- where are you planning to fly this? PLEASE make sure you have an arrangement that will keep your radio from being interfered with by other RCers and vice versa! There are a limited number of legal frequencies, so if you're on one and some heavy fast-mover near by is using the same one, the best case is the loss of some expensive equipment, but sometimes it's a lot worse with cars, houses, and even lives being at risk. Be sure of your radio space.
You don't really need a runway... I would think that a plane with 1" wheels is not intended to taxi. Hand launch and land close if possible -- I hope you have a motor cutoff as well because many planes can get into a low power range where it's going too fast to land and too slow to fly, so all the pilot can do is go for a minimum impact crash.
Also -- where are you planning to fly this? PLEASE make sure you have an arrangement that will keep your radio from being interfered with by other RCers and vice versa! There are a limited number of legal frequencies, so if you're on one and some heavy fast-mover near by is using the same one, the best case is the loss of some expensive equipment, but sometimes it's a lot worse with cars, houses, and even lives being at risk. Be sure of your radio space.
06-27-2002 | 02:10 PM
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I have a Wingo which is the same three channel set up. In addition to barrel roles, you should be able to manage stall turns and wing overs. I have on occasion managed a few seconds of inverted flight. Depending on the wing, you may be able to manage some mile spins as well.
If your new at all this, you should definately get someone to help you when you first try them. Also, if this is a park flier that is not designed to be aerobatic (like my Wingo), you will need to make sure you don't stress the air frame beyond it's design limitations.
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If your new at all this, you should definately get someone to help you when you first try them. Also, if this is a park flier that is not designed to be aerobatic (like my Wingo), you will need to make sure you don't stress the air frame beyond it's design limitations.
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06-30-2002 | 07:41 AM
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Can you even stress a electric powered aircraft?
I woulda' thought they don't carry quite enough momentum in their light frames.( and I am talking bout 2/3 channel things like an e-gull or one of those trainers.)
I woulda' thought they don't carry quite enough momentum in their light frames.( and I am talking bout 2/3 channel things like an e-gull or one of those trainers.)
