As some of you know I am (trying) to work on an Easy 100 by balsa(without a wing). I have plans for a top wing and also have what I think is everything to fly. The question is without the top wing can I still hook every thing up, run the engine, do everything except fly. I have only 3 servos in the plane becuase thats what the plans ask for. 1 for elevator,rudder, and throttle. My dad has too much to do so Im kinda alone on this right now. Im cleaning up the servos of dust and other stuff from sitting so long. Do I need to add more servos because the plans for the wing have elevators.
I dont think that I have the back "training" wheel bar (Ihave the wheel) to keep the back off of the ground.
(If you need pictures I can get some)

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No problem, we just have to be patient.

First off, how old are you?? No insult but it makes the conversation a bit easier if we know if we are talking to a 10 year old or a 20 year old.

Next; flying with three channels is possible BUT more challenging than with four.

I would recommend that you install a fourth servo in the wings to allow ailerons. That having been said - I don't know if your radio or plane can handle ailerons. You may have to redesign the wings a bit to permit the installation.

This is where it could get complicated and I HIGHLY recommend that you go to your local club to find a 'Master Builder' that is willing to assist you in your build. He can show you more in 5 minutes than I can type in an hour. [:@]

As to the "Training Wheel" that you are talking about... many planes are 'Tail draggers' and the tail wheel is used in conjunction with the rudder to stear the plane on the ground. I would recommend that you hook it up and use it... unless of course your plane is a tricycle gear ... then I'm really confused.

Pictures would help and a local craftsman would be better for you.

Good Luck.

I am 15. I have more servos and my radio can handle 5. I can probably make a Tail dragger.

To answer the other part of your question, yes. You can do pretty much everything but fly (adjust control rods, test & tune the engine, etc.) without the wing attached. That's what I've been doing with mine.

Just make sure you're not within 3 miles of a flight field if you're going to be using your radio at home.

Oh dear.. I am very close to that distance myself, and I know Ive turned my radio on in the house before..

I hope I have never shot anyone down.. Sorry to hijack the thread but I wanted to thank Original for informing this ignoramus (EG me) so he, (me again) wouldn't do that again. Going to clock it by car, its an almost strait shot.. if its 6 miles or less by car I will just not use my radio at home, and confine my test runs to the actual field.

I would imagine you're okay if you keep the antenna down. Better safe than sorry, though. I'm still learning all of this stuff myself.

My dad took some time out to explain the cost to me and other things. As I see it right now I wont have this plane in the air anytime soon. We dont have a wing a motor mount. We can check to see if the servos work becuase there is no battery for the remote. Its just getting really frustrating right now.

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This plane is definitely designed for aileron control and it appears to be designed for use with a nose wheel, not a tail wheel. No such thing as "trainer wheels". This is also not a beginners plane as far as flying unfortunately. It looks like it will be quite fast and possibly agile. If/when you do get this plane flyable be sure to get competent instruction before and while attempting to fly it.

What plane is this? You are mising the wing or it has to be built?
Be patient,I know its tough on a budget.
There are some real good deals in the electric department,there are several good buys that are totally complete ready to fly for under 200$.They range from beginners to intermediate,many of these products can help newcomers tremendously.You may want to go that route to get into the air quicker,with a proven design.
Good luck

My dads landlord threw the wing out after she broke it some 15 years ago. We are going to build the wing out of coroplast.