BalsaNova 40
11-12-2002, 06:13 PM
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I'm considering a BalsaNova 40 as a weekend sport plane that can do a extra thing or two. I would like feedback concerning the kit itself, performance & any modifications you experts would suggest. Thanks for the help.
11-12-2002, 07:31 PM
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If you are wanting a more 3D type plane, then make the ailerons, rudder and elevator bigger. The plane flies real well without those extras but if I build another one that's what I am going to do. I am still moving my CG back and it just keeps getting better. I have an OS 46 FX on it now, but I may put my YS 63 on it for better performance and responce. It is a real nice all-round plane. Great for the weekend flights or fun fly event and even does well for practice beginner pattern. Very smooth. It will slow down to a walk before it will land and most people just fly right past the runway and go around a few times before they get it right. This is a pic of my 40 Balsa Nova. Have fun....
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It's a great flying plane. It's my second favorite plane to fly. My favorite is my Balsa Nova 120. Flight characteristicwise it's between a pattern plane and a fun fly. Anything from a strong 30 on up will fly it great. Knife edge loops will require a strong 40 or better and hovering with plenty power to spare will require a strong 50 or better. Mine is one of the original where the fuselage is continuous to the spinner. It's hard to fit anything in there that is physically bigger than a Webra 50 without chopping so much of the front away it gets ugly. The newer ones with the fiber glass cowls will probably accept a bigger engine easier.
Strenghten the landing gear other wise it'll break out on the first hard landing.
Strenghten the landing gear other wise it'll break out on the first hard landing.
