Transistion from R/E Coupling to A/E coupling
03-11-2008 | 03:16 PM
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Transistion from R/E Coupling to A/E coupling
Your constructive critque whether negative or positive is most welcome as well as further insight into why you think such a 3-channel ARF and RTF electric aileron foamy is not to be found online or through your LHS. [link]http://www.qnet.com/~skif/plane.html[/link]
Three reasons I've posted in this parkflyer/backyard forum is: (1) This is a very suitable parkflyer design that has proven itself over the years as evidenced in other links; (2) This 3-channel pusher one aileron plane offers advantages that currently aren't yet readily available as an ARF or RFT online or through your local hobby store; (3) For decades modelling enthusiasts cut their teeth on model building; so RTFs are the way to get started for many beginning enthusiasts. While other enthusiasts to this exciting/fun hobby prefer an ARF or building their own plane as a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Also, one tends not to assume as much risk when learning to fly a plane that is a labor of love.
One path to consider in this transistion from 3-channel throttle/elevator/rudder (t/e/r) control to a 3-channel aileron trainer (t/e/a) is for you(or you and a more experienced partner) to build an all foamy one aileron pusher plane similar to the one in the aforementioned link.
As much sense as this foamy pusher design makes for being inexpensive, airworthy and durable I have yet locate an ARF or RTF 3-channel electric aileron foamy for sale online or through a LHS. IMO this one aileron aircraft design serves a useful purpose in a self-instructed parkflyer's learning curve progression from 3-channel rudder/elevator coupling control; whether as an electric glider, sailplane hotliner or slow flyer--to--aileron/elevator coupling for your basic parkflying/backyard maneuverability advantages when you don't have access to a larger club field.
IMO, many parkflyers upgrading to aileron flight end-up buying an aileron plane that is either underpowered or too responsive for most self-taught parkflyers that are making the transistion from r/e coupling to a/e coupling. IMO, a 3-channel t/e/a electric aileron foamy(fixed rudder) can provide just as enjoyable(if not more) aileron parkflyer training experience than some of the current 3-channel or 4-channel RTFs that are underpowered, too responsive, more expensive and take more time/money to repair through many a parkflyer's aileron learning curve. The aileron(s) on the main wing of a simple pusher 3-channel aileron foamy can be tailored to each individual whether a 10 year old beginner, a 15 year old intermediate or a 20 year old advanced pilot. One or two ailerons, a dual throw rate (beginner or sport), the area(length x width), location along the trailing edge of the wing(distance from the fuselage), and whether one or two ailerons are used will determine the degree of responsiveness that gives a beginner, intermediate or advanced pilot the most enjoyment.
Another advantage of this aircraft’s airworthy transgression from r/e coupling to a/e coupling is that you can stick with a less expensive brushed motor setup for a first/beginner parkflyer aileron trainer. This light-weight foamy aircraft pusher design doesn’t need a more expensive brushless setup to be a suitable aileron trainer for most self-instructed parkflyers making the transistion from r/e coupling to a/e coupling control. So, you have the less costly option of buying a suitable inexpensive brushed motor and a replacement RX/ESC having the same frequency as the 3-channel TX you currently use.
Three reasons I've posted in this parkflyer/backyard forum is: (1) This is a very suitable parkflyer design that has proven itself over the years as evidenced in other links; (2) This 3-channel pusher one aileron plane offers advantages that currently aren't yet readily available as an ARF or RFT online or through your local hobby store; (3) For decades modelling enthusiasts cut their teeth on model building; so RTFs are the way to get started for many beginning enthusiasts. While other enthusiasts to this exciting/fun hobby prefer an ARF or building their own plane as a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Also, one tends not to assume as much risk when learning to fly a plane that is a labor of love.
One path to consider in this transistion from 3-channel throttle/elevator/rudder (t/e/r) control to a 3-channel aileron trainer (t/e/a) is for you(or you and a more experienced partner) to build an all foamy one aileron pusher plane similar to the one in the aforementioned link.
As much sense as this foamy pusher design makes for being inexpensive, airworthy and durable I have yet locate an ARF or RTF 3-channel electric aileron foamy for sale online or through a LHS. IMO this one aileron aircraft design serves a useful purpose in a self-instructed parkflyer's learning curve progression from 3-channel rudder/elevator coupling control; whether as an electric glider, sailplane hotliner or slow flyer--to--aileron/elevator coupling for your basic parkflying/backyard maneuverability advantages when you don't have access to a larger club field.
IMO, many parkflyers upgrading to aileron flight end-up buying an aileron plane that is either underpowered or too responsive for most self-taught parkflyers that are making the transistion from r/e coupling to a/e coupling. IMO, a 3-channel t/e/a electric aileron foamy(fixed rudder) can provide just as enjoyable(if not more) aileron parkflyer training experience than some of the current 3-channel or 4-channel RTFs that are underpowered, too responsive, more expensive and take more time/money to repair through many a parkflyer's aileron learning curve. The aileron(s) on the main wing of a simple pusher 3-channel aileron foamy can be tailored to each individual whether a 10 year old beginner, a 15 year old intermediate or a 20 year old advanced pilot. One or two ailerons, a dual throw rate (beginner or sport), the area(length x width), location along the trailing edge of the wing(distance from the fuselage), and whether one or two ailerons are used will determine the degree of responsiveness that gives a beginner, intermediate or advanced pilot the most enjoyment.
Another advantage of this aircraft’s airworthy transgression from r/e coupling to a/e coupling is that you can stick with a less expensive brushed motor setup for a first/beginner parkflyer aileron trainer. This light-weight foamy aircraft pusher design doesn’t need a more expensive brushless setup to be a suitable aileron trainer for most self-instructed parkflyers making the transistion from r/e coupling to a/e coupling control. So, you have the less costly option of buying a suitable inexpensive brushed motor and a replacement RX/ESC having the same frequency as the 3-channel TX you currently use.
