Fliton Element Bipe 170
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RE: Fliton Element Bipe 170
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Mike ... ever flown a F3A bipe? Anyone tried one? What is the difference? I am curious to know.
Mike ... ever flown a F3A bipe? Anyone tried one? What is the difference? I am curious to know.
At any time, I have 5 active mixes on the plane to make it track straight. For instance aileron to throttle mix (about 20%!). A lot of aileron to rudder mix etc. I have 4 servos on 4 serperate channels for the ailerons, so they take up a bit of mixing..
But once all the mixing is done, it is a lovely aircraft! It is SLOW and very graceful. Presents very well!
Most bipes do not like winds though.. And they are mainly designed around the F-programs and unknowns. (My experience comes purely from the Suxess..). Mine does not track as smooth as the Oxalys, but the rolls, snaps and spins are just amazing once everything is set up correctly.
I actually had my Suxess out for sale, but then took it for a couple of flights... That changed my mind
So I might not recommend a bipe as a beginner F3A, nor the only F3A model (Yes, please do arrest me here...). But they (at least mine) are great to fly and will open some eyes on the field! But do bear in mind that thay might be more than challenging in windy conditions.
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RE: Fliton Element Bipe 170
Hello. Pattern Members
Here is update information
1. Weight of Element 170 Biplane
Fuge : 1,200 grams
43.32 oz
wing : 620 gram / each (total 1,400 grams)
21.86 oz/each (total : 44 oz)
tail wings : 152 grams
5.36 oz
wing area : 50.75dm (each)
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( R&D Said. Generally, area counting is 2nd wing area is 1.5 of main wing)
2. Sizec of Bi Plane
wing : 1,820mm (71.65 inch)
fuge : 1,970mm (77.55 inch) from spinner to tail
spinner Dia.: 72mm
Alex
Here is update information
1. Weight of Element 170 Biplane
Fuge : 1,200 grams
43.32 oz
wing : 620 gram / each (total 1,400 grams)
21.86 oz/each (total : 44 oz)
tail wings : 152 grams
5.36 oz
wing area : 50.75dm (each)
(볡μ½κΈ°λ μΌλ°μ*μΌλ‘ λ*κ° νλμ λ©΄μ*μ 2λ°°κ° μλ 1.5 λ‘ κ³μ°μ νλλ° λ³΅μ½κΈ°μμ μ λ©΄μ*μ μ½κ° 무μλ―Έ νλ€ μκ° ν©λλ€.)
( R&D Said. Generally, area counting is 2nd wing area is 1.5 of main wing)
2. Sizec of Bi Plane
wing : 1,820mm (71.65 inch)
fuge : 1,970mm (77.55 inch) from spinner to tail
spinner Dia.: 72mm
Alex
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RE: Fliton Element Bipe 170
Are you interasting about ARC version?
Contact to Alex from www.flitoncompetition.com
Contact to Alex from www.flitoncompetition.com
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Thinn ... thanks for the info. I realised that the F3A bipes have about 40%-45% more wing area than a mono winged F3A plane. Guess that means a lighter wing loading. That also would mean the plane climbs better. Did your Suxess KE with any coupling?
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RE: Fliton Element Bipe 170
ORIGINAL: tIANci
Thinn ... thanks for the info. I realised that the F3A bipes have about 40%-45% more wing area than a mono winged F3A plane. Guess that means a lighter wing loading. That also would mean the plane climbs better. Did your Suxess KE with any coupling?
Thinn ... thanks for the info. I realised that the F3A bipes have about 40%-45% more wing area than a mono winged F3A plane. Guess that means a lighter wing loading. That also would mean the plane climbs better. Did your Suxess KE with any coupling?
In KE I have a lot of roll and "pich" (elevator) coupling. I fixed this with a couple of free mixers! It is the first plane I've KE-looped with no problems. This is one of the joys of the bipes!