Here is an Eagle Tree graph of my Shocker Cardinal during a "normal" stunt flight. I have been flying this model since January, 2006 and now have about 200 flights on this system. It's become so routine, it's almost scary.

Set the model down, hook up the lines, plug in a battery, throw the switch, and walk to the center of the circle.

Anyway, the graph pretty much shows how the flight and system work. The maneuvers take about 450 watts to do with a 52 ounce, 580 square inch plane, but they are solid and I have my controller programmed to give me a constant 4.95 - 5.00 lap time the whole flight. The flight takes exactly 6:06.

Enjoy,

Ron

Mark,

Yes, this is my old faithful Shocker Cardinal (profile). It was written up in Stunt News early last year, but I'll post a couple of pictures here to help. These were taken in March, 2006. The main change is I no longer run a full spinner on this plane. I've opted for a 6mm prop nut from Tru-Turn.

Basic specs: Profile Cardinal airframe, AXI 2826/10, 4S2P 4200mah Li-po batteries, Castle Phoenix 45 amp ESC, and my own Gray Tiger control. My control is a microprocessor which controls both the throttle settings and the timer. It's programmed with my laptop and the only changes I've made are to lower the speed now that I can legally fly with 0.015 lines. (In 2006, we had to use .018).

Hope this helps,

Ron

PS - Guess I should mention the pictures are of two different planes. I built three, but converted one back to glow power.

 

Ron, thanks tons, thats what I needed. A couple questions if you dont mind? do you recall what issue it was written up in? I have last years issues so I can find it but it would save me time to not have to search all my back issues. No really! I m not lazy, just busy, I promise
is the nose on your shocker stock length?

Ron, thanks for finding the article, (though it is probably on the mantle with all your trophies right?) I would be very willing to make it to Huntersville for the contest, in fact I will even serve as your private cheering section and stunt b**ch if you would simply send me the airline ticket so I can get there. Our contest season is over out here and almost our flying season for that matter. And just when I was on a roll too, heck now next year I will have lost all that momentum I gained in the last few months,, sigh,,
serious thanks again, have a great weekend, mine starts tomorrow, 4 tens doncha know, 
iof you are using apc props, you may look at the 12.25 x 3.75, its a really happy world with one of those on my Gee Bee profile and a LA .46