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Offline Darkstar1

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Eratix E-Stunt
« on: November 20, 2009, 08:15:17 PM »
Well here it is finally,
The converted R/C Eratix :Plane stats
Wing Span: 51.75 in
Length: 55 in
Area 700 sq in
Weight 63.5 oz (insurance weight at the tail & out board tip!)
Flap 2 stab hingline 21.75 in

What's in it ?
Turnigy SK-3548-900
TURNIGY Plush 60amp Speed Controller
Rhino 4000mAh 4S2P 25C
Hubin FM-2a timer with remote button

As for the flying part we will see on Sun I have regular And pusher props 2 try
so we will see how this works out. H^^

Later,
Evolve or get left behind!

Alan Hahn

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Re: Eratix E-Stunt
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 08:53:19 PM »
Make sure you report on how it works---good or bad!

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Re: Eratix E-Stunt
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2009, 07:26:12 PM »
Is it an optical illusion or is the flap deflection almost twice the elevator deflection?  And is the wing removeable?

Thanks --

Mike@   AMA 10086
Central Iowa

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Re: Eratix E-Stunt
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2009, 08:59:16 PM »
The elevator & flaps are set @ 1:1 ratio the flaps are
just large. So it just seems that way. The R/C version does have
take apart wings but the span was so short I just made it one piece.
The rest of the story coming later.
Later,
Evolve or get left behind!

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Re: Eratix E-Stunt
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2009, 03:37:11 PM »
Well just got back from flying today, The system worked just fine but the plane itself not so much The first flight
went half a lap before the canopy came off shut down cause timer was attached 2 it. No damage but it took
the remote button wires off the circuit board. Of course I didn't bring soldering iron so plan B was put into action
went to Lowe's a few Min's away picked up one and 2 Walmart next door for a pack of #64 rubber bands.
came back to the R/C side of the field soldered the wires back and started up again. Timer was set for two short
3min flights. The first flight was a bit fast, had lots of tension and thrust on ground. Got ready to fly again this time
only one of the remote wires come off (operator error)back to the R/C side solder wires better this time. Next flight
take off only 2 shut down again. ESC connection 2 timer slipped off. Last flight lap times still a bit fast but acceptable. Then the outboard wing come clean off after a hard maneuver.(Wonder why the plane made those funny :'( noises a few flights earlier.) Landed OK without no further damage. Post Mortem revealed factory glue separated from the plywood and snapped the carbon rods off.
and the motor mount broke and a screw came loose & rattled around inside.
And now the fix has begun and to improve things. Starting with the battery plenty of room to put it underneath.
At the CG So I wont need 2oz of tail weight to be a still nose heavy airplane, easier access to the battery.
hold down screws for the canopy (won't trust a magnet alone again!) and most important a way to reattach the
outboard wing.  S?P Well that's the rest of the story for now.
Later,
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Alan Hahn

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Re: Eratix E-Stunt
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2009, 07:53:45 PM »
Well at least it wasn't a dull trim session!

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Re: Eratix E-Stunt
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2009, 08:04:44 PM »
Ditto!
Glad you got it down all in 2 pieces. HB~>

Dean
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