Baby Ringmaster throw and other things

[aba183210]

Good evening.

I just finished a baby Ringmaster from Brodak. Just one question: how much throw must the elevator have?

Thanks.

My mother saw the finished plane and referred to it as "the overgrown butterfly." Thinking about it, it does look like a giant butterfly, given the shape of the wings and tail.

[Dave_Trible]

It's not a critical thing for your little bird.  15 degrees would be enough but a little more is fine.  More than 30 would not be used or useful.

Dave

[Tim Wescott]

Plus or minus 15 degrees, that is.  It should be a delight to fly.

[Dane Martin]

A butterfly decal would be really cool on that plane. Check out CFC graphics in the vendors corner. I had these made for my better half. One is like a black stencil, the other is a multi layered vinyl decal. The multi colored one is going on her box car chief. I had a bunch made and stuck one on my wife's truck window. Charles is the guy, ask him if he still has the art for this loaded.

[pat king]

Anything beyond 25 degrees either way only acts as an air brake.

Pat

[aba183210]

Thanks for the replies. I just maidened the plane at Whittier Narrows. It was very gusty but I decided to brave the weather.

At first it was a very wild ride, with the plane really feeling the effects of the strong winds. It really was an adventure to keep the plane flying level, but I landed in one piece after the 3 minutes that were set on the timer.

With that wind, no stunts were attempted.

I think I must use a smaller spacer in the Renger handle to tone down the sensitivity.

The leadouts are where the plans state, so is the CG.