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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: aba183210 on April 13, 2016, 07:37:44 PM
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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.
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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
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Plus or minus 15 degrees, that is. It should be a delight to fly.
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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.
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Anything beyond 25 degrees either way only acts as an air brake.
Pat
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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.