Flew the Triple

[Robert Zambelli]

While at Brodaks, I had the chance to get in two flights with the triple and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed. On the first flight, the needle on the center engine backed out, shutting it down. The rest of the flight was uneventful but I was able to do enough maneuvers to determine one thing - the plane has potential. After number one engine shut down I flew a couple of laps on one engine and the little .26 Surpass kept the 76 ounce plane in the air without any issues.
On the second flight, all engines stayed online and the plane really came alive. I have to do a bit of work on the fuselage joining area, as the high torque from the long tail moment compressed the wood, compromising the joint. A little redesign with carbon fiber plates an all will be in order.

I welcome comments from anyone who saw it fly.

Bob Z.

[Scott Hartford]

I was not at Brodaks so I will need more pics and all the info you can provide!!!!!

[Robert Zambelli]

Hi, Scott - I posted some pictures here a few weeks ago.  Try this: <http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=12715.0>

There are photos of it flying in one of Elwyn's early posts on the Brodak event, Sunday as I recall.

Also, I plan to do a feature article in the next CL World.

Bob Z.

[Scott Hartford]

Sweet! Those 26s are sure sweet runners! One of my favorites.

[John Ashford]

Hey Bob,

I was one of the fortunate few in this world that actually "saw it fly".  Awesome is not even close.  Your engineering skills leave something to be desired but as you seem to be a reasonably intelligent young man, perhaps you will improve in that area.

Later,  John

[Elwyn Aud]

There wasn't much light available for fast shutter speeds when it flew, but here are two of the pics.