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Seagull Ka8b - Engine install and mods
selleri:
The kit comes with barn door brakes, a la Ka3, but as they aren't particularly effective and the full scale one has Schempp-Hirth I decided to add them to mine.
Don't like these.
Now we're talking.
Under way.
Little bit of covering!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/9fAjmsG3gtM[/youtube]
selleri:
The motor was started today, seems to have plenty of power even on those small "sample" packs. Can't wait to see it take to the air!
Ah, yes regarding the CG... nahh, just holding down the battery plate while the glue dries.
We need air for the motor.
Speed controller and battery location.
Not too shabby.
Happy birds, my mates plane is now ready for the test flight. I'll learn from his mis... ehmm success! :lol:
selleri:
After the artic conditions yesterday today was a welcome change, dead calm, -5°C but the sun was still sleeping, must be hung over! After assembly and range check we put ourself in the hands of GoA. I didn't need to do much more then release the plane on the throw as it wanted to climb as a home sick angel might. The battery used was a Turnigy Nano Tech 3S 1800mah (65-130C).
After it had been flown for a few moments it was obvious that the elevator was a tad from the center and the CG could do with just a hair more to the front. After changing that the plane flew very similiar to the owners 4 meter Ventus and he was very happy with it and continued flying until we ran out of batteries and light.
Ready to go.
Loops and rolls were no problem.
Coming in.
Two happy chaps!
billscottni:
Looks lovely in the air. Prop blades make it look like it has a moustache!!
selleri:
But of course, it's french mon ami! :D
Cheers!
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