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Scale / Blanik L 213 A

« on: October 16, 2007, 07:12:24 AM »

Hi Joe,

I wish I had flying fields that close. I have a school football field up the street but nothing I can fly one of these that close.

I received my L-213a the other day. It's advertized to weigh 74oz all up and mine out of the box it's 88 oz. Each wing weighs 23 oz. It work's out to be about 25% more than advertized :cry:

All of the wipers bind and stick badly, the canopy frame paint doesn't match the fuselage and it's edges are all chipped, one of the wingskins has a small crease in it next to one of the flaps and the seams have scratches and a few pin holes thru the gel coat. It's also missing two covers for the flap servos.

Does your model have any of these flaws? Would it be possible to post photos of your rudder install and maybe a closeup of your canopy frame and one of the seam between the canopy and vertical fin?

Oh, There wasn't any hardware to mount the rudder or instructions. Shoulod I install the rudder like they do on Composite Arf type planes with a rod down thru the rudder and laminate installed in the fin?

If your aircraft doesn't have these flaws I think I will return this one and get one from Europe.

The company I purchased mine from doesn't seem to think there is anything abnormal with the one I received and said that I shopuld not expect a flawless model for this price.

I would like to submit photos to my CC company of another white model that isn't buggered so they know what I'm talking about. The guy wants me to pay all shipping to return this one and I don't think I should have to pay over $100.00 to return a defective model.

Regards,

Brian

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Scale / Blanik L 213 A

« on: October 04, 2007, 23:10:08 PM »

I watched many of the videos over the course of the day. Good flying, nice planes and a beautiful site!
 
How far do you travel to get to the flying site?

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Scale / Blanik L 213 A

« on: October 04, 2007, 19:21:48 PM »

Hi Joe,

Yes, the flapped model has the hinged air brakes. I am told it had to be special ordered and the guy who originally purchased it didn't go thru with the sale. So........I got lucky as it was in stock at Soaring USA.

I bought the flapped model to assist with thermally and landing. At least that's the plan.

Two guys I know added geared motors for self launch and I'll be doing the same using a Neu 1509/2.5/2700 w/6.7:1, 16X13 folding prop and 5s 3700 batteries. We don't have the slopes in my area so I'll be flying from a turf farm most of the time.

I'd been thinking about getting this model since I first saw two if them at the 2006 NEAT fair. Once I receive it I'll decide if a red, white and blue sunburst wing will look o.k. on it.

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Scale / Blanik L 213 A

« on: October 03, 2007, 19:11:59 PM »

Hello,

I just ordered a white 1:5 L213A w/flaps. It should arrive by the 8th of October.

Do you still have videos of your flights on line?

What servos did you use?