EarlyBird
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It flies, Fast quick and aerobatic wow! Doc said it was fun and yes it is loads of fun I am looking forward to flying this frequently in any wind conditions. 😊 Steve
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Thanks Doc. This experienced builder of seven years knows exactly what you mean. I have glued the four formers and servos into the wing. Next is the elevator former at the back. here it's ready for glue, but a test fit proved me wrong. The only way I could get the servo through the small access was to use the masking tape and glue method. More to come. Steve
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https://forums.modelflying.co.uk/index.php?/topic/49629-copy-paste-quote-how-it-works/&do=findComment&comment=910746
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Excellent idea I will see you on the same lines but was going to use a small collet to keep it in place. Steve
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Here are both sides of the ailerons waiting for glue. As you can see at the bottom the use of the clevis has caused me to budge up the installation. I think there has to be a better way. Steve
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys and after a lot of thought I went with the clevis solution. And here they are waiting to be glued in. Next the ailerons. Steve
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Third time lucky and I am almost there. Unfortunately the keeper will not fit and allow the servo to work, a bit more thinking required I think. Steve
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Wing servos all mounted on their plates, the right way around I hope. Next is to make up the control rods and hopefully they will be the same length. 🤣 Steve
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Yes the flaps have to be mirror images because of the position of the control horns, which means I cannot use a Y lead and I will need a seven channel receiver.
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Repeated for the second flap. Steve
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First flapper servo mounted on its servo plate. And the screws filed down. Steve
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Delivered and unpacked, WOW, I have to lay down now. Not a lot of weight for the money but I guess that's the clever bit. Steve
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That's good Doc, my build is here. Steve
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Delivery today 🙂
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Just ordered from Hyperflight.😊
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Hi Doc, I have been looking at your website and the Forza caught my eye as it is about the right size for me. I am an average club sport flyer and wondered if this will be suitable. The electric version is essential as I fly from a flat field and chase thermals. Steve
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Metal to metal spline clearance (backlash)
EarlyBird replied to Konrad's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
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IMO trouble free is exactly the way I will describe their products, as to management philosophy, of which I have no knowledge, I can't say.
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IMO there is no point as we have excellent service from T9 and I like many others have never had any problems with FrSky.
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I now have a set of accurate scales which have enabled me to weigh some of the wood, it does not weigh much and therefore confirms what both John and Ron said. Where to go from here is now the question. I think I will remove as much wood as possible and see if it does not fall apart in the air, hopefully not. For me this is just adding to the fun. Steve
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I would not have been given a choice there would not have been any discussion regarding wind speed. Nothing could go wrong.
