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Windows 10 goes end of life October so unless your computer is kept permanently offline you're just delaying the inevitable upgrade to Windows 11.

Heavy, peanut scale models have a wingspan of 330cm and the successful rc conversions documented are in the region of 20g.

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How did you find the build? I've read the English manual and it seems to be for a builder with a few models behind them.

Old DX6i could be DSM2 and the AR6210 is DSMX. Can you post a photo of the DX6i?

https://rc-soar.com/edgetx/setups/intro/index.php A brilliant website.👍

What wing span is it?

The article available with the plan explains a lot https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2325

Is it this foamboard you were using or another? https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/white-foam-board-5mm-a1/6685721000.html

I changed to Fusion some months back from FreeCAD and for me it's an improvement in some ways but the frequent updates are a nuisance which have a couple of times reset my preferences. Also certain extrude actions can lead to a black screen of death. I'm migrating over to Solid Edge Community Edition which is free of charge, installed locally and doesn't require an internet connection https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/download-solid-edge-community-edition/ There are a lot of education resources from within the program and on YouTube, etc. so it's not proving too hard to get to grips with.

Are you sure the cameras are using the batteries when powered via USB and the batteries are not only there for mobile applications for when there isn't a power feed?

Maybe I am misunderstanding, why do you need a second set of batteries or even need to worry about charging the batteries in the cameras if the cameras are staying in position and powered via USB?

Permanently power the cameras via USB (a powered USB hub will be required) and you will still be able to transfer data, then when the camera is turned off the internal battery will be charged. For a static installation I don't see the point of a camera with a battery.

No need for charging if they're permanently powered from an AC adapter.

You can power them permanently from an AC adapter?

You're not the only heathen. I've an old 2200 3s lipo attached with velcro to my starter and a couple of glow sticks in my flight box which are regularly checked and last ages before needing a charge. Simple and no cables near the prop.

That's the path from the pits to the runway, I had enough trouble with the proper runway and that's massive 😄

My closest strip is again suffering from the recent rain and it doesn't drain very well so won't be usable for a while. Joined another local club who's strip is higher up on ground that I hoped would drain a lot better. Had my first session there today and it was perfect, despite the recent weather hard ground, no surface water and the runways as smooth as a golf course. Had the place to myself.

Never seen a wing printed in that orientation and with all that support.

Wings are printed in multiple parts due to the limitations of a 3D printers height so In the slicer I use (Bambu Studio) this wouldn't work as there isn't a way of aligning the negative volumes between the wing parts in the slicer. You might be interested in Kraga who has shared a lot of info on the web regarding 3D printed wing structures covered with film - https://3dprintedrcplanes.com/

I cannot see a spar option for 3D printed wings.

Regarding 3D printed wings, an outer thin wall skin provides a lot of strength when combined with an internal structure. Your internal structure covered in film looks very weak.

IME emphasising the competition element hasn't led to the best turnouts. Emphasising the fun element and free food has got more members to the field. Taxing around cones and climb and glide can be entered by everyone.

It could be one of these you have which can either be glued on by removing the self adhesive backing or clipped on, whichever you prefer. These are the original parts and a pack of 3 costs £13.99, check the dimension of yours matches (Size: 235 x 235 mm (9.25" x 9.25") https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creality-3D-Surface-Original-Replacement/dp/B07FVR9V7J

See you at the WHMC field 👍