Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 got this off eBay for next to nothing. Have put the power system from my LET 13 into it. Just wondered if anybody knows what it's called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You would probably have better luck posting in the Electric Sailplanes section of RCG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Perhaps a Chris Foss Phase One? The canopy looks bulbous enough. What's the wingspan? The Phase One was 73" http://www.chrisfoss.co.uk/#/constructional-plans/4538948935 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeW Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Ridge Runt or Coyote electrified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Think it's the ridge runt. Many thanks chaps! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Lynock Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Got the plans for the Ridge Runt but the top line of the fuze doesnt look right, the canopy is too bulbous compared to the plan, the wing should be about 54'' and one piece, fairly thin section flat underside, rounded LE with an almost flat rise to the main spar then rounded to a flat after-surface to the trailing edge, on yours the aileron is much longer than the plan. If I hadnt broken up and scrapped my old Ridge Runt just a couple of weeks ago I could give you a better comparison, is the after-deck curved aft of the trailing edge?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeW Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The Coyote shares a very similar outline but, On the Ridge Runt the bottom of the fuselage is flat On Coyote the top of the fuselage is flat Other than that they are hard to tell them apart. From memory the Coyote has larger ailerons. Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Not a Coyote cos I have one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 What is the wingspan on it? Looks nice, wouldn't mind a plan for one myself if the name is now known... add to the winter project list Any ideas on the make/model? Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hmmmm ok chaps, I'll measure the span tomorrow. Again, many thanks for your responses 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ok, span is 51 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks WF, is it one piece the wing? If so I'm guessing off the guidance on here it could be the Ridge Runt with a modified canopy.. The latter makes it more attractive, too me anyway! Thanks so much, be good to get a postive ID before I acquire the plans ! Thanks again and have a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The Ridge Runt plan can be downloaded here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi 51, it is indeed a one piece wing. You may have a point about the modified canopy, it has signs of repair just forward of the wing. It's a nice little thing though isn't it! 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 WF, it is indeed a nice one, and I think the canopy enhances it.. so many look ugly with a flat top deck for a "canopy".. Lets me know how it flies when you get some air time in, keen to hear about the electric mods to the front end.. Have a good w/end.. looks like building weather too me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 I will let you know 👍 As far as electric mods go mate, I could see that it had a brushed motor inside at some point, so I decided to put my motor and esc from my old FMS LET13 in it. It's by no means "neat" I just chopped the nose, glued on a piece of ply and screwed it on. For testing I am using the original prop/spinner combo from the LET, if it goes well I shall upgrade the prop and spinner. Having recently moved (only about a mile away) I am still to wander the wonderful fields and slopes around here, so I have popped the motor in just in case there is no close slope. And after testing, I may enclose the motor, but for now it's out in the breeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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