John Bisset Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Posted by kc on 24/06/2017 16:44:52: Digital trims are horrible things! Manual trims are much more controllable ...... I reckon many people would pay to have manual trims on a 2.4ghz set at extra cost! I am glad I'm not the only one who thinks that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Me too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Walsh Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Quick questions for anyone who flies a Salto How large a battery can you fit in and how much thrust does the ducted fan unit produce? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hi Shaun I use a Turnigy 3 cell 2200 Mah battery. It fits on edge and give the perfect CG location. I can't give the thrust in figures but it takes the Salto up like a rocket.Everyone is amazed at how fast the glider goes on the power of that tiny fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bisset Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hi Shaun. I use exactly the same battery as Peter, entirely agree with his comments. Like Peter I haven't measured the thrust, but it is enough thrust for a hand launch from stationary in under five knots wind - or for a ground launch on concrete in less than thirty feet. Most of my level circuit flying is done at around 30% power, so plenty to spare for climb and lots of duration. The hardest part is the descent to land, since drag is low - quite a fast glide too. I find that if I can set the throttle so the fan stays out but isn't running, that gives a nice bit of extra approach drag, Am tempted to modify to add airbrakes, but then as a full-size glider pilot I do like those - and since I used to have a Libelle 301, the Salto is a source of reminiscence! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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