Basil Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 24/02/2024 at 15:36, Comper said: The Elf is finished, maiden flight as soon as the weather improves looks raelly top of the range. Bas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 17 hours ago, John Wagg said: Have you tried a bit of toe-in on the undercarriage ? No not yet , weather is horrible . Rudder has no affect whatsoever until tail is lifted . I think the bulky fuz and wings block air flow/propwash to the fin . I will try a bit of tow in if uc will bend as its made of quite stout proper piano wire , very springy. 15 hours ago, stu knowles said: Lovely finish and colour scheme on the model although if t'were mine I would re think the bolted on struts. So slow and fiddly, the assembly / dis-assembly will discourage frequent and regular outings. I opted for clip on struts using large clothing poppers as per the panic bipe. They clip on easily in seconds and seem very secure. Only had a few flight but seem ok, plus if you have a mishap they will let go without ripping the model apart. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comper Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Maiden flight today 6th March 2024 weather fine a bit blustery. The model tracked well a little bit of toe in on the wheels so no problem. flying on low rates but not low enough so a bit skitty on elevator. Second flight with much reduced rate on elevator it was a different model and turns well on rudder doesn’t need ailerons. The Saito 40 FS is well matched in fact flying at half throttle. looking forward to flying the Elf on calm sunny days this summer. Mike 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 That's lovely! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comper Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 On 06/03/2024 at 15:05, Comper said: Maiden flight today 6th March 2024 weather fine a bit blustery. The model tracked well a little bit of toe in on the wheels so no problem. flying on low rates but not low enough so a bit skitty on elevator. Second flight with much reduced rate on elevator it was a different model and turns well on rudder doesn’t need ailerons. The Saito 40 FS is well matched in fact flying at half throttle. looking forward to flying the Elf on calm sunny days this summer. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comper Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 What was wrong with all things model flying ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comper Posted Thursday at 11:47 Author Share Posted Thursday at 11:47 April 25th I’ve had plenty of flights now with the Elf, still tracking straight and does well in windy conditions. Saito 40 FS is perfect and even with a small 4 oz tank I’m getting 10 minutes with plenty to spare running on half throttle. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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