Welcome New Members to Wattflyer - We ONLY do electric flight here!
09-06-2021, 11:51 AM
#5501
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Hi Wattflyers,
I am John from the UK. I hope to learn some new stuff about electric flight. I am not new to Electric flight as I started in the 1980's. In fact I had a dabble with a thing called a hummingbird in the late 1970's but the less said about that, the better.
Then again, every day is a school day and every opportunity to learn is one worth taking, so here I am.
I look forward to chatting with you guys.
John
I am John from the UK. I hope to learn some new stuff about electric flight. I am not new to Electric flight as I started in the 1980's. In fact I had a dabble with a thing called a hummingbird in the late 1970's but the less said about that, the better.
Then again, every day is a school day and every opportunity to learn is one worth taking, so here I am.
I look forward to chatting with you guys.
John
09-06-2021, 05:13 PM
#5504
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Location: McAlester, Oklahoma
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Originally Posted by JohnMac
Hi Wattflyers,
I am John from the UK. I hope to learn some new stuff about electric flight. I am not new to Electric flight as I started in the 1980's. In fact I had a dabble with a thing called a hummingbird in the late 1970's but the less said about that, the better.
Then again, every day is a school day and every opportunity to learn is one worth taking, so here I am.
I look forward to chatting with you guys.
John
I am John from the UK. I hope to learn some new stuff about electric flight. I am not new to Electric flight as I started in the 1980's. In fact I had a dabble with a thing called a hummingbird in the late 1970's but the less said about that, the better.
Then again, every day is a school day and every opportunity to learn is one worth taking, so here I am.
I look forward to chatting with you guys.
John
09-06-2021, 07:04 PM
#5505
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Join Date: Sep 2021
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Hi Rabbitcreekok,
Thank you for the welcome. At the moment I am putting the finishing touches to a FW Models 1:4 scale Libelle glider. It is 4.4 metres in span and is almost entirely carbon. For power it has a Jetec E80 on a 8s 5000mAh battery. The model has flown but there was no scale cockpit in it, so that is what I am doing now.
Here a short video of it on its 3rd flight in May. Sorry, it's on a different forum:
and someone else's model slope soaring:
Another project, is me getting back to sorting out my Hangar 9 30cc Spitfire. I bought this kit and the recomended eflight motor and its flown on a 10S battery. However, I always had a nagging doubt about the suitability of this motor for the model. Running the numbers through ecalc suggest that I have reason to be doubtful. Currently I am considering 3 possible replacement motors: the Hacker A80, the Axi 5345 or the very expensive the Axi 8120. I also plan to go to 12S as I have several other models that takes 6S or 12s battery.
I need to sort out a better 4 output mains / 12V charger as well though, as the Radient unit I bought has left me dissatisfied, particularly it's balancing and storage program capability.
John
Thank you for the welcome. At the moment I am putting the finishing touches to a FW Models 1:4 scale Libelle glider. It is 4.4 metres in span and is almost entirely carbon. For power it has a Jetec E80 on a 8s 5000mAh battery. The model has flown but there was no scale cockpit in it, so that is what I am doing now.
Here a short video of it on its 3rd flight in May. Sorry, it's on a different forum:
I need to sort out a better 4 output mains / 12V charger as well though, as the Radient unit I bought has left me dissatisfied, particularly it's balancing and storage program capability.
John
10-11-2021, 05:02 AM
#5510
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Originally Posted by ddlawrence
Hi all. I built and flew scale rubber as a kid. Now I am back into the hobby with an interest in electrics built like the old stick and tissue way, adapted with modern electronics.
The good thing about the smaller stick and tissue planes is they can be flown in a basketball sized indoor facility.
Keep us posted on your projects.
10-11-2021, 06:24 PM
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Many planes exist that their weight is measured in grams. The source I used to use is no longer in business but Stevens Areo offers Kits and parts. Here is a link to their site. I am sure that there are others out there.
Stevens Aero
Stevens Aero
10-13-2021, 05:32 PM
#5513
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 19
My Current Project
Originally Posted by Rabbitcreekok
Hello dd and welcome to Wattflyer.
The good thing about the smaller stick and tissue planes is they can be flown in a basketball sized indoor facility.
Keep us posted on your projects.
The good thing about the smaller stick and tissue planes is they can be flown in a basketball sized indoor facility.
Keep us posted on your projects.
I got it flying after half a dozen crashes, most of which were CG related.
Still working out the bugs. It needs more roll authority.
About the tissue, I heard of using 3M document laminating film. Anyone know where to get it?
10-13-2021, 08:50 PM
#5515
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Originally Posted by ddlawrence
I am working on a 1.6m version of NASA/Bowers/BSLD/Prandtl-D flying wing. ...
Forum suggestion:
You are burying your questions in a very general unrelated introduction thread.
Better post/start/search in dedicated subfora for more and (relevant)knowledgeable viewers, e.g.:
Delta & Flying Wings - WFF
11-10-2021, 02:39 PM
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Welcome to all of our new members. Be sure to visit the thread on posting tips at the top of this forum.
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237
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