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Sunday, June 5, 2011
Hilton's extra large Stik had its first flight today. It is powered by an RCG 26 cc petrol engine.
Unfortunately both the fin and rudder came off in flight leaving it with no yaw stability. Luckily he managed to land in the grass with no further damage.
Here's a short clip...
1 comment:
Anonymous
said...
Hi John
Thanx for adding the clip.Slight correction to engine make . It is RCG;-)
I have since established that the epoxy I used did not set properly and was partly to blame for the fin parting from the fuselage. This added to the lack of bonding area and insufficient glue led to mishap.
1 comment:
Hi John
Thanx for adding the clip.Slight correction to engine make . It is RCG;-)
I have since established that the epoxy I used did not set properly and was partly to blame for the fin parting from the fuselage. This added to the lack of bonding area and insufficient glue led to mishap.
Cheers
Hilton
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