SUK-31

UPDATE 2010

Simon McNeill flew this one in the EIM2010!
See him perform on Youtube (Search youtube EIM2010 for all of the vids!)

Click here to view the embedded video.

Test pilot of choice is of course Richard. (If you like a Birdy of your own, give him a shout!)

And an example of a Birdy-DS in action…

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Birdy-DS building instructions

I found a good series of pics that go with the building of this nice little bird on :

http://www.rc-network.de/forum/showthread.php?t=161530

This appears to be more or less the official thread for the build, as there are no images in the official manual.

The translation is interspersed with my own experience and observations. I suggest you read the lot before gluing the first bits. Try to understand what is suggested, rather than blindly following the sequence.

A very important point: DO look at your radio-gear, and make sure all the bits will fit. You don’t have a lot of room to play with! (Saying that, I used a Spektrum 6100 RX, and 2 DS47′s and a 2 cell lipo, and still had space to spare in the fuse.)

You can download the pdf here: DS building instructions.

Kees

to lazy to copy stuff: a few more video’s live here:  http://www.blokland.net/?p=638

Below is a section of free RC Depron plane plans.

Whether you are looking for a depron jet or a shock flyer from EPP there is a massive collection of free plans.

Depron, Epp  materials can all be purchased at expressfly shop.

Hardware for your plane plus all lipo batteries are also available at the shop. Enjoy your build.

Free Shock flyer Plans are not for commercial use !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Flying Flashes and Su during the demo.

The picture above was taken during a demo in a local stadium. You can see more pics of the event over here. 

This was the first time a RC-Factory Su-29 was flown in public in N-Ireland. According to Richard, it’s FUN! Even in the very turbulent conditions, the plane handled well, as did the other 2 Flashes form the same stable. For events like this, these are ideal planes. 

The demo was attended by pilots from the following clubs: 

• Belfast Model Flyingclub  (control line)
• Banbridge aeromodelling Club
• Ballymoney club
• Dungannon modelflying Club
• Langford Lodge
• NIMSA, glider club of Northern Ireland

Organised by Bill Scott from the NIAA as part of the Classic Show at Ballymena.

Crazy Dutch RC Jet Pilots

Our good friend Derk Van Der Vecht with his beautiful new Ultra Lightening RC jet, and Didier with a stunning viperjet , supporting vodafone colour scheme.

Health to fly.

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3 servos will cost a little over £18 so it is fantastic value from expressfly.

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expressfly Blaster 2 lite build

Expressfly kindly supplied me with a New Blaster 2 lite DLG glider.

The Blaster 2 Lite is a rudderless lite version of my old Blaster 2 plus the aileron servos are now installed in the pod rather than the wing!

Instructions were not yet in circulation so it was an assembly of experience.

First of I assembled the wing to the Fus, via the 4 lightened screws from the kit.

Next was to install the aileron control horns,

I cut the control horn slots using a craft knife, please take care !!!!!! The wing are super fragile ! 20min epoxy was used for gluing.

Next up was the tricky bit, THE ELEVATOR !

I did not want to use the carbon push rod supplied with the Blaster 2 Lite , instead I opted for a spring device on the elevator. This would save me some tail weight and save me alot of hassle securing the carbon push rod in the boom.

I called on Kees for his advice and this is what he came up with, good news is it works perfectly , I am very happy.

Once I had the spring in place it was time to mount the elevator,

This again is a tricky operation, I used laser levels to line the elevator to the wing. It really is worth taking time on this part of the build.

Now was time to install the radio gear and servos.

These are the items that I used.

Servos, 3 x LSX110 4.7g servos also known as dymond 4.7

Spektrum 6100E receiver, light but very capable receiver.

Expressfly 6V regulator, this helps with flight times with the added bounce of adding a little nose weight.

Flighttech Evo-lite 350mah 7.4v battery, used for my indoor planes it now gets summer use as well. I change the pack after 2.5 hours flying time. Superb !!!!!!!

Rudder LSX 110 elevator servo was mounted at the rear of the bottom pod section, as was the expressfly 6V regulator and Spektrum receiver.

Next up was to install the other components and attach the rudder/ailerons.

I used Dubro micro push rods to connect the servos to the ailerons

I used fly fishing line and a fish/clip for the elevator pull system.

I made a small link line between the clip and the servo arm in case I ever need to adjust. Kees had a great way to test the tension on the elevator, simply he place 2 pound coins and the elevator,this made it slightly dip, tension was perfect.

I then secured the rudderless tail piece onto the boom, Vladimir has the boom notched out in the profile of the tail piece so it was a perfect fit and was perfectly aligned.

I set my radio as follows

3 degrees down flaps for cruise flight, I use this also in a strong thermal

7 degrees down flaps for Light low level thermal

Level under wing section for penetration / speed flight.

For launch I add 2 degrees up flaps , I use no elevator for this.

Full down flaps are used for land, a little down elevator is mixed to give you a super slow approach, This needs to be played about with to obtain perfection.

Transmitter expo,

I use 75% expo on my ailerons,

60% expo on elevator

It is plus for My Spectrum DX7 and minus if your using Futaba !

My CG was set at 96mm from the center of the leading edge, This is along way back and should only be used when you have had experience on a Blaster, normally 85mm is best.

My Blaster weights 262g empty and 288 with the battery !

I test flew the Blaster on Saturday at the flat field comp in Banbridge,

I had 10 min flights in 13mph winds, hard work but well worth it 1

Launch heights are greatly improved over my Blaster 2 but the lack of no rudder is going to take a little time to get used too.

All in all I am very very happy with this affordable high class DLG.

Roll on those warm summer days !

Thanks to Kees, expressfly, flighttech,Vladimir models and Donatas for all the help and Support for this plane.

Richard

DL50 HAND LAUNCH GLIDER

DL50 HAND LAUNCH GLIDER
Expressfly recently acquired the first batch of Mountain Models DL50 Gliders. The order was pre sold due to the high interest in this fun , yet intermediate competion model. Expressfly pilots have enjoyed the experiance of building and flying the DL50 , so much so that we have placed a new order and now will be selling the DL50 to the wider public. Flying the DL50 glider is so thrilling and rewarding , we fly in a variaty of places and this is really the secret about the DL50. Flying the DL50 at our flying site , we were getting 2-4 minutes in the air(this is winter flying) summer time brings termals and flight times increase. On a small slope (embankment type) times are as long as you like ! Great fun !

Get more info at the shop , click on HERE

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There’s more on the Banbridge site

No doubt the Flying Dutchman will add his building experiences soon?

This is the Clik 2.0 from RC-Factory , now it is available through expressfly UK .
Some noticable changes, wing span is now 810mm ( Clik 1 =800mm) also the wings have now a wider tip ( reduce wing twitch) . Redesigned brakes on the ailerons are set at 60 degrees ! The Geladipac Fus strenghteners have now holes down the full lenght, this will save a few precious grams . With a standard build the Clik 2.0 will weigh in at 120-140g .