Sprice and his new 260

Highlights · 06-10-2007, 03:00 PM

Who says a build needs to take more than a night. Only thing was I couldn't figure which end of this plank hooked to the fuse!!!!!!!!!

Damn light beer

Just kidding guys, those pops were just our props for some laughs.

Anyways the build of this Aeroworks 260 was a breeze. Only a few things that were a little Bi#$%ty but they wre easy to sort out. This plane is alot nicer in person. Kind of big too. Maiden should be quick here , we just have to see if we can get the BME 110 fired up.

Later ,

Mark

bodywerks · 06-10-2007, 04:22 PM

OMG!! That was fast! This whole time, I thought that Shaun was just planning on getting this plane, not that he already had it, let alone built it! Gotta love that QB! Mine was 25.5 pounds with all CF and 3 2400 fromecos and stock muffs. Man it flew so light! let us know your all-up...it should be a little lighter than mine since they went to higher quality balsa.

sprice50 · 06-10-2007, 05:20 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Highlights
	Who says a build needs to take more than a night.

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	OMG!! That was fast! This whole time, I thought that Shaun was just planning on getting this plane, not that he already had it, let alone built it! Gotta love that QB! Mine was 25.5 pounds with all CF and 3 2400 fromecos and stock muffs. Man it flew so light! let us know your all-up...it should be a little lighter than mine since they went to higher quality balsa.

Huge thanks to Vic3D and Bodywerks for answering all my questions... usually instantly or within a couple hours at most!

It was pretty cool being able to go over to Mark's place to 'get er done'.

Over the afternoon we managed to:
1. Reshrink the covering
2. Seal the hinge gaps
3. Install landing and tail gear
4. Install aileron, elevator linkages and servos
5. Install rudder pull-pull system
6. Program up the radio
7. Best of all... have a blast and take some funny pics!

Now we just have to install the motor and get her running.

Maiden over the next 2 weekends dependant on the weather. I can;t work on it during the week.

Shaun

Vic3D · 06-10-2007, 09:23 PM

Man, that is awesome. You will really enjoy this plane. Always glad to help.

sprice50 · 06-11-2007, 02:40 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Vic3D
	Man, that is awesome. You will really enjoy this plane. Always glad to help.

To tell you the truth, your FG video contest entry and the video of Kyle flying at night proved to me what the plane is capable of.

Now it is just a matter of practice, practice, practice.....

porcupineace · 06-11-2007, 07:30 AM

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sprice50 · 06-11-2007, 11:43 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by porcupineace
	need pics! finished yet? nice plane!

We'll have to get her done this weekend as both Highlights and I have a lot of work to get through during the week.

porcupineace · 06-11-2007, 12:46 PM

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Dangerous Dan · 06-11-2007, 01:28 PM

I would have installed the motor 1st

ssr · 06-11-2007, 02:35 PM

Hey Shaun

It will be one of the best planes you'll ever have.
Enjoy it to the fullest. Maiden will be a breeze and before you know you'll be doing aerobatics.Show them!! and rememberthe vid!!!!

sprice50 · 06-11-2007, 03:11 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ssr
	Hey Shaun It will be one of the best planes you'll ever have. Enjoy it to the fullest. Maiden will be a breeze and before you know you'll be doing aerobatics.Show them!! and rememberthe vid!!!!

Hi Jakes,

Is that the 35% 260 in your avatar? I really need to know where to run the CG for aggressive 3D (and nice slow landings). The manual says that the CG per instructions is on the forward side.

Thanks,
Shaun

ssr · 06-11-2007, 03:53 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sprice50
	Hi Jakes, Is that the 35% 260 in your avatar? I really need to know where to run the CG for aggressive 3D (and nice slow landings). The manual says that the CG per instructions is on the forward side. Thanks, Shaun

After I completed my AW 260 the CG came out as per manual. I decided to leave it as it was (and I didn't have anything to move backwards). You'll find that it will land tailwheel first if you keep on adding up elev on your approach. Bring it it nice and low - no bad tendencies. Mine is still unchanged and keep in mind that mine weighs 28 pounds ( matchboxes, smoke, powerbox and std gear). 3W 106 on std muff and it still has unltd vert. on 4500 ft above sealevel.

06-10-2007, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, baby! Age: 33 Posts: 3,618	Re: Sprice and his new 260 OMG!! That was fast! This whole time, I thought that Shaun was just planning on getting this plane, not that he already had it, let alone built it! Gotta love that QB! Mine was 25.5 pounds with all CF and 3 2400 fromecos and stock muffs. Man it flew so light! let us know your all-up...it should be a little lighter than mine since they went to higher quality balsa.

06-10-2007, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vic3D Mother Huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico Age: 22 Posts: 3,209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Sprice and his new 260 Man, that is awesome. You will really enjoy this plane. Always glad to help. __________________ Proudly Sponsored by: QuiQue's Aircraft Co. Troy Built Models Aerohobbies B&E Graphics Jersey Modeler Aircraft International

06-11-2007, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
porcupineace I'm only 'twee years old Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,213	Re: Sprice and his new 260 * Last edited by porcupineace; 06-14-2007 at 06:36 AM.

06-11-2007, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
porcupineace I'm only 'twee years old Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,213	Re: Sprice and his new 260 * Last edited by porcupineace; 06-14-2007 at 06:36 AM.

06-11-2007, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 35 Posts: 3,554 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Sprice and his new 260 I would have installed the motor 1st __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!


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06-11-2007, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
ssr Where's left rudder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloemfontein South Africa Age: 31 Posts: 62	Re: Sprice and his new 260 Hey Shaun It will be one of the best planes you'll ever have. Enjoy it to the fullest. Maiden will be a breeze and before you know you'll be doing aerobatics.Show them!! and rememberthe vid!!!! __________________ Jakes BUT I DID PULL UP CRF Bloemfontein South Africa

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