CA Models Pass-Port (Pattern)

[toddblose]

Ok since Chip has shown how we mount the rudder and elevator servos I will show the wing.
After all hinging is done I cut out the covering over the servo cut out and leave extra to fold into the servo bay then shrink it. I use 1/4 x 3/8 spruce for the servo mount so after I cut and fit I glue them into place. After mounting the servo and horn I use some trim monokote to cover the servo

[toddblose]

Here are the weights on my pass-port.
Pass-Port weights
Fuse with canopy and chin cowl 1190 grams
stab 92 grams ea.
wing 396 grams ea.
rudder 56 grams
set of wheel paints 35 grams
total weight less gear and tubes 2257 grams
I check the weight on everything else and the total weight is 2526 grams.
The weight on my Pass-Port is 10lbs 14oz with FlightPower Evo 5350 5sp X 2. Just remember I am running the Hyde mount and tail ring, one extra servo and a 48in lead for the rudder. So I believe that running the standard rudder and the motor hard mounted will not be a problem.
Here is mine almost done.

[toddblose]

Some pic's of the install and how I am getting airflow through the firewall, I should have it in the air by mid week.

[Simpleton]

Plane looks great. I'm surprised that you guys are still running the geared Hacker, I'd have thought outrunners were the Hacker to have nowdays.

I always hated those RCUniverse hot-linked keywords, FWIW.

[toddblose]

the Hacker still works great and we know how and what prop setup to run.

[shannah]

Hi Todd,

Any updates?

[toddblose]

shannah,I only have 6 flights due to the weather here but I can say I am very happy so far. The mix on the plane is about 5% rudder to elev and it looks like that will be all the mixing I will do. The plane has a very constant speed both up and down, and has blown me away on how easy it does all rolling maneuvers. I will let you know as I get more time on it.

[T BYRD]

Hey everyone,

I was down in Tucson with chip a couple weeks ago and flew his passport. This plane is by far the best pattern plane I have ever flown. Rolls like Todd said are incredible. It feels so solid. This was also the first electric pattern plane I have flown and the electric has a much more consistant feel to it. The power is incredible and very smooth. Rolling loops are a breeze and require only 1/4 to 1/3 rudder with power out of the bottom.

I picked up my passport while I was down there and am assembling it now. I will keep everyone updated on it as well.

[Polarrod49]

Sounds like a great bird guys keep updates coming

[rcprecision]

Todd,

Here's the vid I shot of your practice flight with the Passport Saturday am at the Temple contest. Hope you dont mind me posting it for all to see.