3w Votec Feedback

[gmilo]

Anybody have any flight time on a 3W Votek. I'm getting mine just about ready for its maiden flight and any feedback you could provide on flight characteristics would be appreciated. Currently flying a Dalton Aviation Extrta 260 42% and the Votec will be primarily for 3D flying.

Thanks!

Greg

[xtreem3d]

hi greg,
i have a votec but really only have about 7 flights on it so far. from what i can tell all the surfaces are very effective/efficient, especially that huge rudder.IMO it doesn't slow down like alot of other planes do on downlines and such. i have the competition version so mine flies light. for whatever reason mine can easily waterfall down from say 100feet and stay in the same postion w/ litte effort. i've been told it takes some work to get nice stationary torque roll but mine is stable. inverted harriers are completely stable , upright you need to find the "sweet spot". mine has coupling going in only one direction and gets to be alot at full rudder throw. i'm using a DA 150 on stock mufflers, 3serv's per ail and 2 per stab but might take one out of each surface to save some more weight.
good luck w/ yours,
steve

[gmilo]

thanks for the feedback Steve. Of the other big planes you've flown, what would you say its most similar to?

Regards,

Greg

[Cracky]

Steve, you got any photos of your finished? I remember seeing some when you first got it but I can't find them.

Thanks

[xtreem3d]

hi greg,
this might sound funny but i compare it best to a krill katana i owned. they both seem sleek in the air, don't slow like other planes i have owned.
dave i will have to look for some pics, not sure i have any though,
steve

[JeremyHolt]

How did the first test flights go?

[gmilo]

Votec is flying great.....

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[Dan B]

Geez Greg, do you ever work!
Glad to see you dusted off the Votec and it 's still a great flyer.
Dan

[gmilo]

Ever work? Ya, right Dan

I decided to put a replacement motor in the Yak which should be here sometime this week....until the Yak is air worthy, its Votec mania time!!

How's the ML flying Dan...sure a purdy bird!

Greg

	Quote: Originally Posted by Dan B
	Geez Greg, do you ever work! Glad to see you dusted off the Votec and it 's still a great flyer. Dan

[Dan B]

Todd's enjoying the ML. Time for him to start getting practice in for the Shootout. My Dalton is flying great also. We need to get together one of these days.
Dan

[gmilo]

Wanna meet out at Morgan Hill Thurs or Friday evening? I could send the all alert email to the guys?

Greg

[Dan B]

Todd's back in school so weekdays are tough to get away. We'll work something out one of these times!
Dan