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03-27-2008, 09:51 PM
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Hero to the masses
 
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Location: Bonney Lake, WA
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Flying Giant of a different type
Here's a project I've been working on for the last couple months, just got it completed yesterday. It's a 4M (157") semi-scale Discus glider that I got off eBay for a very good price. They still sell these on eBay if anyone is interested. It comes as a pure slope/aerotow glider but wanting to be self sufficient, I added an Axi 4120/18 motor with 6S lipo power. I also added a retract for fun and to avoid belly landing a 10 pound machine all the time. Lots of work needed on this cheapie to get it flight ready but I'm looking forward to getting it in the air. Weather permitting I'm hoping to fly it in the next couple days but that's a big IF on the weather.
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03-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Washington
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Ryan,
She looks awesome....way to go...
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03-27-2008, 10:13 PM
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Hero to the masses
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Thanks! Finally got around to my Extra today as well, my 15 minute battery replacement project turned into 2 hours of other minor stuff that needed to be done on it but it is ready for summer now! The 2008 fleet is finally shaping up.
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03-27-2008, 10:34 PM
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Major League Deadbeat
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Munster Indiana
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Gay
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03-27-2008, 10:35 PM
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Hero to the masses
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bonney Lake, WA
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Thanks T! Where do I get rainbow vinyl stickers for it, and do you think that the chick in my avatar would be up for what Fick was talking about? I know her myspace page, maybe I could ask her.
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03-29-2008, 05:08 PM
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Hero to the masses
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bonney Lake, WA
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Got the maiden in today! Just a couple short flights in some cold, breezy conditions before the rain and snow came in, but I was pretty excited to see this project fly before I go out on a week-long trip. So far it seems to fly well, the wind was pushing it around a bit today and there was no lift, but I think it has potential. It was a new experience for me to see those 4 meter wings flapping like they were, but it did handle pretty well. The spoilers are very, very effective - each time I deployed them on my landing approach, I ended up needing power to get to the runway. Power was definitely not lacking with the Axi 4120, as the glider climbed well at a 60 degree angle. Not hotliner vertical, but for a 157" 10 pound machine, I was impressed. Looking forward to getting it back in the air on a nicer day! Not an every day flyer for me but it'll be fun to bring out from time to time. Well worth the effort to get it flying.
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
nice man, you better bring that to our big bird!! Ill get you some big pics. Glad you got it flying!
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03-30-2008, 12:39 PM
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Congrats Ryan,
Looks like a great maiden......and not too bad on the weather either 
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03-30-2008, 01:29 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Cool! We've got one of those here that needs to get finished up. Thanks for the kick in the ass to get it done! I also plan on putting an e-setup in the nose for power - it just doesn't make sense to do anything else anymore, especially since I already have the packs I need.
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
TOW IT UP! The airplane in your avitar looks like it us up to the challenge! 
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03-30-2008, 02:52 PM
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Flyin' Around
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Auburn, WA
Age: 66
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
I was there when Ryan flew his glider I was impressed.
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03-31-2008, 09:31 AM
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Smoke on!
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Oak Ridge, NC
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Go flaming hawaii shirt wearing Ken! Looks great Ryan!
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03-31-2008, 10:52 AM
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Wow very cool, I have been wanting a big scale ship. How is the quality and how much ? ( if you dont mind) |
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Smoke on!
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
http://cgi.ebay.com/WillHobby-NIB-Ye...QQcmdZViewItem |
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04-05-2008, 06:21 PM
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Flyin' Around
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Re: Flying Giant of a different type
Well done looks Great, with the mods you have installed.
Always pleasing to get a good first result. |
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