Peakmodel SU26m 25% with DLE30 build thread

[choopi]

I weight it this morning.
right wing 484g
left wing 473g
cowl 191g
wing tube 52g
fuse 1815g
A123 171g I will be using 1 single pack for the whole project no switched only use a dean connector and that is it. Ffor the ignition I'm using a remote opto kill switch(good price) http://www.prcmodel.com/module.php?n...od&product=376
prop XOAR 18x6(may change for a 19"prop) 67g
engine 910g(manufacture spec)
muffler 60g
ignition 120g
thottle servo hs81 45g
alu spinner(maybe as CofG required) aprox 125g
total: 4513g or 9.95lbs
Just under 10lbs, that was my goal to bellow 10lbs dry without the fuel. I'm using a 350cc tank (12oz)

[choopi]

Still waiting for my DLE30 to show up. Peakmodel, free shipping but you need to be patient, that is for sure. I cannot really complain about Peakmodel, it's the China EMS postal system, according to the tracking the package left about 6 days ago, I wonder if it come by air or sea? Anyway I just need to be patient

[choopi]

It's in Vancouver getting reviewed by custom now, it's moving! It took longer than usual because of the China National Holidays(1st-8th Oct) it's a valid reason!

[eric g goble]

	Quote: Originally Posted by choopi
	Still waiting for my DLE30 to show up. Peakmodel, free shipping but you need to be patient, that is for sure. I cannot really complain about Peakmodel, it's the China EMS postal system, according to the tracking the package left about 6 days ago, I wonder if it come by air or sea? Anyway I just need to be patient

Its worth the wait. My brother James flew his Qui Que Yak (72") with a new DLE30 this past weekend and it is very strong and smooth. I was very impressed.
Eric

[choopi]

As winter is getting closer to us, I'm still waiting for my DLE engine.

[choopi]

Good news I got the engine today! Very happy with the package I received it was well pack 5 stars packaging. I got the engine on the plane and might be able to ground run tomorrow.

[choopi]

Ok I had a productive day today, I got the engine in cowl done, CofG(5") done, ready to fly. I ran the engine for 2 tanks(12oz) 30 min each 1hour total, cheap on gas! It's a stump puller that DLE30. My set up will be just under 10lbs, should be close 2:1 trust ratio, almost to much! no big deal the plane balance nice and it's as light as any nitro setup. Tomorrow if weather is good I should be able to maiden.

I hope the maiden goes good but so far it's a perfect setup! I will have a flight report as soon as I can. Also a clip.

I pictures, sorry about the dust on the plane and all that but I will clean it! What a mess to do the cutting on the cowl, not my favorite part of the build!

[choopi]

Does not look go to go flight today wind right now is 14ktGusting at 21kt.

METAR CYFC 161700Z 05014G21KT 15SM BKN040 BKN250 07/M03 A3005 RMK
SC5CI1 SLP177=

METAR CYFC 161600Z 05019G25KT 15SM SCT040 BKN250 07/M02 A3008 RMK
SC4CI1 SLP186=

METAR CYFC 161500Z 05016G24KT 15SM FEW038 FEW170 SCT250 07/M02 A3008
RMK CU2AC1CI0 SLP187=


TAF CYFC 161138Z 1612/1624 VRB03KT P6SM BKN220
BECMG 1612/1614 04010KT
FM161600 05012G22KT P6SM BKN030 OVC180
RMK NXT FCST BY 161800Z=

[choopi]

Ok for the last two days I maiden the plane, total of 4 flights. What a plane combo with the DLE30 power to sparex2! Anyway I could not do too much with the airplane as the engine is iffy at the moment it's still new and I have to do more work to have it more reliable. It will come good, just today I was having too much fun that I ran out of fuel deadstick at the end of the runway, I decided to do a 360 to get back to the runway and land perfect, not bad as I was low, maybe 100ft in high wind, when I turn back into the wind is where I land! Good plane for sure, except the wheels on the first flight when I land one of the wheel came off the rim... I change that for 3.5" Hangar 9 wheel and now it's fix! I will eventually get a video online. Anyway I greatly recommend the SU26 DLE30 combo from Peakmodel to anybody that want a great plane on a tight budget.

[infinitemass]

Glad to hear it went well!

[choopi]

Guys, I had a bad luck with the plane this week. On take off about 30 ft high the engine quit for no reason, I was at the end of the runway going over a row of trees, so I zoom to gain altitude and did a 180 degrees turn to get back and land, but doing that my airspeed drop, no wind day, I dropped hopping to regain enough speed to get out of the stall but to late I impact the ground. Good thing I wasn't in the plane! Anyway that is the end of my story on that plane. I like the plane a lot but they are fragile, an accident like this and there is no point to fix that! I sold the engine to a friend that was king enough to sell me a GP extra 300S Patty Wagstaff with a nice DA-50 at an excelent price, so I'm back in the air. Unfortunately the engine didn't impress me, but my friend is more patient and will break in the engine on a stand on the ground, it will be good just need 5-6 hours on the ground. Anyway if somebody else have that plane and want to keep that thread going you are more than welcome I will stay around!

[CHARGER]

Sorry to hear!, yeah they are definately built light, thats a good thing if you ask me tho. I've just finished mounting the electric motor to mine and at present soldering bullet connectors but my iron or tip is giving up so have had enough of trying to solder one connector for 2 hours

How accurate would you say the stock CG point was on yours?

[choopi]

	Quote: Originally Posted by CHARGER
	Sorry to hear!, yeah they are definately built light, thats a good thing if you ask me tho. I've just finished mounting the electric motor to mine and at present soldering bullet connectors but my iron or tip is giving up so have had enough of trying to solder one connector for 2 hours How accurate would you say the stock CG point was on yours?

The CofG was ok as the book, my maiden was about 5.25" and it was to tail heavy and I went back to 5". I like the plane light, if I had 6s 5000 pack I would go electric for sure, no engine quitting on take off, no breakin...

[CHARGER]

Well heres mine so far, pretty much ready to measure CG and check how many amps its pulling.

Running 8Cell 5000mah "2x 4S", 100amp Hobby Wing Opto High Voltage Speedy, 19x10 or 20x10 wood prop, Turnigy 8A Ubec running servos with 2S 1800MAH Lipo and Turnigy 63-64 280KV Motor.

Bluebird 621MG 7.2KG Servos on Elevatorx2, Ailerons
Bluebird 660DMG 14.2KG Digital Servo on Rudder

[choopi]

	Quote: Originally Posted by CHARGER
	Well heres mine so far, pretty much ready to measure CG and check how many amps its pulling. Running 8Cell 5000mah "2x 4S", 100amp Hobby Wing Opto High Voltage Speedy, 19x10 or 20x10 wood prop, Turnigy 8A Ubec running servos with 2S 1800MAH Lipo and Turnigy 63-64 280KV Motor. Bluebird 621MG 7.2KG Servos on Elevatorx2, Ailerons Bluebird 660DMG 14.2KG Digital Servo on Rudder

Nice servo arms! Where did you get those?