Pierre's Planes: Pink Foamie

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Status: Retired (nose damage)

Specifications:
  • Functions: 3-channel - Motor switch, rudder & elevator
  • Wingspan: 44"
  • Overall Length: "
  • Wing Area: sq.in.
  • Flying Weight: 16 oz
  • Wing Loading: oz per sq.ft.
  • Motor: Speed 400 direct drive
  • Prop: 6 x 3 folding CAM
  • Cells: 7*600
  • Radio: MX-50 servos, GWS pico Rx, Hitec SP-1003
  • Manufacturer:�Scratch Built

Assembly:

My first attempt at cutting wing cores from extruded polystyrene. The only covering on it is strapping tape for strengthening the fuse and wing, and colored duct tape on the leading edge. Entirely made of 1" thick foam. Minimal sanding on the fuse to round off the edge. Tail feathers are made of 1/8" sheet balsa. The motor is simply taped in place.

Flying:

Easily hand launches. Self correcting with generous dihedral. Glides nicely with power off. Makes a great rudder & elevator trainer, although the fuse can only take so much abuse. A more resilient or higher density foam should have been used.

Pierre Audette
pfaudet (a) videotron.ca
01/22/2001

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