Pierre's Planes: Nooner

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Status: Active (race ready!)

Specifications:
  • Functions: 3-channel - ESC, elevator & aileron
  • Wingspan: 36"
  • Overall Length: "
  • Wing Area: 180 sq.in.
  • Flying Weight: 16 oz
  • Wing Loading: oz per sq.ft.
  • Motor: Speed 400 direct drive
  • Prop: APC 5x5 or 4.7x4.7
  • Cells: 7*600AE
  • Radio: HS-81 servos, GWS pico Rx
  • Manufacturer:�Local kit

Building:

Wing: White foam core with 1/32" balsa sheeting. The ailerons are cutout and hinged on top with tape. I had the reduce the aileron length, as the roll rate was too fast for me.

Fuse: Molded fiberglass, with Kevlar reinforcement.

Tail: 3/32" balsa, covered with monokote for finish and hinges.

Flying:

It's a nice plane for our local 'piker' class pylon racing. The wing is large enough to float the plane at less than full speed.

Pierre Audette
pfaudet (a) videotron.ca
08/22/2001

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