From: "dimple_kwok" <henry.kwok@...>
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2003 1:18 AM
Subject: On rib production (ok now), cheap radio and tail group
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2003 1:18 AM
Subject: On rib production (ok now), cheap radio and tail group
Thanks every one who offered suggestions on rib production. I now
have a pair of wings that is true. The most useful thing I reckon is
the use of rat tail file, which makes the notching of the LE much
easier.
Now I am faced with a dilemma. I have a simple 4ch non computer
futaba skysport with no mixing. The stock bug uses V tail so to fly
it I either have to get a mixer or buy a new radio. I have been using
mixer for my larger sloper but I don't think it is such a good idea
for the small light weight bug.
Alternatively I can build the cruciform tail that someone here
suggests. I have the dimensions but I wonder how well it performs /
and how durable it is c.f. v tail. I also need to know the recommeded
travels and more importantly, where on the boom to place the fin /
stab as the combined "chord" of the fin/stab is greater than the that
of the V-tail
I guess what would help me decide is whether the bug needs dual
rate / expo etc on top of the mixing. If it does then just building a
cruciform tail is not going to obviate the need to get a new radio.
In this case I will just take the plunge and get a decent radio to
replace my old one.
If the bug can be flown without dual rate / expo then I would
appreciate if you could give me the above details on the cruciform
tail, as I will probably use that to save the cost of a new radio.
Thanks
Henry