From: Tim Schuh <tim@...>
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BugHLG] AR6400 Bug
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BugHLG] AR6400 Bug
On 4/15/2010 9:15 AM, Ron Cheroske wrote:
> I'm building an AR6400 Bug right now and I'm just waiting for parts to come
> in. I think that if you can keep it under 50 gms, you'll have an decent
> flying calm weather HLG. If you anticipate windier conditions then you
> could build the Bug a little heavier and use micro servos and receivers.
>
> Thermals always exist on a sunny day. For example, if you're standing in a
> grassy field next to a concrete pad, the sun heating up the concrete pad
> will create a thermal.
>
I suppose you could build one a little heavier if you feel the urge. I
would think there would be plenty of room to add ballast right on the CG.