From: "Paul Johnson <paul@...>" <paul@...>
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2003 12:57 PM
Subject: Carbon Bug - How to keep vert stab from landing damage?
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2003 12:57 PM
Subject: Carbon Bug - How to keep vert stab from landing damage?
I have uploaded pictures of my Carbon Bug to the Photos Section. Many
thanks to Colin B. who will recognize that every change to Carl
Dowdy's original design are his.
Finished weight, ready to fly was 4.2 oz. The total weight included 5
grams of lead in the nose. Then I installed a gyro (14 grams),
removed the lead weight for a net gain of 9 grams (1/3 ounce).
My lightest balsa bug was 3 oz. The wing did not survive a hit from a
peregrine. This one is built a little heavier for durability.
The gyro weight includes the case and a long servo lead. I'll
eventually shave some grams by discarding the case, and shortening
the wiring.
My question: How do you prevent (or minimize) damage to the portion
of the vertical stab that extends below the boom? Do I ALWAYS have to
successfully catch it?
Paul Johnson
paul@...