Here are some pics to my homage to Mr Kraft's finest.
Kwik Fli 3 built from original Feb 1968 MAN plans from Outerzone.
Now 5 -6S electric with my original Kraft Tx converted to FrSky 2.4.
Ailerons and elevator servos on Y leads, weight 5 1/2 lbs.
Am 3D printing an Enya 60 to bolt on the nose.
50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
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Re: 50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
Well done! One of my all time favourites.
Seeing you took the example colour scheme from KF 3 nr. 2:
Seeing you took the example colour scheme from KF 3 nr. 2:
F2B or not to be....
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Re: 50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
The KF3 had air under under its wings for the first time this afternoon at the local field, flew perfectly on 6S, and was only drawing 28 A on the 11 x 7 APC E prop, have got a 12 x 10 to try and that draws 50 A on 6S.
Otherwise, nothing dramatic to report, roll rate and controls all well harmonised, couple of turns on one aileron clevis and flies just like I remember in the 70's, but just quiet! Will start moving C.G back from plan position on next flights over Easter as I have a small amount of down trim on the Kraft Tx.
Happy Bunny here
Otherwise, nothing dramatic to report, roll rate and controls all well harmonised, couple of turns on one aileron clevis and flies just like I remember in the 70's, but just quiet! Will start moving C.G back from plan position on next flights over Easter as I have a small amount of down trim on the Kraft Tx.
Happy Bunny here
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Re: 50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
Looks really nice Stuart, what motor did you fit, be interesting to run it through ecalc ?stuart mackay wrote: ↑26 Mar 2018, 18:16 flew perfectly on 6S, and was only drawing 28 A on the 11 x 7 APC E prop, have got a 12 x 10 to try and that draws 50 A on 6S.
BTW, a 3D printed Enya will just melt with all that methanol about
Cheers
Neil
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Re: 50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
this is the one in the KF3Igull wrote: ↑26 Mar 2018, 19:37Looks really nice Stuart, what motor did you fit, be interesting to run it through ecalc ?stuart mackay wrote: ↑26 Mar 2018, 18:16 flew perfectly on 6S, and was only drawing 28 A on the 11 x 7 APC E prop, have got a 12 x 10 to try and that draws 50 A on 6S.
BTW, a 3D printed Enya will just melt with all that methanol about
Cheers
Neil
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Re: 50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
Got some air under her wings at weekend
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Re: 50 years ago Phil Kraft published this
Lovely, well done! I am sure PK would be delighted to see it.