Frankenstein and Sharkface single channel models
Posted: 11 May 2021, 22:56
It's been a while since I posted (about my look-alike RCS Guidance System, and MacGregor MR200 single channel transmitters) but at long last I have completed and flown my Frankenstein and Sharkface models.
The Frankenstein originally had a Mills 1.3 Mk1 diesel fitted, but was a little underpowered (due mainly to the amount of lead in the nose to get the CG anywhere near right !). It has now been fitted with a PAW 09, and flies very well. The radio link (using Phil's Single Channel Encoder) has performed faultlessly.
The Sharkface is electric powered, but has proven to be a real handful ! I have temporarily reverted to proportional control while I try to get it trimmed a little better before I dare go back to single channel !
Both my clubmate John Rogers and I have had a great deal of fun with our renewed single channel antics, much to the amusement and appreciation of fellow club members, and two more of them are currently following suit ! This could really catch on !
The Frankenstein originally had a Mills 1.3 Mk1 diesel fitted, but was a little underpowered (due mainly to the amount of lead in the nose to get the CG anywhere near right !). It has now been fitted with a PAW 09, and flies very well. The radio link (using Phil's Single Channel Encoder) has performed faultlessly.
The Sharkface is electric powered, but has proven to be a real handful ! I have temporarily reverted to proportional control while I try to get it trimmed a little better before I dare go back to single channel !
Both my clubmate John Rogers and I have had a great deal of fun with our renewed single channel antics, much to the amusement and appreciation of fellow club members, and two more of them are currently following suit ! This could really catch on !