Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2004

I threw away my plan set.

Some stuff from memory:

Cut out the outlines squares in the top and bottom to
lighten the wing.

I used CA to glue the empennage to the arrow shaft.
You only get one (1) chance to get everything on straight.
The carbon fiber seems to make the CA set like lightning.

I'd recommend a good .19 or .21 instead of a .15.

Scatter the fuel tank, batteries, receiver, and servos
in the wing as you see fit.

I'd balance it at 25% of the wing chord.

Use tiny throws at first: something like 1/4" up
and down.  Maybe use expo, if you've got it.

Have someone else throw the plane for you.  Tell
them to give it a strong shove LEVEL or just
SLIGHTLY up.  

If you've got the old-style kit (engine goes sideways),
put a strong wooden or wire skid on the nose to
protect your muffler.

If you've got the new kit (engine sits upright
on a firewall), do all you can to attach the firewall
firmly to the wing.  Skewers?  Epoxy?  Triangle
stock?  

Good luck.

            Marty