Foxbat 12ft E-powered Sailplane
12-06-2017, 01:04 AM
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Foxbat 12ft E-powered Sailplane
Ok so I am not quite done yet but wanted to start sharing some pics of my Peter Goldsmith design Foxbat Sailplane.
This is a bit over 2 months work of work most nights after work and weekends when nothing else is going on like flying at the field.
I am a relatively new builder and this is just the plans and wood, no sort of instructions but so far things have come along well. I am at a stopping point now waiting on my prop hub and spinner so I can tell how I want to taper the front of the fuse to blend with it.
Longest wing I have ever built by over double so I was terrified it would not end up straight. One small error near the center would compound exponentially on the way out to the tips so I so super careful to get it all lined up. I turned out better than I had hoped! Covering was fun for such a long bird. Lots and lots of Ultracote Park Lite covering, very easy to work with.
Anyway, more pics to follow as hopefully the rest of my parts will show up soon
This is a bit over 2 months work of work most nights after work and weekends when nothing else is going on like flying at the field.
I am a relatively new builder and this is just the plans and wood, no sort of instructions but so far things have come along well. I am at a stopping point now waiting on my prop hub and spinner so I can tell how I want to taper the front of the fuse to blend with it.
Longest wing I have ever built by over double so I was terrified it would not end up straight. One small error near the center would compound exponentially on the way out to the tips so I so super careful to get it all lined up. I turned out better than I had hoped! Covering was fun for such a long bird. Lots and lots of Ultracote Park Lite covering, very easy to work with.
Anyway, more pics to follow as hopefully the rest of my parts will show up soon
12-06-2017, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by riverrat
Bill
What kind of motor?
I am thinking one of those Glider Drives??
Fit maybe a problem?
Jimmy
What kind of motor?
I am thinking one of those Glider Drives??
Fit maybe a problem?
Jimmy
12-07-2017, 07:48 PM
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So FedEx says my remaining parts ore out for delivery. Should be able to get the fuse finished and covered tonight! Will get the rest completed this weekend, and fine tune everything next week. Should be flying before Christmas!
12-11-2017, 04:38 AM
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Got most of my electronics in today. Final placement of the servo tray tomorrow night and get all the wires tucked away where I want them.
Power supplied by an Eflite power 15 on 3s, with a carbon fiber 12x8 folding prop and aluminum spinner. Hitec digital servos and Futaba radio gear. Covered with Ultarcote Park lite covering.
All up weight is only 57 ounces (1615 grams)! Hope to maiden next Saturday
Power supplied by an Eflite power 15 on 3s, with a carbon fiber 12x8 folding prop and aluminum spinner. Hitec digital servos and Futaba radio gear. Covered with Ultarcote Park lite covering.
All up weight is only 57 ounces (1615 grams)! Hope to maiden next Saturday
12-16-2017, 10:35 PM
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12-17-2017, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Sims
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Looks like it just wants to keep on floating along Bill. LMR folks watch out!
Looks like it just wants to keep on floating along Bill. LMR folks watch out!
Thanks Don, yeah it is a floater for sure. I am super happy with it.
12-17-2017, 04:34 PM
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[QUOTE=riverrat;1010476]
I think I am going to add an ounce in the nose, or maybe a tad bit bigger battery.
Originally Posted by firemanbill
It Flies!!!
THANKS Bill!
Looking good, spoilers are a good thing.
Are you happy with the CG?
Regards
Jimmy
THANKS Bill!
Looking good, spoilers are a good thing.
Are you happy with the CG?
Regards
Jimmy
12-18-2017, 07:32 PM
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This is awesome. When I flew RC with the club gliders were my favorite planes. Of course at the time electrics were not that much in use so I had power pods with IC engines. Enough fuel to get altitude and then just fly. Oh I did have some high start launches that I got some terrific flights out of and spoilers are handy when you need to land because some one points out the batteries may be getting low.
By the way I like this big bird of yours.
By the way I like this big bird of yours.
