I finally got around to finish the job and test flew the plane this morning. I am more than happy with the results! The plane needed no trim and the CoG position at 110mm from the leading edge seems perfect.
Ready for the first flight, exciting times!
The Powerline 1025 motor driving a RFM 16x8.5 prop powers it well with just about vertical climb capability. Using a 3S, 1300mah 45-90C battery I can get 2 full (200m) launches or 3 to 4 lower F5J style launches.
Chopped nose with 30mm spinner and 16x8.5 RFM prop
During my early morning session there were not many thermals around but I did manage to find one and she circles well, a bit of camber, about 3mm, helps to slow things down in a thermal turn and helps with the rate of climb.
I also managed to ride some ridge lift and it looks like she might well have a lower sink rate and higher LD than my other planes. I will install a FrSky vario to get some telemetry feedback on sink rate. It makes setting up the plane for marginal conditions just that bit easier.
Back after the really successful first flight!
Now I need time to practice with her before the next F5J contest that is just 3 weeks away. She lands well with really efficient flaps making energy control easy during the landing phase so she might be a good contest plane.
If I am convinced she has an advantage over the Supra and Osprey she will become my primary plane for the next contest.
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