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Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 17th, 2020, 5:42 pm
by JonB
xiangyu wrote: ↑February 17th, 2020, 5:38 pm
Alright, some updates here on my progress.
I have finally broken out of my 1:30 trap LOL, reached 1:40 today both ways. Here's the funny thing, after testing bi planes and tri-blade propellers for so long, I still can't build them perfectly for them to be efficient. Thus, after some redesigning, I went back to mono plane with 2 bladed no flare props and is able to get 1:40
I was gonna take a video for you guys but I realized that I ran out of the correct size rubber bands to fly again. This is kinda problematic as I don't quite have the left turn perfectly trimmed AND I have an invite coming up this Saturday. Anyone knows how fast Freedom Flight Ships rubber? (Hopefully 2 days?)
Xiangyu
He ships very fast but drop him an email explaining and he can probably offer other shipping options for a fee. However, don't hold me to that- that will be up to him.
Which invite?
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 17th, 2020, 5:48 pm
by xiangyu
JonB wrote: ↑February 17th, 2020, 5:42 pm
Which invite?
Allendale, it's a small invite in Michigan.
What team do you coach?
Xiangyu
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 17th, 2020, 6:29 pm
by lechassin
Xiangyu, good job! You're basically where we're at! And with a much simpler approach, to boot!
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 18th, 2020, 9:34 am
by nobodynobody
xiangyu wrote: ↑February 17th, 2020, 5:38 pm
Alright, some updates here on my progress.
I have finally broken out of my 1:30 trap LOL, reached 1:40 today both ways. Here's the funny thing, after testing bi planes and tri-blade propellers for so long, I still can't build them perfectly for them to be efficient. Thus, after some redesigning, I went back to mono plane with 2 bladed no flare props and is able to get 1:40
I was gonna take a video for you guys but I realized that I ran out of the correct size rubber bands to fly again. This is kinda problematic as I don't quite have the left turn perfectly trimmed AND I have an invite coming up this Saturday. Anyone knows how fast Freedom Flight Ships rubber? (Hopefully 2 days?)
Xiangyu
IF you order soon (like early today) and Freedom flights isn't getting a lot of orders, it can arrive on Friday. I did this once before
I would not rely on it though because you never know. Have a backup plan.
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 18th, 2020, 9:38 am
by xiangyu
nobodynobody wrote: ↑February 18th, 2020, 9:34 am
IF you order soon (like early today) and Freedom flights isn't getting a lot of orders, it can arrive on Friday. I did this once before
I would not rely on it though because you never know. Have a backup plan.
Thanks! I ordered last night with priority 2 day shipping so it should get here Thursday afternoon (fingers crossed).
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 18th, 2020, 9:55 am
by JonB
xiangyu wrote: ↑February 17th, 2020, 5:48 pm
JonB wrote: ↑February 17th, 2020, 5:42 pm
Which invite?
Allendale, it's a small invite in Michigan.
What team do you coach?
Xiangyu
Boca Raton
Good luck at your invite, let us know how it goes!
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 18th, 2020, 12:18 pm
by vehicleguy
As a competitor, what should I be focusing on the most to increase flight times? I would assume it would be propeller/rubber band, or am I wrong?
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 18th, 2020, 12:38 pm
by CrayolaCrayon
vehicleguy wrote: ↑February 18th, 2020, 12:18 pm
As a competitor, what should I be focusing on the most to increase flight times? I would assume it would be propeller/rubber band, or am I wrong?
Get the airplane in trim, then yeah, that's most of it right there.
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 19th, 2020, 5:55 am
by Lorant
How do I decrease the total climb of the plane to accommodate for a lower ceiling, without losing out on too much flight time?
Re: Wright Stuff C
Posted: February 19th, 2020, 6:13 am
by bjt4888
Lorant wrote: ↑February 19th, 2020, 5:55 am
How do I decrease the total climb of the plane to accommodate for a lower ceiling, without losing out on too much flight time?
Lorant,
See the “winding” topic here from the 2015 Wright Stuff archive:
viewforum.php?f=191
Also, there are many helpful post in this forum. You will advance rapidly in the event if you read all forum posts. Should only take an hour.
Brian T