Multiplex Fox Conversion

mikeflysgliders — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:56:20 +0000

While at the WRAM show, I picked up a Multiplex fox, with hopes of converting it to an R/C glider. I also picked up two 3g servos from Lazer Toys (Great people and prices!!). I’m using an Airtronics RX60 receiver with the case removed, and a 1s 300mah lipo for power. The conversion was quick and pain free. AUW is 66g.

After flying it, I must say it’s a fun little glider. I didn’t get a chance to slope it, but it’s a lot of fun to side arm launch from the wingtip. I was getting about 30 second flights on average. With a little tuning I’m confident I could get 40 second flights in dead air. I hope to get out to a slope, and get some video soon.

Thanks for looking.

New Videos

mikeflysgliders — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:07:09 +0000

Enjoy!

Long time, no blog.

mikeflysgliders — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:28:19 +0000

Well I haven’t forgot about this blog, I just haven’t had anything too interesting to post.

As the winter months come, and I start to build more, I’m sure I’ll have some interesting things to share again.

Updates

mikeflysgliders — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:10:23 +0000

The Formosa Sloper is now done. It’s just waiting to go down to the shore with me tomorrow on vacation. I’ll maiden it while I’m there.

I’ve also got a video from yesterday. Flew alot.

GWS Formosa Sloper #2

mikeflysgliders — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:41:55 +0000

Almost done. Need to set up linkages, and hinge the surfaces. As you can see the paint melted the canopy some. I’ll be ordering a new one soon, and paint that with actual foam safe paint, rather than spray paint (which I tested on a scrap piece, that didn’t melt…).

Might have a maiden tomorrow at a local lake.

GWS Formosa Sloper

mikeflysgliders — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:32:09 +0000

Today I got a GWS Formosa kit in a trade. I’m planning on building it as a slope glider with 3 S3114′s,and a 4 cell 500mah NiCD pack. I’ll be posting the build pictures here. This will be a fun little plane to bring to Altlantic City and get some slope action on the beach.

Stay tuned…

Hot Wire Cutter for Foam

mikeflysgliders — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:26:35 +0000

I’ve been wanting to cut some foam wings for little gliders for a while now, and eventually start bagging them. So I decided why not make a foam cutter now? The main frame is 1/4″ spruce, the cross brace is a dowel and the cutting wire is a string from a cello. The power source is a 7 cell NiCD pack, it’s the perfect temperature for nice clean cuts. It’s 2ft long, so I can cut a good amount of things. I made this specifically for HLG 3 piece wings. I’ll eventually make a bigger one for larger wings.

SD-10G Update

mikeflysgliders — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:13:29 +0000

Got the stock sticks powdercoated, and threw in a 2s 2200 lipo.

It’s been rock solid. About 9hrs of flights on it so far, and not one issue. I’ve finally gotten into some more advanced programming. I like the flight mode setup. It’s convienent and easy to do. Another feature i absolutely love is the abilty to calibrate the sticks straight from the TX. That is by far the coolest feature I have seen yet on a TX. I’m also going to order a usb cord soon as well. To store more models onmy computer and to be able to share them. Word is you can also update the TX from their website when they come out with new firmware.

I had gotten the stock charger problem figured out as well. After cycling the battery, it lasted much longer. It charged off the stock charger just fine after that.