Monday, March 24, 2008

DHC-2 Beaver - First Flight

Test flight went well. No real issues except rough snow. Nice plane.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

E-Flight DHC-2 Beaver

The Beaver is ready for a test flight as soon as the wind lets up! Hopefully tomorrow. If it looks good, I will replace the wheels with skis and give it a go. Joe *********** HS-82MG Servos in the wing. HS-225MG for rudder and elevator Axi 2826/12 CC Phoenix 45 - behind the FW. CC BEC set at 5.5 volts APC 10x5 Prop - looks small on this plane due to large cowl. TP 5S1P 2200 mah Extreme (This power system generates 492 watts static according to my EagleTree eLogger at 27.5 amps.) JR9303 2.4 with AR7000 - using all 7 channels - makes adjustments easy! Flaps on left slider. AUW 75.4 ozs with wheels