E-flight DHC-2 Beaver

Got in two flights yesterday. Switched to wheels as the field is finally clear of snow. Slowly getting used to the plane. No issues. Even with full flaps, it flew fine. Also got a bit of video using a camera on a tripod. Of course, can't zoom that way! Joe

Depron Drake II 36

My latest seaplane. After seeing all the fantastic foam seaplanes, I decided to try one made from depron. I wanted something a bit more simple than the twins depicted in some threads and having done a 48" balsa Drake II, that was my choice. I reduced the plans so I have a 36" WS, with a AUW of 18 ozs This is a bit of a hybrid as the wing is depron with Black Boron covering on top. Hopefully this will work out. Sides and bottom are fiberglassed with 0.75 oz cloth and Minwax Polycrylic. Paint is water based Acrylic from Home Depot. HS-45HB for the ailerons servos and HS-56HB for the rudder and elevator. Powered by a BP Hobbies BP A2208-14, CC TB 18, TP 1320 3S1P Prolite. Using a MA 6x4-3 blade prop. Static tests with my Eagle Tree eLogger indicates a max of 97 watts. Radio system is JR X9303 2.4 and AR6000 recv. Now all I need is some open water for the test flight! Joe

DHC-2 Beaver - First Flight

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

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

LT-25e Video

Matt Dyer took the raw video - great!

Page 80" Supercub progressing

All framed up with the exception of the struts. Just put it all together for a photo.

Mallard Takeoff

A short video of takeoff thanks to Matt Dyer.