[NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

Eddie, here's what I found:
1-Both ailerons were warped as though they were built on the same jig; no 
right or left. Easy fix with a monokote iron
2-One wing panel was warped and again easy fix with an iron
3-Elevator a bit too flimsy but I used it as is. Just flattened it out with 
the same iron. Single servo driving it (installed in the tail)
4-Rudder servo also installed in tail
5-Using the A30-16M Hacker and 3s TP 2100. Same set-up I used in my small 
pattern foam-wood Hybrid. 12x6 E apc
6- Battery as far forward as possible; it balances at 4" aft of LE
7- All up weight is 32.1 ozs. The double and triple coat of covering could be 
redone to save an ounce but why bother. At a wing loading of around 14 ozs 
per sq ft it flies about right if not a bit lightly. But make no mistake about 
it flying like a 2m plane. 

Overall impression is favorable; laser CNC cutting of the wood parts is a 
wonderful thing for parts-fit. I would love to see a builder's kit available. The 
arfie goes together at lightening speed.

I placed very little faith in the factory recommendations on nearly 
everything. I figured these guys are probably not pattern fliers so what's the point? 

regards,

Matt

In a message dated 5/16/2006 1:19:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
perkinsrx at centurytel.net writes:
Richard   ( or anyone else with info on the Brio 10)
Just started looking at it. I don't like the stock elevator setup. Could I
split the elevator halves with 2 servos. I don't like the stock instructions
to cut the fuse rear for installation of stab/elevator and I hope to
eliminate that step.

How is the weight with the 480 setup. I'm wondering if an extra servo on
elevator would balance out ok, not be too heavy overall, and not be too much
load on the BEC. After all with p-p rudder the extra hole is already in the
fuse for 2 elevator servos. Yeah I know it is intended as an optional rudder
servo location, just wondering could 5 servos work.

Thanks in advance for any input/advice
I've got a lot to learn.
Eddie
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