[NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10

[Larry]

There is a ton of info in this very long thread on RC Groups about the Brio. 
Lots of details on several different motor setups, servos front vrs back 
etc. Actual building info starts on about page 5 or so IIRC.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483149&pp=15

I would not do 5 servos. It will add extra weight and you run a very good 
chance of over heating the BEC in your esc. You could use a separate BEC, 
but that adds weight too.

Cutting the rear of the fuse is no big deal. It works fine.

DO tape the canopy on when flying or do one of the canopy latch mods in the 
thread. It will come off in flight if you don't. The gear axles are very 
soft and bend easily, I would replace them - especially if flying off grass.

With the 480 up front, you might be able to get a good cg with the servo in 
the front, but in the rear seems to work better for most people.

As someone else reported, the one I assembled came with almost ALL parts 
warped. It took a good bit of work with the iron to get it straight.

Mine came in at 31.2oz or so with a geared inrunner setup. Flys well enough, 
tracks well. Tends to snap out in a hard pull. Knifes well. 3D is just OK. 
Wants to land with some speed. Does not fly like a big plane.

Hope that helps.

Larry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eddie Batchelor" <perkinsrx at centurytel.net>
To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10


> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Richard
> Strickland
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:01 AM
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10
>
> Finally got a couple flights with a 480 outrunner (weather has sucked).  I
> think it'll be OK with some trimming and prop experimenting.  But one
> item-it screwed off on hard pulls and pushes.  The elevator halve
> connection/joiner could stand some reinforcement as it is driven from one
> side and allows some flex that needs to be reduced or eliminated.  Easier 
> to
> correct b/4 ass'y.
>
> RS
>
>
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