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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ken,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've had tons of fun experimenting with this Blucor
flat foam stuff. Built them in sizes from 30" to 47.5" W.S. The basic
problem with all these low mass aircraft is that they have too low a wing
loading so they are highly susceptable to even slight air turbulence making it a
real chore to try to get them to groove, or at least make it look like they are
grooving. On the other hand, they can be flown in winds that you wouldn't fly
even a sport bird and can be made to fly backwards fairly fast in strong winds
at reduced throttle settings. Gets lots of shouts from the peanut gallery
!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some guys claim that the instability is caused by
the lack of airfoil, but I have one of the 47.5" jobs that is amazingly smooth
equaling a good 46 size glow ship and even handles very well in moderate
breezes.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The great part about the fun enhancement is the
fact that you can throw one together in just a few days from drawing the outline
to arriving at the flying field. They're not indestructable, but if you can fly
attentatively you can make them last for quite some time as I have one that is 3
&1/2 years old now. Configurations can include built-up, profile, or
what have you, the limitations are your imagination.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>With batteries now costing < $20 for 1600 ma,
you can basically fly all day. I bought 3 sets for $65 (total) and they come
with the high current Deans connector already soldered on.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Blucor material cost runs $1.25 / model. You can
pick up a Hitec 05S receiver for 23 bucks from Tower and it has sixth channel
function on channel five enabling flaperon control which can really spice things
up if you're so inclined.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Oh, I tried one out of Depron and didn't like
working with that material. The Blucor is much more user friendly.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I hope I didn't overwhelm you and give you more
than you asked for, but I get a little caried away, so please forgive me if I
came on too strong.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Georgie</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 15, 2007 6:15
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] a picture
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hey Georgie,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For me, crashing seems to part of the testing
program, no shame in that.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you could do me a favor and keep me informed
with your progress, it's an sweet looking plane!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 15, 2007 4:54
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Ken,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yup, .....crashed it too. Trying to hover too
close to the ground on low rates. It was a design effort to try to achieve a
small foamy (15 oz.) that would track like a larger model and it came close,
thus the name (being electric). Have another one that I scaled down to
two/thirds size and maintained all the good virtues. An overall fun
exercise.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Just wanted to see if I had mastered the "photo
to list" quandry. Not sure if I can do it again. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Georgie</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 15, 2007
5:31 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pretty plane Georgie!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you flown it yet?</FONT></DIV>
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kennie</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 15, 2007
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>O.K., let's see if it works !</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>You have been sent 1
picture.<BR><BR>airplanes 009.jpg<BR><BR>These pictures were sent with
Picasa, from Google.<BR>Try it out here: <A
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