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| SkyBug by
Geoff Wells of Hilperton, Wilts. A
'streamliner' version with a canopy |
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Graupner 8x6 SlimProp. 1102 prop. adapter. S400 7.2v 8x 600AE Sanyo's. AUW 19oz Geoff's 'Whattmeter' reads 92W at start-up, that's 77 watts/lb ... yikes!!! Suddenly
the local sports field is |
| 1912 Filey Flier by John Stennard of Almondsbury Covered in
transparent pale yellow |
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Motor was a Graupner
Speed 400 on a 2.5:1 ratio gearbox. 7 x 700mAh cells and an 8 x 6 propellor. Now John uses an Astro 02 brushless motor driving a 10 x 4 wood prop. battery is 6 or 7 Sanyo 1250mAh cells Takes off fine from their grass strip. |
| 1914 Filey Fighter by Peter Humphris, Middleton Cheney This is Peter's absolutely beautiful rendition of the later RFC version of the 1912 Filey Flier. You will see that the engine has been uprated to a five cylinder unit for that 'fighter' performance. |
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The model built from a plan/rib set is powered with a Graupner Speed 400FG 1.5:1 ratio motor/gearbox. 7 x 800mAh cells, a Graupner 9 x 5 SlimProp. Speed controller is a Jeti Jes 10, Jeti Rex 7 Rx. 2x Hitec 80 servos on rudder and elevator. |
| The flying surfaces are covered with Cream Litespan, all woodwork is stained, the rear being left uncovered. Peter produced the transfers on his computer. Pilot is 'Captain Eddy', Lewis gun and wheels are 'Williams Bros.' items. All up weight 26oz. Atmospheric 5 to 6 minute flights. |
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SkyBug with
Fred Sandford of North Minnesota, USA Is Fred's SkyBug the lightest so far? 14oz (396gm) using 7x550mAh NiMH He
says his best low tech setup is |
| Fred says, "I really enjoy
cruising at low altitude, watching Goofy's ears flap." He is a member of the famous 'MARCEE' electric club, USA. I
love those baby 'Trexler' wheels, only |
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