Why the URL slow-flyer.com? Well, I made my first aerobatics experiences with indoor models. That was at a time long before lipo batteries and brushless outrunners. Everything was really experimental and so I collected a lot of stuff here at this website. Things developed fast and all the information got outdated since quite a while. That's why I decided to launch a all-new version of my website, related to what I actual do: Aerobatics with planes up to 40% scale, 3D flying and F3M (the european IMAC) competitions. I kept the URL slow-flyer.com because it is well-known and wide-spreaded.
The last time was a bit crazy. I really had to hurry to get the big SU in the air early to have sufficient practise time left for the competitions and airshows this summer. So nothing besides working, building, sleeping. I'm finally done now!
Yesterday, the SU got in the air the first time. Everything went well. Wow, what a plane! Unbelievable slow and floaty. Almost like a Shock Flyer! Agility in 3D is great. The ailerons are really effective, even with moderate throws. Concerning the roll rate, my fingers will be the limit, not the airframe...
The DA 170 on Greve pipes is pulling hard with the Mejzlik 30x13 Evo. So this seems to be a great combination. Because of the Emcotec TSC regulator, I have a linear midrange. A detailed report of this new electronic accessory is in work and will be published - as always - in the "Modell" magazine. Besides that, I put the well-proven equipment from my Yak in the SU: 8711 on ailerons, 8611a on rudder and elevator, PowerBox Champion with 2800mAh Lipos and Spektrum AR 9000 receiver.
A small amount of knife edge coupling is needed, but it's done with only about 5%. Can't say that much about the sequence capabilities yet, because the plane was much too tailheavy. I have to move the rc/battery/tank plate forward, as well as the engine. Will keep you updated.
I'm highly motivated for this flying season and am already looking forward to start practising with the SU-31. Only need one thing: BETTER WEATHER!
Cheers, Sascha
SU 26 50E MAIDENED - 05-25-2010
Since quite a while I am looking for a new plane in the 50E class (1.5m wingspan, 5 Lipo cells) to replace my former Extreme-Flight Extra 58". I finally found this really nice SU 26 at Modellbau Lindinger. The equipment from my EF-Extra should fit perfectly (Torque Outrunner, Airboss Controller, 5 cells Tanics 3700 mAh.
The little Sukhoi was finished during a few evenings without hurrying. It flies really well. Agility in 3D comparable to the EF-Extra. Same amount of knife-edge coupling. Besides that, perfectly neutral and nice snap behaviour. The ailerons are not that big, but the rolling velocity is sufficient for everything if you go to the mechanical limit with the deflections (approx. 45 deg).
Here some pics from the Fly-In in Birkenfeld last weekend. A detailed review will be published in one of the following "Modell"-magazines. Have fun,
Sascha
FROGGY SU - 05-21-2010
I'm already busy getting the CARF SU-31 3m in the air. Gotta mill some parts still, but I hope this will be finished during the next few days. With the help of those, I'm ready to install all the equipment and do the maiden flight sometimes in June.
I had a special idea concerning the pilot this time. This cute little fellow could be bought at Ikea some time ago. I had to cut it and get the soft material out, which I replaced by foam sheets to make it a bit stiffer and lighter.
You can see the impressive dimensions at the pictures. The SU is as high and volumenous as the 3m Yak, but as long as the SuperXtra. I'm really curious how it performs already!
Cheers, Sascha
ITALIAN TOC TRAILER RELEASED - 05-09-2010
I had a great time at the 1st Italian TOC in 2009. You definitly shouldn't miss this great new competition located right in the middle of Italy's most beautiful region close to the sea.
This year's ITOC will happen from October 15-17th, when it's still summer down there.
The guys did an amazing job with the Trailer on YouTube and their Website. See you there, hopefully!
THAT'S IT... NEW HOMEPAGE RELEASED - 05-05-2010
For a longer time, nothing really happend at this site. So I decided to redesign my website completely and emphasize picture galleries and a modern style blog page where I will post any interesting news in no particular order (the section you are looking at right now). I will try to provide all the information also in English this time. Have fun and see you soon hopefully,
Sascha
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