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05 Dec 2025 09:27 #31
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if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!
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80 k = roughly 50 mph - That's very slow for a big model! It will probably stall at about 30 mph!
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!
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05 Dec 2025 13:44 #32
by Klipkopwildlife
Do it now, you may never get another chance
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I certainly won't be using the 15x6, my experience with the FunCub is 13x4 (recommended) doesn't perform well at this altitude, 13x6 is okay, but she really likes the 13x8, full beans on that is about 12k rpm.
I'll be doing a lot of propeller testing as soon as I put a new battery in my rev counter.
I'm not going to use the spats and have changed the wheels from 3 1/4" to 4". The extra ground clearance will allow me to go to 16" or even 17"
I suspect the final choice for the maiden will be something like a 16x10.
I'll be doing a lot of propeller testing as soon as I put a new battery in my rev counter.
I'm not going to use the spats and have changed the wheels from 3 1/4" to 4". The extra ground clearance will allow me to go to 16" or even 17"
I suspect the final choice for the maiden will be something like a 16x10.
Do it now, you may never get another chance
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06 Dec 2025 11:16 #33
by Flytilbroke
Have a nice Day, unless I don't like you.
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The Seagull Extra 260 is an aerobatic RC plane designed for precision and 3D flying, and can fly very slowly, especially during landing approaches and while performing post-stall 3D maneuvers like harriers.
However, there is no single, fixed minimum speed (stall speed) that can be provided as it depends heavily on several factors:
However, there is no single, fixed minimum speed (stall speed) that can be provided as it depends heavily on several factors:
- Engine Power: A powerful engine allows the plane to use "propwash" over the control surfaces and generate thrust that can virtually eliminate a traditional stall, allowing for controlled flight at extremely low forward airspeeds (e.g., hovering).
- Flying Weight: A lighter model will naturally be able to fly slower before stalling compared to a heavier one.
- Configuration: The use of features like Vortex Generators (VGs) can significantly enhance slow-speed handling and stability.
- Pilot Skill: An experienced pilot can maintain controlled flight closer to the aerodynamic edge of the flight envelope than a novice.
Have a nice Day, unless I don't like you.
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07 Dec 2025 09:55 #34
by Klipkopwildlife
Do it now, you may never get another chance
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Thanks Bob, the engine is a 160FS, recommended is a 180 but for my type of flying the 160 will get me into quite enough trouble thankyou. AUW is not known as yet, I don't have a functioning scale, I've asked my sister to bring up her luggage scale when she comes up for Christmas next week.
Do it now, you may never get another chance
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14 Jan 2026 11:16 #35
by Klipkopwildlife
Do it now, you may never get another chance
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After struggling to get rid of 1.5degrees of up thrust (now 0:0) she's waiting on the long awaited arrival of my guest, weighing in at 10.45lbs without fuel, that's 4,75kgs. Let's say 11lbs with a full tank, that's 5kgs, quite well under the target minimum of 12.8lbs or 5.8kgs, that's even with onboard glow and the associated batteries. Well pleased.
Now all that's left is to drill, ream and balance the alternate propellers, I have the 15x6 that's on the plane plus 15x8, 15x10, 16x8 and 16x10, I hope that's enough variety.
Now all that's left is to drill, ream and balance the alternate propellers, I have the 15x6 that's on the plane plus 15x8, 15x10, 16x8 and 16x10, I hope that's enough variety.
Do it now, you may never get another chance
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