Bird of Time

[Aros]

Nice looking BoT!

[meadowhay]

Can't beat a BoT 😎
Place the CG at the rear of the wing spar and trimming for a flat glide then really watch her perform!
Every bit the F3b thoroughbred she was designed to be!

[Aros]

Thanks! I really love the new covering on her...Love that wingtip angle too but need to put more ballast on the opposite wing next time.

[Twowingtj]

Bird looks great! They have such graceful lines.

[Aros]

Put my new RunCam2 4K on the wing tip today. Was a little hairy as the opposing weight on the other wing tip wasn't pulling it's weight as it were. So I spent the entire flight with my right stick pushed over to compensate. Safe landing is all that mattered. I do love the view!

[Aros]

Thanks! Yep very pleased. I was teased with sunny skies for a couple hours while I was still working, and hoped to go fly her after work but that's when the next storm system moved in.

[xviper]

I decided to get my BoT recovered. The stock covering was okay I guess but I wanted to show off the ribbing detail on that beautiful wing. A buddy hooked me up with a maestro recover guy. I picked it up today and was floored. He did a truly amazing job! I couldn't be any happier with how it turned out.

She's a beaut! We had a blizzard here today, so sailplane season will have to wait a couple more weeks.

[Aros]

I decided to get my BoT recovered. The stock covering was okay I guess but I wanted to show off the ribbing detail on that beautiful wing. A buddy hooked me up with a maestro recover guy. I picked it up today and was floored. He did a truly amazing job! I couldn't be any happier with how it turned out.

[Grantham Kid]

As you get older it is easier to lose track of a glider. They can climb so fast and disappear into the sun very quickly. I also have a couple of BigAoles' and they have saved my gliders on more than one occasion. Even if you can't see it, flick the switch and it will soon be back in sight again and usually from a direction you did not expect. LOL

[Aros]

I will do that, thanks!

[xviper]

Check out the Bigaole RTH device. It's from RC Castle, maybe even a seller in the US carries it. It's been a life saver for all of my sailplanes at least once.

[Aros]

Yeah it just fits, I guess I lucked out. I really love that return to home feature you have for yours. I can easily see how I might need that myself with this bird one day, lol.

[xviper]

I started off using a 3000mah, 3s Graphene and I couldn't completely close the canopy, so after a few flights, I changed to a 2800mah, 3s Zippy, which is about the size and weight of a 2200mah, 3s, Turnigy Heavy Duty. With this, I'm able to move it right behind the motor, so no extra weight needed. I built it to run on 4s, but there was no way it would fit under the canopy. Having been flying it on 3s, I feel I don't really need 4s, but one day, I'll give it a try with one of my 1800mah, 4s Graphenes.
I have the return home module sticking into the battery compartment but even without that, I'm amazed you can get a 3.0, 4s in there.

[Aros]

I am using the Admiral 4S 3000 battery. On average I am putting maybe 500mAh back in the pack after a 30 minute flight. Not sure on the final ounce count for the ballast.I will tally it up and let you know.

[xviper]

Just curious what battery are you using and how much ballast did you add? Where did you put it?

[Aros]

Another nice flight today. Now that I have enough ballast in the nose she is a dream.

[Aros]

Thank you Grantham Kid she is a beauty for sure. One I may struggle with trying to get back down to Terra Firma at times.

Looking forward to eventually re-skinning her to show off the ribbing detail of the wings and tail like this:

[Grantham Kid]

Beautiful glider Aros. Thanks to you and Viper for the follow along build. Very enjoyable. I wish I had one.....

[Aros]

True...Good news is that I don't think it requires too much more nose weight to be in the pocket. Will report later today.

[xviper]

The alternative to the bellcrank was to install a slim wing servo in the tail and I think one of those would be heavier.