i hand launch my Dynam A-10 and its sort of the same situation. its slightly heavier then recommended, but it does fly and can be hand launched. just know that it will take a good toss into the air to get enough air for lift and subsequent flight. make sure you have a good arm or have someone that has a good arm do the throw because you need to really throw it. also, point up at a slight upward angle (10-20degrees nose up) use full throttle. dont try to climb too quickly or you will stall out.
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A-10 pusher weighing 2 pounds RTF
Well I had to do it.
Wing area = 2.5 S F...............2 to 2.2 # maximum RTF. So at 1 to 1 wing loading can it be hand tossed ? Might use the 6' step ladder to cheat a little.
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Re: A-10 pusher weighing 2 pounds RTF
Thank you Eric.
The Freewing A-10 is a little larger but needs amps.
I may almost get the RTF weight to 1.5 pounds. At that weight my 76 years can toss O K. Then a 15 minute climb & glide around flight becomes real.Comment
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Re: A-10 pusher weighing 2 pounds RTF
Pulled all of the power train. Converted the elevators to pull-pull & fish lines. At 1 pound 13 oz. RTF.
Need to carve up some foam filler blocks for unused servo pockets.
Definitely a nice hand launcher. Web O Calc computes a 16 mph stall speed. OK Will toss it in a few days after the rain stops.
Flip flopping between a geared 12 MM 6000 KV inrunner or a more normal outrunner direct drive.Comment
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