Official Black Horse Fieseler Fi156C Storch 2850mm ARF Discussion Thread

[sailing1]

Does anyone know if the DLE35RA with an EME electric starter kit will fit under the Storch cowl without cutting the side of cowling out?

[Terminater007]

50-55cc would be way way overpowered in this plane , mine flies happily on a power 160 on 10s even weighting almost 10kgs

https://www.blackhorsemodel.com.vn/?product=fieseler-fi156c-storch-2

Parts listing required (not included):
– Radio: 06 channels.
– Servo: 08 standard high torque servos.
– Engine: 30 – 35 cc gas.

[TonyF3A]

Well, I got married about a month ago and have been working on getting everything moved along with my shop... so work on the airplane has been at a standstill. I have everything and hope to get started on the re-build by the end of November... One thing that I did notice on the BH website was that they recommend a 50-55cc gas engine now. My airplane came with a template to mount the DLE 35RE. I think I will up-grade to the DLE 55RE when I put it back together. That will add about 2+ pounds of nose weight and more power. So, I'm gonna get the engine ordered shortly so I have everything for the build.... Anyone needing a almost new DLE 35 RE?

[RickVB]

Any further info on the Robart strut upgrades?

[Art Scholl]

Just curious why they short shafted the iconic legs on her? Ruins the appeal for me.

Yeah, Manfred, thanks for pointing that out. I just noticed that and I would be really disappointed when and if I opened the box.

[Terminater007]

Some Flying shots of my Storch from last weekend :)

[chrismcrc]

Hi I’m new to this site. I found it when Googling information on the Storch. I bought this from a guy at our field who only got it a few feet off the ground before putting it into a bush. My question is for such a heavy plane after adding 3# of weight 30cc seems way under powered. I have a 50cc that will fit. I want it to not be such a pig and have some fun with it. I’m of course going to reinforce the firewall gear as much as possible. There are other weak spots that need addressed as well. Any thoughts?

[Jayhawkboy]

Yes I did contact Motion RC and they said they have no idea if or when which is why I posted here! Just hoping someone knows more than I do!

[TonyF3A]

jayhawkboy:
I would recommend you call Motion RC and ask....

[Jayhawkboy]

Hey guys. I’m new to this thread but looking hard for one of these kits. Does anyone know where they’re available or when motionRc will be offering them again?

brian
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[Terminater007]

I use 10s Batteries - 2 x 5s 5000mah wired in Series..

[ADAMS67]

Like I said before the instructions call for a cg between 110 and 120mm I'm going with 115mm.also how they want the batteries hook up Parrel or series, it doesn't tell you anywhere.

[ADAMS67]

Hay guys reread the instructions, it says balance between 110 and 120mm I'm going with 115mm also how do the want the batteries hook up, parrel or series no where do they tell you. I'm not new to this hobby been doing it for over 60 years I'm 71years old and considered an Advanced pilot.

[TonyF3A]

MooMoo: Yes, the undercarriage has to pivot to operate properly. That will require some mods, but I don't think it will be too tricky. I found a good thread on a British site where a modeler made his own struts and modified the gear to pivot. Gonna use that as a guide to get mine working. Plan on putting some hours into it this weekend... I'll post my progress...

[3RedPapa]

Robart is planning on having these available as a retrofit, once we have it tested and working well. I hope to get it flying in the next 2 weeks!

Tony, those look fantastic. I sure hope they work well cause I’d like them on mine for sure. Great job!

[moomoo]

My understanding is the undercarriage speeds as well upon landing. Is that right? Hence some mods in the struts need to be made.
since we are talking about the storch, I have not flown mine yet but I am concerned having enough air flowing over the batteries to provide adequate cooling. For those who have flown their storch how hot did the batteries get.
moomoo

[TonyF3A]

Robart is planning on having these available as a retrofit, once we have it tested and working well. I hope to get it flying in the next 2 weeks!

[Terminater007]

looking good , cant wait to see how it works out . would love to retro fit this to my storch.

[TonyF3A]

Oh, the silver strut in the picture is the stock strut when you removed the airfoil covers (balsa).

[TonyF3A]

I just received some custom made struts from Dennis Crooks at Robart. These are the gray colored struts in the picture. The main difference is that I have about 50mm of travel on compression of the strut, instead of the 7mm travel,and that the spring is replaceable, allowing me to change it out if I need more or less tension. He modified the top section so that it will still attach to the upper strut leg (the one that mounts to the fuselage near the wing), but it now can pivot. All that is needed is to modify the two bottom strut braces so that they can also pivot at the fuselage mounts. They will attach to each side of the landing gear brace mount that is just above the axle mount on the gear. The axle is now a straight piece of rod instead of being bent. Now to start work installing it... more to come!