Why do I like designing model airplanes with thin wings so much?
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Pickerel
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You heard that right. Brushless outrunner motor, digital servos, Spektrum-compatible receiver, battery, speed control, and propeller.
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60 second introduction to the Pickerel RC model airplane design.
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With a little bit more tweaking, Pickerel has turned into a real winner.
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A flight video of Pickerel and my flying qualities report.
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Detailed step by step instructions for building Pickerel.
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I flew the third Pickerel RC model airplane prototype. It looks like a winner!
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There is a lot to designing a strong and lightweight wing spar for a foam airplane.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 09:49 am GMT -6 Monday, April 23rd, 2012 09:49 am GMT -6Monday, April 23rd, 2012 09:49 am GMT -6
I am done building the third Pickerel RC model airplane prototype. Here are some thoughts on how the build went and possible changes that I might want to make.
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Wondering what these funny looking airplanes are all about?
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