Edmonds ArcieII RC Rocket Glider?

[Dreasher]

I just ordered one of these and was wondering if anyone had experience building or flying it. What radio your using and any gotchas I need to know about?

If I get everything together I’ll fly it as my E – BG in June’s contest. RC and rockets combined a great way to go through twice the money on hobbies

Ron Dreasher

[Bruce R. Schaefer]

I just ordered one of these and was wondering if anyone had experience building or flying it. What radio your using and any gotchas I need to know about?

I’ve never built one of those, and the lightweight RC equipment I have for RG’s is from the mid-80’s… so last century. Weight is always the key. And, remember to trim it (use lead chips or clay to balance it so it flies correctly–instructions should show you how). Otherwise, it’s just straightforward. Glad someone from NCR is flying in our BG event! Good luck!

[denverdoc]

I have been following your dialogue with Kevin over on Crash, there are no experts here on the topic. I did find a source of 50mAh Ni-cads, however, if youre interested. I’m debating between these and Li-Poly, the latter has a lot more reserve for the same weight. I looked at the Arcee-2. Looks like a smart approach, therfore I have opted to go in another direction entirely. 😆

I think you need to have a dual rate radio that can be downtuned for the boost phase, as the velocities are at least 5 to 10 times what the glider requires. I bought a cheap Futaba 4 channel setup, with micro package. I believe the r/c stuff w/o batteries adds about 1.4 oz in 2 channel setup.

[Dreasher]

There aren’t many people better than Kevin over at CRASH for rocket gliders. I really hope he comes up and flies in June. His planes are pretty amazing.

Please let me know your source for the batteries. That’s the one component I don’t have lined up.

The flights I’ve seen and reading the instructions the Arcie doesn’t need any input during boost. This makes it an “easy” plane for a novice pilot.

Ron

[Bruce R. Schaefer]

The flights I’ve seen and reading the instructions the Arcie doesn’t need any input during boost. This makes it an “easy” plane for a novice pilot.

Oh, that’s sweet! Go with John’s battery source, but Hobbytown USA is a good source, too.

[Dreasher]

Bruce, don’t worry. Joe at Hobbytown USA in Longmont gets plenty of my monthly hobby budget. 😉

Ron

[denverdoc]

here is the battery link. Those little 50mAH weigh virtually nothing.
http://radicalrc.secure-mall.com/shop/

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