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Once more some rc-plane videos. This time it’s Martin and Jörn flying. When I got ready, it started to pour down.
– Martin Start
– Martin Flight
– Joern Start
– Joern Flight

The perfect day for a first flight, calm wind and blue sky!
After a bit of adrenalin the Plank2 turns out to handle quite well. The first few flights with the rubber went well, and I even managed to catch some thermals, staying up in the air for nearly 5 mins.

And some video as well: one of the first flights
Next I’ll get me a longer rubber, to get to a higher altitude from the begining, giving me more time to fearch thermals.

Cheers everyone,
Tim.

Aside learning for the upcoming tests, I’m currently working on a new flying plank. After the successful tests with the first 9hrs prototype, I changed the design of the fuselage to be more rough and provide more space for trimming. As the rudder turned out to be too small, I increased the size quite a bit and added the option to quickly change the whole part.

This time I also chose a thinner airfoil (JWL065) adding the need for a spar. To get a smooth surface, I’ll cover the wing with adhesive foil.

Read more once I managed to test this guy.

Cheers everyone,
Tim.