Hey, guys - while we're at it, why couldn't you bore lightening holes in that heavy downspout fusalage? Anybody tried it? What diameter would you use?
Cheers - LeeH
Duraplane 40 - rocks!
Jul 26, 2005
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You could, but it might be hard to do plus ruining the fine aerodynamics of the plane. Also all sorts of bugs, leaves, and other field crap would accumulate inside the fuselage.
Captain Duraplane
Depending on placement, you might get a neat "flute" effect. Add extra servos and pvc panels that slide the holes open and closed. Can you imagine playing Flight (Charge?) of the Valkeries on the Duraflute during fly bys? So... Im sick.
The lightening method to use with a Duraplane is to crash and replace with a balsa model. Seriously, don't worry about it. Your primary concern is to fly the thing and learn to land. You can try your hand at fancy engineering later, or on something else while you're learning to fly the Duraplane.
LOL!
1" in no stress places. mklol mk
Why bother. It's a Duraplane.......something ugly that you don't worry about crashing while learning learn to fly.
Ken Day
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