08-16-2019, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
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Originally Posted by burkefj
My experience with RC RG's is that pulsating lights would make it nearly impossible to maintain any flight orientation, I've also found that flying after sundown but not in pure darkness is the best, you get very bright lights, but in pitch black, you can't tell your altitude/size of the model and you lose any other spacial orientation, I typically fly at launches that are not a smooth grass field so I have to see my landing area.
Here's info on what I used: https://dynasoarrocketry.com/?page_id=1873
I used a single 180mah 3s pack direct to the lights and then split off to a very light esc that was 7 grams just to use the bec function to power the receiver. Given my lights and load, I have approx six to seven minutes of boost/flight once I plug it in, but given my gliders aren't long duration type I have 2x the amount of capacity than I need. Works well.
this shows some flights on video
https://youtu.be/dAAuNCt4EZ4?t=68 |
Thank you. Yes, you would almost have to use a moving light display (say, from nose to tail on both sides, rather like the "Skytacular" and "Super Skytacular" lighted, moving signs on the Goodyear blimps--although I don't know if they move from bow to stern on both sides of the ships).
Your delta-winged glider certainly handles windy conditions well, and it doesn't exhibit a wing drop at high angles of attack (deltas are good that way; instead of stalling and rapidly dropping a wing, they "mush in" as the angle of attack increases). |