Nice updates.
I am running some OR sims on this design and getting some iffy stability off the rail with 54mm K and L motors and 10mph crosswind. However, the "up" part of your flights seem to be just fine. Can you post the no-motor mass and CG of your build? Thanks.
flight at Airfest 2017 K711 54-6gr 11,763' 1302 mph Mach 1.7
this found the limit of the molded nose cone, so i'll be opting for a FWFG. The flight was successful however upon
inspection the nose cone paint cracked off in spots. I'm taking this as the NC actually folded in alittle bit
flight at Airfest 2017 K711 54-6gr 11,763' 1302 mph Mach 1.7
this found the limit of the molded nose cone, so i'll be opting for a FWFG. The flight was successful however upon inspection the nose cone paint cracked off in spots. I'm taking this as the NC actually folded in alittle bit
I believe it. I can easily push the plastic with my thumb. I probably won't push my Firestick as hard as you, but I now regret that I did not foam the nose cone. Too late now - I already installed the av-bay and painted the nose, and I am not gonna hack it up in an attempt to pour foam.
I wouldn't fret about it either, fine unless your going to push, then throw a FWFG at it and go. For what it's worth the K711 flight was arrow straight and I had no visual indication during the flight that anything was amiss. prolly up to a K650 power is where issues would show up.
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