Corsa Maiden!!

[jakem]

Got to maiden the Corsa today! Build went super smooth with the AUW coming in at 2370grams with the CG at 91mm. Wayne gave me kstx10's for the flaps, kstx10 minis for the ailerons and a08's for the elevator and rudder. Scott threw it for me and it sailed out and up perfectly! I did botch the landing a tiny bit and ended up popping the rudder servo from the 30 min epoxy so would appreciate any help on that(maybe i didnt use enough?)

Here's a vid

 

[jakem]

 

[Stemie]

Pre flight

 

[Shoelace]

Hell yeah… that was freakin’ sweet. Nice piloting, and your buddy did a solid job with the camera work.

 

[Red]

Congrats! Looks like a sweetheart.

 

[thenated0g]

Lovely sounds

 

[Shoelace]

Lovely sounds

There’s really nothing like the whistle of a glider. For me it’s honestly one of the coolest sounds there is. That Corsa sings a sweet, sweet song.

 

[Wayne]

Congrats - looks to be well dialed in for the first flights.

We should start a new discussion just for servo glue options. I know this always gives me pause these days on my builds. I have played with different things and really do not have a favorite.

I'll start a thread.

 

[jakem]

Light wind action from today

 

[Doc J]

Light wind action from today

I'm surprised the lift is so smooth there, Jake - cool flying place!

One thing I like about the Corsa - instant lift response.

Happy flying!

Doc.

 

[Wayne]

I think she wanted to do some stall turns. Kick a bunch of rudder at the top just before the stall.

 

[Stemie]

The stall is my signature move on the hill, maybe we can get the mule to listen. really could use some lessons, I know a place.

 

[jure]

The stall is my signature move on the hill, maybe we can get the mule to listen. really could use some lessons, I know a place.

and your location is ... ?

 

[Wayne]

He is down by Pismo.

 

[Doc J]

I think a bunch visit is called for.

Looks like a great place - wish I could join you!

Doc.

 

[jakem]

I think a bunch visit is called for.

Looks like a great place - wish I could join you!

Doc.

If you're ever in the area.......We'll go up theand

 

[Doc J]

If you're ever in the area.......We'll go up theand

Planning a visit next year Jake - Covid buggered my plans up the last two years.

Cheers,

Doc.

 

[jakem]

Some Corsa action from today. Wind was a little too east but still fun!

Make sure to turn the volume up

 

[Doc J]

Some Corsa action from today. Wind was a little too east but still fun!

Make sure to turn the volume up

Woo...not any sign whatseover of wing bending.

Got to love the Sine Wave Spar.

Nice site and lovely day Jake!

Doc.

 

[jakem]

South wind was soooooo good yesterday!! The Corsa was doing all kinds of cool sh@t!