Sunset 2026 Builds

[Yotaman1985]

just be careful not to have too much throw in the elevator operation

Thanks. It has a bit of travel but I have the expo set really high. Will probably tone down the travel more for the maiden too

 

[Wayne]

Way too much elevator throw. You will need to find the magic CG location AND correct amount of up elevator before you get to see any flight out of here. The CG and elevator throw work hand in hand. Very small changes to one at a time are the key to success. I'd throw the numbers into a CG calc and start with that EXACT CG location. Your elevator throw will be maybe 3mm, a very small amount, but you will need some reflex (elevons up) to get her to fly. I'd guess around 3 or 4mm up on the entire trailing edge.

Nate and I have both failed to find a flyable combination on planks we have brought in past years. Heck the maiden Mini Q took at least 30 attempts before stumbling into the magic combo.

 

[Wayne]

You may want to print some spare noses if they are at all fragile.

 

[Yotaman1985]

Thanks Wayne. It definitely needs dialing in but will be fun regardless. I can adjust all if that and will gladly take all input/help. Its loaded in the car now so wont be messing with it until tomorrow or Wednesday. Suprising how much fits in a Forester

 

[gp49]

Current conditions 15mph Westerly, not quite straight in. Supposed to build to mid 20's

 

[Wayne]

Mark beat us to it!! Save some wind for us!

p.s. We did not build a new table, just ran out of time.

 

[gp49]

Mark beat us to it!! Save some wind for us!
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p.s. We did not build a new table, just ran

Mark beat us to it!! Save some wind for us!

p.s. We did not build a new table, just ran out of time.

Bring 8 legs ( there are two tops)

Currently low 20's gusting 30

As I said before bring rain jackets and ballast

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

Much less exciting but just as fun. This plank is about ready to go. After adding the wing tip fins, it kinda looks like a derpy pterodactyl (Pay no attention to the completely chaotic work table...)

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@agarchitect can help with that picture

 

[gp49]

Sunny. 12 - 14 almost straight in.

 

[gp49]

3Pm and 20mph Westerly.

RnR Nova is lonely

 

[gp49]

Little TD competition. Banana does the lawn dart thingee

 

[Red]

3Pm and 20mph Westerly.

RnR Nova is lonely

OMG did Alex get shorn?

 

[gp49]

OMG is Alex get shorn?

And I did not have to sit on him!! Boy needs to get a job!

 

[Red]

Seems like that is the theme every year hahaha

 

[agarchitect]

@agarchitect can help with that picture

 

[Shoelace]

Time to think about my favorite trip of the year. I try to build at least one or two new planes for the event; this year is no exception. Feel free to add your builds here too.

First up is the MicroSR by Mark Grand. The Bob Martin SR-7 is a classic slope machine that I always loved. A couple of years ago, I built a MiniSR 45" span from a Sky King kit. Mark Grand shrunk it down again to 30" span, and the MicroSR was born. Some of you may remember Ted Torpin flying one a year or two back. Anyway, I wanted to build this one super light, so Mark made me a thin fuse version.

My goal is sub 10 oz. ready to fly. I dug out my 6lb AAA 1/32 contest balsa and option to only partially sheet the wings to save a few grams. I used spray adhesive to save a bit of weight too. I need to frame up the tail still, but with all the radio gear I plan to use, it sits a little over 6 oz. I may opt for some lighter non-metal case servos.

The next on the list is a JM Glascraft Songbird. I actually started this before the 2025 C&F, but didn't get it finished in time. It is all built and glassed, ready for finishing now.

We'll see what else catches my eye.

Red

I think we both know what we'll be seeing next year (if not October, news to follow on that one, guys), with a plane that looks a lot like the SR-7. Stay tuned.