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08-17-2009, 03:03 PM
E-FLITE
SUKHOI SU-26M 480 ARF REVIEW
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=177
Whats in the kit:
(1) SU-26m
Whats not included:
(1) E-flite 480 1020kv
(1) E-flite 40a speed control
(4) mini servos
(1) battery 3cell 1800-2200
(2) 6" extensions
(2) 12" extensions
(1) 11"-12" prop
(1) bottle of thin ca
ASSEMBLY
If you have built as many airplanes as I have, after awhile you come to appreciate a good quality ARF. It is so nice sometimes to just "finish" the airplane, and get to the flying! This is one of those airplanes. It took me just under 2 hours to put together.
The manuals step by step instructions are clear, and pictures along the way make it so easy. Carefully read through the manual and get a idea of any extra items you may need. This plane assembles so easy I put it together in my own order, and checked the manual when needed. (that was at the end for the CG location, lol)
Install the wheels then put the landing gear into fuse then bolt into position.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=181
Hinge left and right ailerons and install servos each with 6" extensions.
Attach control horns and linkages.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=179
Mount wings with wing tube and bolt into position.
Bolt motor onto motor mount and plug in speed control. The speed control mounts inside fuse. Install cowl, (predrilled for you!) then attach prop.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=182
Elevator/horizontal stabalizer get aligned and glue into place.
Hinge the elevator.
Rudder aligned and glue in place, with tail wheel in position.
Hinge the rudder.
Install rudder and elevator servos with 12" extensions.
Install rudder and elevator control horns and linkages.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=184
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=185
Mount the reciever and plug in servo leads correctly.
Once battery is connected you can verify surfaces move in the correct directions.
Check CG/set throws/level trim.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=180
MAIDEN FLIGHT
Recommended rates. I did not check AUW but she did not feel heavy at all.
Weather was bad, windy and storm clouds. I rushed one quick flight in and decided to try again a different day.
My second flight had nice weather, low wind, and she flew very nice. I cant wait to put some stick time on her and play with the CG and such as this plane will do it all.
Recommend intermediate to advanced pilot.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=178
http://www.vimeo.com/6142038
SUKHOI SU-26M 480 ARF REVIEW
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=177
Whats in the kit:
(1) SU-26m
Whats not included:
(1) E-flite 480 1020kv
(1) E-flite 40a speed control
(4) mini servos
(1) battery 3cell 1800-2200
(2) 6" extensions
(2) 12" extensions
(1) 11"-12" prop
(1) bottle of thin ca
ASSEMBLY
If you have built as many airplanes as I have, after awhile you come to appreciate a good quality ARF. It is so nice sometimes to just "finish" the airplane, and get to the flying! This is one of those airplanes. It took me just under 2 hours to put together.
The manuals step by step instructions are clear, and pictures along the way make it so easy. Carefully read through the manual and get a idea of any extra items you may need. This plane assembles so easy I put it together in my own order, and checked the manual when needed. (that was at the end for the CG location, lol)
Install the wheels then put the landing gear into fuse then bolt into position.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=181
Hinge left and right ailerons and install servos each with 6" extensions.
Attach control horns and linkages.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=179
Mount wings with wing tube and bolt into position.
Bolt motor onto motor mount and plug in speed control. The speed control mounts inside fuse. Install cowl, (predrilled for you!) then attach prop.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=182
Elevator/horizontal stabalizer get aligned and glue into place.
Hinge the elevator.
Rudder aligned and glue in place, with tail wheel in position.
Hinge the rudder.
Install rudder and elevator servos with 12" extensions.
Install rudder and elevator control horns and linkages.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=184
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=185
Mount the reciever and plug in servo leads correctly.
Once battery is connected you can verify surfaces move in the correct directions.
Check CG/set throws/level trim.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=180
MAIDEN FLIGHT
Recommended rates. I did not check AUW but she did not feel heavy at all.
Weather was bad, windy and storm clouds. I rushed one quick flight in and decided to try again a different day.
My second flight had nice weather, low wind, and she flew very nice. I cant wait to put some stick time on her and play with the CG and such as this plane will do it all.
Recommend intermediate to advanced pilot.
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=15&pictureid=178
http://www.vimeo.com/6142038