Friday, September 22, 2017

Graupner Chico



Built from plans, but with electric motor, removable wing, hatch on nose for battery replacement.

Weight830 g
Prop9 x 5
Battery3 cell LiPo 2200 mAh
Max Current18 Amp

First flight on Sept. 22, 2017. Roll rate with mostly original aileron setup is a little underwhelming, and slight tendency to pull down with increased power. But generally easy to fly, floats nicely, very gentle stall.
Most important: Terminally cute 70s look.