Snipe 2

Last Update: 14.03.2020

Model

Key Figures

  • Wing Span: 1’490 mm
  • Length: 1’081 mm
  • Wing Area: 19.65 dm2
  • Centre of Gravity (cg)
    • Manufacturer’s Specification: 66 – 70 mm
    • Initial Setting: 67 mm (maiden flight)
    • Current Setting: 69 mm
    • Ballast: 3 g (nose)
  • Flight Weight (current cg): 249 g
(picture: Vladimir’s Model, http://f3j.in.ua)

Settings

  • Ailerons
    • Max. Up (manufacturer’s spec.): 17°
    • Max Up (current): 17°
    • Max Down (manufacturer’s spec.): 35 -47°
    • Max Down (current): 40°

Log

  • 30.07.2019: kit purchased and build started
  • 17.08.2019: ready to fly
  • 25.08.2019, 18:00: first flight on football ground of FC Oftringen, cg 67 mm, balance perfect, sunny with perceptible thermal lift, 180 mAh battery lasts only 15 minutes.
  • 29.08.2019: battery compartment modified for 280 mAh batteries, cg re-balanced to 70 mm

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