Canary - Trainer design for my school

[nubie.pilot]

Can't wait for the maiden.

[joe yap]

Right now, we have 2 airworthy Canaries. This noon, both of them were happily flying around the school compound together with an EPP trainer.

[joe yap]

Based on the basic Canary layout, I designed the Humming Bird.

Airframe construction: balsa with CF boom
Wingspan : 32"
AUW : 135grams
Controls : 3 Channels ( R/E/T)
Motor : JT C18 2000KV Micro Brushless Motor (11.4g)
Battery : 2S 450mah

Maidened this morning when the wind is calm. After some trimming and programming, this is a pussy cat in the sky, although not suitable in windy days.

[tansc]

Nice work of art!!!

[remauled]

Design copied

Hi Joe, it looks like hobbyking took your design.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28968__Super_Scout_500_Class_Airplane_w_On_Board_Video_Camera_1400mm_PNF_.html

They say imitation is the best form of flattery

[joe yap]

Actually, there are already many similar designs before I designed the Canary. The Wing Dragon sold by Jet hobby many years ago and some parkflyer called the "Firebird", have similar layout.

I design is merely focusing on practical scratchbuilding materials and methods.

[flybywire]

Joe is right RIPMAX produced the FIREBIRD XL some 10 years ago and there is another similar model called WINGO, all have similar outlines.

[GBLynden]

What a great idea!