total loss of performance HELP!

jwmachon · February 13, 2014, 08:19:36 PM

got a 3530 1400kv on mine with 9x6 prop

fully loaded eith gopro in case
5000mah lipo

cruises 30mph at 5a/hr

BigT · February 18, 2014, 08:29:33 PM

Assuming that you might not have much stick time (or even if you have) we all make stupid mistakes especially when getting new kit. So a basic check list.
1 Check control surfaces move in the correct direction
2 Launch into wind. Sounds daft but I have seen it done
3 Check c of g . video gear could have made it nose heavy so with marginal power you just wont get air speed and the elevator wont hold level.
4 If it is heavy you might need more power than your lipo can deliver. A 20c lipo wont give as much as a 40c

lrosm · February 21, 2014, 08:25:06 PM

hi all,

new bixler2 arrived. now slowly crash proofing it. also going to put all the new UBEC & ESC & motor.
going to build this one correctly & will be sharing my progress with you all, so please feel free to give me any hints & tips, suggestions & corrections so that I get a great FPV Bixler 2 ready to fly in a few weeks!

i will make a new thread for my build.....i know...you are all now waiting with baited breath!

Cheers,

lrosm

Coyote · February 23, 2014, 12:28:44 AM

First tip, ditch the control surface hardware, swap them out for stronger more secure hardware like style :

Some nice threaded bar and metal clevis`s will make that aspect as crash proof as you can.

lrosm · February 26, 2014, 09:44:09 PM

Hi Coyote, yep i have some of these ready to install on the new Bixler.
i am slowly doing the paint job at the moment. :-)

Coyote · February 26, 2014, 09:51:37 PM

Nice one, they won`t let you down

micarus · February 27, 2014, 10:42:55 AM

Hi M8, A little tip is to check the prop has the concave side to the rear , a prop blade is usualy a little aerofoil shape so slightly concave to the back side.

Cheers MIKE.

BlueFlyer · February 27, 2014, 12:48:32 PM

I've built a few bixlers in my time. dont use hot glue at any point in the contsruction. use either gorilla glue (which can get messy) or UHU POR (which I prefer).

I also suggest you get some fibre tape and put some on the whole length of the underside where the two fuse joints come together... firstly to act as a sort of landing skid, protecting the foam, and secondly to double make sure the fuse halves stay together.

I also buy m2 threaded clevises and rods.

lrosm · February 28, 2014, 02:18:23 PM

Micarus, thanks for the tip, will do.

lrosm
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lrosm · February 28, 2014, 02:18:57 PM

Chris, no hot glue at all? Have you had failures?

lrosm
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lrosm · February 28, 2014, 02:19:37 PM

I have lots of tape to put at the vitrine of the plane and will be reinforcing there as a matter of urgency!

lrosm
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BlueFlyer · February 28, 2014, 04:01:08 PM

yes, i hot glued the tail on, and after about 6 months, it just fell off one day lol

lrosm · March 02, 2014, 09:54:37 PM

guess i won't hot glue the tail then!!
cheers.

BigT · April 18, 2014, 10:50:35 AM

Elmers Glue All Max
This is a fabulous glue for foam and wood, better than Gorilla, not so messy and does not stain. I am a Pro Builder and stopped using Gorilla 2 years ago in favor of this http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/Wood+Adhesive+PVA/d180/sd3198

Very godd for foam repais as well..# It's stronger than the foam!