kevinjulieevan
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Redneck engineering for tail lights. I love Popsicle sticks!
64" mxs exp
- Thread starter hone
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gyro
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Looks good!
I got 2 flights on mine today, after a 3 month or so lay off while I focused on my big gassers.
Was reminded today how well this plane locks in even on a windy (15 mph) day, and had a blast.
As usual, got some amazing pop-tops and had a blast. It's amazing how differently this plane wads itself up into a little ball during a tumble.
Love this plane! Can't wait for the 78"
hone
150cc
The light setup is looking good. Can't wait to hear how they work out for you. I'm looking to put together a night flyer and will be getting a 48'' and 60'' plane soon. I haven't decided which i'd put lights on yet.
I'm also anxious to get my hands on the 78''. Please EF bring on the gas 78'' MXS! I need one now!!!
I'm also anxious to get my hands on the 78''. Please EF bring on the gas 78'' MXS! I need one now!!!
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kevinjulieevan
50cc
Almost done. Routed wires through the wings and fuselage . Now just have to place the regulators and small battery
kevinjulieevan
50cc
Ready for a test flight...
kevinjulieevan
50cc
mxslighttest
four test flights today running the lights. the small 450 milliamp three cell seemed to do ok for a 4-5 minute flight but anything longer than that will need a larger capacity battery. we did four flights and swapped to a new battery each time. everything seemed to work fine so i guess the next step is actually flying in the dark! probably try that next week at joe nall. wish him luck. i'll upload some pics and video of today's test flight shortly. i'm not sure if i will get any video of the night flights as i don't think my camera will be able to do well at night.
four test flights today running the lights. the small 450 milliamp three cell seemed to do ok for a 4-5 minute flight but anything longer than that will need a larger capacity battery. we did four flights and swapped to a new battery each time. everything seemed to work fine so i guess the next step is actually flying in the dark! probably try that next week at joe nall. wish him luck. i'll upload some pics and video of today's test flight shortly. i'm not sure if i will get any video of the night flights as i don't think my camera will be able to do well at night.
kevinjulieevan
50cc
kevinjulieevan
50cc
i thought about adding a red blinky light in the cockpit to aid in orientation but i didn't want to fool with it. let's hope he can keep track up orientation 
k.t.
k.t.