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Convair XF2Y Seadart
Convair XF2Y Seadart
Designed by Marcel du Plessis
If you download plans and build the Seadart, please consider sending the designer a donation for all of his hard work and inspiration!
PayPal | marcel.du.plessis@kentron.co.za
Suggested Donation: $10.00
NOTES FROM THE DESIGNER
A prop in slot version of the Convair XF2Y Seadart. It is basically a semi-profile park jet that can fly off water. The Seadart can fly off grass or water.
Some handling tips:
Water handling: A medium fast taxi that lets the plane just rise up on the ski and the tip floats is the easiest way to get around on water. At higher speeds, where only one tip float may be touching the surface, a bit of aileron with the rudder helps with turning.
Take off: A good take off technique is to let the plane accelerate until it is just riding on the ski and then apply gentle up elevator to get it airborne smoothly.
Flying: General flying is easy. Expect some minor pitch changes when suddenly opening the throttle at very low speeds, due to the high thrust line.
Landing: Landings are easy. These can be done fast and smooth or you can flare to zero airspeed and plop down.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: 6mm Depron | Wing span: 29" (737mm) | Length: 41.5" (1055mm) | Flying weight tested: 17.6oz - 19.4 (500g - 550g) | Motor: 2212-06 (2200kv) | Prop: APC 6x4E | Battery: 1250 – 2200 mah 3S lipo. Control throws: Elevator: 0.8" (20mm) up, 0.8" (20mm) down, 30% expo | Aileron: 0.9" (23mm) up, 0.9" (23mm) down, 30% expo | Rudder: 2.2" (56mm) left 2.2" (56mm) right, 75% expo | CG position: ± 8" back from wing break. (Requires about 1/3" (8mm) of up trim).
BUILD THREAD
KIT AVAILABLE
Short Kit: Balsa Buddies
Designed by Marcel du Plessis
If you download plans and build the Seadart, please consider sending the designer a donation for all of his hard work and inspiration!
PayPal | marcel.du.plessis@kentron.co.za
Suggested Donation: $10.00
NOTES FROM THE DESIGNER
A prop in slot version of the Convair XF2Y Seadart. It is basically a semi-profile park jet that can fly off water. The Seadart can fly off grass or water.
Some handling tips:
Water handling: A medium fast taxi that lets the plane just rise up on the ski and the tip floats is the easiest way to get around on water. At higher speeds, where only one tip float may be touching the surface, a bit of aileron with the rudder helps with turning.
Take off: A good take off technique is to let the plane accelerate until it is just riding on the ski and then apply gentle up elevator to get it airborne smoothly.
Flying: General flying is easy. Expect some minor pitch changes when suddenly opening the throttle at very low speeds, due to the high thrust line.
Landing: Landings are easy. These can be done fast and smooth or you can flare to zero airspeed and plop down.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: 6mm Depron | Wing span: 29" (737mm) | Length: 41.5" (1055mm) | Flying weight tested: 17.6oz - 19.4 (500g - 550g) | Motor: 2212-06 (2200kv) | Prop: APC 6x4E | Battery: 1250 – 2200 mah 3S lipo. Control throws: Elevator: 0.8" (20mm) up, 0.8" (20mm) down, 30% expo | Aileron: 0.9" (23mm) up, 0.9" (23mm) down, 30% expo | Rudder: 2.2" (56mm) left 2.2" (56mm) right, 75% expo | CG position: ± 8" back from wing break. (Requires about 1/3" (8mm) of up trim).
BUILD THREAD
KIT AVAILABLE
Short Kit: Balsa Buddies