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Re: [Paparazzi-devel] aircraft tuning question


From: John Burt
Subject: Re: [Paparazzi-devel] aircraft tuning question
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:17:52 -0700
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Followup update:

Yesterday I flew the Cularis again with the antenna pod on top. The plane flew well with CG forward of recommended and w/ cruise throttle set at 70%. Motor run time was only 9 minutes though...

John

John Burt wrote:
Sounds like you have had some experience with this model!

Although I have not had trouble flying the Cularis manually, I have come to the same conclusion you have: CG forward = better. My biggest gripe with the model so far is that the plug-in wing mount system is weak and if it cracks, you can't easily fix it.

I chose Cularis because I needed an efficient airframe with good penetration, that can carry a 1-2 lb payload, is cheap, rugged and easy to assemble. If anyone has an alternate airframe suggestion, I'd be gratified to hear about it.

Back to the tuning: am I correct in thinking that the appropriate way to increase airspeed (for any airframe) is to increase the parameter AUTO_THROTTLE_NOMINAL_CRUISE_THROTTLE?

Thanks,

John

Cédric Marzer wrote:
Hello,
The Cularis is an airplane difficult to tune even for normal operation
(without paparazzi).
Most relevent is the center of gravity that needs to be much further to the front than on Multiplex documentation. For the rest I can't help as I wouldn't put a
paparazzi on it considering
how the beast flies...Good luck !



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