TwinStar
| Review 6-Jul-2002 | Oded Mazor | Video Available | Loop
and Rolls Regular Landing Hand Catch Landing |
| Motor | 2 x permax 480 | Servos | 4 x mini/micro |
| Speed Controller | BEC 35 amp | Batteries | 7-8 cells, 1250-2000 (CP, SCR) |
| Channels | 3 + motor (rudder is not essential) | Flight Time | 5-10 minutes |
| Propeller | graupner cam 5.5x4.3 | Gear Box | Not used |
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| Wingspan | length | weight | |||
| Wing Area | Wing load | CG location from wing edge |
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| Building | Very easy, even for beginners. step by step instructions. needs some servos extensions wires for ailerons. Y cable is required for ailerons unless a computer radio is in use. be careful with cyano glue as it may "eat" the twin star, use epoxy ! make sure the nuts that hold the wing screws are well glued, otherwise you might risk a wing coming off during high stressed flights. CG is easily obtained with almost every battery pack. rudder is not essential, I did not connect it. |
| Take-off | No running needed, just a straight push with full power. the built in up thrust will immediately make the plane climb. |
| Flight behavior | Sweet flying plane. can fly slow & fast (not twin jet fast though). can be used as an excellent trainer since it have a large wing area and is very docile in every aspect of flight. when flown by a more experienced pilot the twin star holds some surprises : loops, rolls, inverted flight... 8 cells are highly recommended, 7 cells are OK for learning but for more "interesting" flights, the 8 cells really do make a difference. |
| Landing | No sign of tip stall or anything. just bring it in slowly with some up elevator, nothing to it. On windy days I managed to catch the twin star by hand (if I can do it, I suppose anyone can). |
| Crash Results | Nothing that can't be fixed with a little Epoxy ! |
| Repairing | |
| Other comments | wing easily unbolts from fuselage so carrying it in a small car is not problematic. flies great right out of the box, no need for dramatic changes. great for relaxing but also for a some aerobatic flying. |
| Interesting Links |
From Ralph on how the painting was done
1. Smoothen the surface by filling the holes with light weight
filler/spackle
2. Sand with #400 grid sandpaper
3. Apply acrylic paint from a DIY store with a foam roller 4. Draw panel lines with a waterproof felt pen 5. Rivets are made using a "spike wheel" from a tailor shop
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| FMS Plane | - TwinStar |
Latest Update: Monday, 20 June 2005