Radio Control microFLIGHT
PUNKIN DX
The Punkin will take off with ease from a smooth surface. It climbs with authority at full throttle. The best flight so far lasted 17 minutes at 2/3 throttle. After much experimentation, I have found that the GWS 9X7 propeller provides with the most thrust when using the GWS DXA motor. It is quite fast when powered by an 8-cell 300 mAh NiMh battery.
A bit of down trim is required to maintain straight and level flight. In the future I might consider adding a flat bottom airfoil or some positive incidence to the stabilizer. Although the controls are quite sensitive, rolls and loops are not very symmetrical. Probably I added too much right or down thrust when installing the motor mount.
Although it is not very aerobatic it is a lot of fun to fly. It can be flown in very confined spaces even at this size. Things happen a lot faster but its perfect for the local park.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Top Wing Span |
| 25 inches |
| Bottom Wing Span |
| 20 inches |
| Length |
| 19 inches |
| Wing Area |
| 187.5 sq.in. |
| Weight |
| 7 7/8 oz. |
| Wing Loading |
| 6.048 oz/sq.ft |
| Transmitter |
| Futaba 6XA |
| Receiver |
| Hitec Feather |
| Servos |
| Hitec HS-50 |
| ESC |
| Great Planes C-5 Nano |
| Battery |
| 8 cell 300 mAh NiMh Pack |
| Engine |
| GWS DXA Electric Motor |
| Gearing |
| 5.86:1 |
| Propeller |
| GWS 9X7 Slow Flyer |
| Status |
| Active |
UPDATED 07/06/2001
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