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Old 03-18-2021, 05:03 PM
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Starting about 2014 I did a number of RC RGs and a couple of RC BGs. I did a number of Depron profile rocket gliders inspired by Frank Burke's designs.

Here is a nice shot of my OD Depron profile XB-70 boosting on AT E-6 power. I had a bunch of flights on this thing before bringing it to NARAM in Springfield, MO in 2016. A very nice flyer. Just before the event, I went to a lighter single cell 450 lipo for RX power, which replaced a stand alone BEC and a 2S 270 or 300 lipo. This removed a little weight and reduced the drag a little. Great, except for the fact that it now being lighter and less draggy it was able to reach and exceed the speed of foam on boost when flown at that NARAM. Ouch. All repaired shortly after, with a nose transplant and some new carbon in the fuse to make sure the speed of foam is now higher for that model. Still flies well.
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