Dom (Essential RC) Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Piloted by Keith Mitchell, this model took 5 years of combined design and construction. This model aircraft was initially designed by Tony Nijhuis and part-built - was extensively rebuilt by Keith's modelling mate, Peter Johnson. Its initial flights were taken under the Large Model Association scheme (approved by the CAA) for model aircraft over 80KG. It underwent 12 test flights for combined flight time of more than 2 hours to get it's LMA\CAA certificate to fly at public shows. During this flight at Elvington Keith was battling a strong gusty cross wind. The cross wind landing was extremely skilful and amazing to watch. Judging from his reaction I don't think Keith enjoyed it so much but the watching crowd were certainly very appreciative that he put on a good show. Specifications of this fantastic model. Wingspan: 21 Feet Length: 19 Feet Weight: 220 Lbs Engines: 4 x ZDZ 90cc petrol Props: 4 x 28 x 10 Biela Carbon Radio: Futaba 14 Channel Servos: 22 (13 channels for ailerons, elevator, rudder, flaps, throttle x 4, landing gear and lights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voqw7cTuOBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Wow, lovely landing, well greased...pilot looked very relieved he got it down in one piece... Engines have self contained ign system, CDI or energy transfer....? Rx/servo batteries, quite a few I presume.... Aircraft that size engines could have a " battery charging system " ?? Lovely attractive plane... Edited August 14, 2021 by Rich Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Mind you thinking about it, no real need of added complexity of a battery charging system as wieght not that much of a problem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) amazing model aircraft.......................check out our club web site for more info on connie during its build etc........ ken Anderson.......ne..1..connie dept. Edited August 14, 2021 by ken anderson. added link,i think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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