Description
TEST PILOT : Barry Fleming/Tobias Gaus
The Su-57 Felon Currently either twin 50-64 EDF or single or twin pusher motor propeller.
SETUP :- CG at 45mm measured at Kink of the wing leading edge; movements rudder: 23mm in each direction, Tailerons: 30mm up and down, roll 22mm up/down; Ailerons 8mm up and down; Expo 35% on roll and pitch, 50% on rudder
Check out the Build Guide in the tabs above, and don’t forget to watch Christopher Beckwith’s fantastic build video :-
This is for plans only. Once purchased you will receive a download link to a zipped file. the PDF files will be within it.
Tobias “Tigger” Gaus –
Time to write a review 😉
Once again Craig did a great job with the plans and the files for the SU-57 Felon.
I have build the Felon also for the “Russian Jet competition”.
Building:
The build itself was straight forward. The first steps needs some time as there is already some sanding needed, but the rest gets together really quick.
Flying characteristics:
And like Barry I also had some troubles to find the correct CG. (part of beeing one of the firsts 😉 ). This was solved ….. Than it showed some instability during staight and level flight. I have solved this issue by enlarging the rudders. (updated in the plans)
Now the Felon is capable of flying a wide range: From “normal” Jet flying to “crazy” maneuvers (close loops; Cobras, flatspins….)
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASWbhIAz0J8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbLHwHj1QuA&t=46s
My setup:
2xFMS EDF64mm (3S version)
Lipo 3S 5800mAh
weight 1,42 kg (unpainted)
“Tigger”