Aeroworks 60cc Extra 260 Freestyle Build Thread

[funflyr]

I converted the Freestyle's exhaust to an RE-2, I will post some pics asap.

Troy

 

[funflyr]

Here's some pics from the RE-2 installation. I removed the covering from over the cooling holes in the bottom of the fuselage. The RE-2 mount fit perfect.

Troy

 

[funflyr]

Pics

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[funflyr]

Header installed.

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[funflyr]

RE-2 Installed.

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[funflyr]

I had a chance to fly the Freestyle this weekend with the RE-2 and really enjoyed it. The DA-60 already provided a lot of power but with the RE-2 installed it's even more power. It was a little nose heavy with the Large J-TEC Pitts, with the RE-2 the CG moved back a little to far. I have plenty of room to move the A123 forward in the fuselage. I will give another report after I move the battery forward.

Troy

 

[japan3d]

Is the offset rudder horn needed or will a straight one work?

 

[japan3d]

Is there anybody who put a DA 50 in there Freestyle? If so, did you go with 3" standoffs? For the plane to have the 6 7/8" dimension from the firewall to prop drive requires 3 1/8" standoffs.

Mine is almost done, got the SWB servo arms today and the fuel tank from B&E Graphics. Need to mount the tank and build some servo wire extensions and she'll be ready for the maiden.

 

[japan3d]

What did you use to keep the extension from falling back in to the fuselage? I am thinking of using tie straps around the fwd stab tube sleeve in the fuse.

 

[cherrybomb48]

Is the offset rudder horn needed or will a straight one work?

I'm thinking that it would work. I personally used the offset one. If your worrying about deflection of the rudder, don't worry. It's super affective despite how small it looks as compared to the large airframe.