Pilot 35% Extra 260 Half Build

[3dmike]

Hey guys! So here I will be documenting my half build. What is a half build? Well I bought a used airframe (6 or 7 flights on it) and will be building it up (New servos, New motor, New everything….) at least to the plane!

​

Here is the specs:

• Wingspan: 106" (2.69m)
• Wing Area: 2028 sq in (13084 sq cm)
• Fuselage Length: 90 in (2.3m)
• Weight: 27 lbs (12.24 kg)
• Engine: 100-120cc

Here is the plan:

Motor: DLE-111 v3 (Thanks Donnie!)
Servos:
Rudder: Savox SB-2230SG (x1 rated at 6v 499.9oz @ .16 or 7.4v 583.3 @ .13 Weight(g): 84.0)
Elevators: Currently have Futaba S9157 (6v 425oz @ .14) but may switch out
Ailerons: Savox SC-1268SG (x4 rated at 6v 208.3 oz @.13 or 7.4v 347.2oz @.11 Weight(g): 62.0)
Throttle: Savox SV-0220MG (x1 standard HV servo 6v or 7.4)

Power Board: SmartFly EQ6
Batts: Fromeco Relion 2600
Prop: Not sure yet Maybe Falcon 27x9
Switches: Wolverine
Ignition Kill: Smartfly

Made some progress yesterday and today:
Mounted servos, engine and power board yesterday/today

Had to drill hole for the exhaust since [MENTION=2649]GOGO24[/MENTION] used the pro flow cans.



I will get some better pics soon. Since I don't have a work bench that i can pull the middle of the garage my back is killing me!

 

[3dNater]

Looks awesome Mike! Im super jealous.

 

[3dcarter]

can't wait to see you tearing it up at Monsterfest, Mike! BA plane you got there!

 

[3dmike]

Looks awesome Mike! Im super jealous.

Thanks man! I've got to say without good friends in this hobby I wouldn't be putting this plane together! I would still be flying my EF 50cc Extra which was a good plane but this is such a great jump up!

 

[3dmike]

can't wait to see you tearing it up at Monsterfest, Mike! BA plane you got there!

Thanks Carter!

 

[AKfreak]

What a Cool plane. 35% is a monster.

 

[SnowDog]

Wow...that's not half bad!

 

[3dmike]

Thanks guys! I'm excited for sure. Step up from my 50cc'r

 

[AKfreak]

I would be so nervous to fly that baby for the first time. My 30% Yak 54 has my full attention at all times when it's up. That 5% makes a huge huge difference.

 

[3dmike]

I would be so nervous to fly that baby for the first time. My 30% Yak 54 has my full attention at all times when it's up. That 5% makes a huge huge difference.

I hear ya but that extra 5% really makes a huge difference in stability! The bigger the plane the easier it is to fly! I got it to make me look like a better pilot than I really am.... HA HA HA... Just kidding... While I have been wanting to go bigger the real reason for this move was simple, the economics of the deal. It was just such an amazing once in a life time deal that I just couldn't pass it up. Super excited to get her up in the air.