Thanks for the kind words. Relative to internet history, I thought it was a rather genuine idea, but I had a feeling CO2 C/L had been tried before.
As for the wing, it is already a plane of the past.

After making adjustments following the first few flights, I made the ignorant mistake of using a bellcrank that would give me less controlability (more throw) than than the first bellcrank. After two crash landings, the motor mount came loose, and rather than fixing it, I decided to make a new plane...one more suited for the power system. So...voila!...here is it.
I took the simple plans from the Aeromaniacs website and modified them to my liking (
http://www.aeromaniacs.com/Freeplans.htm). The old combat wing weighed in at 39g while this weighs in at a far chunkier 57.3g. I have thought about lightening it--drilling out the fuselage or drilling out the left wing then covering it or filling it with foam. I'll wait until the first flight to see what it may need.
Konrad,
You're right. I probably should make the bellcrank out of a different material, but it is plenty strong and only weights about 0.3 grams.
As for the tank size, I really should be using a larger tank. Has anyone ordered from HobbyClub before?
I bought this twin from a gentleman on RCG for about $70 shipped. You really just have to keep an eye out. My Cox .020 w/ Davis Diesel conversion head was found on the auction site for about $55. My second motor, the G-24 was
stolen from the auction site because it was misnamed. It sold for $25 in only the nose of an old plane. I snagged a Brown CO2 a week ago without the capsule holder for $10.24 shipped. Believe me, I fly on a budget...but I've still caught the illness!;)
GM,
I am using the same kevlar lines on this new plane and to be honest, they're a pain. The line is made of many strands that aren't wound, so they tend to hang up on everything (even microscopic wood splinters) and frazzle and break. I've considered using something like this 2 pound .005"/.127mm fishing line (
http://www.basspro.com/Berkley-Trilene-XL-Smooth-Casting-Line-110-Yards/product/10206478/). What do you say?
Dan,
Do you happen to have a link? I'd love to see your friend's work--probably far more impressive...

Do you know of any more effective (lighter, more efficient) props for this motor? It's running a 7X? right now, but it just feels like a paddle wheel. It just doesn't produce the thrust I'd expect it to with that steep pitch.
Happy flying,
KP
P.S. Wingtip weight still needs to be added. And...yes, I should probably trim that bolt.
