Satellite 226 for fun!!

[Scottl0413]

Well, just to keep the power section alive, I just finished a Satellite 226 with a TD049 on it. I've always liked the look of the Satellites and have always wanted to build one so I did! finished weight is 6.5 ozs. Moved the tail to the rear, stab covering is Polyspan light, wing is combination of PL and esaki tissue. This is just a fun ship!!

Scott

[HatzLymanC]

Classic beauty!! IMHO!!

Lyman

[Pit]

WOW! I always liked (and WANTED) the Satellite in all sizes - one of my favorites (right up with the Ramrods and Galaxys). Any particular reason for moving the fin?

Pete

[Scottl0413]

Pete, the rear fin is more stable when it's locked down to the fuselage, i.e. less likely to vary during power pattern. I too am a fan of the Galaxy's, I have a no. of them from 1/2A to A and a B class also. Built them with a rear tail also.

Scott

[Thermals]

Aren't they *all* "just for fun"?

Nice looking ship! let us know how the trimming session goes.

[gossie]

Looking good. The fin out the back suits it too. Looks far better than original.... and safer.

[Scottl0413]

Well, the winds and RAIN finally let up long enough to get the first flights in on the 226 Satellite! Took a total of 2 trim flights and it was climbing and gliding perfectly!!!!!! This was my first Satellite build and flight and if this is any indication of how easily Satellites trim out, I may have a new favorite design!!!!! The little 226 with a healthy 049 TD really climbed out well! Only flew on about 4-5 second engine runs due to field size but it was well up in the sky by than.

Scott

[Randy Reynolds]

I Just noticed that there is a Satellite 226 kit of eBay for around $100 yesterday. Somebody must place a high value on it.

Randy

[Scottl0413]

Well this little Satellite continues to amaze me! Had a little flying session last night and flew a no. of planes and the last one was the 226 Satellite. Second flight decided to see how it would to at a full 7 second engine run and a full 2 min. max. With no wind and very little drift I though I could keep in on the 100 acre field I use for trimming. This was about 7:30 in the evening!!! Well at 2 min. it still 50 ft. of air under it's wings when the DT released. Need less to say it's earned a trip to the Nats in a couple of weeks!!! The 320 Satellite is first I my build list for this winter!!!

Scott