H9 ASH 31 build, notes and questions

[BryanB]

I angled mine one spline toward the leading edge as well.

[Ed DeRossi]

I just finished my flap servo set up. The instructions on page 8 say to angle the control horn slightly toward the trailing edge of the wing. I believe that this should be angled slightly toward the leading edge of the wing. If I am wrong someone please let me know.
Thanks

[BryanB]

Cool. Thanks. Will call it good then.
BB

[Ali Machinchy]

Ali and Stéphane, did both of your prototype models have the full 20mm "up" for the flaperon function? One of my wings was really stiff and stopped at about 10mm up so I lightly sanded the upper trailing edge and have about 15mm of bind free "up" now. Is 15mm going to be plenty for occasional mild aerobatics and standard flying or should I keep going to get the full 20mm like the ailerons? I'm going straight sailplane. Not Hotliner... I don't want it to be too sluggish in the roll.

Bryan B

Hi Bryan. It is fully aerobatic with just the outer ailerons. More roll rate than a ASW20. So even with only 10mm up on the flap. Your roll rate will be plenty. Unless your planning some really aggressive rolling maneuvers?
Regards Ali

[RickS]

Here's another try at uploading the elevator linkage pictures.

[Ed DeRossi]

I made another location for a 5000 mah flight pack.

[BryanB]

Ali and Stéphane, did both of your prototype models have the full 20mm "up" for the flaperon function? One of my wings was really stiff and stopped at about 10mm up so I lightly sanded the upper trailing edge and have about 15mm of bind free "up" now. Is 15mm going to be plenty for occasional mild aerobatics and standard flying or should I keep going to get the full 20mm like the ailerons? I'm going straight sailplane. Not Hotliner... I don't want it to be too sluggish in the roll.

Bryan B

[Ali Machinchy]

Sorry to hear about the retract issues. I have not had any on the three samples, other than one time where I landed off field and cycled the gear switch while the model was on the ground. This damaged a gearbox and required me to replace the motor.
I hope our product support team can get you what you need in order to fly your ASH?
Regards Ali

[lenb]

No worries, its all good. As you know, these forums are for sharing success, ideas and solutions to problems. The other forums are for all the other stuff. We're glad you're here with us.

[mtnbiker63]

LenB and Ed, sorry to come across as an ass. I shouldn't upload a message while frustrated about things not even associated with this hobby.

I agree about modifying things. I do it to all my planes to make them my own.

[RickS]

Here's how I set the elevator linkage. I use a 2-56 pushrod that has threads on one end and a plain rod on the other. I use a normal clevis at the servo arm and simply bend the control horn end 90 degrees. As you can see in the pictures it is impossible for the bend to fall out of the control horn once the stab is mounted. I used this method on my Antares for years without failure and without it ever developing slop.

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[ARUP]

Thanks, Len! It's too bad about the Porter.

[lenb]

Lenb and Ed, the landing gear should not need to be jerry rigged to work. Especially on a plane that cost $2,700. If Hanger 9 wants to come up with a solution and ship it out, then fine.

In your world it may be jerry rigging, in my world its called modeling. however I agree if we pay for a part it should work, regardless of the price. Truth is, crap happens, we deal with it, which is exactly what we do as modelers while others sit and complain about things until their fingers are sore. Horizons ASH 31 is by far the least expensive all molded, 6 meter airplane on the market, but I would still like to see the electric gear replaced with a servo driven gear. I'm sure it was decided to go electric for those that can't seem to figure out how to make one servo driven.

Michael and Mark,

I love the Sullivan releasable ball links, a work of caution though is only use the metal ones. Early on we lost a Porter because the plastic version broke when a tow line snagged the elevator, I believe it would have survived if it was a metal one. Ive used them for years now on the electors of all the tow planes, Smellyak, Bidule, etc.... Only issue with the sailplane is making room for it in the fin area...

[Ed DeRossi]

I don't believe that I jerry rigged anything. I only changed something that I felt needed to be changed. Very minor as far as I'm concerned but that is only my opinion. I am very happy with this aircraft. I should be ready to fly tomorrow.

[mtnbiker63]

Lenb and Ed, the landing gear should not need to be jerry rigged to work. Especially on a plane that cost $2,700. If Hanger 9 wants to come up with a solution and ship it out, then fine.