This is the Genesis Sailplane under construction. It was built from the Peck-Polymers kit, and will be radio controlled. The elevons have already been covered in white silkspan, but will not be permanently attatched until covering and painting is complete. The radio gear consists of a Hitech Focus 3 FM tranmitter, and FMA Direct M5v2 Sub Micro receiver, and two Hitech HS-55 servos.
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How did the Genesis turn out? Is it flying? I have a Genesis kit and just want to know if you encountered any unusual difficulties or quirks.
The Genesis requires considerable washout in in the wings. I originally covered it in silkspan, which was not strong enough. I recovered it in Polyspan, which is OK. If I had to do it again, I would use plastic film or silk for extra strength. It glides, from a hill, very nicely. I need a better launch method. I will try a hi-start next.
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