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SEL 04-05-2021 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ez2cDave
I suspect that "flutter" might have been a possible cause for the Canard failure . . . Thoughts ?

Dave F.





Absolutely, tho 'fwapping' might be a better description. My CMR Manta made the same sound before it 'exceeded the speed of balsa' on a B6-2.

Ez2cDave 04-05-2021 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SEL
Absolutely, tho 'fwapping' might be a better description. My CMR Manta made the same sound before it 'exceeded the speed of balsa' on a B6-2.


I think that particular Canard is prone to flutter / "fwapping", due to its high aspect ratio design.

Using "Balsa Plywood" should cure that problem, since it would be stiffer and resist flexing during boost.

Dave F.


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