Bixler, Heads Up! lituraly and figuratively

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I test flew a Bixler for a guy today (my first one)and while it was a bit windy and I took it gently we noticed that the wing was flexing a lot. So I harriered it down and we had a look. The foam cover under the wing had separated along with the carbon wing tube there really wasnt much glue there in the first place.

It might be worth keeping an eye on this if you have one.

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snappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (IE) USERID: 73306 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 15/May/2009 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3295	Quote Reply Topic: Bixler, Heads Up! lituraly and figuratively Posted: 07/Aug/2012 at 3:39am
	I test flew a Bixler for a guy today (my first one)and while it was a bit windy and I took it gently we noticed that the wing was flexing a lot. So I harriered it down and we had a look. The foam cover under the wing had separated along with the carbon wing tube there really wasnt much glue there in the first place. It might be worth keeping an eye on this if you have one.
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vandino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (GB) USERID: 1387240 Bargain Addict! Joined: 10/Mar/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Quote Reply Posted: 28/Aug/2012 at 5:43pm
	Snappy, there are thousands of mods for this plane. Google Bixler mods or similar. The main mod is to strengthen or replace the plastic/carbon wing rod. It seems strong but it will break very easily in flight. Also as you say, the covers over the wing servos cables need to be reglued or taped. These will pop and allow the wings integrity to collapse. Check the mods to stop the wings pulling apart. Maybe check and replace the ailleron and rudder horns as well. These break very easily.