Passenger plane style glider to RC conversion prepworks

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For this handthrown glider to be converted to RC (differential thrust), first the wings must be leveled so that the motors and the props can be attached without scratching anything. Also the elevator needs a little bit of angle so the plane can ascend…

Dual 8520 motors, 70mm prop, pusher configuration. Works flawlessly, except that the two motors are a bit hot, melting the hot glue around them after several minutes… which means we need other way to secure them…

The hot glue that secures the motor melts…

Secure the motor from both sides…

 

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