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........Electric Photo Plane variations, continued.......

...Starting with the wing from an AstroFlight Mini-Challenger with a simple vee-tail on an arrow shaft boom

..AIPTEK Pencam set upright, with a micro servo for the shutter trigger..

......Overall layout.. Speed 400, GP 2:1 gearbox, SLIMLINE 9x5 prop, 8x500 nicads....

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...In flight. Plane performs well, good rate of climb, easy to handle .. The SLIMLINE prop outperforms an APC electric 9x5...


...Same wing, motor/prop/battery, with the camera now mounted at the rear for sideways looking photos ...

Mini Challenger is 61" span, 431 sq.in. area. Flying weight about 27 oz.

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E-PhotoPlane3.htm....10-12-2008