Eratix: The truth about the build

[@frankflyrc]

Nice build Dan! Looking forward to catching you at the field when it gets warmer!

[@DaninVA]

For sure! I will be there tomorrow. It is going to be 60F by mid afternoon!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Dan nice build, hope you have a great maiden. Jeff in LA USA

[@michaelstewart7662]

the BNF you can get it in the air in 25 minutes. but PNP certainly not. the shotty phillips head screws should be replaced with hex-driver hardware(because the ones they use love slipping). and the foam is too stiff also and cracks easily. still a decent plane for how little building there is, not setting spars in, waiting for glue to dry, etc etc.

[@DaninVA]

Thanks for your insightful comments. I will be on the lookout for the cracking foam. Am still waiting on my batteries for now and bad weather is on the way, so not sure when I will get to maiden her. Had a great morning flying my Maule and S Bach 342.

[@jimmcgolf]

Hi Dan, can you tell me where you purchased the red and white checkerboard covering on the Horizontal Stab on Eflite Maule

[@DaninVA]

Hi Jim, I got it from Hobby King. Its vinyl self sticking, 1/2" squares

[@jimmcgolf]

@@DaninVA Thank you Dan, I appreciate the fast response, Happy Flying!

[@danmagill1497]

I had to get one of those IC2 to IC 3 adapters for my new Ultrix, still waiting.

[@DaninVA]

Well, I got the adapter and charger, but the batteries are still on backorder. Ordered them all from Tower Hobbies

[@yanceym7617]

On the BNF the elevator servo wire runs in that hole.

[@NickSmith-hv9zi]

You can just replace the batteries connectors with the ic2 connectors. I will not fly spectrum so I simply replaced the battery connectors.

[@DaninVA]

Good idea. I finally got all the cables, charger, etc. that I need. Have flown her a few times, but am not overly impressed with this plane. It is very light and overly fragile, so it mainly just decorates the rafters in my shop.

[@NickSmith-hv9zi]

@@DaninVA Hmm, all foamy airplanes are fragile. Actually compare to other foamies, this one is quite a bit heavy.

[@DaninVA]

Guess I will never be a 3D guy. I fly it early in the morning as a "warm up" plane before switching to my larger STOL/sport planes. Sure glad you enjoy yours.