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Bought a bixler 2! #hobbyking #bixler2 #fixedwing #taranis

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Finally bought a fixed wing! #bixler2 #hobbyking #rc #flyby #flight #aviation #taranis #frsky

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Slow progress

This second build is taking much longer than the first. I'm planning the layout of all the components so the plane will be future proof and allow the various electronic components to be moved around the fuselage to counterbalance a camera and autopilot in the future.

I have removed a few of the bulkheads from the centre of the fuselage and will add a door to the side of the fuselage. This needs to be done carefully to avoid compromising the structural integrity of the fuselage.

I have also mounted the elevator and rudder servos in the rear of the fuselage near the control surfaces. This should also help in the counter balancing of a camera in the nose.

I have a few more components on order from HobbyKing, most importantly a larger motor, propeller and motor mount to carry the extra weight of a camera and APM. Until these arrive in a week or so the build is on hold.