Mudry CAP 232

R/C Aerobatics Plane of the .40 Class
 

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Specifications
The Final Plane
Construction
 

Specifications   [Toc] [Top]

Manufacturer: Black Horse Model, Vietnam
Wingspan: 145 cm
Length: 128 cm (incl. spinner)
Weight: approx. 2.8 kg
Engine: Magnum PRO-46SE ABC two-stroke engine
Propeller: APC 10x6"
Controls: Engine, Elevator, Ailerons, Rudder
Description: This ARF R/C model is manufactured by Black Horse Model in Vietnam. Wing and fuselage are completely built from wood. Although I've built the model carefully and triple checked for correct C.G., the plane flew catastrophically. After the first flight, I removed the elevator tips from the elevator control surface, because I suspected the elevator tips of getting warped during flight. Nevertheless, the second attempt to fly this plane was equally discouraging and ended in a damaged main gear section. Never repaired since then...
As of today, I'm convinced that the specified C.G. is wrong and should be moved forward.

The Final Plane   [Toc] [Top]

Black Horse Model CAP 232

The completed CAP 232 from Black Horse Model.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Before maiden flight.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Front view.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Tail view.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

You can still see the elevator tips attached to the elevator control surfaces. I suspected them of getting warped during flight, so I removed them later.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Well, the CAP 232 has an awesome overall look.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Side view.

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Awaiting maiden flight...

Black Horse Model CAP 232

Clear for engine start in order to perform maiden flight on a bright and sunny day in spring 2008...


Construction   [Toc] [Top]

Kit contents of CAP 232 from Black Horse Model

Kit contents of the CAP 232 from Black Horse Model.

CAP 232 engine section

Engine section of the CAP 232 with Magnum PRO-46SE ABC two-stroke engine and fuel filter.

CAP 232 engine section

Magnum PRO-46SE ABC installed in the CAP 232.

CAP 232 engine cowl

Adaptations to engine cowl and wheel pants.

CAP 232 engine cowl

Engine cowl showing cut-outs for muffler and glow plug.

CAP 232 R/C components

Installation of R/C components.

 

Last updated: 2010/09/28

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