Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If you're looking to make an rc conversion of a cheap foamie chuck glider you will find this useful. This is pt2 of the Lidl Big Bird, my big wing span Lidl foamie RC conversion. I was hoping for a maiden at the end too, but I think the RC plane jinx was at work. Still the day ended OK and I flew some others.
00:00 Introduction 00:45 Installing aileron servos 02:36 make sure you centre the servo before glueing it in! 03:56 don't make this mistake 04:36 mounting the brushless motor 05:33 a good way to fit the cockpit 06:07 the electrics 06:20 confession - don't install elevator servo before checking where CG will be! 07:27 more on electrics 07:46 did it get a maiden? 08:58 tip , check carefully for damage after a crash!
You will need :
2 Lidl Gliders - or similar 9G Micro Servo Motors amzn.to/3WAEwvi
DXW D1806 1806 2280KV 2-3S Brushless Motor banggood.com/custlink/3mGJ802DOu
3 blade 4045 propeller banggood.com/custlink/GvDr80kDgh
2 blade 4050 hobbyking.com/en_us/gemfan-5045-grp-nylon-propellers-cw-ccw-set-green-5-x-4-5.html?___store=en_us
10 or 20 amp esc - speed controller coolcomponents.co.uk/products/electronic-speed-controller-20a
servo tester for centering banggood.com/custlink/vDKcS0zvg9
FlySky FSi6 transmitter banggood.com/custlink/v3GrI6zvbS
FlySky iA6 receiver banggood.com/custlink/GKvC94kvb0

other stuff:
glue gun amzn.to/3E1hjem