This Westland Lysander RC model is made by Seagull Models in Vietnam. It is an ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) RC airplane that is constructed of laser cut balsa and ply. Covering is Oracover (Known as Ultracote in North America). The covering features a scale paint finish.
This first video is good quality and shows the Westland Lysander RC model well.
The start-up procedure for a Saito FG60R3, 3 cylinder radial gas engine is depicted as well as good flying shots. At the end are a range of still shots that show good model detail.
The second video is I think from Switzerland and has nice flying shots. On the first landing you can see that the landing gear is very "springy" and requires very soft landings!
This last video shows the maiden flight of the model with the CG position, as stated below.
The end of the video is blurred, but I wanted to show that the CG spot does result in a model that flies!
It is well illustrated with photographs and some drawings, but does lack a certain amount of detail and assumes the builder has more than a basic knowledge in assembling ARFs.
Beware of the stated CG location! ( See here for more information) and I would suggest much more elevator throw than specified, for the all important flare on landings.
The cowl is too long, by 2 1/4". Use a razor saw to cut and re-fiberglass, on the inside. See photo.
CG needs to be 3/4 " (19.05 mm) BACK from L.E. of the wing at the root.(Not 1.06" (27 mm) FORWARD of the L.E. as stated in the manual. See this video to show how this position works!
The landing gear is on the weak side and could be replaced by a gear with thicker aluminum. TNT Landing Gear has a thicker material replacement. Click here to visit the site
Increase servo travels,( by +50%) especially on elevator
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