Chrysalis |
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Wing mounting |
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How many rubber-bands do I need to attach my Chrysalis wings? |
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How do you convert a Chrysalis to a bolt on wing? |
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Can I use two wing bolts on a Chrysalis? |
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Can shimming at the trailing edge can compensate for a bit of lost washout? |
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How do I attach the hatch in an elegant fashion? |
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Covering |
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What covering do you recommend for a Chrysalis? |
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Is it really difficult to cover the Chrysalis wing using Monokote without getting wrinkles? |
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What color do you recommend for a Chrysalis? |
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The covering on the top of my Chrysalis wing pulls up where it lays on the
FG reinforcement. Is there a way to stop this? |
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What's the proper technique for applying clear poly varnish to a Chrysalis? |
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Is it better to cover the fuselage or use poly varnish on a Chrysalis? |
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What should I do about flutter at the tips of my Chrysalis? |
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What can cause the shear webs on a Chrysalis to break? |
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Chrysalis Wing Torsion? |
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Do you sell wing kits for the Chrysalis?? |
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23 Oct 99 |
Compare the finishing techniques for the fuselage? |
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23 Oct 99 |
Please compare standard weight plastic film vs. lightweight on the wings. |
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23 Oct 99 |
Is the new Chrysalis 2M wing strong enough for electric winch launching? |
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09 January 05 |
I'd like to cover the Chrysalis 2M with dope and silkspan. Do you think it'll have flutter problem? |
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20 March 06 |
What is the best sequence of putting the covering on? |
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20 March 06 |
Choose your covering material wisely? |
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14 February 07 |
Don addresses motor and covering choices? |
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Radio Installation |
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Installing servos in a Chrysalis? |
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Is a 270 Mah battery too heavy in a Chrysalis? |
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How do you balance a Chrysalis with a very light radio? |
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Is there sufficient room in the Chrysalis fuse to install a mechanical mixer
for vee tail operation? |
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What are the differences between a V-tail and conventional tail Chrysalis? |
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With the V tail do you need a computer radio? |
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Recommended control throws for a Vee-Tail Chrysalis? |
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How do you fine tune V-tail differential on a Chrysalis? |
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I'm having problems centeriing my servo arms? |
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How can I best avoid using TX servo reversing? |
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14 February 07 |
What are the 5 functions used on the Chrysalis? |
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14 February 07 |
What are the inside dimensions of the Chrysalis? |
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14 February 07 |
What servos do you recommend? |
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14 February 07 |
What are the specs for the HS-60 servo? |
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Construction |
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Can you clarify some of the instructions? |
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Should I be concerned about the span-wise balance of the Vee-tail? |
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Where does the trailing edge attach to rib O on the Chrysalis? |
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Why isn't the sheeting on the top of the fuse between F3 and F4 applied cross-grain? |
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Can you point me to a collection of tips for lightening the design? |
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How do you install the shear webs in a Chrysalis? |
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Why the low parts count in a Chrysalis kit? |
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Two Piece Wing for a Chrysalis? |
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What did I do wrong building the two piece wing for my Chrysalis? |
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Can the chrysalis be modified with ailerons? |
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When tossing my plane the Vtails flutter/vibrate quite badly? |
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I am concerned about the V-tail of the Chrysalis 2M not being strong enough. |
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18 May 99 |
I need to rebuild the saddle for the v-tail
of my Chrysalis. What is the proper decalage? |
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05 Jun 99 |
Don answers some comments about the 2M Chrysalis!
(Some alternative construction techniques are included.) |
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05 Jun 99 |
From the photo's its unclear if the leading edge of the
wing is sheeted or not.
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18 Jun 99 |
When I set down the trailing edge stock, the
notches do not line up on the the plans. |
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18 Jun 99 |
Is this necessary to use shear webing on both
sides of the spar all the way to the tip? |
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18 Jun 99 |
Compared to the other HLGs, Chrysalis's rudder
area is a little narrow, I think. |
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23 Oct 99 |
Should I mount a brass tube on the leading
edge of the spoilers with torsioned music wire inside to hold the slats closed? |
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04 October 01 |
I saw that the angle of the V-tail is set to 74 degrees. Is this correct? |
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13 August 02 |
What mods are needed to update an older 2M Chrysalis to a newer version? |
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06 June 03 |
Does the Chrysalis need washout to fly correctly? |
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14 February 07 |
Don addresses the Chrysalis Pushrod Installation? |
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14 February 07 |
How can I convert the MK-I spoiler setup to a MK-II? |
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14 February 07 |
Don talks spar issues with the Chrysalis? |
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14 February 07 |
Don sorts out a V tail construction issue? |
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14 February 07 |
I'm concerned about not having a center rod, and some of my ribs are too short? |
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Electric Chrysalis |
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20 March 06 |
Do I need to use 2 batteries onthe Chrysalis E? |
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20 March 06 |
Does the ruddervator L.E. need either angle or radius sanding?? |
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20 March 06 |
Can I use a BEC on the Chrysalis E? |
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20 March 06 |
Why do you use a separate RX battery pack? |
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20 March 06 |
Is it a good idea to add CF to the Chrysalis E wing? |
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20 March 06 |
What is a good source for the 1/2 X .014 and .007 Carbon? |
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20 March 06 |
Can you help me setup my spoilers? |
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Electric MK II (2nd Version) |
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20 March 06 |
Are the instructions available for download on the Mk II? |
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20 March 06 |
Is the 3 piece wing as strong as the stock wing? |
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20 March 06 |
My spoilers don't open the same amount? |
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20 March 06 |
What is the best way to control my spoilers? |
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20 March 06 |
Where do I position the laser cut wing tip plate? |
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20 March 06 |
Can you help me with the spoiler pushrod shape? |
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20 March 06 |
Is the washout built in or covered in? |
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20 March 06 |
What are the flying characteristics of the Chrys Mk II? |
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20 March 06 |
Can I use white glue in lue of epoxy on the fiberglass? |
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20 March 06 |
I'm having problems with friction & flex in my pushrods! |
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20 March 06 |
Just where do the pushrods exit for the V-tail version? |
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20 March 06 |
What servos do you recommend? |
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20 March 06 |
I'm having problems with the shear webs? |
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20 March 06 |
What is the best route for the spoiler wires? |
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20 March 06 |
I'm having problems mixing my spoilers with the elevator? |
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14 February 07 |
Don addresses the Chrysalis Pushrod Installation? |
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14 February 07 |
Don addresses weight and CG issues on the Electric Chrysalis? |
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14 February 07 |
Don addresses motor and covering choices? |
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14 February 07 |
What is the performance with the recommended power setup? |
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14 February 07 |
Don addresses performance on a 47oz E-Chrysalis? |
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14 February 07 |
Don offers some advice on mounting an outrunner motor? |
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14 February 07 |
What servos do you recommend? |
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14 February 07 |
What are the specs for the HS-60 servo? |
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Other... |
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What is the cost of shipping to Sweden? |
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Is the Chrysalis strong enough for a beginner? |
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Can I shorten the fuselage on a Chrysalis? |
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What causes Chrysalis wing failure on launch? |
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Which throwing option (peg vs. hole) is easiest for a beginner to build? |
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What's the difference between the Monarch D airfoil and the Chrysalis'? |
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How does the Monarch D compare to the Chrysalis? |
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How did you design the ribs of the Chrysalis to account for the sag between the ribs?? |
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How can I improve the launching and handling of my Chrysalis? |
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How do you convert a Chrysalis to Speed 400? |
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Use a Monarch E Fuselage for an Electric Chrysalis? |
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I am just finishing my Chrysalis and am having balance problems. |
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I have had a recurring problem with the wing ribs on my Chrysalis
cracking and breaking during normal use. |
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I would like to build it, so that it can fit in a 'travel box. |
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18 May 99 |
Regarding the nose down turns, it is sustained
throughout the turn, and gets progressivly worse! |
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05 Jun 99 |
I decided to change the directional throws on the
V-tail and, of course, it responds correctly now! |
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18 Jun 99 |
I'm building your Chrisalis 2M and was wondering
how much the lightening holes in the tail affect the strength? |
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18 Jun 99 |
The finished Chrysalis Two Meter has standard covering
on the wings and weighs in at 32.5 oz a little over the 26-27 oz advertised weight. |
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18 Jun 99 |
For the chrysalis 2M, there is no mention of a
conventional tail option as on the hand lauch version. |
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23 Sep 00 |
Have you guys ever electrified a 2M Chrysalis? |
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23 Sep 00 |
When I insert the pushrods through the guides, they appear to bind? |
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10 Dec 00 |
Will DJ Aerotech continue to produce the Chrysalis & Chrysalis 2M? |
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16 May 01 |
What is the proper CG for a Chrysalis HLG? |
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16 July 01 |
I plan to build a Chrysalis 2M, and power it with a Norvel .061 U/C engine? |
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05 February 02 |
A homebrew electric conversion and what to do with the battery? |
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15 March 02 |
Some questions concerning flying speed and CG? |
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13 August 02 |
How do I repair my Chrysalis tail? |
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2 Nov 02 |
More information on the Electric Chrysalis? |
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06 June 03 |
Don handles some Basic Equipment for the Chrysalis glider... |
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06 June 03 |
What is the reference line for a chrysalis fuselage? |
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11 July 03 |
Can I build the Chrysalis 2m with a narrow fuse? |
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26 October 03 |
How do I electrify a Chrysalis? (Photos) |
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09 January 05 |
Has anyone modified the Chrysalis for discus launch? |
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20 March 06 |
What is the airfoil on the Chrysalis? |
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20 March 06 |
I need to keep constant up elevator to stay level? |
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20 March 06 |
Why did you use the name Chrysalis? |
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20 March 06 |
I need assistance with the towhook location? |
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14 February 07 |
What is the airfoil on the Chrysalis 2m? |
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