RAF Be2c British Reconnaissance Aircraft from 1915

in the sketch. This is a very efficient shock
absorber.
Balancing
The center of gravity / balancing point
should be approx. approx. 13 cm (5.2")
measured from the leading edge on the upper
wing. Make adjustments if necessary.
Flying
The prototype was flown with a Thinder
Tiger .90 4-stroke engine. Let the engine swing
a 16x6 propeller if possible. This gives better
thrust and reduces sound to a more realistic level.
Remember this is a slow flying aircraft.
Flying characteristics are very forgiving
and will fly happily on 2/3 throttle. Set the elevator
at zero angle for the first flight but be prepared
to give down elevator if the model climbs out too
steep. During the initial take off run you have to
compensate for the torque with right rudder but
as the speed builds up the rudder is returned to
neutrual. This model should fly of the ground and
not be pulled. Once airborn the aircraft is as its
full size prototype. Remember: climb or decent is
controlled with the throttle, speed with the elevator.
Start the turns with the rudder, then use up
elevator. It will be necessary at this time to give
opposite aileron to dampen the turn rate.
The landing approach can be rather steep
as per prototype but the flare out needs almost
full up elevator. Get the tail down to maintain
directional stability.
Happy landings!
Turnbuckle for rigging
Lacing of the bungee rubber
on the landing gear
Stabilizer incidence
adjustment
The aileron wires run on top of the upper wings and under the lover wings. Pulleys guide the wires.
The rudder and elevator control wires run exteriorally to the respective control surfaces.
Royal Aircraft Factory Be2c ARF 9