Skylark F3A RC Plane Build Review - Some Issues.

Update: In the video when I mention CG I used the wrong units: I have the plane set at 95mm not cm.

I purchased this PNP model from Value Hobby in my ongoing search to find a replacement for the now discontinued Millennium Master.

[airhammer]

Thank's for the shout-out RCVR!! I can't really take credit for the idea. When I noticed how the Skylark main wing attached, it reminded me of the PARKZONE F4F Wildcat I used to own. It required screws instead of a O-ring to hold it in place. I thought about getting the kit as well. They make a blue one. Value doesn't carry it.I don't prefer red. I have a complete 3s power, electronic system from a wrecked Durafly F2A Buffalo. It swings a 10×5 prop. and as others will testify, it's fast for 3s. It weighs 675g. I don't know if that's flying weight. It doesn't say. I'll weigh the new one! AirHammer out!!

[phatfpv]

Great detail Mate! Loving the review and can't wait for the maiden!

[garrettcody]

Definitely a good suggestion with screwing the wings onto that piece of board. I did that as well, but I also coated the t-sticks in epoxy for extra strength.

[MrZeek]

95 to 110 mm not cm lol great review i have a tough time liking the looks of the front of this plane
looking forward to maiden great job John

[thomasallan]

A friend bought the PNP version and he did not mention any build problems you discuss in this video. The motor does not seem to be that powerful Yes it will do decent loops but its vertical is limited. He had used your tip about using screws to hold the wings in. Overall it flies well.

[msj]

Thanks for the great video and additional tips. Good luck on your maiden.

[rc]

ESC goes under the plywood easily if you cut just one bit of the plywood mounting plate out. Then the ESC will slide in sideways. 10minute mod.

[Jon_Flys_RC]

These planes that run back axle motors make sourcing different motors than what they come with difficult. I have also seen a difference between motor naming. 2212, 2216, 2217 are the stator dimensions and 2830, 2836 are the rotor dimensions but are interchangeable naming for the same motor class.

[johncarolelewnes]

My biggest gripe is the fitting of the wheel spats. Expecting them to hold by just screwing them on to the wire legs. It just doesn`t work so I discarded them. No problem with the O rings, I find they secure the wings very well. no need to screw them on. Some build manual would have helped.

[thomasallan]

How do u get a motor into that front mount? I ordered a sunnysky X2216 -8 long shaft KV1100. The hub of the motor will not fit into to metal motor mount. I am afraid to drill it out and am not sure the hole patterns will match.

I can order the same Leopard motor you installed in the plane. Will it match the motor mount plate? Is there some trick to getting the motor in? I would like to avoid buying another motor thou I will probably be able to use the SunnySky motor for something else.

[jamesmarston]

You cut the shaft because it's space is for the spinner that should be mounted , you did not have to cut the shaft

[roadstar]

I watched both your videos...where did you start with cog? Thanks

[mrfourtysevenman]

The cg is a little aft due to the swept wing. It seems like you're going off the dimension at the fuselage point of the wing where it's longer

[PARKBENCHFPV]

Glad I found this vid. I have mine build and ready to maiden but was wondering about the center of gravity. I marked mine at 110mm per the manual but will try 95mm for general flying.

Is this still recommended?

[Blackfarmerunion]

Nice job! What are the dimensions of the ply wood you attached the wings to?? I’m trying to figure out that setup on mine so I don’t have to glue the wings. Are you glueing the plywood into the fuselage only or do you run it thru the wings? Thanks for your time!!

[christophersimpson]

Sorry if you mentioned it but what control throws did you start out with? I don't see it mentioned in the manual. Thanks!

[Medmann]

Can you put an outrunner motor in this plane? (I am going to get the kit version)

[philippeneuhaus]

CD is the Point of Balance? 95mm from the front shut to be Right. 110mm is to mutch in the Back. My experience whit plains like this is 1/3 back from the Front of the wing. For me is 95mm still a bit to mutch back from the Front. Do you flow the plain 95mm (Schwerpunkt) we Call this. I enjoy your Videos so mutch and they helping me a Lot by fresh making this plain. A guy here in swiss sells me the skylark s for 20 SFR and he was empty. Know I am finish with all. The motor is a leopard 2835 6t, like yours and the prop a 9/3.9 works fine. 40 Ampere Bec regler and iron servos. Know im ready for go. Thanks a lot for the videos. Great wishes from Bern, Swiss

[philippeneuhaus]

Thank You verry mutch for the Video, i just buy a second hand from this and need a motor set. Is 4S 2200mah fine for this model? And witch motor you guys use for this model? The one how is in the description?
All the Best from Swiss, Bern

[codebuster]

any recommendations about the hardware to use with the kit version?