Ion 1950's Futuristic Flying Wing - Pt7: Installing the Elevons - By O.F.W. (Peter) Fisher

The Ion Mk 20 is a great looking flying wing from 1957, designed by O.F.W. Fisher and English designer and owner of Performance Kits. He was often known as Peter Fisher. The Ion has a 33" wingspan and was originally a free flight model powered by a Frog 80 diesel engine, however in this build it will be converted to 2 channel RC. The original design had elevons, used to give some reflex to the wing and they could be used to adjust the trim. In this build series these elevons will be servor controlled.
The plans for this build are available from Derick Scott at www.model-plans.co.uk/perform...
The link will takes you directly to where the plan listed, but you need to email the owner of the website, see details on the homepage, to get the plan. He provides a very good service.

[@NormanLedoyen]

Nicely done Mark. Love watching you work.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks Norm, appreciated, pleased you are enjoying the videos 😀

[@thercbarn5001]

Love the looks of it. Really gets the mind going on what type of plane it is. With the cabin I can see some sort of airliner. Love the build! Mike c

[@MarkRobinson555]

Than you very much, pleased you enjoyed the video 😀

[@nhschreiner]

Love your innovative building techniques

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, appreciate the comment

[@Steve-mb8tg]

Great video, as always, Mark.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this one fly. 😊

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks very much, pleased you enjoyed it 😀

[@andymodeller965]

Truely superb video Mark. Your attention to detail - and your presentstion is excellent. I am looking forward to this classic models maiden flight. Please keep your video content coming. 👍

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it, really appreciate the kind comment

[@tomdurkin7321]

Thanks Mark,nice engineering.I AM LOOKING FORWARD to the covering and initial testing

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you for the comment, really appreciated 😀

[@terryblackman6217]

Good morning Mark. Great video. I was also thinking that 5mm movement should be plenty. After all, all you want is interrupted free flight. Looking forward to your next installment. 😄👍

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks you very much Terry, appreciated 😀

[@richard1472]

Howdy, Mark!
Just thought I'd drop in and see how things were coming.
It's starting to look like... something.
Test flights should prove interesting.
You might consider a little washout in the wingtips. Of course, that's just a suggestion.
All the best from the man from Mojave.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Hi Richard, appreciate the comment as always, thanks for the suggestion 😀

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

Madian soon

[@tysonstephenson2181]

I really enjoy your videos. I do not see the link you mentioned for the servos. Can you tell me more about those servos?

[@MarkRobinson555]

Sorry for the omission, here is a link to the servos i use, pleased you enjoyed the video 😀 stevewebb.co.uk/index.php?pid=HD1370A&area=Servo