Lidl Big Bird 2 build blog Part 2 + useful tips. Is this plane jinxed? Did the maiden happen?

If you're looking to make an rc conversion of a cheap foamie chuck glider you will find this useful. This is pt2 of the Lidl Big Bird, my big wing span Lidl foamie RC conversion. I was hoping for a maiden at the end too, but I think the RC plane jinx was at work. Still the day ended OK and I flew some others. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Installing aileron servos 02:36 make sure you centre the servo before glueing it in! 03:56 don't make this mistake 04:36 mounting the brushless motor 05:33 a good way to fit the cockpit 06:07 the electrics 06:20 confession - don't install elevator servo before checking where CG will be! 07:27 more on electrics 07:46 did it get a maiden? 08:58 tip , check carefully for damage after a crash! You will need : 2 Lidl Gliders - or similar 9G Micro Servo Motors https://amzn.to/3WAEwvi DXW D1806 1806 2280KV 2-3S Brushless Motor https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3mG... 3 blade 4045 propeller https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GvD... 2 blade 4050 https://hobbyking.com/en_us/gemfan-50... 10 or 20 amp esc - speed controller https://coolcomponents.co.uk/products... servo tester for centering https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vDK... FlySky FSi6 transmitter https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3G... FlySky iA6 receiver https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GKv... other stuff: glue gun https://amzn.to/3E1hjem