Added Du-Bro skis to an E-Flite Draco 2.0 RC plane. I had to drill out the hole on the ski mount in order for the ski to fit in the stock axle, I also drilled out the collar for the spring bolt for the same reason.

First time flying in skis, so I didn’t really know what to expect. Taxi required much more power to move, so make sure your using plenty of up elevator. Didn’t notice too much difference turning while taxiing.

Takeoff was fairly uneventful. Held plenty of back pressure on the elevator as I didn’t want it to nose into the snow.

Flew pretty much the same, I noticed a bit more climb with a 4000mah battery vs my 5000mah. I checked CG between the two battery’s and felt it was sufficient. I think maybe the lighter battery plus the upward angle of the skis allow it to climb more? I have the skis at a pretty aggressive upward angle, so I’ll have to try it with them a little lower.

First landing resulted in a nose over. I landed it like a STOL plane, a 3 point plopper. No issues on subsequent landings as I would ease it to the ground and once on the skis I’d slowly decrease power to let it settle into the snow.

Enjoy, have fun, happy flying!

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