Motorpylon for a small rc glider like the LIDL glider

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Motorpylon for a small glider. I designed this specifically for use with a 1806/2400kv drone motor on a LIDL glider. The holes for the motor are spaced 8 mm apart, and I prefer to use a 5 mm carbon stick, but wood or glassfiber will also do the job effectively. To provide added stability, I glued a piece of plywood measuring 20 mm x 30 mm x 3 mm on top of the fuselage and secured the base to it with 2 servo screws - you can opt for 4 screws if you prefer. There are 5 holes, each 2 mm in diameter, designed specifically for attaching the base to the plywood. To attach the sticklowerpart to the base, I recommend using a 3 mm locknut and bolt. It's essential not to let the pylon go fully vertical; instead, stop it with a piece of metal or use StickBase2.stl, which is another design that eliminates the need for a metal stop. You'll need to experiment and determine how much "up" lift your glider requires - the Uplift compensates for the downforce created by the motor when it's turned on. This helps tip the nose upwards slightly, effectively counteracting the motor's downward pull. You can also mix in some up elevator when turning on the motor; personally, I'm accustomed to these types of pylons on larger gliders, so I always keep a bit of elevator up when starting out.