GrumpyGnome Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 Compo, Foggy & Clegg down at the field.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Cracking spring day today and on a day off work too. ? Had a marvellous time at the field, four maiden flights and a remaiden of a repaired PT-19 model which last flew in 2010, after a crash which damaged the nose, wing mounting plate and destroyed the motor mount. Everything came home in one piece, I went through a whole pile of batteries, excellent blethering with the guys and had great fun. After a bottle building flight with my venerable E-Flite P-51D, I had enjoyable successful maidens with a couple of recent E-Flite acquisitions - the 1.2m P-47D Razorback and the 1.2m Spitfire XIV. That was followed up by maidens for a couple of wee SEMFF foamies -Bf109e and Zero. My pal Derek captured some of his usual shots and more will be forthcoming, but he kindly provided a few tasters, hot from the camera and right after the flying, which I really appreciate. The only thing I'd change is to rebind the Spitfire without the SAFE stabiliser enabled, it certainly stabilises the model, but I felt I was fighting it at times, as it limited the maximum bank angle and tightness of the turn. The P-47 was the pick of the day for me - superb performance and even better than her little sister the Parkzone P-47. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Lucky devils. Hope to go this weekend, first time in 8 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Beautiful day today. Had 5 flights with my Element. A lot more practice needed though! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Very nice Leccyflyer. I too don't get on with "safe" type systems on gyros. I really do not need systems on my aircraft making them more difficult to fly than they already are. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I've got several models with SAFE, but this is the first one where I've actually managed to get it working. Don't like it and will take it off the Spitfire before flying her again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I lucked out today. I had a day's holiday booked, and finished my jobs by early afternoon so it would have been rude not to get out in the sun. I flew this trio of 'Birds. A Warbirds Replicas Tempest that is newly fitted with retracts, my own design KB-11, and my first foamboard foambird, a Ki45. I had the field to myself, part from the Buzzards, Red Kites and a large herd of deer. A splendid afternoon Graham 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Had a good days flying with these two yesterday, quite a strong wind but the 110 handled well. The Brian Taylor Tempest had it's 4th outing fly's very well 6min. flight and 40% left in the battery is fine. If you are reading this Mr Fenton please not after the work from home covid restrictions the pilot is now back in the office. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Went to the field with good intentions and 3 models but, sadly, I left my transmitter tray at home ? My hand is pretty shaky and, whilst I possibly could have flown, it just wasn't worth it, especially as I haven't flown for months. So I had a chat, enjoyed the beautiful weather, and came home. I'm taking a chance and leaving the car loaded for an early start tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Don't forget to load that all important tray Geoff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Hotel Foxtrot Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) Two glorious days flying on the trot. Only person at the field, no crashes, freshly fried sausage sandwiches fir breakfast and lunch. Flew my FT Explorer with a 3s 6250 and got 20 minutes! Glorious, I say. I also got slightly sun burned on the neck. Edited March 23, 2022 by Lima Hotel Foxtrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Yep, some heat to the sun, loads flying at ours and I forgot my camera, try again tomorrow. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, john stones 1 - Moderator said: Yep, some heat to the sun, loads flying at ours and I forgot my camera, try again tomorrow. ? There certainly is some warmth to the sun. When I got back early I watched some of the Tour of Catalunya in NE Spain and SE France and, whilst it was sunny (unlike yesterday), the riders were wearing arm warmers and full gloves because it was so cold. There is still a fair bit of snow, too. It's warmer here than in Gerona ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Geoff S said: There certainly is some warmth to the sun. It's warmer here than in Gerona ? Not for much longer Geoff, according to the forecast , turning cold next week so make the most of it while it's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 When I got back after a few hours, my wife admonished me for not wearing sun cream as I was a little red-faced...... I laughed but there is a distinct colour change under my fringe! Shirts now sitting alongside walking boots in back of car. Deffo going to turn cold again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 A full day yesterday flying my MPX Easystar in the glorious spring sunshine. It's good to be out and in the company of good friends, it's been such a long time I was struggling to remember some names. A wonderful day. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis 2 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Ten of us turned up at the flying field yesterday. Many of them were novices or inexperienced pilots still feeling their way so I only had four flights. Three with the Baron minus its Russian cockades practicing for La Coupe Des Barons and one with the Big Guff. On its third flight, the throttle servo on the Baron stuck wide open and I had to fly it about until it ran out of fuel. Barons glide like manhole covers and I was then forced to execute a downwind landing at some speed. Fortunately it stayed on its wheels and no damage was done. That will teach me to use cheap servos from long-dead foamies to actuate the throttle! ? Edited March 24, 2022 by David Davis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 @David Davis 2better to happen now than during the ‘event’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 On my jack jones..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I had the chance to join the party today as the wonderful spring weather continues. No a breath of wind this morning. Gave second airing to my Pilot RC 67" Slick which is proving to be a winner . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Second maiden flight this week, after a lot of right aileron it flew beautifully after 4 mins 60% left in batteries 4 4s 3600. 3rd flight at 50ft it went into a flat spin considerable damage but repairable. the only thing I changed was the throttle cut switch from D to A but when I went to fly it it was still on D, it checked out on the ground and took off as normal till 50ft. on checking the TX it showed throttle cut on switch A. ????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I remembered my transmitter tray today and flew for the first time in months. Beautiful weather, of course (for now!) little wind (but boxed the compass in its direction) and shirt sleeve temperature. Flew nothing exciting, just my old faithful Multiplex Fun Cub and my plan built Liddle Stik, which flies very well and I'm delighted how a quick cheap build can provide some relaxing fun. I also gave my 400mm ws T28 a little airing. I use my own transmitter rather than the cheapy provided and it's amazing how such small model can fly so well with the aid of the 6 axis gyro. I usually fly on intermediate mode. Expert mode with no gyro help at all is almost impossible for normal humans and I've never seen a successful YouTube flight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Curtiss Condor back in the air today after the rebuild. Successful test flight in the sunshine! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Had a great time flying with the boys this morning. Mine's the funny looking one with a contra prop! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Eric Robson said: Second maiden flight this week, after a lot of right aileron it flew beautifully after 4 mins 60% left in batteries 4 4s 3600. 3rd flight at 50ft it went into a flat spin considerable damage but repairable. the only thing I changed was the throttle cut switch from D to A but when I went to fly it it was still on D, it checked out on the ground and took off as normal till 50ft. on checking the TX it showed throttle cut on switch A. ????? Really sorry to hear that Eric. What a shame after after 2 good flights. Glad to hear its repairable though. Good luck with the restoration project. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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