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Post by raptor on Aug 15, 2024 10:51:49 GMT -4
A couple of us plan to be at the field for 9am
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Post by DoverSail on Aug 16, 2024 10:43:29 GMT -4
I am also planning to go up with some sailplanes.
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Post by ceh on Aug 16, 2024 14:50:28 GMT -4
It looks like it's going to be a good day for flying. I'll be there.
Chris
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Post by ceh on Aug 17, 2024 14:24:12 GMT -4
Good turn out today. I counted 8 pilots. There was a nice variety of models in the pits waiting for flights. It was the busiest the flight line has been in a while. The winds were light all morning and continued light into the early afternoon.    |
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Post by ceh on Aug 17, 2024 14:42:15 GMT -4
A few more pics from today. Sorry the thumbnails are wonky. I don't know why but if you open them and view them they are fine.    |
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Post by prm on Aug 17, 2024 19:36:34 GMT -4
There were 8 fliers, which means like 40 different planes. Way Cool. Chris maidened his Flying Boat, and it is a Factory ++ job, absolutely beautiful. After a minute or so of trimmimg, like a train on rails, and the Differential steering worked incredable. Fantastic job Chris, a huge credit to our cliub and hobby. I weas so keen to watch I forgot to get a picture, maybe someone else will post one.
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Post by retiredvtt707 on Aug 18, 2024 15:41:29 GMT -4
 Congratulations Chris, from the "big guy" on a completely successful build and maiden flight...! Bill |
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Post by johnos1 on Aug 18, 2024 16:07:51 GMT -4
As usual Chris's model was immaculate and flew to perfection. He has building skills and attention to detail that few of us can match. Would not be surprised if the govt. called him out on the next forest fire. Just gotta get those water tanks installed.
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Post by DoverSail on Aug 19, 2024 7:28:13 GMT -4
It was an excellent day of flying! I have a short video of Chris taking off with his flying boat for a maiden flight here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFoy4urfsRsJohn flew his gigantic 4M Pulsar, which was very impressive to see. I was amazed by how well it conserved energy. At various times I was sure it was on the point of stalling, but it just kept floating. It is a very impressive model, especially considering it is not a carbon fibre F5J. I had a 1 hour thermal duration flight with my Hollein Introduction F5J sailplane. Lift low-down below about 50M was spotty, ragged, and very difficult to work, but once I broke through into an upper layer, the game changed completely, and I was able to pretty much fly wherever I wanted and still gain a few metres per second. I made it to 30 minutes, and figured, why not do an hour so i can post in SpeedsterDEN's "one hour plus thermal flight" thread on RCGroups. ![]() Attachments:
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