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Cheers guys. I went for 6" and 7" and will see which ones are better. Phil, they certainly do not do the foam strip on mine but thats a good idea, i will be doing that
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ARTF Seagull 40 Low wing Trainer.
Ross Clarkson replied to Kelly's topic in Build Blogs and Kit Reviews
Kelvin, What is the Seagull AT-6 Texan like? I have been looking at this for my next model. -
Dont get me wrong, i am not defending the guy and i will be sitting well and truly in the middle of the fence on this one but..... .....what ever happened to innocent until proving guilty!!!
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Airbus A400 - Anyone else built one
Ross Clarkson replied to Craig Carr's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
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There is also an incident with an F-15 losing the majority of one wing in a mid-air collison (I think) and the pilot successfully lands it. States that he would have ejected if he could of actually seen the actual amount of damge caused!! Good cockpit video on youtube. As for the above, agree with Gemma, looked quite genuine to start off when i first saw it but the landing gave it away massively. Love the RC ones. That is skill.
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Hi all, Probably a silly question but i have just been on another site to order some new bands for my Alpha 40 trainer and was mesmerised by the choice!!!! Can anybody help me with what is the best size to get? 4"5"6" or 7"??
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Ha Ha, i bet he was pleased as punch.
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I am sure the Pilot had the necessary licence and training as these things are not easy to fly and some people are beginning to speculate! Granted, a downwind take off is not technically the way to do it but we do not really know the full story as the Pilot and passenger will be the only people who can explain!! We also do not know if there were any mechanical issues and people act differently in shock!!! I expect, both were in deep shock!! Lets just hope the CAA do what they need to do. God knows why he picked your field though!!!!!
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Hello Haffers and welcome to the IC crew
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Hi all, Just thought i would write some positive comments on the above as i note there have been some unfortunate people with bad models lately. This was and still is my only RC model yet so i do not have much to compare it with. Looks: Very traditional trainer and looks aesthetically very pleasing and modern. I still have nightmares about breaking it and it takes pride of place in my workshop! Build quality: To me it seems brilliant. All i had to do was put tail feathers together, U/C on and a few other little details like ironing out wrinkles but apart from that it feels strong and has taken a few hangar bumps in its stride. I also crashed on landing the other day due to left wing tip hitting the ground and causing prop strike. Large noise, somersault and after careful examination, only a broken prop and no airframe damage. Quite impressed and amazed. Cost: To me it was a bargain at £250ish because it came with 90% of everything i needed to get flying. Granted, the DX5 and H9 servos are probably not the best about but they have done me so far without any probs. (Touch wood) Engine: .45 Evo 2st PTS system. A dream to start and has not cut out on me yet. It sounds a bit noisy compared to others i heard but it does the job beautifully. Note: Prop changed from 3 blade to 2 bladed 11x6. All in all, i am extremely pleased and so much so that i feel a Hangar 9 product as my next model is a must. Cheers, Ross.
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In the real world, tail-draggers are notoriously different/harder to get to grips with for reasons such as ground loop and prop strikes so i tend to think for a beginner tricycle must be better. After all, why would nearly all trainers have tricycle undercarriage!! Also, most people learning to fly in real life will learn on tricycle for the simplicity and ease of use! Obviously, i have only used tricycle so i cant comment too much on tail draggers but surely history/experience/previous products/real life must make tricycle the obvious choice. Imho, putting a tail dragger system on a trainer is maybe an excuse for not being able to land properly. Having a tricycle setup has to reduce the chance of prop strikes and ground looping which would inevitably happen, and maybe at high speed on take off!!!!!!
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That is one lovely looking aircraft!!
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Hi Colin, Let me know your results when you get them as i think this is going to be my next model. Cheers, Ross.
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Unbelievable. The CAA will be interested but the AAIB probably wont as they tend to just want to deal with serious/fatal accidents. Did he land there first or did he just turn up with it on the trailer and take off? Do GA aircraft use this site or is it a specific RC site? Basic Basic error could have cost two lives, if indeed he was taking off downwind and he did not have any mechanical problem. My boss is an instructor on these so no doubt he will discover more info. Crazy.
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Great post. On my second flight the other day, i had similar characteristics. It was quite blustery and it was my first flight on my own in medium winds. I did notice myself pulling the trottle back dramatically on the downwind leg as i i thought i was going to fast. Airpseed/Groundspeed didnt really cross my mind at this point as my brain didnt think quick enough. I then noticed, like Smurphboy, that on the base leg turning into wind i had to apply a lot of up elevator and throttle as my airspeed was obviously dramatically slow and i could see the airplane wanting to stall or spin in!! Educational post this as i now know to keep my airspeed up even if it does look scarily fast! Cheers, Ross. Edited By Ross Clarkson on 05/07/2009 01:58:10
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How do you get rid of those pesky bands on the Tutor 40
Ross Clarkson replied to Michael Baylis's topic in Beginners
I agree (Keep the bands) after a near miss on my second only flight the other day. It was a bit blustery on final approach with my H9 Alpha 40 and i managed to come in left wing down all of a sudden which i did not have the height to recover. The left wing tip hit the ground and it spun the aircraft around and dug the propeller into the ground and stopped ubruptly!! I was gutted to say the least as i thought i must have broken my first ever plane. I was amazed when i got to the aircraft to see that the only damage was the prop. The bands had done what they were supposed too and had given that little give that you want. There was no damage whatsover to the wing or the fuselage due to the bands taking the strain. If the wing had been bolted on, that would have been the end of the wing and fuselage!!! P.S. I use 2 x bands either side crossed over and 1 x band either side stright over. 6 in total. Edited By Ross Clarkson on 05/07/2009 01:42:57 -
What have you flown? What are you flying now?
Ross Clarkson replied to Simon B's topic in All Things Model Flying
Wow, now they are some lists!!! I feel a bit inferior!! -
What have you flown? What are you flying now?
Ross Clarkson replied to Simon B's topic in All Things Model Flying
Check this out for a list!!!! Past: Lama 5 Heli. Honeybee FP Heli. Present: Hangar 9 Alpha 40. Impressive eh!!!!!!! -
Posted by Stephen Grigg on 18/06/2009 00:06:46: Thanks Alex but yes it was only the photo.In fact when I ran it up today ti was down on revs.I checked the prop size and it was a 12x7.When I fitted an 11x6 it sounded really sweet,so id over propped it at the field,when I last broke the prop.Wondered why it was more sluggish than the other Boomerangs, now I know,you learn something every day dont you Just caught up with this thread Stephen, great read and great fix of your Bommerang. I have just changed my Alpha 40 prop to a 11x6 as i had an 11x5 on and my instructor advised to change, but not had a chance to fly it yet. Are you sticking with a 11x6 and if so, do you find it the best choice? Cheers, Ross.
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I am also a newbie John and i have started learning to fly with PaulHeckles school of flight near Swindon. I know this is nowhere near you but just wanted to give you a bit of peace of mind as they have been very welcoming and i know they cater for all ages. I am sure this will probably not be 100% the case at every site but i think you will find the majority are more than accomadating with juniors. As for a trainer. In the end it will be your decision but i went with a Hangar 9 Alpha 40 mainly because it was relatively cheap considering it comes with 99% of everything needed to get airbourne. Also, great quality airframe but electrics not the best in the world. I love it though. Regards, Ross.
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Andy, When you have the engine running as you wish, do you apply full power and hold the aircraft nose up to see that the needle settings are ok for high angle of climb flight? It might be that the needle settings are ok in level flight (Setting up on the ground) but as you climb it starves the engine of fuel because you are too lean.
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Hi Gemma, A lady after my own heart, scale, warbirds and I.C! After i get the guts to go flying my Alpha 40 for a second time i too hope to progress in the future to scale classic warbirds. Have you looked at Hangar 9 scale products?
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At last....the smell of Nitro is close !!
Ross Clarkson replied to simon burch's topic in All Things Model Flying
On my first ever (and only) flight of my I.C plane i took it up to a disused airfield near me. I arrived to see two Corsairs flying about which unerved me a little as i did not want to be seen breaking my plane on my first flight. I got out of my car to watch them for a little bit (secretly hoping they would go soon) and was surprised when i got out to see, or should i say hear, that they were electric! It just did not sound right at all!!! You could hardly hear them. I them moved away, started my engine and i just knew at that moment that I.C is the most rewarding type to me. -
Been on Hols in the Dominican Rep for two weeks and now back at work on nights until Tuesday, now that is frustrating!!! Is it sad that i was sat on a beach in 36deg heat and was thinking i wish i had my plane????
