Tom McGhie

Hi I got the brass tube from Leeds Model shop waiting for the 8mm carbon rod out of stock at moment. I intend to make canopy removable possibly in two halves or thirds fix centre section. Rear canopy slides back I think on aircraft  so possible mod.

Anyone built the wings yet ?  I will be looking to start soon studied the plan and wonder if you need to pack with 2.5mm as mentioned in previous post? 

I have built models in past and I am taking my time with this one. Dry fit and double check and refer to the blogs. It looks a nice kit and not too difficult with CNC parts. I might try wickes woodglue. I have tried some wood gluesI had in garage but they don't seem to be strong enough easy to break joint.

I have now tried Realflight 4.5 on W7 and it runs OK, but seems different handling from vista. Phoenix have confirmed that their sim will run on W7.

I have just received the packs to start the build. After viewing plans will follow your blog to avoid some pitfalls. I'm used to artf but fancy building the Lysander over winter. Yur photos show nice build look forward to more and first flight.

Hi Anyone run Phoenix or Real Flight 4.5 on Windows 7?

Hi I am a complete beginner and with the help of John at the NLMFC flew the Electro  S today 5/10/09 on her maiden flight. It was brilliant watching John do a few loops low passes etc to give it a test. All members present were impressed by the model. I read the user reviews on this site which did not give the model a good write up re the weaking of the engine mount. I give it a bit of thought and decided to vent from the underside and out thro the canopy. I also used the 2s battery as recommend in the review in the special issue there was ample power. We flew for 20 minutes plus overall in 2 flights and no problem with the esc .I did check the price against a Multiplex Mentor + esc motor and the Electro was the lowest price flight ready. Early days but I am happy to have the Electro S as my trainer. Nice to read you have had no problem with engine mount after 30+ flights.Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 20/10/2009 07:46:12

I plunged in and bought the realflight 4.5 for £130. Only used it a couple of times and there is alot to the programme. I cannot manage to fly the slope gliders the model just disappears over the horizon. I have a electric glider to start model flying any one used the software with a glider elevator rudder no ailerons? Thanks for any info