David S

Interestingly an untouched Flair DR1 kit has this evening sold on EBay for £225 and had 29 bids! Edited By David S on 27/02/2019 22:23:06

Posted by Martyn Briggs on 26/02/2019 10:24:23: Hi, I've bought one of the few remaining Puppeteer short "kits", to make later ( can't start immediately, household building work going on at the moment). It seems to be a bargain, and I look forward to its arrival soon. I notice though that the short kit does not include centre section struts, and I don't think the plans, such as they are, show them at full size. I think they are different lengths/ heights too. Has anybody got some that they have salvaged from a crashed Puppeteer, or at least a full size drawing? I'm happy to pay. Edited By Martyn Briggs on 26/02/2019 10:25:23 Hi again Martin, PM received and photos sent to your email address. I forgot to mention that the two struts are the same length/height. Regards, David

Posted by Martyn Briggs on 26/02/2019 10:24:23: Hi, I've bought one of the few remaining Puppeteer short "kits", to make later ( can't start immediately, household building work going on at the moment). It seems to be a bargain, and I look forward to its arrival soon. I notice though that the short kit does not include centre section struts, and I don't think the plans, such as they are, show them at full size. I think they are different lengths/ heights too. Has anybody got some that they have salvaged from a crashed Puppeteer, or at least a full size drawing? I'm happy to pay. Edited By Martyn Briggs on 26/02/2019 10:25:23 Hi Martin, I’m currently building a Puppeteer from an old kit that I’ve had in the loft for a number of years. if you like I’ll take some photos of the cabane struts against a steel rule and send them to you? Just PM me your email address. David

Thanks Karl - This certainly seems to be a very welcoming, friendly club! Looking forward to meeting you when the weather permits. Regrads, David

Thanks Doug, Just waiting for decent weather at a weekend now to take Cymaz up on his kind offer. To say that my son is excited is an undersatement! David

Posted by john stones 1 on 20/01/2014 15:38:04: you'll be fine good luck to you Thanks John.

Posted by john stones 1 on 20/01/2014 12:30:17: Hello David good move contacting Cymaz don't be in a rush to spend, go enjoy the invite and see for yourself how things have changed. as V.A says it like riding a bike, don't forget the puncture outfit Thanks. The odd puncture I can handle - I just hope I can avoid going clear over the handlebars!

Wow!! Thanks for the warm welcomes and fast responses guys! Cymaz - I have just dropped you a PM and hopefully we'll be able to fly together - a great offer thank you! BEB - I fully see what you mean. The Easystar certainly floated around yesterday in no wind at all and I can see what you mean about a much heavier IC aircraft being massively different. Hopefully Cymaz's offer will help me breach that gap! Everyone's responses are much appreciated. Regards to all.

Hi guys, Another returnee to the sport just logging in to say hello. I started to learn to fly some 10/12 years or so ago but never got as far as (which really means wasn't good enough for) my A test. Two small children and three house moves sadly postponed my flying but now my son is 12 and really interested in the sport it's great to make a return with him! SWMBO kindly bought me a simulator and Multiplex Easystar for Xmas (after a few hints were dropped) and I maidened the latter yesterday - it was brilliant to be back and several flights and landings were managed without incident much to my surprise. Putting the hours in on the Phoenix sim first helped greatly to brush up on long forgotten techniques (can't really call them "skills" in my case!). I have to say things have changed a bit though whilst I've been away! My FF9 35MHZ tranny at the time was state of the art but I see that 2.4GHZ is now the future - and as for LiPo batteries - blimey has technology moved on or what! In keeping with this refreshed enthusiasm I had a trip into the loft with my son to retrieve my old aircraft. He was gobsmacked to see my trusty old Hi-Boy trainer which sadly has suffered somewhat over the years, a finished but as yet un-flown Seagull ARTF low wing trainer and my part built Flair Puppeteer. The latter is my favourite by far as I much prefer building from kits. I'm not really sure whether to go from the Easystar straight to the Seagull once I'm up to speed or whether I should get another high wing trainer first. At the moment I'm leaning towards the latter option but anyone's comments/thoughts would be appreciated. I have now rejoined the BMFA and the next thing is to look for a club down here in SE Cornwall. Sorry to have bored you all with the lengthy introduction but yesterday has really re-kindled my enthusiasm. Regards to all.