Charlie Knill

Posted by kc on 02/09/2015 12:09:54: I think Charlie is one of the newer members of my club and I have a set of digital luggage scales verified by the Essex CC weights and measures Dept! ( you dont need to send off the scales, here in Essex they came round to my house by appointment - good service ) But that's not really the point - it's just important to have a plane that satisfies the BMFA Examiner on the day. Whether the Glasair also has a Rx that has some aids that prevent it being suitable for the A test is the question. Presumably just replacing the Rx with a normal Spektrum Rx would solve the problem. What a small world! At some point I will discuss with Pete about disabling of the gyro stabilization on my plane!

Posted by Peter Jenkins on 31/08/2015 20:54:33: Hi Charlie - you might not have seen this document. It is published by the BMFA and is for use by both the examiner and the candidate. It's well worth downloading it, printing it out and then reading it. You will find it very helpful as you train for your A. Peter Thanks Peter Have downloaded as recommended.

Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 31/08/2015 19:40:46: Hi Charlie, in all the discussion about weight another (very significant) issue seems to have slipped through almost unnoticed! If I understand correctly the Glassair has "flying aids" and while these can be reduced they cannot be completely turned-off - a residual stabilisation stays active. If that is so then you can't use the model in this form for the A-test - even if it is over the minimum weight threshold. This could be overcome by fitting an alternative Rx which does not have stabilisation features. I could be wrong - I am only going on my understanding of the Glassair and I have never flown one so that's not first hand knowledge. But I think you need to look into this quite urgently I think. TBH its probably more significant than the 50g under weight which is easily fixed. BEB Will look in to this. Thanks for the heads up!

Posted by john stones 1 on 31/08/2015 18:53:01: Happens to us all Charlie, keep enjoying it John Don't worry John I will

Posted by john stones 1 on 31/08/2015 18:37:01: Sounds good to me Charlie, it put any weight on John Hi John It has not put any weight on no. It has had a replacemont cowl though after a crash which ripped open the cowling.

Hi all! Now have a few sessions under my belt flying the parkzone Glassair and am really enjoying myself

First buddy box session with the Glassair tommorow hopefully

One of my clubs examiners has said that with the Lipo installed it should only need a few more grams installed which is easy TTFN Charlie

Thank you everyone for your kind words of welcome

@FlyinBrian   That is who I am buying it from but I am buying the mode two one with the tx for £119.00 or theres about. Thank you everyone for your assistance. Edited By Charlie Knill on 29/05/2015 15:00:38

I have looked at the Max Thrust Riot. Its too expensive. The Glassair is cheaper and RTFbut the problem is the weight. If I was to use the Glassair with 50 g of lead added do you reckon it would fly?

Greeting everyone   I am looking at purchasing a Parkzone Glassair but have hit a slight problem. The Glassair only weighs 950g.The required weight for the A certificate test is minimum 1kg. How would I make the plane heavy enough to take the test without upsetting the aircrafts balance?   TTFN   Charlie     Edited By Charlie Knill on 29/05/2015 14:21:32

Greeting everyone! My name is Charlie, I am 17yrs old and I am just starting to investigate the world of model Aviation! I have been operation radio controled models (Boats and Cars) for 11-12 years and am looking to branch out in to model Aviation! I have been invited to join my local flying club (Brentwood Model Flying Association)and am currently investigating purchasing a Parkzone Glassair! I am very much a newbie to the world of model Aviation so please bear with me TTFN Charlie