Cathal Gantly

My first ever build was a Gazelle, back in '93. As a totally inexperienced builder, I remember it went together easily and was very enjoyable to build. Quite tough too... I remember it surviving several hard impacts requiring an element of rebuild!

Thank you to everybody for their kind words. I've dug out my unbuilt kit - a Chriss Foss Phase 6 Sport glider. I've started to buy some tools to help with the build, and hope to start on that soon. I'll probably get a build board to ensure the fuss is straight! I've used one previously and I think it helped. I may even do a build log as I progress. Can't put my hand to my radio gear just yet, but a journey to the loft beckons for that! CG

Didn't see DLG in the glossary, but read it a lot on the site, so I looked it up: Discus Launch Glider (DLG) is a model glider launched using a 'discus launch' in which the glider is held by a wingtip and the flier rotates rapidly before release. Also, thought this might be useful... Immelmann turn, named after German World War One fighter ace Max Immelmann, refers to two different flying manoeuvres. In World War I an Immelmann turn was a manoeuvre used after an attack on another aircraft to reposition the attacking aircraft for another attack. In modern aerobatics, an Immelmann turn (also known as a roll-off-the-top, or simply an Immelmann) is a manoeuvre resulting in level flight in the opposite direction at a higher altitude.

Thanks for that advice Colin! Reasonably sure there is no battery in there, but will check this evening. I am wondering how well the electronics will have taken to storage for, well, an extended period. Much to consider and do! CG

Thank you all for your kind words. To Dwain Dibley especially, I've since found out that JR have gone out of business, although the equipment can still be serviced, for now. At the moment I've no thoughts to changing my TX, as I'm sure it's more than good enough for me, and its unused. From memory, the Max 66 has two model memories and can be used with helicopters, so quite versatile. My initial aim is to build my glider kit, then learn to fly it responsibly. I may return to powered flight after that. See how things go. CG

Hello, Many years ago I was involved with RC model flying. I used to fly a Gazelle, which was rebuilt frequently. To be honest, I never progressed very far with the actual flying, but am keen to do more now, and learn properly. I have a brand new, in box JR Max 66 TX and RX (probably antique now!) and an unbuilt Chriss Foss glider. Not sure which phase it is, but I bought it about 25 years ago! I'm very keen to start building this kit and hit the slopes. (I'll be joining my local gliding club Ivinghoe Soaring Association as I live in Milton Keynes so the Ashridge Estate / Ivinghoe is a short distance away.) If I progress to powered flight it will be electric. I've done IC, and while there are advantages, the time is right for electric. I suspect it would be with a Chriss Foss model, I WOT4 of some description. So, hello to everybody and I look forward to learning from you all!