Petrogli

My apologies for not replying sooner. My method is this: Set up the mix as per the instructions, with a guestimated elevator offset. I have the mix set up on the throttle stick but also have switch D set up to disable the mix in case of the need to abort landing or whatever. I then take the plane up to height and progressively apply the flaperons noting whether my guestimated elevator mix is OK. If it isn't, I land, adjust and retest until applying the brakes gives zero attitude change. Once done, I find the only adjustment needed on landing approach are normal flight inputs to correct for turbulence so no trimming needed. I have been flying this technique for several years on a variety of models - also used for crow braking on models with flaps as well as ailerons. So the short answer is really "i use the elevator control to adjust the elevator whilst flaperons are deployed". Cheers, Neil

Martin, I appreciate this doesn't answer your question but I would highly recommend flying at Borough Hill, rather than Bradgate Park. Cheers, Neil

Sorry to be contrary, but you can do exactly that with a T6K (with v2 firmware at least) as I do that with my slope models 😀

Very sad to hear this news, my condolences to his family.

Hi Tim, I also have a T6K, which I bought used. It has a 6v Eneloop pack in it, similar to https://nexusmodels.co.uk/products/overlander-nimh-battery-pack-eneloop-aa-2000mah-6v-receiver-flat-2870 Eneloop batteries don't lose a significant amount of charge when not in use like old NiCad or other NiMh pqcks, and I rarely need to charge imy TX pack despite regular weekend flying and weekday simulator use. Personally I wouldn't use a LiPo in a TX. The need to store them at the storage charge, disconnected and removed and ideally in a fire proof box/pouch outside of the house is inconvenient in a TX pack for me. Many people use LiFe batteries for TX packs though. For RX packs, I also use Eneloops, though this is for slope soarers. My powered flying is all electric where I use ESCs with a BEC and rely on a single (LiPo) flight pack. You may want to go down the same route if you are intending to keep the Kyosho electric. Because I fly electric I use a smart charger which covers all battery charging duties. When I started back in the hobby last year, a friend recommended George at https://www.4-max.co.uk/ as a good person to talk to for advice on kitting out planes. He will likely be able to advise on a suitable motor, ESC, prop, battery and servos for your model. Good luck! Neil

P.S. I'm intrigued by your plan to convert to 2.4GHz. I had a similar idea a few weeks ago.

I have one of these, kind of. Mine doesn't have the Acapulco plate over the lower right mixer switches. I also have an original manual in German and a typed English manual (no diagrams) copyright Radio Sailplanes who I assume had something to do with UK distribution back in the 1980s when my Dad bought it. Let me know if you would like anything scanned! Cheers, Neil

In defence of our maintenance team (Richard and I are in the same club), the patch gets waterlogged and we have had a very wet winter/spring. ☹️

I don't remember names that well but do recall seeing the SAS Apache on an odd occasion. We were often the only ones up flying though! Funnily enough, I also have a copy of Dave Hughes' book. Not the well thumbed original one that was my Dad's as he chucked a lot of stuff out when he gave up flying.

Wow, I also first flew up at Burrough Hill in the 80s at about the same age. Small world and all that. I always remember the huge thistles and cow pats in the LZ that coined the term "Splot Landing" in our house.

Mine will be electric so there will be some differences in the front end build!

David, Thank you for posting this build. I am a couple of weeks behind you having started my P51 build yesterday and really appreciate having your posts to supplement the manual. Thanks, Neil

You could have dropped me a message Richard, I'm only ~15 mins from the patch and happy to help 😊 Glad to hear the FW flies well, not that there was much doubt I'm sure! Cheers, Neil

Hi Richard, We spoke the other day but I thought I'd post in the thread here as well. I'm in for a Tempest please, I have clearly been inspired by Pierre Clostermann having recently re-read The Big Show. As a newcomer to scale, I think your demonstration of adding decoration is just what many of us need to get started in this area. Having seen the FW in person, the techniques are really effective and in my eyes looks a lot more natural than the many of the ARTF foamies I have seen around. Oh, its also a nice light model as has already been said. Thanks, Neil

Hi all, I finally got my Oodalally finished and ready for the maiden flight on the balmy October heatwave over the weekend. One of my club mates did the honours and commented that it flies like its on rails. I've since had several successful flights and have to say that it flies beautifully and is the perfect follow on from my trainer that I had very much outgrown. I went electric with the recommended set up from George at 4-Max and have no complaints at all with the performance. I'm looking forward to getting this out again and doing some formation flying with another club mate who owns Peter's original Ballerina. Thanks, Neil