Andrew Price 2 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Sorry. Dodgy left click button on my comparitively expensive Sony laptop. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 That looks awesome! What is the AUW of the finished craft? After seeing a few builds on here in depron I quite fancy having a play with the stuff and a slope soarer is a good place to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Really amazing work well done Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 That's a really good looking PSS model Monz - great stuff I'd be interested in knowing the AUW and wingloading as others have asked - will be watching with interest as you introduce this to the slope edge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks all for the kind remarks! Phil, I've just sorted the CG and the final weight is 7.05lbs / 3.2kg. I'm not sure what the wing area is, never mind wing loading, but I think it's come out just right, not too heavy, not too light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi Monz i had a go at attempting to guess your wing loading. full size wing area is 514.7 sq feet, so for 1/8th is 1158.075 sq inches. so for 7.05 lbs I make it 0.0974 oz to the sq inch. Hopefully a brighter person can check my figures. It does sound very light. thanks. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Mundy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You have made an awesome job of that Monz, what a fantastic finish. well done I am really impressed, that is going to fly like a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electriflier Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Posted by Keith Simmons on 28/03/2014 21:17:49: Hi Monz i had a go at attempting to guess your wing loading. full size wing area is 514.7 sq feet, so for 1/8th is 1158.075 sq inches. so for 7.05 lbs I make it 0.0974 oz to the sq inch. Hopefully a brighter person can check my figures. It does sound very light. thanks. Keith Keith, if your calculations are correct, which I have no reason to doubt, your results can also be read as14.02 oz per sq ft . With my scant knowledge of slope soarers, I understand that a higher wing loading is quite acceptable and in some cases, desirable to aid wind penetration. Monz is in the fortunate position to be able to add ballast if she finds the model too 'floaty' and at 14 oz per sq ft, it certainly is very light and might struggle in breezy conditions. How nice though to own a beautiful model like this that will glide beautifully in 10 mph winds? - great result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Gorgeous! Well done Monz - you put us all to shame! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Looks fantastic. Just one question -How many people will it take to launch?, with the fuselage that shape and size I can not see any obvious hand holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks again for the kind comments guys, much appreciated. This project really only happened as a result of stumbling across some of the depron builds here, so thanks for the inspiration I don't know how many people it will take to launch. I do have a bungee launch hook on it, a long spike and some silicone tubing, so I'm sure I can manage catapulting it off a hill side if I'm alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Bucc maiden - This was taken by a chap there named Graham from the Sussex Slope Soarers (check their blog out, very cool!) on a little '#16' cam, unedited, we tried bungee launching it, but that didn't work, so scroll to 3:50 to see the hand launch and flight. I then stooged around a bit, hit a spot of sink, stalled it and dropped a wing. Bit of damage to the nose which was taped up and then flew twice again after. But by then the lift was even less, but managed two decent on slope landings. Edited By Monz on 24/04/2014 00:33:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 magic Monique well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Ah, Colley hill. My dad still lives just along the ridge, was there last weekend. I've spent far too much of the last 20 years flying there, in fact was my maiden flight. Awesome when the lift is good. Incidentally, was in Mick's on Saturday, he still doesn't smile! Nice work, now bring it to the Orme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff noble Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Congratulations Monz, great to see the fruits of your labours take to the air and fly so nicely! Hope the nose damage isn't too serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hey I'm impressed, that looks really good. I think I must get into this PSS lark. Steve A470Soaring.blogspot.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great. Well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electriflier Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Magical! Oh how I felt those nerves..... Many congratulations Monz on the successful maiden, I'm not too worried that you bumped the nose a bit on the first landing because I know it's so easy to repair sections of these wonderful models. Tell us, how was it? did the model suffer in any way from being so light? Will you build big in Depron again? Don't forget to take photo's of the repair process. Really, really pleased for you. - Well Done! Regards Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looking great in the air Monz. Well done. With Roys reassuring words ringing in your ears I expect you will have it all sorted and back in the air in no time. Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks everyone! Roy, nerves? My thumbs were shaking! I think the lift was a bit marginal and turbulent to tell properly if it was too light. The spots of good lift it found seemed good, I think if I could get higher and play around with the speed more I'll know. The damage was substantial on looking at it, but the nose had essentially just telescoped into the fus. The glass cloth definitely helped. So It was just a question of pulling it out, taping it up and off we went again. There looks to be some better wind on Saturday, so might head out again. I'll definitely build big again with Depron. The MB326 awaits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Posted by Matt Jones on 24/04/2014 04:16:34: Ah, Colley hill. My dad still lives just along the ridge, was there last weekend. I've spent far too much of the last 20 years flying there, in fact was my maiden flight. Awesome when the lift is good. Incidentally, was in Mick's on Saturday, he still doesn't smile! Nice work, now bring it to the Orme! Yup, Colley Hill, probably not the wisest place! I'm hoping to make the Orme PSSA fly in... We'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Mundy Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Well Done Monz, I've just caught up with your thread. I am really pleased for you , you have made a fantastic job she flew beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Congrats on the maiden flight Monz looked to set off very well and certainly shows its going to be a winner in a little more lift!! Look forward to seeing you join us with this on the Orme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 BTW did you manage to get some pics as we discussed for the PSSA site? Edited By Phil Cooke on 25/04/2014 20:03:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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