Pete B Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 "The wind's changed again, Mick - it's now blowing that way!" Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Posted by Ernie on 29/07/2014 08:47:36: And one for Martyn Stunning.. I just love this aeroplane. Cheers Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 A big thanks from me for all the photos that have been posted here but especially to Pete B for the excellent video. A true labour of love and very much appreciated. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Posted by Danny Fenton on 30/07/2014 10:21:34: Dave Knott calling for Mick Henderson....... captions anybody..... Cheers Danny No, I'm sorry, it's still not your turn yet. Get back on the naughty step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 A few more of my pics, this is the Dutch team often seen at the UK Nats in August, Gerard RUTTEN and Bert VAN EIJK, here seen with Bert's Bowers Fly Baby 1B Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 30/07/2014 13:08:50: Posted by Danny Fenton on 30/07/2014 10:21:34: Dave Knott calling for Mick Henderson....... captions anybody..... Cheers Danny No, I'm sorry, it's still not your turn yet. Get back on the naughty step! LOLOL now that has me spluttering my coffee over my keyboard, nice one Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you, Martyn - that's much appreciated. I now know what the phrase 'goggle box' really means... Here's the final competition flight video. I thought the 2014 World F4C Champion, Marc Levy, deserved one of his own..... Before you watch it, just a few thoughts to ponder and perhaps discuss.... First of all, whilst my aeromodelling preference tends towards scale-type and near-scale models, I take my hat off to all these guys - I know i haven't the skill, application and dedication to come anywhere close to what I saw at Marmande, so please don't consider my views to be that of an 'informed commentator' but just that of an 'enthusiastic spectator'... Looking at it from the point of view of wanting to win the World Championship, I'd suggest the following points for discussion: The model you've set your heart on to build may not necessarily be the right choice for winning the Champs. No matter how faithful and accurate you make the rendition of the subject, it is only worth 50% of your score in F4C and 33% in F4H. Your selection must stand a reasonable chance of being flown at a 'scale' speed - there were several which were just too fast to be convincing. The Miles Magister and the Sopwith Triplane were two examples, IMHO. Choose a prototype that can actually perform some definable manoeuvres in the air. Several models were just a tad boring to watch as a wingover seemed to be just about all they could manage. That isn't going to make the judges sit up and watch, given they were sitting out, albeit under a canopy, in long days in warm sunshine.... Choose a prototype which isn't going to be seriously affected by the weather conditions. The winners had models which shrugged off the changeable, pretty brisk at times, gusts which invariably increased as the day progressed. You can't rely on getting an early morning flight each day to fly your model in ideal conditions. Select a sequence of manoeuvres which amply demonstrate the capabilities of the prototype, not just those that are easy to fly. Once again, it was evident that the front-runners introduced different manoeuvres which caught the attention of the judges. Once you've decided on the sequence, put it together so that there are not long periods of time spent re-positioning the model on the far side of the circuit. The audience were losing interest and I suspect the judges may just have been drumming their marking cards whilst waiting.... Know your engine inside out and make sure it starts first time, every time. It was noticeable that the competitors who fared best were those who were prepared when called and started their engine without any fuss whatsoever. This must have left an impression on the judges, regardless of the time allowance in the rules. Finally, going back to the proportion of marks allocated for building and flying, make sure your flying skills match those of your building. There was clearly some nervous, uncertain flying on show and one gained the impression that some competitors really didn't have enough stick time with their model. Fly your routine time and again, in varying weather conditions, until it becomes second nature. The best flights were those those which were tight, purposeful and demonstrated that the pilot was in full command of the model, he knew its characteristics intimately and the model was doing exactly what he intended at all times. Whilst the inclusion of turbine models may raise various emotions and suspicions amongst long-standing, traditional scale builders, they seem to be a fact of life in the scale world and I am in no doubt that Marc Levy deserves the title, based on the superb appearance of the model and his consistent, skilled, oh-so-smooth flying where he showed off the capabilities of the prototype to the full: Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Martyn, here's another ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 And this was the response from the rest of the French team when Marc rolled back to the pits! He did fly very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I think your summary is about right Pete, personally I am not too interested in winning so am happy to try and compromise by building something I want, with one eye on the things you mention. And just being able to have a go. I have been itching to get out and try the descending 360, and the other manoeuvres, ever since I got back from Marmande. Well tonight with Chris as caller, I went through my manoeuvres including a three turn spin and an additional immelman turn, the flight was 11.5 minutes long and drew just under 5000 mAh from my 10 mAh pack. That was with my 85" Chipmunk. Great fun. All the manoeuvres went to plan but lots of work needed if I want to have a go. But to use your words I was flying the plane not chasing it Well chuffed. almost sacrilegious to put my chippy artf on this thread after such glorious models......thanks for the piccy Chris Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Posted by Danny Fenton on 30/07/2014 10:21:34: Dave Knott calling for Mick Henderson....... captions anybody..... Cheers Danny "Yes, you can start now Mick, Terry and Pete B are here. They're over there - I've seen them" Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Posted by Danny Fenton on 30/07/2014 10:21:34: Dave Knott calling for Mick Henderson....... captions anybody..... Cheers Danny Dave Knott has sent me an email and said he cannot remember exactly what he said to Mick but it was along the lines of "the Fokkers went that way!" I cant wait fot the Nationals Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You do this every time I told you to go before we started, toilets over there. John Edited By john stones 1 on 01/08/2014 00:49:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 01/08/2014 00:47:22: You do this every time I told you to go before we started, toilets over there. John LOL - Brilliant John! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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