Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Mustfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Ok. In at this stage. I agree BEB, but would add a third catagory for power assisted gliders / soarers. Then they can join in the fun as well, without the worry of launch problems. It's all a question of the more, the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 sorry BEB, I'll keep quiet now till nominations promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 It's tricky no doubt about that, for me the Greenacres fly in has appeal so I want something not too complex or costly it needs to be done for June. I would like a couple of models to choose from, I don't much care what, it's the joining in I enjoy. Maybe one more category for something a little more involved for the folks who want a bit extra. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 For the "Aerobatic Class" why not consider a delta, something like Peter Russell's 363 o 362, which is a smaller version; other deltas are available! The advantages are that they would be pretty quick to build because they have no fuselage or horizontal tail so that's two components out straight away. Less competent pilots could consider building one because I'm told that they fly well at both low and high speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rothwell Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 13/09/2014 20:16:30: It's tricky no doubt about that, for me the Greenacres fly in has appeal so I want something not too complex or costly it needs to be done for June. I would like a couple of models to choose from, I don't much care what, it's the joining in I enjoy. Maybe one more category for something a little more involved for the folks who want a bit extra. John i`ll echo Johns comments but add, needs to get SWMBO off my back and appeal to a 3 year old granddaughter,(3 y/o granddaughter, I`m not proud, I`ll use any excuse) David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levanter Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'm in and it will give me an incentive to finish the Mini Jazz and start my Dawn Flyer! My view is that three choices would be good. I have lots more to say but I will do as BEB told and keep this for later. Building is good as it takes my mind off the fact that I haven't learnt to fly yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rothwell Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Posted by Levanter3 on 13/09/2014 21:34:05: I'm in and it will give me an incentive to finish the Mini Jazz and start my Dawn Flyer! My view is that three choices would be good. I have lots more to say but I will do as BEB told and keep this for later. Building is good as it takes my mind off the fact that I haven't learnt to fly yet! I thought that was only me !!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 i`ll echo Johns comments but add, needs to get SWMBO off my back and appeal to a 3 year old granddaughter,(3 y/o granddaughter, I`m not proud, I`ll use any excuse) David Do you mean something like this David ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Whatever model is successful after last years event I'm probably in again! My criteria would be small, cheap, electric and fun to fly with 20 others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Posted by kevin b on 13/09/2014 21:52:40: i`ll echo Johns comments but add, needs to get SWMBO off my back and appeal to a 3 year old granddaughter,(3 y/o granddaughter, I`m not proud, I`ll use any excuse) David Do you mean something like this David ? Already been done See my Avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Posted by Gary Manuel on 13/09/2014 22:13:48: Posted by kevin b on 13/09/2014 21:52:40: i`ll echo Johns comments but add, needs to get SWMBO off my back and appeal to a 3 year old granddaughter,(3 y/o granddaughter, I`m not proud, I`ll use any excuse) David Do you mean something like this David ? Already been done See my Avatar Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Posted by Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services on 13/09/2014 18:00:29: Mustfire nah, been there, done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I quite fancy building something in the dark evenings to come I'll second BEB's idea of sport/performance options, along a 3rd option of a (powered)gilder that someone posted later maybe also choices that can be built in different sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Jabberwock, Andy? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Posted by TheFlyingCrust on 14/09/2014 00:39:34: Jabberwock, Andy? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 No Davwik, Levanter3, you're not on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Hooper Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Having enjoyed my first Greenacres fly-in I would be keen to join in again. So, in response to BEB's question, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 not for me this time gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Posted by TheFlyingCrust on 14/09/2014 00:39:34: Jabberwock, Andy? Ian not familiar with that - got a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Andy, no picture except here. It comes in 3 sizes Jabberwock's III, IV, Jiant (sic) and Jigantic (sic) from 44inch wingspan to 96 inch. And they all look the same. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Posted by TheFlyingCrust on 14/09/2014 19:54:47: Andy, no picture except here. It comes in 3 sizes Jabberwock's III, IV, Jiant (sic) and Jigantic (sic) from 44inch wingspan to 96 inch. And they all look the same. Ian ye gods ... on my build list for T+20y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Posted by andyh on 14/09/2014 23:29:13: Posted by TheFlyingCrust on 14/09/2014 19:54:47: Andy, no picture except here. It comes in 3 sizes Jabberwock's III, IV, Jiant (sic) and Jigantic (sic) from 44inch wingspan to 96 inch. And they all look the same. Ian ye gods ... on my build list for T+20y Mine too, and I finally picked up an IV kit from the classifieds a couple of months ago. Now if only I could find time to do some building instead of niggly repairs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Posted by andyh on 14/09/2014 23:29:13: ye gods ... on my build list for T+20y Exactly! The Jabberwock is a classic model and one we'd all like to build if we live long enough, but maybe a bit too much of a build for Greenacres, what with two wings and a fully built-up structure I feel that many might get started but few would be finished in time. I'd be more inclined to build a delta, something like Peter Russell's 363, no fuselage or tailplane to build and capable of aerobatics with a wide speed envelope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Agreed, David. My post was in response to Andy's question. Its maybe too much of a build as you say. But Ratby Aeroplanes advertise a Jab 5 kit which has foam cored wings. (are they still trading?) Whatever is chosen I'm in for the build. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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