bouncebounce crunch Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have been taking 2 electric and 2 ic models to the field on Sundays and have 4-6 good flights in 4 hours. Is this average, below par or up there with the eagles? Edited By bouncebounce crunch on 07/02/2015 12:20:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Its on par with what I do depending on the type of model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfc7 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Can all depend on how many members are their and how much gossiping goes on. If there isn't many it will probably be about 2 to 3 flights an hour and if their are a lot their down to 1 to 2 flights an hour. Even then a lot of the times I turn up with a small electric model and can't be bothered to get it out of the car ha. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Much the same for me. take three aircraft and try for at least two good flights each. Edited By john davies 8 on 07/02/2015 13:15:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Probably fairly typical if there are a few others at the patch, when you consider you'll be chatting, watching others' flights, etc If I'm there on my own it's a different story: pretty much fly, land, refuel/change battery, check the model, and then fly again. A recent solo visit saw 5 x 10+ min ic flights and 5 x 5 min elec sorties recorded in the log book inside 2 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Depends..when it was all new to me, fly fill up fly again Getting on a bit...talk drink coffee John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hardly been flying at all for months & months. Always something more important to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKade Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Interesting question! It should be a poll! 1 elec plane at the mo. With 3 separate lipos, i would try and get 2 flights per battery! So 1 plane : 6 flights. I.ll have a second plane this spring, so i.ll look to double that! Good to see that someone else keeps a log book of flights and times! I thought it was just me! Is this common practice then at other clubs? Kk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ian Mat Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Well I have 14 Lipos to take to the field tomorrow and 3 planes... I'm hoping to use all 14 batteries! Although I will probably only get half of them used, due to me talking too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I generally take 3 aircraft and try for 3 flights on each, although it tends to be 6 or 7 in total. Usually have a bit of banter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Always take at least 2 planes, in case there is a problem with one- like a crash. I usually ( if not working Saturday mornings), get to the site about 9.45 am to set up pilots box,sock, etc and if it's a nice day may depart around 6.00/6.30 in the evening. I've never counted the number of flights or logged them , to be honest. Don't fly Sunday's, Saturday is the main flying day. ( That's me booted off this thread then !) I was supposed to type ostracised but my spell checker kept coming up with ostriches. Got there in the end. Edited By cymaz on 08/02/2015 07:02:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Posted by KingKade on 07/02/2015 15:32:11: Good to see that someone else keeps a log book of flights and times! I thought it was just me! Is this common practice then at other clubs? Kk It's a requirement at our club. Seems like commonsense to me. If the club were to get a challenge re noise they can (a) then identify the offending pilots and models and (b) the data is potentially useful in fighting any cases. Long story, and a while ago, but my club were able to demonstrate that a challenge wasn't valid because the complainant stated that the days they found acceptable were actually the ones where most flying was taking place Personally, I just find it interesting to look and see who else has been down recently, and flying what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Lets put it a different way, who is at home doing chores right now, wishing they were down at the field? Edited By Phil Green on 08/02/2015 11:46:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 If this %$&**" Fog doesnt lift........ None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 FOG here too... Grrrrrrrrrrr.. Hangar time with tea, biscuits and some modelling activities... Try to get rid of at least half a gallon of glow each time I go... poor day if I dont.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Agreex Dave. Still managed to have a look round near the new club and found there is a 'open farm' nearby with a free play area. Perfect for the 2 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 ... and if the bad back 'cures' itself I'll actually get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I do believe its getting a bit thinner here......... maybe still on for a couple of hours after 2.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wish I was getting a bit thinner 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Posted by Steve T on 08/02/2015 12:55:57: Wish I was getting a bit thinner 😋 Prunes........ tin after tin of them........... a couple of weeks on a prune only diet you'll be able to hide behind a lamp post....... Edited By Dave Hopkin on 08/02/2015 13:21:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Sunday flying is indoor at the moment and in a 2 hour session, which is split between fixed wing, free flight and rotary wing, I get at least 10 flights in. More time spent flying than chatting. Outdoor Sunday flying in the season is a bit different than I'm used to, since I used to go for most of the day, but has settled into a pattern of about 3-4 hours max at the patch and ranging between 4 and 10 flights, averaging about 7-8 flights. More time spent chatting than flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Posted by Phil Green on 08/02/2015 11:45:49: Lets put it a different way, who is at home doing chores right now, wishing they were down at the field? Edited By Phil Green on 08/02/2015 11:46:32 Me . You don't want to let a little bit of fog stop you: Full pictorial story here A flying session of less than 3 hours is not usually enough to feel like I've had my fair fill Edited By Ian Jones on 08/02/2015 14:02:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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