David Davis Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I was doing some instructing last Thursday on my favourite ARTF trainer, the Seagull Boomerang. You reach a stage with beginners where you let them try to sort out their own difficulties before taking back control. Unfortunately I was too late taking back control from my trainee, both he and I became disorientated and this is what happened to my Seagull Boomerang. Unfortunately the model crashed into the corner of a builder's yard. The builder had given me two quotes which I felt were too expensive so it was a bit embarassing for me to go round there to ask for the bits! He didn't seem to mind. Fortunately my beloved Enya 50 survived unscathed. Edited By David Davis on 24/08/2018 11:03:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Well at least you got the bits back to put in another Boomerang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eflightray Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 The Boomerang, (Suits: 40-46 2-stroke.) with an Enya 50 is suitable for a beginner ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Yes, because the Enya 50 has an excellent throttle that allows you to reduce the engine power to a level suitable for a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 The label on the Boomerang II states that the model is suitable for a 40-55 two stroke eflightray and I had disabled the throttle control on the slave transmitter. My trainee, a skilled welder, wants to restore the model. I have given him all of the bits and told him it's not worth it! I can buy a new one for €99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Woods difficult to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Arrrrrrr, but try telling a welder that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I am currently trying to teach an elderly debutante. My field drops away from the pilot box view. It gives an easy low circuit. But on a number of occasions, when it disappears from sight, he looks in horror, and me, still hearing an engine, holds last good guess. Has worked so far. But it's REALY welcome to see it come back to view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 That looks repairable to me David,and would be a good repair topic on this website. I hope the wings were not wrecked ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 You a welder too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 It`s strange landing in a builders yard boomerangs are supposed to come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex nicol Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I agree with Mike, that is very repairable. cyano all the fuse side bits, epoxy the formers and very light glass cloth along the outside of the damaged bit of fuse side ( if you put heavy polythene over the glass and squeegee it and leave to dry it'll come out smooth and need minimal sanding), couple of bits of profilm and it's done Ps what do you call a Boomerang that doesn't come back? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 A stick ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 I have better things to do with my time than spend it repairing a model which only costs €99 new! I must be too rich in my old age! Guess all of that time in public service where they took 12% of my wages each month and invested it for me finally paid off! My trainee fancies the challenge, I've got other projects to keep me occupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G. Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Almost on topic but...... I've just started to learn Aboriginee, the first word I've learned is.... Boo, which means, To come back. I know that's right too, just try throwing an ordinary meringue !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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