Not my best ever flight test - or repairing foam board models!

[Bonzo Moon]

My latest F22 Mini Raptor flight test. Probably better titled can you fix it! It was very windy , plus hand launching which I hate. Back together now . An amazing foam board repair. I even surprised myself!

[Dwain Dibley.]

Hello Mr Moon,

I fly mode two, so I launch left handed, I then have elevator and aileron at my Right thumb.

Not helpful if you can't use your left arm and fly mode 1...

10/10 for tenacity and perseverance though my friend, she should go well when rebuilt.

D.D.

[Josip Vrandecic -Mes]

Hi Bonzo , re-air and good luck

Jo

[Bonzo Moon]

Hi Dwain, I tried the left hand throw so that my right hand is still on the right joystock, ie elevons. But I'm rubbish at throwing with my left. I have sometimes had success with a right hand throw, (it's easier with bigger slow floaty models) and then quickly go to the right stick with right hand. But mostly the model has hit the deck before I get control

I have in the past put small undercarriages on some throw models like the Westwings Pinto. And the Mini Skywalker. But then of course you need a good smooth take off runway.

I'll persevere , and thanks Josip!

[Mowerman]

Fix a hook on the fus bottom and use a light catapult launch.

[David P Williams]

I'm useless with a left hand overarm throw also, but an underarm lob with my left hand is easier and works every time for me.

[Bonzo Moon]

Thanks for the advice chaps.

 

Might try the underarm?

I'm thinking this might be an answer?

Very little weight or drag, though won't work well on grass.

ery

 

Edited By Bonzo Moon on 19/04/2019 12:02:34

Edited By Bonzo Moon on 19/04/2019 12:03:21

[Dwain Dibley.]

Zip Tie undercarriage.........................Cosmic !!

D.D.