Richard Acland Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Cracking weather, I had been prepping my models for a few weeks so decided to take my tried and trusted high wing model just to get my hand in again. Arrived at the field where there were already a few regulars. Set the model up which is powered by an SC 46 two stroke. However would it run right, No !! Spent ages removing tank fitting new silicone tubing, changing plugs stripping carb etc. It would hit peak revs idle and as soon as I got to the take off strip it would die. Borrowed some different fuel. No change. Packed up, came home. What a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Some belting pictures and some very happy modellers in this thread -it warms the cockles. ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Absolutely Lecky, great reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Agreed, it's definitely got the feel good factor Chaps. D.D. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I agree gents; some very uplifting reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 8 hours ago, Richard Acland said: Set the model up which is powered by an SC 46 two stroke. However would it run right, No !! Spent ages removing tank fitting new silicone tubing, changing plugs stripping carb etc. It would hit peak revs idle and as soon as I got to the take off strip it would die. Borrowed some different fuel. No change. Packed up, came home. What a pain. Sorry to hear that. New or old engine, how much use has it seen in your hands, in this model, etc? I've got into the habit of advancing the throttle just one notch when carrying my IC models from the pits to the runway, but still not much over tick-over thrust so that when I place it on the ground there's no rolling forward. But this assumes the engine is running reliably and tested fully in the pits etc - as I wouldn't obviously want to risk a dead-stick in the air if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Lovely day for the first trip to the field in over 3 months. I started off gently with a 20 minute flight with my Phoenix 2000, followed by the maiden (for me) of an E-flite Apprentice recently donated to the club for training and, finally, a few flights with the Carbon Cub to finish off the day. Here she is, waiting for take-off clearance: Back again this afternoon to take advantage of the weather. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Nice view of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, too ? My wife was the station superintendent's secretary when it first opened in 1967 and we could see it from our bedroom window. Is it too far away to use for lift for your Phoenix? It seems a lot of forumites took advantage of yesterday's unseasonable weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 It does happen from time-to-time, when you get a combination of easterly winds but still reasonable flying conditions. Not so much these days though as, like many coal-fired stations in this country, it doesn't run very often now. I did see a glider disappear into the plume one afternoon many years ago, to reappear a few seconds later minus one wing! It was handy as a wind indicator as you can see it from miles away across the Trent valley and judge whether the wind speed and direction was worth making the trip to the field. "Windy" Miller of this parish worked at Ratcliffe for many years but was probably still in nappies in 1967! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Hi, yesterday the sun was shining and i was in work ?. But i finished early so I went to the office and my manager looked at me and said to me,in weather like this you should be out flying your models. So i said well let me go early and i will. To my amazement he said ok. And why not take the rest of the week off, you have enough holidays . So that afternoon i grabbed a glider or two and went to the hills. So glad i did, as i managed to maiden a SAS Fusion that i had been given and although it needs a little weight up front it flies ok. Steve. Edited March 31, 2021 by Stephen Jones 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Went back today and flew the Spartan, with more Down thrust and more throws, Sweet. Flew the Answer, Sweet. Flew the Micro Aces Scrappee. Sweet. Had a brilliant hour with a rubber powered model. Sweet. VMC Pilot. Four Maidens, if you count the Spartan. Vids uploading as we speak. D.D. Edited March 31, 2021 by Dwain Dibley. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 OK. Some Video. Don't judge too harshly, It was done with a go pro stuck on my cycling helmet, which I use when cycling in case of incidents. LOL Enjoy Chaps. D.D. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Good work, DD, you must be pleased with your lockdown builds. I was back at the field today with a different model, a Great Planes Minnow. Posed in front of the power station again, just for Geoff. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Acland Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 16 hours ago, Jonathan M said: Sorry to hear that. New or old engine, how much use has it seen in your hands, in this model, etc? I've got into the habit of advancing the throttle just one notch when carrying my IC models from the pits to the runway, but still not much over tick-over thrust so that when I place it on the ground there's no rolling forward. But this assumes the engine is running reliably and tested fully in the pits etc - as I wouldn't obviously want to risk a dead-stick in the air if I can help it. I have had this model engine combination for some time and the engine has been ultra reliable. When I got home I removed the engine, I stripped it completely and cleaned and washed all components. I then fitted another tank used new fuel. It now runs perfectly. I can only assume that despite using a filter on my fill pump and on the carb inlet that some gunge had got in somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Crow Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Light southerly today so took the Alula to a local SW bowl for some flying. It was a bit hit and miss at first; after giving it a good toss it was either hard work and a slope landing or suddenly buoyant and specking out. Five buzzards circling around, occasionally stooping at the Alula but not making contact (thankfuly). Anyway later on it smoothed and became a bit more consistent so time to get the other wing out for some different aviation! Edited March 31, 2021 by Tim Crow Typo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Back up the patch this afternoon! Re-maidened my Wot 4 ARTF (as in just completed conversion from 4s electric to SC40) and it flies a complete treat, so much nicer (for me) than electric. The SC40 was brand new (except for previously running a tank through on the bench) but quickly got it tuned, and with an 11x6 prop seems to suit the model perfectly (for me). Club examiner was also flying (ducted-fan jets, jolly fast!) and gave me a few pointers about tidying things up for my eventual B-Cert. Edited March 31, 2021 by Jonathan M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 17 minutes ago, Richard Acland said: I have had this model engine combination for some time and the engine has been ultra reliable. When I got home I removed the engine, I stripped it completely and cleaned and washed all components. I then fitted another tank used new fuel. It now runs perfectly. I can only assume that despite using a filter on my fill pump and on the carb inlet that some gunge had got in somewhere Well trouble-shot in the end - sounds like your conclusion is the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Carr Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Had a super day yesterday, nice weather, first time flying since about Sept/October. Nice to see the lads again. A few flights with my TN Vulcan and a nice socially distanced picnic lunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Here is another flight from my afternoon off, This time with the Bolt glider. I don`t think we are going to be seeing the Lidl XL Glider this year so if you need to get your cheap glider conversion fix the Bolt is readily available. And very good in my opinion this time I'm trying it with full Ailerons and flat wings as I did on my powered version. So this is a pure Glider version. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Windy as something very windy in East Yorks.... cold spring has returned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 The easing of "Stay Home" and start of "Stay Local" was my first chance to get out flying since last September. I've flown a few times from the garden, but this was a first trip to the club field, which is only a couple of miles away -literally five minutes drive. Unfortunately there was nobody else there, which was a shame, as no opportunity for a socially-distanced blether. It was fantastic to get out and up in the fresh air though - so I'm a very happy bunny right now. ? It was very much a case of flying some old faithfuls as I knew the thumbs would be rusty, but I had hoped to remaiden my venerable Mini Astro Hog electric conversion - she last flew more than 15 years ago, with an OS. 10 FP on board. After a few bottle-building flights with my Easyglider and Tucano, the wind had slightly got up and the grass was just a little too long for my FW190 to ROG cleanly The wind was also now directly across the strip, so I wasn't going to try to get off in 10m. I think that I'll get a few more post lockdown sorties under my belt before committing to a maiden flight - i've got a load of models that I've fettled/assembled during the lockdown waiting for a maiden, I'm sure than many of you are in the same boat. I definitely recommend taking a well sorted, familiar model for those first post-lockdown flights. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 It's been a great week back in the saddle. 4 incident free sessions, 27 flights including 3 successful maidens - my Mpx Lentus and Dane-rc Wisel XL plus a Clubmate's Mpx EasyGlider 4. Let's hope it all continues in the same vein. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Local small slope, late afternoon, windy and turbulent in the gusts due to upwind geology, and quite cold in the north-easterly... but excellent (high-rates, high expo) fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 30/03/2021 at 09:44, David Ashby - Moderator said: I'm sorry but this paint scheme makes me wince every time I've looked at it! Tail dollies were/are always painted red or orange to avoid the possibility of inadvertently launching without detaching them - and they fitted just where that band of red and black is painted! Do you know much about the model - was it was based on a full size example? Lovely weather though! I was out on Tuesday when it was absolutely wonderful and Thursday when there was a cold and fairly stiff northeasterly blowing over trees at our site which was a complete contrast! Great to be out again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Enjoy it while can can guys... Lock down 3 on its way if the amount of " visiters " in Wales this weekend is anything to go by ...idiots......please don't tell me they are all from Wales ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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