Learner Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 11 hours ago, leccyflyer said: Aye, a lovely warm day, albeit with the most awkward possible wind direction, which got stronger as the day wore on. Nevertheless some great fun and nice models on show, with a great turnout. Successful maidens for my Balsacraft Hurricane and spare FW190, but given a seventh failed handlaunch of the TN Jet Provost I decided it was best to save the Flightline Spitfire for a better day, so she stayed in the car. Seeing the carnage in the back of my van, and the dents in the steel partition caused by models and equipment after an accident . Personally I wouldn't pack a plane like that (even foamies have potential to cause injury) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew exton Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Couples hrs this morning old faithful flown today first flights since autumn 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 5 hours ago, Learner said: Seeing the carnage in the back of my van, and the dents in the steel partition caused by models and equipment after an accident . Personally I wouldn't pack a plane like that (even foamies have potential to cause injury) I pad the models for the journey with the separated parts of my foam model stand, plus a blanket and spare fleece kept just for that purpose. When I get to the field those pads are removed to access the model _) i have nearly a four hour round trip to and from the field , mostly on country roads and the number of dings and dents are kept to a minimum. In the event of an accident my main concern would be with batteries and flight box, stored safely in the space immediately behind the front seats with minimal wiggle room. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hilton Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 7 hours ago, leccyflyer said: Agreed - I flew eight out of the First XI models that I took with me yesterday and was able to pick and choose which ones to fly. It would have been nine if the Jet Provost hadn't performed it's signature climb, half roll and tent peg manoeuvre, ending up fifteen feet in front of us, with the canopy pointing back towards us. It's done that six times previously, but mostly over the long grass, so no damage. I thought I'd cured an identified issue with asymmetric elevator movement, but that wasn't the case and this time I didn't get away with it. Category B damage, but it might be time to retire the Provost for a permanent patrol hanging from the ceiling. I have a Tony Ninjus gnat ,the larger one .I had similar problems getting it airborne .I bought a hobby king catapult .I get a mate to hold the fin ,give it full beans then activate the catapult ,this works great .I have had many successful flights doing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Well a real milestone for me today, maiden flight of my o/d Sorceress 1 and o/d designed/made engine, had too swap out the carb a couple of times before I was happy too fly it,once airborne only required a couple of clicks of down trim ! Best of all was super smooth and tracked well in basic loops and rolling manoeuvres, absolutely chuffed 🙂 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I’ve just got back from a most enjoyable club day. Excellent weather, great company, good food and 4 flights each with the Giant Revolver and Mustang and unfortunately only 1 with the FW190 as I broke a prop on landing! Totes cream crackered now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Well done Ron! I hope the members apprecite the effort you put into organising and running these events. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Wrong club Peter, this was t’other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 A dreich, misty, low visibility morning up here at my local club strip today - couldn't have been more different than yesterday, but still managed some enjoyable flights in totally calm conditions. After lunch some pictures from yesterday arrived courtesy of my pal Derek, who's piccies of Mike Pirie's Lancaster grace the back page of this month's RCM&E. I count myself very, very lucky to have such an accomplished photographer so willing to capture my models in flight. Thanks Derek. 😎👍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Very windy here all day 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payneib Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 10 hours ago, Learner said: Seeing the carnage in the back of my van, and the dents in the steel partition caused by models and equipment after an accident . Personally I wouldn't pack a plane like that (even foamies have potential to cause injury) Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 3 hours ago, jeff2wings said: and o/d designed/made engine, That burned oil on the head made my mouth water,,, say no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 50 minutes ago, payneib said: Lol On your head be it, literally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Lewis 3 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Practice, Practice, Practice and more practice in Warwickshire this weekend, great weekend for it though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 9 hours ago, Learner said: On your head be it, literally! I never pack my planes with the pointy end facing forwards, so that in the event of an accident, the natural crumple zones comes into play 🙂 But instead of just telling people what not to do, why not show us your better way....... maybe that'll help someone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, GrumpyGnome said: I never pack my planes with the pointy end facing forwards, so that in the event of an accident, the natural crumple zones comes into play 🙂 But instead of just telling people what not to do, why not show us your better way....... maybe that'll help someone.... I have a van with a steel partition. Make sure your planes crumple zones don't include metal pushrods or any sharp wood fragments that might end up in your neck. Edited May 20 by Learner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payneib Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, Learner said: I have a van with a steel partition. Make sure your planes crumple zones don't include metal pushrods or any sharp wood fragments that might end up in your neck. I drive a fiesta. Are you saying that I'm effectively priced out of toy aeroplanes until I can afford an armoured wagon? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 My mate Kev used to drive a Fiesta van at one time, for work, the number of models that he could fit in the back, together with a complete mobile workshop, gazebo, picnic table, cool box etc was legendary at e-flight fly-ins. He replaced it with a big 4x4 and I don't believe that he was able to fit very much more in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) Lovely afternoon here yesterday so I took the Ukrainian Baron flying, practising for La Coupe Des Barons. The model was previously fitted with a Thunder Tiger 54 but the threads in the exhaust port have stripped. I'm arranging for a trained engineer to have a look at it. I replaced it with a Magnum 52 FS. Previously the carburettor of this engine had insisted falling apart in flight, but I found an OS caburettor among my souvenirs and I fitted it yesterday morning. This combination now runs perfectly. I practised low level flight and because the wind was from the east, right-hand circuits which I found a bit difficult owing to lack of practice! One of the lads turned up with an old sport-aerobatic model which had been given to the club. It was fitted with a big new OS two-stroke but the lad managed to put his finger tip into the moving prop. There was blood everywhere but fortunately the club chairman was there, who used to be a nurse, and he soon got him patched up. It was the first accident I can recall and we found out that some of the equipment in the first aid kit was out of date! He managed to fly the model later on. My van is in dock so I am limited to only one medium sized model because that is all I can fit into my fifty year-old Rover. Unfortunately I didn't take my camera with me so the pictures are historical. Edited May 20 by David Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 22 minutes ago, payneib said: I drive a fiesta. Are you saying that I'm effectively priced out of toy aeroplanes until I can afford an armoured wagon? You can drive what you like and pack it with whatever and however you like. The chances of any issue is very slim, so do what you feel is best, and if that's doing what you do now, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Robbie Cessna 150 foamie, converted to run on x2 50mm EDF Up to 8 minutes flight on a Rhino 3300 4s. It was on its way to the dump, so really pleaded with the result!. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 No flying today as there was mower maintenance and grass cutting to do and bearing in mind we missed last week's cut due to the weather it was a long job! But it turned out good ½ hr after getting back home the heavens opened and resulted in the main road outside my cottage turning into a river WhatsApp Video 2024-05-21 at 14.45.34.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I'm flying alone fine day light wind, just flew the Corsair 12min 45secs and 42% left in the battery. Good job you got finished before the downpour Ron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Nice flight time with the Corsair Eric. Yes, we timed it just right, we had 32mm rain in 30 mins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Yeah, I know what you mean, Ron. It took me twice as long as usual to cut my strip - the grass just went bananas in the last week 🥵 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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