ron evans Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Hi all, with no interest in my Albatros for sale I have to decide what to do with the airframe, It's been hanging around my neck for too long.😀  My first thoughts were to remove the servos and scrap it, but I am also curious if it would go off the slope.  I've seen all shapes and sizes of PSS flying at the Bwlch, and I'm looking for some advise.  Would it be better to block up the intakes, or leave them open for the air to flow through.  At around 4ibs AOW the wing loading would be quite high, so perhaps my first thoughts might be wiser.  Thanks in antisipation Ron   1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 No slope expert Ron, but would think It'll fly fine off a slope, but best on days when there's a decent wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Thanks for your reply John, I'm still undecided on the models fate. Sadly I can no longer climb some of the better slopes here in Wales, so it will have to go off a local slope with a road to the top, and as you say in a decent wind. If I have any success I'll let you know. Ron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 hi Ron - what sort of size is the L59? They do make excellent slopers. 4lb is nothing to worry about - you just choose the right model for the day's conditions.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Oh - just found it! That looks superb. Get rid of the retracts and fan, re-balance it, and chuck it off. I'd probably blank those intakes off, but if you use a shaped piece of foam inserted from the rear (oo-err) you can at least try it with and without. Don't forget there is a PSSA meeting in Treorchy this weekend - the conditions look excellent!  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Hi Andy, span of the L-39 is 47" all the details in the for sale section. I really wanted to move this model on as mobility problems limit me to the slopes I can easily reach. However, as there was no interest this model will eventually have to earn it's keep. I will block the intakes, and remove the underwing tanks, they look vulnerable. Just a case then of waiting for a good NW wind and drive up to Abertysswg. Made it to the Bwlch a few years back, I remember the F104 well. Sadly not able to do it this year. Ron  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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