mark smith Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Has anyone flown the JP Bullet, it's an all Epp sloper, it's cheap and looks easy to build but is it any good? I'm looking for a plane to step up to from my EasyGlider, which is great on the slope for floating around but I want something a bit more responsive but it's got to be able to bounce if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 The Bullet was designed some years ago when slope combat started. As such, it has quite a short moment which makes it less stable than other epp gliders. I have also found that unless the wind is close to straight in on the slope, the Bullet doesn't want to fly. In my opinion, the Phoenix Model Products Synergy is a much better model. It is better proportioned and flies a lot better. In fact, most of PMP's epp gliders are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark smith Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks Simon I will have a look at the Synergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Phoenix kits are no longer available. The bullett really is a throwback to a terrible time. Go buy a wildthing from SAS if you want bouncy fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 The Wildthing was recommended to me as my first sloper - and I love it to bits. It seems to be able to fly in almost any conditions, anywhere. Yesterday Mike and I were flying combat at first and then later sniffing out thermals as the wind dropped to near nothing - I was up there at least an hour, twice! (note to self - buy lipo battery!). Strangely, you seems to be wanting to go backwards - I am under the impression that the Easyglider is not only able to keep a rookie in the air but also entertain an experienced pilot - a damn good model by all accounts. I would have thought a step up from an Easyglider would have been something a bit racier, perhaps even a mouldie...? Whatever, as far as I have seen, everyone has a WT - call Alan NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Now THAT is just far too pretty and unscathed - you seriously need to get yourself and it over here for some "weathering" work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 It looks like something from Rowan and Martins laugh in...... A bit of tie die will finish it off nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 hello mark-have a look at a zaggi--they have there limitations but for £30.00-are practically unbreakable-mine 's been at the bottom of 150ft cliffs-into wood fences at full belt the lot and is still flying--you won't be dissappointed+easy built as well. ken anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 That's an old pic Tim. Since then it has been scoring points and picking up scars all over the Mynd - ask Lee. Andy - you've just shown your age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Andy...you should know better - its tie dye - die is what happens when you are no longer alive, and Di is Iawnski's mate - Taff's brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 It's the engineer in me Tim. And I remember only the re-runs Matt.....Just the re-runs....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 It was Goldie Hawn wasn't it... *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Here ya go Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Do you think we are off topic here slightly guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 who cares timbo goldie hawn 24 carat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Ditto - who cares?! Hey, there's a plane on her thigh - see, we ARE on topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I don't know I go out to the Gym for an hour and come back to find you guys obsessing about a jet tattoo'd on Goldie Horn's leg in a black and white photo, come on guys get a life you need to get out flying more. It is a nice leg though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The GYM?!! Somebody had the job of drawing that plane on there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yes gym Mathew and I have to climb the Orme at least twice weekly. Now back on topic or as I say whilst moderating elsewhere you'll get one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Well it is a "bullet" Boom boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 thats an ultymate um Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Not bad for a "shot in the dark " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Shot in the foot more like. Let's have some more pics of Goldie Hawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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