Peewhit Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hi folks, Fancy one of those flying wing things - 46" ish so that it will fit in the boot. Needs to be fast, fully aerobatic and capable of flying in winds from 10 mph to 50. Considering a Wild Thing or Fusion - don't really know the difference between them. Some advice would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 WT probably best if you are inexperienced on the slope - but TBH theres not much between them - they are both great, and tough models. The Fusion is a tad quicker, but both will handle the range you mention. Of course, by their inherent design and shape etc they are not exactly "fast" or exactly "fully aerobatic" ! They are primarily combat machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks timbo Have plenty of experience and can (usually) take models home in one piece. Fancy a bit of combat and want something to throw around "wildly" to see what it will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Leigh Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Wildthing Peter. I say that having not yet built my fusion but the WT is fantastic fun. Having flown it back to back with the Blizzard, it is completely different. And while - as Tim says it's not some monster fast aerobatic monster - it'll turn on its own length and can be abused in so many interesting ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Freeman Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Peter, you need a fusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks Andy, I note that ballast is not recommended. Do they fly OK in high winds without? Now, do I go for the 46" or spend an extra six notes on the 60" DS version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 and then some combat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Although ballast will actually help to "fly" in strong winds, its not recommended because of the extra weight being a hazard on "arriving" back to mother earth. Your call. PS I think the 60" is the better - as it will fly in lighter winds than the 46" - but it wouldnt fit in my car boot! MY 46" was flying fine this afternoon in winds touching 40MPH ( unballasted ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks Timbo. Will measure the boot and have one of those useful ski hatch things which takes a 60" wing nicely. Failing that, the back seats go forward to make a BIG space. Might go for the 60" job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think ballast is a matter of opinion. I personally ballast my fusion up all the time, it has a cutout in the belly, on the CG, into which tapes a hefty chunk of church roof. It really helps when flying combat on big wind days. There goes another 2p.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Freeman Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Maidened mine today. Wind 30-35 knots. Flies nicely in that.....A few more knots and quite quickly started struggling to penetrate. Still if you want to fly in those winds you really ought to have something suited to the job i rekon. The caveat being i had a conservative CofG being the maiden. Might go better again with it moved back slightly... Edited By Andy Freeman on 07/04/2009 20:42:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks Andy, I tend to fly with the rearmost CG I can get away with. Makes for a nice lively performance. Try giving more down trim (as per instructions) in stronger wind. It works superbly for my Buzzard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Leigh Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I was running about 8 clicks of down on my WT today in 30mph winds but my cofg is right back as well. When the weight fell off (the rear fuz) which balances it, it was very strange indeed. I need to work on my downwind/upslope landings! Blizzard had about 6 clicks and it motored. Just fantastic. Sorry, as you were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I too have a ski hatch ( but no hatchback ) and the problem was the width of the wing would not fit through the 'ole as the chord was just a midges todger too wide unless tipped on its side, which makes fitting other things in the boot really difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Measured the boot and thought of family holidays with kids on board, taking up all that valuable space. Reckon a 46" will sit nicely on top af the suitcases so that's what I went for. After 25 minutes on the phone and an invitation to the Filey fly in week in May my order was placed. Alan promised that it would be in the post 10 minutes later. What a nice chap he is. Now looking out for postie with eager anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Leigh Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 25 Minutes? You got off lightly He's a lovely chap Alan and makes fantastic slopers for not much cash. What colours did you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 The colours that I have found stand out best - nothing fancy or designer - just practical - red for the top and yellow for the bottom - same as Blizzard and Bedlam. I also received prior budget approval from the wife - may cost me a trip to one of those designer outlet places where she will probably spend much more than I have. That is the hidden cost of soaring - how much the wife spends shopping whilst you have a day on the slope. Covered that Buzzard yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 You may find the yellow tape doesnt cover all that well TBH as all the kits Alan is sending out at the moment are of BLACK EPP not white. I second the comment about you getting away lightly with just 25 minutes - he obviously dislikes you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Never had black EPP before. Could be a dark yellow then. Am sure two coats will sort it. Nearly used the mobile to call Alan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you moderator types have a real job or are you paid to make forum postings 24/7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well, if you click our profile button you would know as we have actually bothered to fill in a little about ourselves -unlike some of our members...or indeed you could read the section "meet the moderators".Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 08/04/2009 17:27:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Well the fusion has arrived - fewer bits as I am used too - and yes, Mr nicely retired moderator, it is a charcoal grey colour. It looks very well designed. With the pushrods inside the fuz, the elevon horns obviously have to go right at the end near the wing root - I am used to fitting them more centrally. Being correx, it looks as though the elevons will flew when activated. Will the CW tape make them rigid enough or do I go for something like carbon rod inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 The horns are fine on the extreme edge of the elevons - thats how they oer on the WT...which is pretty much the same model TBH - push small strips of hard square section bars ( like matchstick size ) into the flutes where they horns attach and this stops the correx from crushing.Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 11/04/2009 17:06:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 evening all, sorryto resurrect an old thread, but I'm looking at getting myself a wildthing next year for my time in Cyprus, and can't find any contact details for 'Alan' anyone? now to find out about frequencies and insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Benton Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 This should help http://www.freewebs.com/sasepp/ Think I going to get one too. Never been sloping before but do thermal gliding. Happy New Year Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Thanks Keith,I'll wait untili get to cyprus so I don't need to ship it there myself. but at that price I'm finding it hard to stop myself. Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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