29-12-2010, 02:54 PM
It was perfect flying conditions today and we had a great turnout with a range of planes. Special thanks to Kieran for bringing his forms and green pen and also hanging around for my two cursed "last flights".
The first was the whirlwind REACH. It ejected the battery just the other side of the reeds (in front of the tower) and floated to a satisfyingly soft landing. For some reason, as it was descending, I insisted on holding up evlevator ant attemted to keept he wings level!!!??? No plane damage but unfortunately, a lost 3S1000mAh battery. Kieran drove arround t oassist and gave me a lift back.
The last cursed "last flight" was with my PT20. I was starting to practice Gold wing maneuvers as well as other things that may not even have a name as maneuvers. I'd got quite low and thought I was on the other side of the wires so levelled up and started to climb. A mighty BANG! and a lurch of the plane indicated that I was indeed much closer to the wires than I thought. I was able to glide it in neatly to the back paddock. Again no damage (other than a black mark on the wing from the wire) and a second drive around the back in two flights
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I fought the wires and survived! - and I have a witness to prove it
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I need to collect some more browne points and try to finish a PC9 build. If the weather's still good on Saturday, I hope to see you then.
Happy, and safe flying,
Drew.
The first was the whirlwind REACH. It ejected the battery just the other side of the reeds (in front of the tower) and floated to a satisfyingly soft landing. For some reason, as it was descending, I insisted on holding up evlevator ant attemted to keept he wings level!!!??? No plane damage but unfortunately, a lost 3S1000mAh battery. Kieran drove arround t oassist and gave me a lift back.
The last cursed "last flight" was with my PT20. I was starting to practice Gold wing maneuvers as well as other things that may not even have a name as maneuvers. I'd got quite low and thought I was on the other side of the wires so levelled up and started to climb. A mighty BANG! and a lurch of the plane indicated that I was indeed much closer to the wires than I thought. I was able to glide it in neatly to the back paddock. Again no damage (other than a black mark on the wing from the wire) and a second drive around the back in two flights
. I fought the wires and survived! - and I have a witness to prove it
.I need to collect some more browne points and try to finish a PC9 build. If the weather's still good on Saturday, I hope to see you then.
Happy, and safe flying,
Drew.
Drew
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Balsa: Commercial: Depron:
Great Planes PT-20 (modified) HK Hawk 80 Index 3
Indoor Thingy Skyartec Cessna 182
Katana X lite (in construction) UM SU-26 12"WS Shoestring (Plantraco)
HK Extra 260
and a Fox chuck glider converted to RC
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