12-03-2011, 02:25 PM
Despite Willy's opinion, it was beautiful at the field today. It turned into a little of an unfortunate day but with some fun for the taking.
My 3D Whirlwind Reach foamy got stuck up hig - well out of reach of Steve's poles above the back paddock (nuf said). Fortunately, we had brought the rocket launcher and during several failed attempts ranging pressure and alignment, we achieved 3 reasonable "touches", the last of which had the desired result bringing the plane back to the earth
. Big smiles - not sure if it was from retrieving the plane or shooting it down with rockets The only damage was a stunted nose and broken stablisier. Nothin a couple of carbon rods and some trusty glue won't get righted tonight.
My trusty PT20 had a bit of grief when I flicked to inverted flight and the battery hatch came open spilling the 4S3000 battery and 60A speedy - hanging on by the motor wires and receiver lead!!! Fortunately I had the foresight to retain a few cables with cable ties and strain relief or the whole lot would've come tumbling out!!! I landed safely (upright) with the payload dangling. After I tucked it all back I was preparing for another take off (no inverted flying this time). On powering up, the motor ripped itself from the plan - faux firewall and all!!! I think the prop got a severe bend on the landing that I didn't notice as I was looking at the battery, etc.
It's soaking in Araldite right now and will be ready to fly in 24 hrs
(If I can find a new prop).
My 3D Whirlwind Reach foamy got stuck up hig - well out of reach of Steve's poles above the back paddock (nuf said). Fortunately, we had brought the rocket launcher and during several failed attempts ranging pressure and alignment, we achieved 3 reasonable "touches", the last of which had the desired result bringing the plane back to the earth
. Big smiles - not sure if it was from retrieving the plane or shooting it down with rockets The only damage was a stunted nose and broken stablisier. Nothin a couple of carbon rods and some trusty glue won't get righted tonight.My trusty PT20 had a bit of grief when I flicked to inverted flight and the battery hatch came open spilling the 4S3000 battery and 60A speedy - hanging on by the motor wires and receiver lead!!! Fortunately I had the foresight to retain a few cables with cable ties and strain relief or the whole lot would've come tumbling out!!! I landed safely (upright) with the payload dangling. After I tucked it all back I was preparing for another take off (no inverted flying this time). On powering up, the motor ripped itself from the plan - faux firewall and all!!! I think the prop got a severe bend on the landing that I didn't notice as I was looking at the battery, etc.
It's soaking in Araldite right now and will be ready to fly in 24 hrs
(If I can find a new prop).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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