23-09-2013, 08:34 AM
Unusual for me to come to the field for a second days flying on the weekend but I did yesterday which was good because I was fortunate to overhear Gazza (who was parked next to me), discuss that he was selling a few aircraft. So I now the new proud owner of his 1400mm Rare Bear.
It was good to read this thread to gather info about the plane, particularly battery selection. Also good to note the care required for take off - I've noticed a considerable amount of torque roll on my much smaller Mustang (also 4 blader) but hadn't really understood the physics of what was going on. As just stated by Gazza, I'll have to be conscious of building up airspeed on takeoff (with my Mustang as we'll - I actually broke the 4 blade prop on the Stang yesterday as a result of bad torque while starting my roll out).
Gazza, might borrow you for a check out flight on the Bear for my first flight.
It was good to read this thread to gather info about the plane, particularly battery selection. Also good to note the care required for take off - I've noticed a considerable amount of torque roll on my much smaller Mustang (also 4 blader) but hadn't really understood the physics of what was going on. As just stated by Gazza, I'll have to be conscious of building up airspeed on takeoff (with my Mustang as we'll - I actually broke the 4 blade prop on the Stang yesterday as a result of bad torque while starting my roll out).
Gazza, might borrow you for a check out flight on the Bear for my first flight.
John Jelovic
Planks: Lark, California 28, Skyartec Cessna 182, Skyfun, Extra-300S EPP 3D, Stinger 64 EDF, Rare Bear 1400mm,
Durafly P51 Mustang, Edge 540T 3D.
Helis: Blade mCPX, Blade 450X, HK450GT V2Belt, Gaui 550 Hurricane.
Spektrum DX9, DX7se & DX4e