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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by Chairman on 24/04/2015, 09:54:24 PM »

I'm sure I'll be at the May fly in, but I'm not sure about the caravan or just when, everythings a bit up in the air at the mo.

If I can get to fly on Sunday it will be towards the end of the IC session, or possibly late afternoon.
I'll bring the P2000 if I come.

The best weather I can see in the coming week looks to be during clubnight - DOH!

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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 24/04/2015, 09:26:21 PM »

Chris,

Er, well, I don't feel I'm moving on. I really need someone to instruct me in the twiddly bits while I'm flying but that's a big ask at the field...

Trashed my primary learning plane (Riot) last weekend and that's still being rebuilt.

Yeah, the Phoenix 2000 looked good 'cos I know you've got one (so it can't be bad) and it was basically complete.

I may redirect funds into this: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=55149

Quite ugly but described as a "sports trrainer" which is what I think I need. Low wing, more roll rate etc.

Sunday weather is not looking that good, sunny with a 10 mph cross wind.

Will you be at the May Fun Fly? I could do with some help maidening some more planes: Sukhoi SU-31 36", my Whizza (my maiden) etc

Cheers!

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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by Chairman on 24/04/2015, 08:57:34 PM »

Sounds like you're really moving on Jim 

I won't be out Sat as we have house viewings booked.

Sunday - there's a very slight chance, which probably means the weather will be poor.

You fancy a P2000? Well, some of my models have to go.. mine would come with a full Taranis setup and a spare fus and tail - and a trial flight first.
You just have to persuade me to sell it (shouldn't be too hard).
There is a growing list of other possibilities too...
Fancy a 1400mm foam Hellcat? or a little funfighter Miss America Mustang?

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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 24/04/2015, 08:37:28 PM »

Chris,

Yes, I'm doing all my landings now with power on. More predictable. Fly them onto the ground gently...

With the power off you have to get the timing bang on or even the Riot stalls out and goes mushy. Sometimes if you get a bit of a bounce or the wind goes away, you've got no airspeed to control...

Just missed a bargin Phoenix 2000 glider, complete with everything including batterys for sale on RCM&E, new built and unflown. £60 but it's just sold this afternoon.

Flying over the weekend?

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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by Chairman on 24/04/2015, 05:50:09 PM »

Well done Jim.

You might find it a bit easier to land with a tiny bit of power on.
But of course that also might make it float straight past..

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General Discussion / Re: Gypsies parked up and making home on the field

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 24/04/2015, 09:16:19 AM »

Andy,

Yep, they must have turned up on Monday or Tuesday.

They were already encamped on Wednesday lunchtime when I went down.

Flew at the field on Thursday to maiden my Extra 300. As soon as they saw me the kids came running across the field. As you know (and I've just found out) maidening new planes is tricky and nervous and the last thing you need is three kids asking you questions while you're trying to trim out!

Saturdays wind will be from their camp, so they'll be directly below the take-off / climb out path, but fortunately the approach path should be from the left of field.

Pain in the backside...

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General Discussion / Gypsies parked up and making home on the field

« Last post by ANDY MUCKLEY (Safety Officer) on 23/04/2015, 09:38:38 PM »

Hi all we have un welcome visitors on the field, making camp near the old helli pad, so please be carefull if you go flying. Yhere were three vans and a campervan this evening but i expect there to be more to arrive.
I Believe Reg has been notified but i will email him and the other committe members. Cheer's Andy

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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by DannyF on 23/04/2015, 04:10:19 PM »

Well done Jim that's great news

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ARTF / Re: Hobbyking Extra 300

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 23/04/2015, 12:40:09 PM »

Maidened!

Flew a battery worth of flights at the field today. No wind.

Doesn't perform very well on the ground, wants to steer all over the place!

Once in the air, very well behaved. Slightly nose down to begin with but trimmed out now.

Took a BIG hop on the last landing and bumped a wingtip. Split the wing root rib where it anchors to the fuz. Easy fix / strengthen and didn't even tear the covering!

First thing I learnt today is with small light planes the landings have got to be VERY delicate and shallow. Actually found it easier to land in the longer grass off the far side of the strip. Takes the airspeed out better than the hard strip...?

Happy days! 

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General Discussion / Re: New Plane: Sukhoi SU-31 36"

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 22/04/2015, 09:58:54 PM »

Andy,

It's another little 'un. 900mm or 36" span. Needs some work. Cowl mounts are all bad, needs re-engineering. No down / right thrust in the motor mount that I can see. Bubble canopey is OK but needs some trim lines to make it look good.

Gonna try to maiden my Extra 300 (same size 36") tomorrow as the wind to predicted to be very low...

This one: http://www.eight33n.com/gallery2/v/Extra300/

Cheers!