Last Friday on slope

[kankrz]

Last Friday I was flying my new glider 'Destiny' on Glencree slope.
I my opinion this model is a bit to heavy and needs to be perfect balanced.
Two mms back or forward make a big diference.
When I was flying , my car was visited by unwanted guest. I lost all my money in cash and mobile phone   . So be carefull and pay attention on dark green Renault Laguna.  Unfortunately I did not noticed registration numbers of this car.
This story took place about 12.00 - that is unbelievable !
When I spoted that some one is in my car I had to do an emergancy landing and then I hardly found my glider.
Pictures soon.

regards - Kris

[Fred]

:shock:  :shock:
No way !!
First time I see something like that happen since I fly in the area.
Shame ! Kilakee is dirty, and if now it's not even safe.... :!:  :twisted:
Shame shame shame !

The guys in Kerry don't know how lucky they are !  :wink:

To go back to models, I don't think the Destiny is an heavy machine at all.. I flew this glider in no wind conditions, thermals and that never was a problem.

Just a bit too light for me when the wind start to pick up, and ballast is needed to use the full potential of this machine.
What setup do you use for your Destiny ?

[Alan_Perse]

Last Friday I was flying my new glider 'Destiny' on Glencree slope.
I my opinion this model is a bit to heavy and needs to be perfect balanced.
Two mms back or forward make a big diference.
When I was flying , my car was visited by unwanted guest. I lost all my money in cash and mobile phone   . So be carefull and pay attention on dark green Renault Laguna.  Unfortunately I did not noticed registration numbers of this car.
This story took place about 12.00 - that is unbelievable !
When I spoted that some one is in my car I had to do an emergancy landing and then I hardly found my glider.
Pictures soon.

regards - Kris

 :shock:  :shock: .
How did they get into the car. Did they break the window?

[Wight]

Easier for them at Glencree seeing you're halfway up the hillside...

Alas gurriers get everywhere. I prefer flying at kilakee with company to be honest.... Lacken is nicer if you're alone IMO.

[kankrz]

Hi

I am not sure if I've understood 'set-up' properly But , Destiny is flown by 2xHS81 for tail and 2xHS125 in wing. Receiver Graupner R16 scan , transmiter MC19 synth. Manufacturer recommends CG at 54-57mm and it is done like that.  I had to put in to the nose about 130g lead to balance it.
Battery : 4xAAA uniros 700mAh. I am not very experienced pilot and this model is my first such small. Maybe I simply need more time in air with this model.
Now I am busy with Piper and I have to decide what engine will have installed - MVVS petrol what I have is too big. I've  seen very atractive offer from US - Saito 72 black (4stroke) costs about 250$.  Did someone buy engine in US ? How does custom duty look?
The second option is OS 70 FL from Germany (170euros).
Any suggestions ?
Thanks and very sorry for my broken English - Kris

[Fred]

Hi Kris,

I can't really remember the setup of my Destiny, but I think I don't have any lead on the nose  :?:  I'll check that tonight.

But, still about the Destiny,  they are 2 version, depending when you bough your kit. The old one had 1 or 2 moulding problems, and that make the wing / tail incidence not right.
The second mold is almost perfect  

To see if you have a first mold version or a second one, check the tail :



If the tail is cut straight, that's the second mold. The first mold, the tail is round (the plan show the first mold version.. Check the tail on the plan).
But a bit more practice with this machine, and I can assure you that you will love it !!  

Good decision for your Piper.. The Saito black head is a good choice.
From the US, flat or air, no customs (so far), by EMS, well, let's say 50 /50  :?:

Keep us posted !
And stop to worry about your English, mine is not too good as well, but we understand each other, that the main thing !  :wink:

[Fred]

And if you have some pictures of your Piper, don't hesitate to post pictures on the nitro planes sections of the forum