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« on: July 16, 2009, 06:37:46 AM »
So the P51 Mustangs days are nearly over, Last night on tounn tinne the Sniper took to the air. Flew well. Very agile. Made me wish there was a target nearby. It still needs a coat of paint and I will post a pic here as soon as I off load them from my phone.

But Yes!!! it is time to die all you feeble infidels of the east... ha ha hah haaaaa  :twisted:  :evil:

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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2009, 09:34:35 AM »
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But Yes!!! it is time to die all you feeble infidels of the east... ha ha hah haaaaa  
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You've got to catch us first! :lol:

Do you think it's fast enough Dave?

Next Wednesday the winds are forecast from the SW.........not the best slope.

May be we should look to the Wednesday after before you get a chance to draw First Blood. :arrow:  :D  Do I look worried?

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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 15:10:20 PM »
Sounds good Kieth, Would love to get over in the next couple of weeks.

It is not so much a fast plane. But it is incredibly responsive and has a real point and go feel to the flying. The short coupled tail on it gives it a few funny quirks. It flys much like a 3D fun fly model. It was designed for 2 channel control but I added the extra servo and gave it rudder control aswell. And It does the sweetest stall turn. Not bad for a crappy piece of pink foam worth about 20 bucks.

Seriously though I doubt it has the metal to survive in combat for very long. That nose is very narrow. and all the push rods are long and fully exposed. It will be no time before one of them is ripped off. But who cares Eh? It will be fun while the fight lasts... :D

Hope to see you at Mt L Wed 2 weeks weather permitting

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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2009, 16:04:26 PM »
Yea', that sounds great Dave. I'll realy be looking forward to flying with you again.

Re; Stall turns,..........well of course you have me there. I can't get the Skua to do those. But the extra agility yours has may well make it a harder target than my 'fast & furious' type of model.

But as you quite rightly perceive, it's all just fun. :D

Do you think Ger will be coming with you? I've got a Zagi he could fly in combat if he wanted to bring a spare rx with him. The more the merrier!

As for your comment about a cheap piece of foam worth 20 bucks......In my view, what matters isn't how much you pay, it's how much enjoyment you get.
I met a visitor to Ireland today on the west slope. We both spent the best part of three hours just chatting and beating up the sky with a couple of bits of foam. Great Fun!


Let's keep an eye on the weather for Wednesday week.

Keith.
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 19:45:47 PM »
So wednesday week???

Sounds like a gauntlet has been thrown down!
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2009, 20:12:57 PM »
Yes! .......are you up for the challange Joe?

We can't let these peasants from the west dent our honour :wink:

Or will I have to do battle on my own?

Come on Joe. Step up to the breach :evil:  (What's the matter,.....do you want to live forever???) :lol:

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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 13:06:26 PM »
I hope you have lots of photos of that one Dave...
For souvenir...  :P  :P
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 14:42:09 PM »
Kieth,

I will invite Ger and his son Declan of course. We fly every wednesday evening on tounntine.

Open invitation to all there by the way.

Tomorrow night is the official shannon club gliding night so next wednesday will suit me and ger better. The shannon club meets every second wednesday on the hill you see.

I will say one thing for the foamies. This sniper is my first one. It cost me less than a round of pints. It flies great. And I look forward to bashing the hell out of it. It beats my €1000++ 4m fox any day of the week and this is why. If I divide the amount of flights I have had with the fox into the cost of getting it in the air the cost per flight is enormous....about €40/flight by my calcs... And 4 times out of 5 I do some small bit of damage every time I fly the fox. I also need a small pit crew to get the bloody thing launched. And then while flying it I am shaking at the knees.

Foamies are starting to look good... :?:

Hope to see you soon.

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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 15:53:52 PM »
I absolutely agree with you Dave.

Large planes are easier to see at a distance, and (in my opinion) look more gracefull in flight, but in terms of cost effectiveness the smaller (less than 2mtrs) models are far superior. Easier to transport, easier to launch, and more agile in the air. All adds up to loads o' Fun :D  And that's what it's all about!

As for next Wednesday. Ger and Declan are very welcome, provided they bring something for me to use as target practice  :lol:  :lol:

Combat For Ever!!!

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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2009, 20:01:10 PM »
The weather isn't looking too good for Wednesday. :cry:  Thursday is better, not only from a rain point of view, but also for wind direction.

Is Thursday any good for you Dave? :?:

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« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2009, 21:13:01 PM »
Hi Kieth,

Sorry Kieth, I trade in tralee market on thursday. I also have visitors calling here on wednesday along with the dodgy weather forecast. Things are not looking good this week. I am heading off on holiday this weekend too so Looks like I will have to wait until the september fly in at Mt L realistically.

Will smash you to bits then.... :wink:

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« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2009, 21:19:31 PM »
Okay Dave.......................I'll look forward to it! :lol:
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