Some people learn, some learn slowly, and some never learn…..But I like it! :!:
There was loads of lift in winds of 50 - 60+ Km/h on the Big L. Unfortunately Fergal couldn’t make it so it was up to Ed and myself to exploit the afternoons flying facilities on the mountain.
First up went a foamie (Skua) to find exactly where the most lift was. Followed by Ed’s Pace (with full ballast) and boy is it fast. :twisted: Not the sort of model to be flying with a hangover, at least not in those conditions. Fortunately Ed was as sober as …..er…….well I’m not sure, but he assured me “He hadn’t touched a drop” (Like I believe ‘im! :roll: )
The Phase 6 was next in the air. Armed with ballast equal to 50% of her normal AUW she penetrated well into the onrush of air. Unfortunately I mistakenly flew her into the sun while over the landing area and by the time I regained my focus it was too late to save her. Like I said, some people never learn, but I like flying where there’s an element of risk. (At least, that’s my excuse for a broken plane.
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A three meter mouldy was next to be assembled by Ed. Again with full ballast, it had enormous energy retention and roared about the skies.
God only knows what speed it attained. Can’t remember it’s name, what was it Ed?
Finally I offered my new mouldy to the sky. It’s a 2mtr bird. Looks very much like a Luna only with a V tail. Called a ‘Whisper’ she certainly doesn’t…….whisper I mean. In fact she screeches quite loudly. Good fun on a low pass!
Thoroughly pleasant afternoon………..Don’t think it’s gonna be quite so windy next weekend. But I love ‘em when they are!
This is the Phase 6....but I'll have it in the air again soon!
