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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR Dates 2023
« on: March 31, 2023, 08:50:55 AM »
Pity I missed this one, the forecast looked blustery, hope you got some good flying in.
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Scale / Re: SB13 “evo”
« on: June 25, 2022, 08:47:56 AM »
Very nice model Fred. Interesting pilot too!
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Misceleanous / Mt Leinster
« on: January 23, 2022, 09:11:13 AM »
Hope everyone is having a better weekend than this guy. (Found on Reddit)
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Slope Soaring / Re: Killakee Tomorrow Tue 17th evening
« on: August 18, 2021, 08:30:14 AM »
I got there around 5:30 but visibility was terrible, gave it 40min and then bailed.
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Slope Soaring / Re: Killakee Tomorrow Tue 17th evening
« on: August 17, 2021, 16:15:08 PM »
I'll make the trip
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: July 21, 2021, 11:01:08 AM »
I've got Mt Leinster for the 28/29 in the calendar, see you then
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: July 20, 2021, 21:46:50 PM »
I actually got it from a neighbour who was have exterior insulation installed. It was 300mm closed cell styrofoam and was stronger than others I tried. for example, it resisted me poking my finger at it where other foams seemed to compress and collapse. I don't know if it's the best stuff to use, but it was free and worked well for me.
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: July 16, 2021, 14:52:07 PM »
Yea it flew and I got it back in one piece, but it was flying a bit arse down. I checked the incidence the next day and all was good so I reached out to the designer and he said to just bring the CG forward a bit, on the plans, he gives an 8mm range for CG and I had taken the middle of that. That's hopefully going to sort it out and I'm ready for take two now. The only problem is waiting for a westerly
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: July 13, 2021, 17:24:51 PM »
Great, see you there tomorrow afternoon/ evening
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: July 12, 2021, 14:17:09 PM »
I am still waiting to get this in the air, but the wind at the weekends has not been from the right direction. If anyone is heading up to Killakee (or other location) at any stage please let me know, as I would appreciate a lookover and moral support when trying to fly it.
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: March 29, 2021, 14:30:58 PM »
It seems I have made a poor choice in wing covering colour. Anyway, if we get some sun it might iron out the defects in my covering.
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: March 27, 2021, 13:39:53 PM »
Got the wings covered in black, not the greatest of finishes, but functionally fine. Bonded in the horizontal stabilizer, balanced the wings, port was heavier than starboard.
Did center of gravity, although measure for cog is 60 to 68 from LE, I took it at 64. Also made the suggested changes to my ghetto pushrod, thanks Bill.
All I need now is some fair winds and hopefully my leg is ready for some cross field trecking for the recovery.
Did center of gravity, although measure for cog is 60 to 68 from LE, I took it at 64. Also made the suggested changes to my ghetto pushrod, thanks Bill.
All I need now is some fair winds and hopefully my leg is ready for some cross field trecking for the recovery.
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: March 24, 2021, 17:51:40 PM »Keep the distance between the end of the wood and the Z bend as short as possible, or you could get flex in that steel rod
@billscottni , good advice, thanks
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Slope Soaring / Re: Build attempt / learning process
« on: March 24, 2021, 10:34:51 AM »
preparing for a crash already. I really hope I can keep this intact for at least a couple of flights.