Re: My first cl flight!

cox24711 Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:28 pm

getback wrote:Almost Forgot U deserve it

that made me laugh!

getback Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:31 pm

Good call Ron , I was just so happy to see that first flight I didn't even think to ask .... there was some problem with it looked like wanting to come in on him or were You jerking the lines controls Greg ?? Airplane

Eric

cox24711 Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:29 pm

yes it was coming in on me so i waked backwards tho keep the line tension

cox24711 Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:46 pm

yes it was coming in on me becuse of the wind so i waked backwards tho keep the line tension

Oldenginerod Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:52 pm

I can't remember if Blackhawk supplied the tip weight, but I ended up installing three washers under the outboard tip rather than one. Also, the first one I built I miscalculated the lead-out guide position. The next one was further back and it flies better. Added a couple of washers behind the inboard engine mounts as well. These things are so light they develop very little inertia as they turn, so they need all the help they can get. You did well to keep it in the air with so little line tension.

Rod.

Marleysky Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:29 pm

That looked like fun! Great video and ya can't beat AC/DC for background.
Congratulations on your first solo flight! RC Plane

**RknRusty** Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:07 pm

Hey Greg, that really was a great flight, and on a plane that's hard to fly for any of us. I watched it this morning and just now got a chance to reply.

The videographer did a good job. That's how to film CL, keep the pilot at the bottom of the viewfinder and sweep back and forth to keep the plane in view. Even better than sweeping is to swivel the camera about the same point. That's easier to do with a tripod though. The editing was well done too. What editing program do you have? I want it!
Rusty

cox24711 Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:02 am

thanks guys i use imovie to edit my vids it comes for free on a mac

cox24711 Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:37 am

this is my trainer that i scratched built using 2mm ply and no ribs in the fuse 4mm ply wing sanded to airfoil and held to the fuse by rubber bands balsa tail feathers and teedee 049 from rkflyer

i built it one day with and not finished it so i made balsa tail feathers made a bell crank from a tin can a pushrod some doping and spray painting and done
My first cl flight! - Page 2 Photo_26

Oldenginerod Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:39 am

Sorry Greg, while it's a nice plane, I don't think we allow ties on this forum lol!

cox24711 Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:07 am

i am in my school uiniform in the photo and i don't like ties at all

gossie Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:10 am

A young gentleman always wears a tie, and an older gentleman never arises before 9am.

Greg...............Your pics are mirror image again...........Unless of course you are going to fly this one clockwise. confused

Oldenginerod Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:16 am

Just kidding about the tie. Laughing

Hey, make sure you check the balance of that plane. Place a finger tip under each wing tip about 20mm back from the leading edge. Should hang pretty level. A little nose heavy is ok, but tail heavy will make it hard to control. It might loop beter, but you'll have to chase it around like the Bat.

cox24711 Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:15 am

ok thanks for the tip on the cg I Love This Forum!

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