micktss Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Watch this space! Mick W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster-X Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Cool, when's the maiden Mick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micktss Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Pretty soon I hope keep my eye on weather - not a model for single handed launch it weighs 13kg!! it is equiped with a slope bungee launch option see link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY8Gg45XmPw&feature=player_embedded#t=47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slope_dragon_x Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Should have brought it to the fly-in today Mick. It would have been an interesting "challenge" in the light lift. Just let me know when you're ready to maiden so I can make sure I'm absent for launching duties :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Oooh 'Cracking' :cool: , lets see some proper pics though please Mick :rollyeyes: Love to read your build info & experience :cool: Stu :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micktss Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can't claim any credit for the build which was done by Tony Fu but some pics below 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster-X Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 What size is it Mick, 4.5M span? Looks very solid and rugged, don't envy you carrying up the slope but it will be worth it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 It is the wolves scale fun fly on Sunday at the Mynd. If the weather looks promising I am intending on going along with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I put a strap through the wing joiner hole of the fuss, it makes carrying the fuselage around a lot easier. I have separate bags for the wings makes carrying it easy. Andy normally launches mine from one step and a very gentle push, surprisingly easily even in low wind speeds and on rounded slopes like the Mynd. Although it will fly in light wind out does need a blow to become aerobatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micktss Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 The Pilatus has flown! - Brilliant!! - The launch in the 20mph wind was a non event- Makes a superb noise. Speed retention amazing. Loops and stall turns easy enough Rolls well but needs flying. Can Turn amazinly quickly without speed loss. Hopefully video to follow by Steve Streetly Mick W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_t Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Well done Mick. I would like to see that fly sometime (Welsh Open?) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Well done Mick, congrats on the maiden :clap: , look forward to seeing some vid :cool: :popcorn: Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Great to hear it went well Mick. They are a fun model with a very wide speed range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slope_dragon_x Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Congratulations to Mick and all concerned. :party: I think you may need to contact Steve if you want to put the video up on the forum MIck. Not sure that Steve knows how to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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