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My 1st flight over 1 hour in duration.

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error404:
Hi,

I went up to Kilakee last friday evening on my way to Wexford and I had with me, a Multiplex Easystar with stock motor and battery. Bought in Island Models for my Father to get into flying.

The weather was great, very little breeze blowing straight up the slope. :D  I had not flown in the last few months due to baby twins so I was going to make the most of it.

My previous longest flight was only 20mins :oops:  in Mt Leinster, with an electric 'Daisy'

Anyway, the Easystar was a great little flier, it just gained height so easily and was very easy to control. Flying was so smooth and responsive. I would recommend this as an ideal beginner plane. I took it easy doing figure 8's etc just getting the feel for it. I did not notice the time pass so quickly. My total non stop fly time  was 1 hour and 8 mins. When I decided to land it was fun as the plane did not want to land, it just glides forever :)  Motor was not used during launch or flight.



 I got 20mins flying in last night on my local soccer pitch and the motor was powerful enough for the plane to get up high and over the tall trees. Also it could fly in small 20mtr circles slowly and smoothly, as i ran down the battery. :D

Fred:
Hey Anthony,

Congratulation with the long flight with the Easystar !  :clap:  :clap:
Very nice weather on friday, but was stuck at home  :cry:  :cry:

Certainly one of the best beginner machine you can find around  :D  That allow you to keep practicing flying and gain experience at very low cost too  :D

error404:
Fred,

I took a chance on the Friday heading up there as the easystar was in the back of the van.  Otherwise I was going to give it a go in Wexford flying off the sand dunes. It was way too windy on the dunes to try it over the weekend.

cvanscho:
Congrats, Anthony!  I'll second the EasyStar as the best trainer model out there!

Those who have cut their teeth on the ES should move on to the EasyGlider.  On Sunday I also had an hours flying with mine (OK, not all in one session)!  I was flying off a cliff overlooking the sea at Inch beach, in very light lift.  Eventually the wind died away completely, then the lift really improved!  Had to lie on my back to ease the stiff neck!

Chris

IceWind:
That is great!
I don't know how much was my longest flight, but it wasn't 1hr for sure! That is too much for me. :)

I also like the EZ, it's a nice and strong plane. One of the most used to fly with video gear and to have the biggest number of mods available to do.
From converting to EDF, installing some floaters, the list is huge!

Back in PT i tried to make a EZ meeting! But not many EZ owners showed up :(

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