Author Topic: Indoor Virgin (Read 19005 times)

Happy Days · « **on:** September 06, 2009, 20:50:21 PM »

Joe mentioned to me some months ago about possibly doing some indoor flying during those winter months when it’s either raining or the wind is in the wrong direction for Sloping. :!: I believe he said there was a place suitable somewhere near Blackwater.

Given that this summer has proved to be almost a total wash-out, and with the winter looking to follow suit, I’m finding myself thinking more and more about this idea of flying where the wind don’t blow and the rain don’t fall.

Perhaps it’s not as dynamic as sloping, but I wouldn’t mind trying it if only to say that I’d done it! Wouldn’t have thought it’d cost a fortune, does anyone know anything about it? :?:

………………I’m thinking,…… electric powered,…… gossamer light,…… and home constructed. Anyone know of such a thing? Would anyone care to join me? (I’d be frightened to do it on my own!

I need someone to hold my hand.

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yours sincerely,
A Nervous Virgin

billscottni · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2009, 22:35:54 PM »

Go and have a look on RCGroups. LOTS of free plans, (mainly in depron) and all using readily available electric set ups

couple of good starting points;

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851608

http://www.rcgroups.com/indoor-and-micro-models-85/

Happy Days · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2009, 16:16:25 PM »

Thanks Bill :clap: , just out of interest, any suggestions on an indoor artf model?

Keith

billscottni · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2009, 17:32:27 PM »

You'd be better asking John Pearson (big B52 for PSS). He does a lot more indoor flying than me

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:38:32 AM »

Hi Keith , try this link to expressfly http://www.expressfly.org.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=11&products_id=46
go down to the index plan or one of the greats ! the Bling bling and down load the planes and try either of these planes.
They are F3P designs and are by far the best 2 planes on the free plans.
I always recommend using light quality equipment. Buy quality gear once and there is no need to waste money re buying in the future.

Richard

Happy Days · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2009, 13:25:41 PM »

Thank you very much Richard. :clap: It’s amazing what some of these guys can do isn’t it. I always recon you know it’s hard to do, when an expert makes it look easy.

I feel very confident I shall be going down this route of indoor flight,………provided I can find somewhere to fly. :!:

I’m told persistence is a virtue,……I intend to be very virtuous! :lol:

Thanks again for the info and links.

Keith

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2009, 15:21:05 PM »

Hi Keith and all , its a pleasure to help.
Indoor flying is probably the best training any pilot can have.
I learnt indoors and this is the style of flying I love, plus I must say gliding , both F3K and slope although I am only learning how to slope and fly a F3K glider.

This is me flying in the local leisure center, video is over a year old
http://vimeo.com/4058853

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billscottni · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2009, 15:25:08 PM »

I'm sure John or I can find space in one of the cars for this weekend Richard!

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2009, 15:44:05 PM »

Hi Bill I took the morning of work and flew a few packs then the park looked inviting so I have been chucking the Blaster up until an hour ago. My Tranny battery is flat lol.
Unfortunately I am unable to travel with you and John to Mount Leinster as I have the 3 kids this weekend, I know I am kicking my self missing out on a fun weekend. Maybe next time !
Spread the word about Dungannons MFC fly-in on the 19th Sept ! everyone is welcome, and we are only an hour and a half's drive from Dublin.

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billscottni · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2009, 15:48:59 PM »

No problem Richard, family comes first (particularly in our circumstances!)

Will mention DMFC Fly IN

Happy Days · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2009, 16:47:02 PM »

My god Richard, I've just watched your little video, :clap: :clap: ..........Had a big grin on my face all the way through.

Like I said in my last posting. You know it's hard when the experts make it look easy :wink:

Well done! :clap: :clap:

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2009, 08:33:54 AM »

Thanks Keith for the kind comments !
Practise practise practise and finally I can now fly a little bit lol.
Indoor season is now here and I intend to build a few new planes to have fun with.
I will do my best to post some pictures of them on the forum.
Fly low and have fun,

Richard

Happy Days · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2009, 14:22:48 PM »

Question: What is the best way to retain the speed controller and batteries on indoor models. Instinct tells me ‘Velcro tape’, but does anyone know of a better way? :?:

Keith

billscottni · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2009, 14:25:59 PM »

depends if you want to move it between models Keith.

Hot glue works well too.

Happy Days · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2009, 15:14:32 PM »

Yes, good point Bill.

I do want to move it, to change over batteries, and also to change the CoG to find best flying position for my sill levels……….pretty far forward to begin with! :wink:

So what method of securing it would you suggest?

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