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Electrics / Re: Multiplex Tommy Jr.

« on: February 11, 2025, 20:16:02 PM »

Felt like scratching the biplane itch myself Fred. Found this classic on e-bay.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Merry Christmas everyone

« on: December 25, 2024, 15:18:01 PM »

Merry Christmas all 

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Thermal / Flat field / Re: Macon 2024 TD Competition

« on: June 21, 2024, 18:54:45 PM »

Well done Fred. Great to be the under dog!!!!!!

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Slope Soaring / Re: Cork Glide-in 2023

« on: July 03, 2023, 13:08:13 PM »

I have some good video and pics of Sunday. Will load them tonight!

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Scale / Re: Seagull Ka8b - Engine install and mods

« on: July 03, 2023, 13:06:21 PM »

Hi Fred. You are right about the decalage. I had to raise the tailplane LE by a few mils to set the decalage at about 1' and not the 5' previously. I can check where my CofG is, but about 50mm is supposed to be right. I think the manual says 60mm +/- 10mm either way.
You likely remember the roller coaster ride when we towed it before changing the tailplane incidence. I need to fly it off the slope yet to check out the adjustment, but it is widely reported on the internet to make this change.

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR Dates 2023

« on: June 01, 2023, 08:35:01 AM »

Myself and Eoin will be up for the day on Sunday. See you then....

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR Dates 2023

« on: April 04, 2023, 17:05:15 PM »

I though their Vario looked interesting as I have failed to get my Jeti vario working and have run out of patience!!! ;-)

Fred, do they just take a static pressure reading? Alot of images on the website showing what look to be external piped connections or maybe these are just optional extras for better accuracy?

The data looks cool though!

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Aerotow / Re: Frisch Wilga restoration

« on: October 15, 2022, 20:39:04 PM »

Great to see Ralph. One of my favourite planes. Would love to have bought a Black Horse 20cc Wilga but not available now. Can't wait to see it fly......

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For Sale / Re: Frisch wilga spares SOLD

« on: October 01, 2022, 19:51:34 PM »

Since when did you have a Frisch Wilga?     That garage of yours is bottomless!

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Scale / Re: SB13 “evo”

« on: June 19, 2022, 22:15:21 PM »

It's a stunner Fred. Enjoy!

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Slope Soaring / Re: Mount L May 7th and 8th

« on: May 08, 2022, 22:15:51 PM »

Nice picture. I spent the weekend at the Galtees with a bunch of scouts. Same picture, just no aircraft, only midges!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I missed ye.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Material to arouse you!

« on: February 08, 2022, 21:20:40 PM »

You’re right #1742 is a Mucha; I see the listing now. Old Gliders do one I think.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Material to arouse you!

« on: February 08, 2022, 18:51:24 PM »

What’s the red glider at 00:40? Is it a Moswey? I think the yellow one in the background is the same.
Great video. I like their van, broken window and all

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Scale / Re: New machines in the hangar... What are yours?

« on: February 06, 2022, 13:49:56 PM »

Have a backlog but no enthusiasm at the moment Fred. 20cc Seagull Decathalon sitting in the shed for 15months still to assemble plus a PuRES from Hollein. Also need to repair by mini-Pike after a vertical landing that Elon Musk would have been proud of !!!!!!

Noel's old Mibo Swift refurbed over the winter plus picked up the smaller Graupner Swift via Ralph on e-bay which needs to fly.

Birthday looming and considering an electric Odyssey from art-Hobby to fly on the dunes a few miles form home. That will keep me out of trouble for a good while.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Club Subs and MACI

« on: February 06, 2022, 13:44:47 PM »

Just transferred €20 to you Ralph for myself and Eoin. MACI membership paid through CMAC.
Thanks
K