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« on: May 19, 2011, 11:16:05 AM »
Postie has just dropped off my new toy for the summer..
A CMPro Ventus Glider.. This is my first scalie...

http://www.sloughrc.com/default.asp?WPG=SRCM_HomePage1&itemid=5500918


anybody flown one of these gliders ???


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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 13:00:06 PM »
Well done Sean :clap: , great looking model!

I’ve never flown that particular plane Sean but I can tell you two things.
1/ The bigger the model, (to a large extent) the easier it is to fly. It doesn’t get ‘bounced’ around so much in turbulent air. And being larger it’s easier to see at a distance.
2/ I’ve found that the down side of ‘T’ tailed mouldies  is that the fuse tends to crack / brake at the junction of the fuse and tail fin during hard landings.  Answer = ease her onto the ground gently. (Sometimes easier said, than done………Ask me how I know :oops: . )

As for airbrakes, a quick word of caution,………don’t let her slow up too much for landing, otherwise she’ll stall.

Good luck with your new acquisition, let us know how she goes on her maiden flight. :D

Keith
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2011, 00:26:15 AM »
Well my Ventus has arrived and I've started my build .

all the parts from the box.


On the work table .



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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2011, 00:39:07 AM »
First , do the Rudder.

Horns fitted .


Hi-Tec 82 MG servo fitted .


Wires crossed over .


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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2011, 00:44:43 AM »
Now for the Ailerons..
Same again Hi-Tec 82 MG Servos fitted .

Before.


After.


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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2011, 21:10:40 PM »
Looking good skyhawk :clap: I also like the spite in the back ground.

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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2011, 22:42:07 PM »
I think John means the "Spit in the background", Sean.
You have to make allowances for JP :wink: . At his age he gets confused very easily. :lol:

BTW when are you gonna maiden this new addition? 8)  There's a long weekend coming up. :D  

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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 00:33:21 AM »
Quote from: "Happy Days"
I think John means the "Spit in the background", Sean.
You have to make allowances for JP :wink: . At his age he gets confused very easily. :lol:

BTW when are you gonna maiden this new addition? 8)  There's a long weekend coming up. :D  

Keith


The Spit is not mine .  :cry:  Belongs to a friend ,
I'm doing the build at his house,there's more room there :D

Still some more work to do on the Ventus . .

Wont be ready for the long weekend .  :oops:
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 12:07:42 PM »
Thanks Keith, yes I do have the odd silly moment.  :oops:

The spitfire looks nice, a cm kit I think?. Look forward to seeing this glider fly skyhawk, I looked at this model recently as a good all round scale fun flyer.
Keep us updated on your progress!

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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2011, 17:37:57 PM »
Quote from: "JohnPearson"
Thanks Keith, yes I do have the odd silly moment.  :oops:

The spitfire looks nice, a cm kit I think?. Look forward to seeing this glider fly skyhawk, I looked at this model recently as a good all round scale fun flyer.
Keep us updated on your progress!



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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2011, 01:42:01 AM »
Finished building my Ventus,at last...
just got wait for the right wind to maiden it.










I'd fitted the air brakes on the build,but then removed them ,as I didn't like the way they popped up unevenly . .










moved the rudder servo back abit aswell..






All finished . .




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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2011, 11:35:07 AM »
It’s looking great Sean, :)  maybe you’ll be putting her into the skies this weekend er?
(That’s a very good looking pilot model you’ve got there,………..reminds me of me!)

Let us know how you get on.


BTW how did your trip to Kerry go last month? with Chris (Woodstock). Did you learn any good tips you can pass on? :wink:

Keith
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2011, 12:19:03 PM »
Quote from: "Happy Days"
It’s looking great Sean, :)  maybe you’ll be putting her into the skies this weekend er?
(That’s a very good looking pilot model you’ve got there,………..reminds me of me!)

Let us know how you get on.


BTW how did your trip to Kerry go last month? with Chris (Woodstock). Did you learn any good tips you can pass on? :wink:

Keith


Didn't get down to Kerry  :oops:

Had to brush up on my Ground handeling for Paragliding .

Got my EP Paraglider club licence last weekend :D

Jumped off the Monavullagh Mountains "twice"  8)




But I have been sloping my Radian. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7wXt8KckgM
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« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2011, 10:24:54 AM »
Looking good Sean.

Now, if I had to guess, that's not the lounge of someone who's married...? :wink:
Chris van Schoor