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151

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 13, 2008, 18:09:01 PM »

Hi Joe,
Yes something smaller say 1.5 to 2.0M .
There is this DS thing to think about also, but that is/will be about a site that works.
I might do a semisy,,, wing for my old Phase 6,as I have a set of cores.
Also looking at something like a Mini Blade.
We'll see, so much to do so little time.

Brian

152

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 12, 2008, 23:52:54 PM »

Hi Joe,
Look forward to getting you out for a few flights.
The new model is going well,but its a little unsuitable for really light lift.
I have yet get it out in the strong stuff,can't wait for some of that.
Will have to get something sporty for light conditions.

Brian

153

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 11, 2008, 19:57:47 PM »

Hi Keith,
Thanks for the help,although I know it'll cost me 8-[ .
Yes a good afternoon,but I'M sorry I did not get there earlier.
That was no crash just a hasty arrivall.
Looking forward to the next installment.

Brian

154

Slope Soaring / DYNAMIC SOARING

« on: November 10, 2008, 22:28:43 PM »

Hi Joe,
I think I'd be happy if I got it to come back up that hill into wind :shock:  

Brian

155

Slope Soaring / DYNAMIC SOARING

« on: November 10, 2008, 20:24:51 PM »

Hi Guys,
Not to set too high a standard but the current speed record is 365 MPH FOR DS'ing.
From what I can see the guys with the radar guns miss the really fast passes very often.
I have to say there is some MAD stuff on utube.
I think I'll dig out the old phase 6 for this and see if I can learn how.
Fred a south west wind at the nine stones is probably the best up there, but we'll have to find out.

Brian

156

Slope Soaring / DS

« on: November 10, 2008, 17:59:50 PM »

Hi all,
Apparently whats needed is steep up little no or flat or round top and steep back down.
Not for your vintage models Fred !!!!!
It's a must do for the future.

157

Slope Soaring / DYNAMIC SOARING

« on: November 10, 2008, 16:12:09 PM »

Hi all,
Anyone doing any of this DS thing.
Does anyone fancy a 'trip' to the 'dark side' of slope soaring.
Where are the good places.

Brian

158

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 08, 2008, 10:23:11 AM »

Hi Keith,
 
You are right about today ,no flying,cloud @200' and rain on the way.
Will try for tomorrow, and wil try as Joe has suggested.
Have you found that detail re Annagh Hill, looks good ??

Brian

159

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 08, 2008, 00:44:41 AM »

H Guys,
This will have to be checked out as it seems to provide those slopes that Lenister does not, one may complement the other.
Joe you are right about the slope directions,and I think it will work from south to s/west also.
Keith the trees ,as best I can work out,are on north facing slopes from n/east to west stoping at the crest.
The first pic on that 'green' site is taken from s/west off the hill looking back towards the hill.The last pic is facing east south east or just s/east, I think ??.
Worth checking out and I can find out about access .
Also not so up in the weather as 'L'.

Brian

160

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 07, 2008, 23:07:05 PM »

Hi Keith,
It's between Carnew and Gorey,but there is a shortcut for us.
I know it but wes never up top ,,,, there!
Try this;  www.greenhobbymodel.com/slopesoaring/theslopes.htm
Be in touch.
Would be a shorter drive for Fred and Co too.

Brian

161

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 07, 2008, 21:21:13 PM »

Hi Fred,
You are welcome,it really is a fine/good job you two are doing.
Shane has circulated the site details to our members just recently, and we have a meeting soon where we will discuss it and how best we might use it.
As for photo I have just got a camera ,but as yet have not tried it out.I'm old school but will get there. Maybe Keith will take a couple of shots, with the 'camera' Keith. Although he's quite a nuisance really, when I go to the club field he's there disturbing perfectly good air and now I take up SS he gets up there first and stops the lift  :!: .Whats a person to do.LOL.
Look forward to flying with you again Fred.

Brian

162

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 07, 2008, 20:58:27 PM »

Hi Keith,
Did you have a prob,, or just bad lift.
If bad lift we have to solve this south to south/west issue. Have you tried Annagh Hill, its not far and looks great for those winds. In fact it looks good for from east to south to s/west.
Yes for Mon at some stage,work allowing. Tues/Wed are looking good.
So you think the morning is not an option. Will be in touch.

Brian

163

Slope Soaring / Voltij

« on: November 07, 2008, 17:42:07 PM »

Hi,
Well I am finally ready for my return to the slopes.
Before I go on I want to congradulate Joe and Fred for this site and the good development work they have been doing. You seem to have a good scene going on here, with a great atmosphere.So well done  :clap:  :clap: .
How do I join.
Anyway I found an Aeromod Voltij on a UK shop website and I thought 'thats the job',so I ordered it.
I had it built for last W/E but was ill.
I flew it on Monday in light conditions. I think it will be very good.I just had 2 short flights in light that was failing,having waited for some mist to go away.No trim at all was required. I just did enough flying to set the mixes for the crow brake and the 4 axis reflex adjust.Will need to check all this in stronger wind.
First landing 9/10.
Second one 4/10, thats 0 for me and 4 for the model, as I let too far behind and should have walked back up a bit more so I coult see the top of the slope.It was out of sight for the last few feet of the descent. It was ok, must have had a good touchdown.
At least I did not catch the rotor.
I can't wait to get it out again.

Anybody going out in the morning ??

Brian

164

Combat / PSS-JET T1000

« on: November 05, 2008, 12:39:56 PM »

Hi Ice,
I normally fly F3A.
CG has an element of personal preference.
I always end up at 32% of Mean Average Cord (MAC).
For slope slightly forward helps penetration, so go for 30% MAC.
That figure I gave is a guestemate from photo.
That wing is tapered so MAC is half way out a wing panel.
Measure 30% from LE at half span each wing panel and join the two points through the centre to get the point at the root.

Brian

165

Combat / PSS-JET T1000

« on: November 04, 2008, 20:39:37 PM »

Hi Ice,
Using your photo ,which has your near wing half pretty much in plan view, I calculate the CG at 140mm-145mm.

Brian