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Slope Soaring / Re: Cork MAC funfly 2023, new event, All welcome

« on: August 01, 2023, 17:05:28 PM »

Sorry Ralph, looks like I have a drastic change of plan for August/September will not be able to come by the look of it

But maybe another weekend 

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Misceleanous / Re: Bray air display 2023

« on: August 01, 2023, 17:02:04 PM »

A couple more

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Misceleanous / Bray air display 2023

« on: August 01, 2023, 16:57:12 PM »

It’s that time of the year again!

A couple of photos of this year’s display.  Really wanted to see the Lancaster, but he was a no show on Sunday unfortunately.

Anyway, here are a few photos, less than usual as they are pretty much the same year on year and the lack of sun did not produced great ones as I am far from being a pro!

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For Sale / Re: 1/4 scale Duo Discus fuselage.

« on: July 20, 2023, 21:09:10 PM »

As I told you on your gmail, it cannot be sent! I’m sure it’s pretty obvious seeing the size.
If you don’t want it anymore, that’s fine as I said, unless you collect or pay a fortune in shipping, you can’t get it.

No point putting mean comments here, contact the post office.

No need to reply

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PSS / Re: converting to PSS

« on: July 19, 2023, 21:56:42 PM »

Ooohhh that’s nice!!
We’ll done on the PSS, looks superb!

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PSS / Re: B52 mini “flat” PSS

« on: July 19, 2023, 21:55:49 PM »

First flight of number 3 yesterday by Nhalyn!

First comment: ça arrache sa mère! French expression, but basically, flies great

A quick test of the wing build, and we are sucking diesel!

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Wanted / Re: Foam wings

« on: July 18, 2023, 21:43:47 PM »

Hey Bill,

Here you are below (roughly, quick drawing), but that's within 5mm of the final drawing

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Misc / Mini spot welder

« on: July 17, 2023, 17:01:03 PM »

One of those things that as soon as you try go “why I did not buy one earlier!” 

As I am slowly transitioning to Li-ion batteries, like my good old niamh packs, I decided to make them myself and after doing the usual soldering, decided to invest in a mini spot welder.
And God, I should have invested way sooner! Makes batteries in minutes, clean and very strong!
Did a couple of spot weld on a 1850 battery, and could not tear apart the nickel that was welded with pliers!

Anyway, look at the photos, took me 5 minutes to weld those batteries, and already looking forward to my next batch

For info, there are tons of those spot welders available, the one I have is the SeeSii spot welder. Came with what looks like a lifetime supply of nickel strip, usb charging cable, battery holders and a small file to clean up the connections.

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Wanted / Foam wings

« on: July 17, 2023, 16:35:16 PM »

Hello,

For a once off project, looking for someone who could cut me a set of wings (and stab maybe).
Size approx is 300x1000mm

Thanks

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Scale / Re: Slingsby Skylark 2

« on: July 17, 2023, 15:14:43 PM »

Well done Alan!
Oh, I have videos! 

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Slope Soaring / Re: Cork Glide-in 2023

« on: July 05, 2023, 00:38:36 AM »

Many thanks to Ralph for organizing the event, and of course the CMAC for allowing us to use their flying field! Always a pleasure to get down south, great hospitality, great friends and a nice group of glider misfits!

Here are a couple of photos of the event, enjoy!

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Slope Soaring / Re: Cork Glide-in 2023

« on: July 01, 2023, 19:42:04 PM »

Enough said, you should have been there!

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Slope Soaring / Re: I want to learn to fly model gliders

« on: June 29, 2023, 23:39:32 PM »

Welcome to the forum!!

Same as Peter, there is a bunch of us flying in Kilakee. Unfortunately, the wind God has not be kind to us so far this year, but if conditions are there, we are usually up there on Saturdays, but with the long days now, we can also meet during the evenings etc etc.

We are part of the Island Slope Rebels (ISR for short), and of course, new members are more than welcome to join us
Calm day, we can also fly electrics, but of course, if you need anything or meet up there (or at the pub!) don't hesitate to keep in touch 

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Scale / Re: Seagull Ka8b - Engine install and mods

« on: June 28, 2023, 19:14:31 PM »

Welcome to the forum!

I can't answer your question as I don't have one, so hopefully Sverrir will chip in, but I think I heard you need to be careful with the decalage. Maybe something to check also, not sure if our friend from the Land of Ice had to do it or not.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Cork Glide-in 2023

« on: June 28, 2023, 19:02:02 PM »

Hi Ralph,

I'll be there of course