Hi All
Well the Quark 2m flew today and what a great model this is! my hat off to you Fred, for designing a smooth flying totally fantastic performing aerobatic glider.
Richard and I flew the Quark for over an hour, I done the first 30mins and checked that the model was flying straight and level, and completed the basic aerobatic manoeuvres, rolls, inverted, stall turns etc. After only, I guess about 60 seconds, from throwing the model of the slope, I loved the feel of the Quark, the model just did everything you asked of it!. Richard took over the controls and gave the Quark a good hard work out, and after again roughly 60 sec I could see the smile on his face, he was ready enjoying the Quark, I will let richard tell you all how he got on, when he posts later.
The light started to get poor, so a landing was called, so I did a few passes to see how she would feel on the back off the slope, smooth and steady all the way in, so on the third pass, I give the Quark a little up elevator, and she just floated to a perfect slow landing, no wing drop or flaps needed. Here are some photos:
I will post the setting (CofG position, amount of throw on the control surfaces later) I just need to give the model a good overall look over and check that everything is still in place for the next flight.
Richard has some video of the flight which he is working on I write this post, so, all I can say is well done Fred, a great model which I have been looking for over many years of flying, I kid you not guys, this glider is that good in the air!!!
JohnP
