Author Topic: Pilatus B4 from Rodel (Read 20836 times)

Fred · « **on:** April 05, 2006, 08:48:47 AM »

On Behalf of Alan, here are the pictures of his scale 2.15mtrs Pilatus B4 from Rodel Modell.

Nice one !

And sorry, I am curious, I can see that you have one of my bible... The Martin Simon sailplanes. Do you have all of them ?

Fred

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2006, 10:16:54 AM »

I had a feeling you would notice them

. I have Volume 2(1945-1965) and Volume 3(1965-2000), they are the best ones I think. I still have to get Volume 1 yet, I hope to get it in next few months.

Fred · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:13:40 AM »

He he, you are right here !
Just a quick question absolutely not oriented... Do you have a scanner ?

Fred

joe · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2006, 12:30:18 PM »

looks great Alan!
always liked the Pilatus, a good looking sailplane.like to see it fly.you'll have to meet up with us for a days flying one of these days

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2006, 13:00:56 PM »

Fred: Yes I have a scanner. Do you want a particular 3-View Drawing.

Joe: I would love to meet up with you guys. When the weather permits and my parents can bring me of course :roll: .

Fred · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2006, 13:09:41 PM »

Good news !
Is it possible to have a scan of the KA3 ?
Thanks a million !

And anytime to come in Dublin or Mount Leinster to fly !
Ok, so, I have to finish my 4mtrs B4...

Fred

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2006, 13:55:13 PM »

Fred, You have Mail

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Fred · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2006, 14:41:15 PM »

Thanks a lot Alan, that's perfect !

That will help a bit... There is no formers for the Ka3...
Ok, I have to think about that...
Another project... :wink:

Fred

Fred · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:43:04 AM »

Hi Alan,

Have you flown the B4 yet ?

Fred

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2006, 13:11:55 PM »

Hi Fred. It had it's first flight on Sunday morning. It wasn't very successfull. It was barely controlable. It still needs some more nose weight. Also it kept wanting to turn to the left, it didn't want to fly straight. I'm not sure if this was because one of the wings is twisted compared to the other, or one wing is heavier than the other. I'll have to check. But luckly I was able to land it with only minor damage, which will be easy to repair.
I know this has nothing to do with the Pilatus, but I also flew my foam flying wing on the same day. I went in to a dive to get speed to try a manouver and it riped in two in mid air :shock: . It was actualy quite funny :lol: .
Ah well now I have no gliders to fly for a few days. You live and learn.

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:27:13 AM »

More pictures of the Pilatus coming soon. Unfortunatly not flying pictures

. I hope to have them up tonight if I remember. I have repaired the damage from the first flight and I rebalancing it to make sure it flys straight this time. Hopefully I will get to fly it before the weekend.

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2006, 21:57:11 PM »

Here are those pictures I was talking about. A bit late I know :oops: . Havn't had the chance to fly it yet, and I'm going to France for two weeks on tuesday, so I wont get the chance to fly it untill I come back.

Getting ready for balancing.

How's this for balance.

Fred · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2006, 10:07:35 AM »

Very good Alan !
When are you coming back to see this beauty flying ?

Fred

joe · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2006, 21:40:51 PM »

Very nice Alan.Looking forward to seeing it fly

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2006, 15:21:23 PM »

Back from France today. Hopefully I will get to fly it in the coming weeks.

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