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Alan_Perse

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X-RES
« on: May 02, 2017, 10:10:31 AM »
Hi All.
Started a new project. A 2m res thermal glider called the X-RES. I got it from hyperflight.co.uk. So far I have finished the centre wing section.

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017, 10:41:30 AM »
Looking good Alan, love the barn door spoilers.

Hurry up and finish it

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Alan_Perse

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017, 11:39:51 AM »
Thanks Ralph. Yes the barn door spoilers are nice and simple. Hope to have it finished before the summer is out.

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2017, 07:39:06 AM »
Very good Alan. Just been looking at the spec,.......less than 4oz/sq.ft wing loading......pretty impressive! and a three piece wing for easy transport.

Good choice :)

Incidentally, what's the toilet roll for on the bench? In case you suddenly need to use the loo having discovered you've glued the wings together the wrong way round? ;D

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2017, 17:12:01 PM »
Incidentally, what's the toilet roll for on the bench? In case you suddenly need to use the loo having discovered you've glued the wings together the wrong way round? ;D

Keith
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Alan_Perse

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2017, 13:33:45 PM »
Finished the outer wing panels. Next up the fuselage.

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2017, 16:52:36 PM »
Looks great, keep up the good work. :)
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Re: X-RES
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2017, 14:55:55 PM »
That's a nice tidy bit of building Alan
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Alan_Perse

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2017, 16:20:23 PM »
Thanks Andrew. Having CNC cut parts sure helps  :) .

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2017, 19:31:48 PM »
Finally finished building the X-RES. All that’s left to do is balance it and adjust the control throws and it should be ready to fly. Just need some nice weather.

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2017, 20:39:37 PM »
Nice Alan!

Alan_Perse

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2017, 21:37:15 PM »
Thanks Bill. Wish I had it last weekend.

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2017, 22:04:01 PM »
Yeah, last Sunday would have been a good time to have tried it. You could always come down to Big L tomorrow, Allan. (40 mph. westerly winds forecast Ha!!)

Deutsches Segelflugmuseum.........good bedtime reading by the way ;)

Little Keith
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Re: X-RES
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2017, 17:04:15 PM »
Well, it flys. Flew it twice today at Lacken, in very light conditions. It flys in almost nothing. It’s very easy to control. Very pleased  :) :) . Looking forward to the thermal weather next year.

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Re: X-RES
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2017, 18:39:57 PM »
Well done Alan. Fab looking spot to fly. Lovely glider.