SlingShot
Maneuvering With Purpose
L5
For theory: 10 points to the first correct analysis of the phrase, "...and THEORY...." as it appears in the lesson title.
On a lighter down to earth note, things I learned at Flite Fest.
Practical things:
1) Aviator08 explained the chop power test for assessing nose heaviness. I was a little nose heavy and my landings were a little hot as a result. I do believe.
2) A guy from Canada stopped by my bench and told me how to lay my battery pack on a piece of posterboard and easily install the battery without the velcro catching. Just pull the posterboard out when the battery is in position. I also now carry a medium sized craft stick to easily pry the batteries out.
Personal things:
1) I'm a a little bit better bench modeler than I previously gave myself credit for. I figure I'm a solid intermediate now. Personal high marks for instincts on my B-25 build because; a) I correctly assessed my ability to pre-fab and complete the build on-site; and b) it performed exactly like I hoped it would. The perfect stunt plane for fat rich guys. Thank you Ultramicrobe.
2) I need more people around me like Aviator08, Mid7night, thenated0g, TheStig4449 et al, Sam, others and the wonderful FT folks. Need to do something about that.
Valentina didn't get too many airplane pictures, but she did remember the most important thing which happens to also be the one thing I was most likely to overlook. People.
And one other thing. Kids love the B-25! It's like carrying around a puppy. They seem to be personally pleased with themselves for correctly identifying it as a B-25.
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For theory: 10 points to the first correct analysis of the phrase, "...and THEORY...." as it appears in the lesson title.
On a lighter down to earth note, things I learned at Flite Fest.
Practical things:
1) Aviator08 explained the chop power test for assessing nose heaviness. I was a little nose heavy and my landings were a little hot as a result. I do believe.
2) A guy from Canada stopped by my bench and told me how to lay my battery pack on a piece of posterboard and easily install the battery without the velcro catching. Just pull the posterboard out when the battery is in position. I also now carry a medium sized craft stick to easily pry the batteries out.
Personal things:
1) I'm a a little bit better bench modeler than I previously gave myself credit for. I figure I'm a solid intermediate now. Personal high marks for instincts on my B-25 build because; a) I correctly assessed my ability to pre-fab and complete the build on-site; and b) it performed exactly like I hoped it would. The perfect stunt plane for fat rich guys. Thank you Ultramicrobe.
2) I need more people around me like Aviator08, Mid7night, thenated0g, TheStig4449 et al, Sam, others and the wonderful FT folks. Need to do something about that.
Valentina didn't get too many airplane pictures, but she did remember the most important thing which happens to also be the one thing I was most likely to overlook. People.
And one other thing. Kids love the B-25! It's like carrying around a puppy. They seem to be personally pleased with themselves for correctly identifying it as a B-25.
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