Bush Plane Challenge III, 2022

[Scotto]

Well, i guess if @Scotto is ok with an extension I am too.

I didn't get much done in this event either and I've still got a simple cub and a Tudor to build!

I think we've got a good set of challenges now but i know, at least for me, most of my building and flying is in the fall when things slow down a bit.

Hows that work for everyone?

Sounds good. The more the merrier! Motion carries, party continues.

 

[william Metge]

Well, i guess if @Scotto is ok with an extension I am too.

I didn't get much done in this event either and I've still got a simple cub and a Tudor to build!

I think we've got a good set of challenges now but i know, at least for me, most of my building and flying is in the fall when things slow down a bit.

Hows that work for everyone?

I would love that. I’m just getting into calmer weather and my plane is ready to go.

 

[AgentC]

I vouch that Scotto gets some form of bonus points for his awesome entry being on time...

 

[Timmy]

Wow a third challenge already? Dang I've been missing out!

 

[william Metge]

I vouch that Scotto gets some form of bonus points for his awesome entry being on time...

I agree.

 

[Hondo76251]

Sounds good. The more the merrier! Motion carries, party continues.

So it does it would seem...

2 months would be September. maybe even into October would be ok, thats usually a good time of year for me. Be nice to get a set date for this, and future BPC

 

[AgentC]

Random sidenote and observation:

As a newby into RC planes (Since December 2021), this contest has actually been a real learning experience, having to work on landing and taking off (still a work in progress!), But then also stretching and learning new skills such as flying with a super-heavy load and of course, crashing into things while trying to make it look good...

I know I'm not in the running to win, but taking part and having to push past normal beginner-flying and building has been awesome and I'm excited to have another stab at it with the extension

 

[william Metge]

Random sidenote and observation:

As a newby into RC planes (Since December 2021), this contest has actually been a real learning experience, having to work on landing and taking off (still a work in progress!), But then also stretching and learning new skills such as flying with a super-heavy load and of course, crashing into things while trying to make it look good...

I know I'm not in the running to win, but taking part and having to push past normal beginner-flying and building has been awesome and I'm excited to have another stab at it with the extension

I had the exact same experience 2 years ago when this challenge was first made. It’s been a blast and every year after the challenge ends I start on the next year’s build.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Is there a limit on entries?

 

[Bo123]

I did some practice bush-flying at the beach the other day.

 

[Scotto]

Random sidenote and observation:

As a newby into RC planes (Since December 2021), this contest has actually been a real learning experience, having to work on landing and taking off (still a work in progress!), But then also stretching and learning new skills such as flying with a super-heavy load and of course, crashing into things while trying to make it look good...

I know I'm not in the running to win, but taking part and having to push past normal beginner-flying and building has been awesome and I'm excited to have another stab at it with the extension

You are definetly in the running to win. You made flying a tiny plane look easy. I can barely fly anything that small. You should scale your plane up to 50-60 inch wingspan. Have all your planes been minis?

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[Hondo76251]

Is there a limit on entries?

Nope

 

[william Metge]

I did some practice bush-flying at the beach the other day. View attachment 228123

Did it crash into the water?

 

[AgentC]

You are definetly in the running to win. You made flying a tiny plane look easy. I can barely fly anything that small. You should scale your plane up to 50-60 inch wingspan. Have all your planes been minis?

Thanks for the kind words.

Yup, all my planes are minis, it's how I roll at the moment.
Ha ha, roll. What a good dad-joke.

 

[Bo123]

No fortunately not haha! I am looking at getting an Eflite Maule becuase it has floats.

Nope

 

[Corsair RC]

I think I'm going to have another try at it.
The last build was a little sketchy because I had a way to big motor on it.
I'm probably going to build a simple aircraft like a FT bushwacker.
Here's the video of the FT bushwacker.

 

[Bo123]

I put some…. T H I C C wheels on it.Cut circles out of that squishy packing foam, amd covered them in electrical tape. Basically bush wheels lol. I tried to test but the rudder came of, so I had to crash land, which damaged the landing gear. I started repairs last night though.

 

[Scotto]

I think I'm going to have another try at it.
The last build was a little sketchy because I had a way to big motor on it.
I'm probably going to build a simple aircraft like a FT bushwacker.
Here's the video of the FT bushwacker.

I think most guys agree the bushwacker tends to be tailheavy and suggest stretching the nose out an inch or so.

 

[Scotto]

I made a new wing for my Vigilant. Its got no dihedral and its just full flaperon. Flies so much better. Also a better paint job.

 

[Taildragger]

What happened to this thread?
I’ve been too busy planning my full size bush plane to work on the RC ones, but I have some nice plans in the future ( cough cough RC scrappy cough cough)