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[buzzbomb]

Looking forward to seeing more of your builds.

If you haven't already, just click on the "My Builds" link in my signature. There's enough there to keep you occupied for a while. The DR1 was another group build with mayan, kilroy and myself. That one was a lot of fun, too!

 

[Tr33s]

Roger that , I will 🤓

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - legend!

 

[Javiester]

this weekend I have been flying mine although it has some details left and it is surprisingly easy to fly and land it gently
fleet
It's the second one I do, the first one died on the inaugural flight due to lack of power
I will take advantage of the winter to make another super detailed "Caroline Tyler" style
I'll post video tomorrow

 

[bracesport]

it is done!

to cut a long story short - I met up with Jono Ashton at his slope site - what a cliff - it was blowing 40-60kph and I thought it was a no go - Jono put one of his ships in the air, a 2kg 1.2m V tail and flew it like there was a light breeze - after that he said lets give it a go - out came the Spitfire and he said it was too light - we added 400g of lead on the wing - after Jono trimmed it he handed me the sticks and here is the video (I actually flew it twice and he landed it both times for me) - KAPOW I can do this!

 

[bracesport]

but wait - there's more!

Jono told me the wind would be strong so bring something heavy - why not maiden the Vista (finally) - here is a snippet of proof of flying (my hat cam was set too low so I had 4gigs of nothing) - I will sift through it carefully for some more footage!

the Vista was easier to fly than the Spitfire in the high wind!

 

[CarolineTyler]

it is done!

to cut a long story short - I met up with Jono Ashton at his slope site - what a cliff - it was blowing 40-60kph and I thought it was a no go - Jono put one of his ships in the air, a 2kg 1.2m V tail and flew it like there was a light breeze - after that he said lets give it a go - out came the Spitfire and he said it was too light - we added 400g of lead on the wing - after Jono trimmed it he handed me the sticks and here is the video (I actually flew it twice and he landed it both time for me) - KAPOW I can do this!

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Looks majestic in the air, superb!!! ...someone seems to have nicked your prop!!!

 

[bracesport]

@CarolineTyler - Thank you Caroline - Yes, (no prop) that was my surprise for you guys - I messed up with the hat cam pointing too low, so I missed a whole heap of flying - nevertheless, I am stoked with what I achieved and such high winds and obviously will be going back for more - I need to learn how to land!

 

[The Hangar]

it is done!

to cut a long story short - I met up with Jono Ashton at his slope site - what a cliff - it was blowing 40-60kph and I thought it was a no go - Jono put one of his ships in the air, a 2kg 1.2m V tail and flew it like there was a light breeze - after that he said lets give it a go - out came the Spitfire and he said it was too light - we added 400g of lead on the wing - after Jono trimmed it he handed me the sticks and here is the video (I actually flew it twice and he landed it both times for me) - KAPOW I can do this!

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but wait - there's more!

Jono told me the wind would be strong so bring something heavy - why not maiden the Vista (finally) - here is a snippet of proof of flying (my hat cam was set too low so I had 4gigs of nothing) - I will sift through it carefully for some more footage!

the Vista was easier to fly than the Spitfire in the high wind!

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Nice! Slope soaring looks like so much fun! I don’t live very close to the ocean, but if I get a chance, I want to try it sometime. I would be painful for me to add weight to a plane just because! It makes sense though😂

 

[bracesport]

@The Hangar - one of the ships flying there today was 5.5kgs!

 

[The Hangar]

@The Hangar - one of the ships flying there today was 5.5kgs!

Wow!

 

[mayan]

@bracesport outstanding! You out did all of us with your video! I am so excited for you. I vote that the best spitfire video of the thread! Thank you so much for that video! Happy you met Jono!

 

[chrisvdv]

@bracesport outstanding! You out did all of us with your video! I am so excited for you. I vote that the best spitfire video of the thread! Thank you so much for that video! Happy you met Jono!

+1

 

[Wildthing]

@CarolineTyler - Thank you Caroline - Yes, (no prop) that was my surprise for you guys - I messed up with the hat cam pointing too low, so I missed a whole heap of flying - nevertheless, I am stoked with what I achieved and such high winds and obviously will be going back for more - I need to learn how to land!

Totally awesome, I am very jealous .

 

[buzzbomb]

it is done!

to cut a long story short - I met up with Jono Ashton at his slope site - what a cliff - it was blowing 40-60kph and I thought it was a no go - Jono put one of his ships in the air, a 2kg 1.2m V tail and flew it like there was a light breeze - after that he said lets give it a go - out came the Spitfire and he said it was too light - we added 400g of lead on the wing - after Jono trimmed it he handed me the sticks and here is the video (I actually flew it twice and he landed it both times for me) - KAPOW I can do this!

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Bracesport! HooWa! You completely owned it! Not only did you take out the pretty one, you threw it off a cliff without a propeller! You mad dog, you! The music was absolutely fitting. I had actual goose bumps. Spectacular job, sir. I agree with @mayan, you completely outdid the rest of us. That one's going to be hard to top!

 

[buzzbomb]

but wait - there's more!

Jono told me the wind would be strong so bring something heavy - why not maiden the Vista (finally) - here is a snippet of proof of flying (my hat cam was set too low so I had 4gigs of nothing) - I will sift through it carefully for some more footage!

the Vista was easier to fly than the Spitfire in the high wind!

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You, sir have found your flying style!

 

[bracesport]

@buzzbomb - I am still fizzing after the experience including flying my Vista, but nevertheless I am still going to fly the Spit with a prop - you gave me the push and I am forever thankful!

 

[buzzbomb]

@buzzbomb - I am still fizzing after the experience including flying my Vista, but nevertheless I am still going to fly the Spit with a prop - you gave me the push and I am forever thankful!

It's mutual, brother!

 

[Javiester]

what is promised is debt

 

[bracesport]

@Javiester - another awesome Spitfire video - nailed the landing too! Well done! 😀