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[Tr33s]

Power pod decision.... hmmm?

 

[sundown57]

Pushing my skill boundaries always leads to some exciting moments. Sometimes, a little too exciting...

I got complacent and cocky and wanted to do an invert in close to the camera. Then I forgot that up is down when inverted. My Spitfire is now in the Intensive Care Unit at the local Airplane Hospital.

The damage was extensive. I'm still trying to decide if she can be saved or not. No regrets either way. If I'm not pushing, I'm not having fun, and I've got to admit - that was a lot of fun!

Nice to see you actually do watch and learn from my videos. that's almost the very same lawn dart I did yesterday. Congrats

 

[The Hangar]

Pushing my skill boundaries always leads to some exciting moments. Sometimes, a little too exciting...

I got complacent and cocky and wanted to do an invert in close to the camera. Then I forgot that up is down when inverted. My Spitfire is now in the Intensive Care Unit at the local Airplane Hospital.

The damage was extensive. I'm still trying to decide if she can be saved or not. No regrets either way. If I'm not pushing, I'm not having fun, and I've got to admit - that was a lot of fun!

That was a hit! Now we both have downed spitfires...

 

[The Hangar]

So I have a question... Are you folks using the swappable series power pod? I think I will just use the tiny one like the Scout uses and save all that weight. Any input?

I’ve done it and it works just fine.

 

[Tr33s]

So I decided to cut off the swappable power pod just behind the first tab behind the firewall to leave plenty of room to adjust for battery sizes, etc.

 

[bracesport]

@Tr33s - I am the wrong person to ask - I have never used a swappable in my planes - I usually glue everything together including the wings to the fuselages - I am not sure why it's just how it all panned out!

 

[bracesport]

@buzzbomb - it was a shame about the ending, but I enjoyed the flight and it seemed to be flying very fast - I liked the climb, spin and dive manoeuvre - I really want to learn that one (even on the slope)!

 

[buzzbomb]

So I have a question... Are you folks using the swappable series power pod? I think I will just use the tiny one like the Scout uses and save all that weight. Any input?

Mine is (was) built to spec. It flies (flew) great! The longer powerpod allows for a place to store the battery and run the electronics, as well.

 

[Tr33s]

Mine is (was) built to spec. It flies (flew) great! The longer powerpod allows for a place to store the battery and run the electronics, as well.

Thanks! Well here she is so far.

 

[mayan]

Pushing my skill boundaries always leads to some exciting moments. Sometimes, a little too exciting...

I got complacent and cocky and wanted to do an invert in close to the camera. Then I forgot that up is down when inverted. My Spitfire is now in the Intensive Care Unit at the local Airplane Hospital.

The damage was extensive. I'm still trying to decide if she can be saved or not. No regrets either way. If I'm not pushing, I'm not having fun, and I've got to admit - that was a lot of fun!

Ouch! Any pictures of the damage? It looks as if it crashed super hard, I am surprised that the pilot survived . Expect for the end which was a pure pilot error (that happens to all of us), your flying was spectacular! Great job buddy, keep it up!

Thanks! Well here she is so far.

She looks amazing! When are you going to post the maiden video?

 

[buzzbomb]

Thanks! Well here she is so far.

Holy cow, that looks familiar! That is one GOOD looking Spitfire!

 

[buzzbomb]

Any pictures of the damage?

Unfortunately, no. I didn't even think of it. I was busy trying to collect all the little bits. The good news is, I got most of it, and hot glue and tongue depressors do wonders! I think she'll be airworthy to try again tomorrow, before bad weather rolls in. Batteries are already charged!

 

[mayan]

Unfortunately, no. I didn't even think of it. I was busy trying to collect all the little bits. The good news is, I got most of it, and hot glue and tongue depressors do wonders! I think she'll be airworthy to try again tomorrow, before bad weather rolls in. Batteries are already charged!

Hell yes!

 

[Tr33s]

Ouch! Any pictures of the damage? It looks as if it crashed super hard, I am surprised that the pilot survived . Expect for the end which was a pure pilot error (that happens to all of us), your flying was spectacular! Great job buddy, keep it up!


She looks amazing! When are you going to post the maiden video?

Well I ordered the FT C Pack yesterday, so if I can find someone to hold my iPhone, next weekend... 😃

 

[CarolineTyler]

Pushing my skill boundaries always leads to some exciting moments. Sometimes, a little too exciting...

I got complacent and cocky and wanted to do an invert in close to the camera. Then I forgot that up is down when inverted. My Spitfire is now in the Intensive Care Unit at the local Airplane Hospital.

The damage was extensive. I'm still trying to decide if she can be saved or not. No regrets either way. If I'm not pushing, I'm not having fun, and I've got to admit - that was a lot of fun!

Poor Spitty!!!

 

[CarolineTyler]

So I decided to cut off the swappable power pod just behind the first tab behind the firewall to leave plenty of room to adjust for battery sizes, etc.

Pretty much what I did. I added an extra tab at the front to make it lock into place better. I made mine a top hatch so the rest of the powerpod was just a hindrance.

 

[buzzbomb]

New powerpod. Gouges and tears in the wing repaired. Extensive reconstruction of the nose area and some other parts of the fuselage.



Oh. And a new prop. She's ready to go again!

 

[The Hangar]

New powerpod. Gouges and tears in the wing repaired. Extensive reconstruction of the nose area and some other parts of the fuselage.

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Oh. And a new prop. She's ready to go again!

Do you did snap the prop. It seems like some folks sake massive hits and come back with damage but an intact prop, and then I land, and my prop breaks! Anyone used a prop saver?

 

[CarolineTyler]

Do you did snap the prop. It seems like some folks sake massive hits and come back with damage but an intact prop, and then I land, and my prop breaks! Anyone used a prop saver?

I only use a prop saver on lower power models....the thought of a spinning wheel of death only held on by a thickish rubberband scares me!!!

 

[buzzbomb]

Do you did snap the prop. It seems like some folks sake massive hits and come back with damage but an intact prop, and then I land, and my prop breaks! Anyone used a prop saver?

I actually saw the blade of the APC prop go flying off towards the horizon, when it crashed. I ripped it right off at the root. I haven't used a prop saver before, most of my motors have threaded shafts.