Aw Jeff! ... All this hype I've had to see it fly and you missed it haha! I couldn't say I've never done that myself though - sounded like it flew really well. There are some really nice renditions over at RCP, looks like this one might be a hit!
I just tried out my snowsled/airbbboat, but this time I secured the motor moount too well. My screws that held the motor popped loose. what should I do about that?
I would probably give you friend the run around if he was chasing my Cub. My Cub flies a lot faster than yours ? If I slowed it down to some of those speeds it would tip stall.
There's an F5J competition coming up at my club. I am tempted to enter using the simple soarer just for kicks. I probably would but alas, I don't have the money. (Entry fee is $30)
I'm not ready for competition yet.
Alas no video yet but one of the guys says he took some vid. I flew one of these today - a high start glider with a 2meter wingspan. I caught a wave right off the launch at it just kept going up. Its a good thing mine is red or I would have lost it. I ended up spiraling down so I could get better orinented.
Overall it’s a fantastic little plane, and it handles high speed much better than I expected. It doesn’t do high alpha very well but it’s still a lot of fun to zip around! An F pack on this size of plane is a lot of fun - it had like a 3-1 thrust to weight ratio! And yes, plans will be available soon! I need to edit a couple things and finalize them, then I’ll post them.