Hi Guys,
The invader went for its maiden voyage today, All went very well, better than expected.
Location was Marske by the sea headlands. Wind was blowing initially around 9mph decaying to around 6mph.
I launched it off and needed some small trim adjustments, a couple of notches of up and 3 notches of right aileron. I found it very easy and quite docile. Its fairly numb too, not that sensitive considering the amount of movement on the surfaces though I do have a little expo on aileron and elevator. 30 seconds after launching I removed my iPhone from my pocket and decided to video the flight (not an easy task unlocking your iPhone with one hand). Landing was quite straight forward with no nasty surprises. All in all, very pleased with the maiden flight. I would say the wind speed needs to be around 8 to 10mph ideally.
Invader Flight test and video
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Invader Flight test and video
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Re: Invader Flight test and video
Unfortunately not today phil
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Re: Invader Flight test and video
Excellent. Well done Ron!
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Thanks for posting the video Ron. That flew very well and you made the landing look easy.
Carl
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Re: Invader Flight test and video
That looks great and nicely docile for those of us still educating our thumbs.
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Very nice Ron. Good old AEH!
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Ron, congratulations on the successful maiden flight - very nice indeed
Cheers,
Wayne
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Re: Invader Flight test and video
Thanks for all the comments,
I apologise again for the video quality, like I said, it was a last minute decision to get my phone out of my pocket while flying and then trying to unlock it with one hand, left hand
Ron
I apologise again for the video quality, like I said, it was a last minute decision to get my phone out of my pocket while flying and then trying to unlock it with one hand, left hand
It was just my usual type of approach, let it drift downwind slightly while doing a normal pass, then just turn into wind when its parallel with yourself
Ron
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Re: Invader Flight test and video
Great model, great performance, great radio installation. I will try that also some time.
Well done Ron.
Cheers
Frank
Well done Ron.
Cheers
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Re: Invader Flight test and video
What a wonderful sight!
The wingelvatorons are neat, aren't they?
A buddy of mine had them on his speed 400 powered e-glider, back in the 1990ies.
I like the spot you chose for the maiden.
To the left you see Tees mouth and to the right the steep cliffs near Saltburn-by-the-sea.
Been there so many times at Saltburn folk festival, played in the line up twice.
No brainer then that I liked the music too...
The wingelvatorons are neat, aren't they?
A buddy of mine had them on his speed 400 powered e-glider, back in the 1990ies.
I like the spot you chose for the maiden.
To the left you see Tees mouth and to the right the steep cliffs near Saltburn-by-the-sea.
Been there so many times at Saltburn folk festival, played in the line up twice.
No brainer then that I liked the music too...
F2B or not to be....