Blunderbird 1
- Carl
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Re: Blunderbird 1
I did take the Blunderbird with me a couple of weeks ago with the intention of a first 'off the coastline' launch, but the wind was blowing at about 45deg to the slope, so that was no good especially for a novice. I did fly my servo control Pulstar which was good fun until it seemed to suddenly lose height - which was no problem as the tide was out, but it still managed to find a puddle to stick it's nose in and blow the speed controller. Typical
Carl
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- Wayne_H
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Re: Blunderbird 1
Carl, if it can go wrong it will, and always at the worst possible time!
Cheers,
Wayne
Once a Retrobate, always a Retrobate............
Wayne
Once a Retrobate, always a Retrobate............
- Carl
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After some successful flights off the coastline with the Eagle Soarer last week I've prepared my Blunderbird glider for when I next have the opportunity. I've now added elevator - I found elevator invaluable for making progress forward into the wind.
Carl
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- Shaun
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Re: Blunderbird 1
The Tx looks like it's based on the RCM&E kit built set...
Glad the BB is now ready to be flown other than free flight
Shaun
Glad the BB is now ready to be flown other than free flight
Shaun
- Carl
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Yes well I learned my lesson to never do a test glide without the radio gear on - but it was a great glide though
Carl
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- Carl
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Went sloping today and the Blunderbird 1 proved to be a great flyer of the cliffs near me. I have some footage, so will put together a few clips. I kept the model out and away from the cliffs, so not much close up footage especially when using an action cam on my cap.
Carl
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- Carl
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Here's the first minute of the flight....
Carl
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