planedriver

1 hour ago, ClintonB said:

I have to blow everything up to read it now.

Still spot a bug in a tree a hundred yards away, bloody words at 10" and I'm stumped.

 

Never mind mate, there are a few younger ones on this site (maybe not the majority) 😉but it comes to us all, so don't feel bad.

They come here to learn, and good on them. Hope they do,

Not sure whether long sight or short is the bigger bugger, Happy to settle for somewhere in between.

On 10/12/2024 at 11:32 AM, onetrack said:

Well, it's obvious then, isn't it? - you've been a bad boy all year long!

Santa been mouthing off again?

I'll organise a checkride for him with an examiner holding a gun, just to see how he handles an engine failure. 

Aw Geez! can't see my place on the flight plan.

Interesting for me, for one.

Thanks for posting.

I used to live very Close to Croydon Aerodrome but being an old fart remember the HP42's being there, but not the Atlanta, i'm not quite that old.

I think the label on the front maybe a warning not to charge it's lithium batteries inside a hangar overnite.

Looks cool though!

The race that's stops the nation has just finished.

The horse I backed is due in about 7 o'clock tonight I think.

Just hoping for a strong tail wind.

Not sure whether the prevailing weather conditions match that of our met reports?

On 05/10/2024 at 10:40 AM, red750 said:

Instrument flight panel

 

Starboard engine sounds a bit off-key.

I'll make a note of that for maintenance!

Great to see good tips shared amongst our flying mates.

All looking good. The space you have would be the envy of many.

Know that feeling mate, I’m in the same league. For a mad keen rock-n-roller for decades, I’d probably be OK flying anti-clockwise, but anti-clockwise I’d be stuffed and plant it ready for the usual onfield cremation ceremony 🔥🤣

Hope that was not a newly aquired one recently advertised on Planesales.

Just so sad anyway. RIP

5 hours ago, danny_galaga said:

So the 'club' racer is a slightly reworked plan of the 1940's KK Phantom . I will pick up a plan from them this Sunday. It will be ages before I build it, but in my spare time I can get a kit of parts ready. I'll make patterns for the main parts as I'm pretty sure I'll build at least 2. The first is the homage to Dad and 12 yo me, and will be quite standard. Once I've done some flying with that one I'll know how to finesse the next one. 

 

The one in the photo I think has something like an ED 2.49 or similar diesel. They are quite potent and like full size diesels have a better duration so great for team racer or similar. I'm using my original OS .15 glo which might be roughly the same power but of course will have a higher fuel burn rate.

 

I'm going incorporate the name Cherokee as part of the homage. But not on its own. Any ideas? It can be corny because , well I'm 12 yo again ☺️ For instance Cherokee Dream or Cherokee Spirit

Love that paint job.

5 hours ago, danny_galaga said:

 

So you guys are telling me that the radio gear I used to build using acorn valves from WW2 army surplus walkie talkies is now obsolete. Such is life.

Better just stick with control line models

The good news is that the pilot is OK.

Happy to buy the PIC a lottery ticket.

OMG! A Keil Kraft Phantom. That was the very first kit plane I built.

Mine had an 1cc ED Bee (1952 version) up front and was way underpowered, possibly as i'd put too much dope on the wings to get a good finish.

The model proved to be a good way to learn how to get fingers out of the way of the prop when starting.

No hand held electric starters back in those days.

My memories of flying combat many times with paper streamers out the back requres a bit of spare fuel to help with the on field cremation of models which came off 2nd best.

Argh! those were the days. 

Marty you should be very proud of your achievements and the hurdles you’ve had to overcome along the way. It’s looking great and is a credit to your dedication to the task you set yourself. What I’m curious to know is does a bit of blaspheming help when things do not go as intended? 😜Rgds planet.

https://www.9news.com.au/national/lightplane-crashes-into-sydney-park/2d06cae1-3d3c-4815-98f3-cd8ff9c1c03f

Lucky escape for two on board just 5 mins flight west of Bankstown.

Time to buy a lottery ticket for a great outcome.

On 07/08/2024 at 7:28 PM, BrendAn said:

been around for years 😁

Had a sit in that one back around 1969/70ish when it was at the Biggin Hill Air show (UK). It was I think powered by a 6 cylinder Ford motor and was touted around many car shows etc around that time.

You sat in it and just imagined going for a fly. Haha!

Always a few of them at Bankstown being worked on.

Popular for night freight runs during curfew hours as they are very quiet, and possibly relatively cheap to buy given their age.

14 hours ago, facthunter said:

And a Fairy left me money for my teeth. Nev

I left my denture under the pillow last night and never got left a thing.

2 hours ago, Bennyboy320 said:

We had a 3 engine ferry procedure on the BAe146 when I flew it with National Jet Systems, actually used it once to get an a/c to the BNE maintenance facility.

I understood the 146 sometimes needed a 5th. One to carry as a spare?  

Perhaps that's why they are so quiet.

That SMELL comment certainly brings back a few memories.

When I had a flight on Concorde Bahrain to London, i'm grateful they didn't do any aeros, but you could certainly see the curvature of the earth.

Could'nt understand why the window in the toilet was frosted? Who the hells going to see what you've got at 65,000ft?