The plane I had in mind was a pusher wing 800mm span with only a 5 inch propellor (200 grams take off weight with only a 50 watt motor). Plenty of front edge wing to grab onto.
I guess landing close to ones feet would be pretty easy with a model like this....
It's good to see the new site is starting to grow with images of members planes, make sure you all start spreading the news as I know there are still a lot of members who dont seem to have logged in and added their own personal gallery of magnificent flying machines.
It would have been good to compete in this. I was sorry I missed it - I had a party to go to that morning .
Also with the rules - does catching the plane count as a landing? That would be the quickest way to get a turn around? I guess if all the flights are around 1 min 30 to 1min 50 then make sure the last flight is landed 1 second outside of the working time (assuming the clock was stopped during the time the plane was on the ground).
Finally we are up and running. Thanks to all in the committee that participated in getting the web up and a big thanks to Paul the web designer who is resident in Japan. Ah - the wonders of the modern world we live in.
I am thrilled to see the photo galleries expanding. What a collection of planes our members are puting together. I thought I was bad, but some of you - wow.
I am now re-editing some of the words, and potentially adding other info, so if you have anything to add let me know.
Thanks to Robert and Greg for organising some practical training for members new to gliding. Very helpful and much appreciated.
Fair comment.
The plane I had in mind was a pusher wing 800mm span with only a 5 inch propellor (200 grams take off weight with only a 50 watt motor). Plenty of front edge wing to grab onto.
I guess landing close to ones feet would be pretty easy with a model like this....
It's good to see the new site is starting to grow with images of members planes, make sure you all start spreading the news as I know there are still a lot of members who dont seem to have logged in and added their own personal gallery of magnificent flying machines.
Nice Hurricane, would love to see it at vic park one day for a close up drool!!
Not too sure I like the safety implications of catching an electric model. All to easy to knock the throttle in the heat of the moment.
Cheers, John
Hi Greg
I think catching counts, but I will wait for Greg Potter to comment since he dreamt up the idea.
btw It was 6 flyers, I can't count - cheers Robert
It would have been good to compete in this. I was sorry I missed it - I had a party to go to that morning .
Also with the rules - does catching the plane count as a landing? That would be the quickest way to get a turn around? I guess if all the flights are around 1 min 30 to 1min 50 then make sure the last flight is landed 1 second outside of the working time (assuming the clock was stopped during the time the plane was on the ground).
Hi all
Finally we are up and running. Thanks to all in the committee that participated in getting the web up and a big thanks to Paul the web designer who is resident in Japan. Ah - the wonders of the modern world we live in.
I am thrilled to see the photo galleries expanding. What a collection of planes our members are puting together. I thought I was bad, but some of you - wow.
I am now re-editing some of the words, and potentially adding other info, so if you have anything to add let me know.
cheers Robert Gunn
Looking great well done to all concerned.
Done by a professional, that's why. I think it has a lot of potential once members get used to it.
The new website looks brilliant! Very professional.
Looks like you are all fishing with those huge aerials!!
Have just created a photo album and uploaded some photos taken at Jerilderie.
Very easy to do.
Cheers
Yes, I like the weather feature, and its clean fresh look, very salubrious! Whoever designed this web site must be very good as it looks trick lush!!