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Thanks for the report Pete, I took the option to stay home & warm but it sounds like you all had a bit of fun despite the cold.

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Likewise, all repaired & raring to go.

Another of those superb Moose Days would be great.

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Looking at the long range forecast suggests that the earliest we will be flying is either Tuesday or Wednesday but both are still a bit far away to guarantee it.  Will check it out early next week.

Sailing on Saturday doesn’t look all that great either with strong westerlies straight down the canal & rain as well.

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Latest update on the “Gooney Bird”

On the last outing 20/6/20 the motor got very noisy.  Luckily the plane was landed without incident.

I dismantled & fixed the original motor, as suspected the circlip holding the front bearing had dislodged & the bearing came loose in the housing.

This has now been repaired but I’ve opted to replace the original Volantex B4023/Kv850 with a slightly more powerful Volantex B4023/Kv1050.

I’ve opted to keep the original 10 1/4″ x 8 folding prop but I also have a 10″  of the same pitch to try.

Bring on the next flying day!!

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The Frog has now moved into the big league of Video producers, no more black screens.

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Sorry about the stuff up with my Edit last night.

The video of Race 3, extra pics & Correct Weight Score Sheet now added (yet again)

For best viewing of the Race 3 HD video select 1018p 50 HD resolution by clicking on the settings cog on the RHS bottom of the viewing screen..

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I’ve fixed the original motor in the Gooney Bird, as suspected the circlip holding the front bearing had dislodged & the bearing came loose in the housing.

This has now been repaired but I’ve opted to replace the original Volantex B4023/Kv850 with a slightly more powerful Volantex B4023/Kv1050.

I’ve opted to keep the original 10 1/4″ x 8 folding prop but I also have a 10″  of the same pitch to try.

Bring on the next flying day!!

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Why are we waiting, why are we waiting …..

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Just like flying Kermie, practice makes perfect better

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All my videos are now posted.

Just waiting for any contributions from Uncle G & Kermit.

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Ah well at least you tried. I would have been there enjoying it all (including the BBQ) with you but I had to stay home & finish designing & 3d printing the bits for your Thruster so Graham can get you off his back.

Then I had a Birthday lunch to attend & spent the rest of the afternoon washing & grooming the Great White Ghost

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Very nice Gerald, nice & stable for a wing. It does land heavy though doesn’t it.

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Never, you must have misread it.!!

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I see you have sorted out embedding videos, well done.

Another nice set of videos. The Esky Eagle is quite stable for a small wingspan. Makes a nice FPV platform.

Thanks

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Well this is how it looked after a nose plant (probably caused by a failed servo gear)

 

After a bit of work, some glue, tape & paint she is all ready to fly again.

I even managed to find an old clear canopy for it so at least “Predator” is back in the Pilot’s seat.

Now bring on the good weather !!

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