It was WWII warbird Tuesday. Pretty much the same cast of characters as I flew last time, only difference I swapped out my Silver B-24 for the Olive one this time. Outstanding weather, 10-15 mph winds and got 16 flights in, 4 on each. I have to say that now that I finally got consistent with smooth take-offs and landings on grass with the Corsair, I actually enjoy flying it better than the Spitfire, if that's possible. Over 8 minutes on a 5000, can't beat that IMO. And of course the B-24 just flies so sweet and with 10 minutes on 2 4000's, it's a pleasure to take her up anytime. I'll have to move back to flying the jets again next time, but with this group, the pucker factor is down to 0!
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
What did you fly today?
Collapse
X
-
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
- Likes 1
-
Just got started flying Choppers again last time was in the late 80's love all the new electric Choppers I have a Blade 250 I have about 20 flights on now and a Blade 550. I have been practicing with the Blade 250. I find Nose in flight the hardest to get use to right now but it is getting easier A few more flights and it is time to start doing rolls and loops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tws2mWoMKOE
Comment
-
I flew formation with my buddy’s FPV T-33 and a LOS flown T-34. It was quite erratic in the beginning, but we settled down after a few flights. Check out the Formation flights from flight lead’s perspective, looking back.
View looking back at my T-33 from T-34 lead’s 360° camera:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/motionsic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPVAirCombat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpvaircombat/channel/
Comment
-
And formation flight from my T-33 FPV perspective:2 licenced pilots flying HD digital FPV with head tracker from RC scale EDF jet cockpit, practicing formation on a lead prop RC plane - flown LOS- carrying 3...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/motionsic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPVAirCombat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpvaircombat/channel/
Comment
-
Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View PostIt was WWII warbird Tuesday. Pretty much the same cast of characters as I flew last time, only difference I swapped out my Silver B-24 for the Olive one this time. Outstanding weather, 10-15 mph winds and got 16 flights in, 4 on each. I have to say that now that I finally got consistent with smooth take-offs and landings on grass with the Corsair, I actually enjoy flying it better than the Spitfire, if that's possible. Over 8 minutes on a 5000, can't beat that IMO. And of course the B-24 just flies so sweet and with 10 minutes on 2 4000's, it's a pleasure to take her up anytime. I'll have to move back to flying the jets again next time, but with this group, the pucker factor is down to 0!
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Originally posted by f4u ausie View Post
luv that sqaudran hugh ...16 flights ,,u lucky thing ....i need more 6s lipos practice makes perfect
I do have a few lipos, over 120 of them (and over 70 of those are 6S). That's just crazy, especially thinking about all the other great planes I could have bought instead!!! Yes, practice makes perfect, but I'll never get there, but I'm having a hell of a good time trying.
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
viper they r biguns...is it a trojan?? im still abit of newby ,, must b 2200mm and my bucketlist includes al37 in quantas livery ..of course.... hugh thats way to many lipos 4 1 person... i will fly f35 this wend with to much tape and glue ...ugly no gyro this time... waiting 4 wings 4 corsair... only remaining flyer is waco ....... couldn't possibly crash that ..mmm
Comment
-
Originally posted by f4u ausie View Postviper they r biguns...is it a trojan?? im still abit of newby ,, must b 2200mm and my bucketlist includes al37 in quantas livery ..of course.... hugh thats way to many lipos 4 1 person... i will fly f35 this wend with to much tape and glue ...ugly no gyro this time... waiting 4 wings 4 corsair... only remaining flyer is waco ....... couldn't possibly crash that ..mmm
I have nearly 100 LiPos myself. It's a disease.
Comment
-
Was pretty windy at the field today (15-25mph) so I took out a few of the aircraft that don’t care, and the new Rochobby Willys Jeep. Brought the 600 UH-1N and HK Cub. Unfortunately, the cub stripped the rudder servo while taxiing, so it didn’t get any flying. Put in 3 flights on the Huey though, it cuts through wind nicely. Also impressed with the Jeep, fun car to mess around with!1 Photo
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Originally posted by f4u ausie View PostClick on pics for commentary. Still learning this too
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Got out early today but was only able to get 12 flights in before the heaven's opened up (typical for afternoons here in Florida with 94 degree temps ). Did get 3 flights in each on the F-16, Stinger 90, F-4 and the F-18. This was the first sortie with the F-18 on grass (we maidened it on asphalt), and it got off surprisingly well and landing on grass is so smooth. Got over 4 minutes with a RT 6250 35C and the stock outrunner (but I was a bit "heavy" on the throttle so should get more with additional flights and getting used to it), so the extra 1.2 pounds I have in this with the 3D cockpit and extra paint and graphics wasn't even a factor (but then I have no idea how the F-18 BA flies compared to this, so what I don't know, I'm not missing).
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Happy Independence Day weekend everyone!Head-tracking FPV formation flight using high-definition FPV in RC EDF jets at sunset. Paired with "America the Beautiful" music to celebrate Independence Da...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/motionsic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPVAirCombat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpvaircombat/channel/
Comment
Comment