Maj. Woody's Ultra Flash
07-26-2017, 03:28 AM
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maj. Woody
my UF with kingtech k100 already has +150 flights,no issue at all,pipe looks great and landing gear blocks are perfect,maybe the most robust airframe ever built.i like to make full throttle pass and 90* to vertical and iŽll take any abuse you can give...
my UF with kingtech k100 already has +150 flights,no issue at all,pipe looks great and landing gear blocks are perfect,maybe the most robust airframe ever built.i like to make full throttle pass and 90* to vertical and iŽll take any abuse you can give...
07-28-2017, 04:05 AM
#479
The reason for the music...Sanford and Son, is that Chris pulled up in a roach of a van. He had a $15,000 jet in a $250 car. I mean this thing was bad. It was so rusted out and being generally concerned for his well being, I asked him if he had a current Tetanus shot. I think if he blew a turn signal bulb the insurance company would total this beauty.
08-27-2017, 04:31 PM
#483
Well I have good news and bad news.
The Bad: I lost my flash last week. Pilot error while flying at a field away from home base. I had 34 of the most awesome flights you can imagine without incident! This jet was the most reliable, incredible performing jet I have ever owned. Just fuel and fly, over and over.
The Good: My passion for jets and tenacity to get back in the air is strong. I wont let this setback squelch my enthusiasm.
The Better: My new Custom Color Flash is scheduled for delivery tomorrow! I ordered the Fly Navy with a yellow fuse and blue canopy frame to match the blue on the fuse. I have done a ton of pre work such as rebuilding the cockpit, painting the pilot, assembling all the new tanks, machining a new Pitot tube for the canopy wire, building the UAT and Hopper tank mounts, removed the aileron / flap servo boxes from the old wing and prepared it for the new wing.
I must have spent 30% or more of my time during the first build trying to figure things out. Now I have my own build thread as a guide so I expect to just drop the new equipment into the new plane and get back in the air fast. My goal is to fly at Octurbofest on October 6 and 7. Now instead of two Flash's I will have one Flash and I plan to put the other Cheetah and all the servos I bought into a scale jet.
I may post picture of my new Flash tomorrow but I mainly want to get building. I don't plan to do a Build thread but will post detailed pictures of the completed build when I am done
Down for awhile but not out!!
The Bad: I lost my flash last week. Pilot error while flying at a field away from home base. I had 34 of the most awesome flights you can imagine without incident! This jet was the most reliable, incredible performing jet I have ever owned. Just fuel and fly, over and over.
The Good: My passion for jets and tenacity to get back in the air is strong. I wont let this setback squelch my enthusiasm.
The Better: My new Custom Color Flash is scheduled for delivery tomorrow! I ordered the Fly Navy with a yellow fuse and blue canopy frame to match the blue on the fuse. I have done a ton of pre work such as rebuilding the cockpit, painting the pilot, assembling all the new tanks, machining a new Pitot tube for the canopy wire, building the UAT and Hopper tank mounts, removed the aileron / flap servo boxes from the old wing and prepared it for the new wing.
I must have spent 30% or more of my time during the first build trying to figure things out. Now I have my own build thread as a guide so I expect to just drop the new equipment into the new plane and get back in the air fast. My goal is to fly at Octurbofest on October 6 and 7. Now instead of two Flash's I will have one Flash and I plan to put the other Cheetah and all the servos I bought into a scale jet.
I may post picture of my new Flash tomorrow but I mainly want to get building. I don't plan to do a Build thread but will post detailed pictures of the completed build when I am done
Down for awhile but not out!!
08-27-2017, 05:04 PM
#484
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Dom
glad to hear you are moving forward and staying in the jets. as far as the assembly, It can be done in 2 and 1/2 weeks. I know this. Just don,t over think it.
I see no reason we can not fly together at Tittisville.
Joe Lewis
Kingtech
K-80, K-140, K-180
Owner
glad to hear you are moving forward and staying in the jets. as far as the assembly, It can be done in 2 and 1/2 weeks. I know this. Just don,t over think it.
I see no reason we can not fly together at Tittisville.
Joe Lewis
Kingtech
K-80, K-140, K-180
Owner
08-27-2017, 05:12 PM
#485
That the plan! Hope I can make it and fly with you! Flash #2 needs to be to the same high standards as Flash #1. I think I can do it in that time but I wont compromise the build quality to make it. I have most of the hard stuff done already. The two areas that will slow me down is the final assembly of the cockpit and boxing in the wheel wells.
08-27-2017, 06:49 PM
#486
Sorry to hear Maj. Woody..
If you don't mind me asking.. what did you do wrong?
Glad you are getting another one!!
Paul.
If you don't mind me asking.. what did you do wrong?
Glad you are getting another one!!
Paul.
08-28-2017, 02:44 AM
#489
The field I was flying at was unfamiliar to me. It was considerably shorter than what I am used to and it had obstacles. The runway had trees parallel to it but also perpendicular over the approach end of the runway. The runway was boxed in on one side. On my first two flights there I navigated that fine but on the 3rd flight there, a very strong and gusty cross wind developed. My scenario is that I needed to be higher than those trees but slow enough to land and stop on the short runway. The wind was unusual with the Flash literally wobbling with the gear and flaps down. It was the first time in 34 flights that the plane did not feel locked in. I just could not make the runway being too fast on the first two attempts. On the third I slowed her down too much and when turning base...directly into that heavy wind, the Flash dropped a wing and rolled into the ground. This never would have happened at my home field since there is a long runway and the approaches are clear. I have flown the flash in stronger wind than that at my home field and never had a problem. I would have simply carried more airspeed around the pattern and possibly not dropped the landing flaps till on final and powered her in as needed. My technique in such a small area is apparently not that good LOL. I will be more choosy as to the location and conditions I fly moving forward. As Clint Eastwood said...A mans got to know his limitations!
08-28-2017, 04:20 AM
#491
Pretty easy to make that mistake that's for sure. Especially when you have already made a few attempts and fuel reserves are on your mind.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. We can all learn from misfortunes I guess.
I rolled my first one in as well... Gear wouldn't come down and in an attempt to free it I lost focus on airspeed.. such a shame. Like you I ordered a second one straight away and never looked back.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. We can all learn from misfortunes I guess.
I rolled my first one in as well... Gear wouldn't come down and in an attempt to free it I lost focus on airspeed.. such a shame. Like you I ordered a second one straight away and never looked back.
Hi Paul.
The field I was flying at was unfamiliar to me. It was considerably shorter than what I am used to and it had obstacles. The runway had trees parallel to it but also perpendicular over the approach end of the runway. The runway was boxed in on one side. On my first two flights there I navigated that fine but on the 3rd flight there, a very strong and gusty cross wind developed. My scenario is that I needed to be higher than those trees but slow enough to land and stop on the short runway. The wind was unusual with the Flash literally wobbling with the gear and flaps down. It was the first time in 34 flights that the plane did not feel locked in. I just could not make the runway being too fast on the first two attempts. On the third I slowed her down too much and when turning base...directly into that heavy wind, the Flash dropped a wing and rolled into the ground. This never would have happened at my home field since there is a long runway and the approaches are clear. I have flown the flash in stronger wind than that at my home field and never had a problem. I would have simply carried more airspeed around the pattern and possibly not dropped the landing flaps till on final and powered her in as needed. My technique in such a small area is apparently not that good LOL. I will be more choosy as to the location and conditions I fly moving forward. As Clint Eastwood said...A mans got to know his limitations!
The field I was flying at was unfamiliar to me. It was considerably shorter than what I am used to and it had obstacles. The runway had trees parallel to it but also perpendicular over the approach end of the runway. The runway was boxed in on one side. On my first two flights there I navigated that fine but on the 3rd flight there, a very strong and gusty cross wind developed. My scenario is that I needed to be higher than those trees but slow enough to land and stop on the short runway. The wind was unusual with the Flash literally wobbling with the gear and flaps down. It was the first time in 34 flights that the plane did not feel locked in. I just could not make the runway being too fast on the first two attempts. On the third I slowed her down too much and when turning base...directly into that heavy wind, the Flash dropped a wing and rolled into the ground. This never would have happened at my home field since there is a long runway and the approaches are clear. I have flown the flash in stronger wind than that at my home field and never had a problem. I would have simply carried more airspeed around the pattern and possibly not dropped the landing flaps till on final and powered her in as needed. My technique in such a small area is apparently not that good LOL. I will be more choosy as to the location and conditions I fly moving forward. As Clint Eastwood said...A mans got to know his limitations!
08-28-2017, 07:59 AM
#493
I just had to refuse the delivery of my Flash since the box was damaged!! I did work out with DHL that I would go to their Hub tonight and they will let me open the box and check for damage. If none is found I will sign for it and be on my way. If there is damage they will keep it and I will have to work with CARF on a claim. This sucks. I can crash these on my own and don't need any help from DHL LOL!!
08-28-2017, 08:12 AM
#494
Here is the box.
You can see that the wing is just inside the box top and only protected by the wing bags. I don't know if something dropped on the box....if it did it may have dented / damaged the wing. If I am lucky enough that that did not happen, then judging from the rest of the box, the rest of the jet may be OK. It will be a long wait till 5:30 to find out!!
You can see that the wing is just inside the box top and only protected by the wing bags. I don't know if something dropped on the box....if it did it may have dented / damaged the wing. If I am lucky enough that that did not happen, then judging from the rest of the box, the rest of the jet may be OK. It will be a long wait till 5:30 to find out!!
08-28-2017, 02:21 PM
#495
Just got back from the DHL Hub. This is what we found. I did not sign for the package and had to walk away from my $3000 jet. My season is officially over! I need to speak with Linda tomorrow. She thinks CARF will start building me a new kit and they wont wait till DHL settles with them. I hope she is right!
08-28-2017, 03:00 PM
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Wow, sorry to hear about the 1st one Dom and now this. It seems the rare occurrence is when you get a plane delivered that's not damaged. Worst part is the ridiculous amounts they charge for shipping. Looks like you'll have a short winter project ahead of you.
08-28-2017, 04:23 PM
#497
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Just got back from the DHL Hub. This is what we found. I did not sign for the package and had to walk away from my $3000 jet. My season is officially over! I need to speak with Linda tomorrow. She thinks CARF will start building me a new kit and they wont wait till DHL settles with them. I hope she is right!
Dom that really sucks. I was really looking forward to flying with you. Well you will have all winter to get the new one perfect.
Joe Lewis
Kingtech
K-80 K-140 K-180
owner
08-28-2017, 04:55 PM
#499
DHL sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!
I paid 750.00 shipping from China for my Vixen and they got it all the way to the states and the driver screwed it up in the driveway when they were delivering it!
He couldn't get the crate out of the truck so he unpacked it him self, set the fuselage against his truck and a wind gust blew it down the street!
It wasn't being delivered to me, but to another individual, and they signed for it even after that happened!
Long story short....... they didn't make the claim against DHL and I had to fix the jet to make in it time for a show... lesson learned, I won't let my jet be delivered to others ever again!
I paid 750.00 shipping from China for my Vixen and they got it all the way to the states and the driver screwed it up in the driveway when they were delivering it!
He couldn't get the crate out of the truck so he unpacked it him self, set the fuselage against his truck and a wind gust blew it down the street!
It wasn't being delivered to me, but to another individual, and they signed for it even after that happened!
Long story short....... they didn't make the claim against DHL and I had to fix the jet to make in it time for a show... lesson learned, I won't let my jet be delivered to others ever again!