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scoobiedoo 02-22-2007 03:06 PM

RE: Comp ARF Flash update
 
[sm=wink_smile.gif] I was quoted 6 to 8 weeks from the man[sm=lol.gif]

schroedm 02-22-2007 03:20 PM

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You're going to like it [sm=wink_smile.gif]


scoobiedoo 02-22-2007 04:06 PM

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[sm=spinnyeyes.gif] hi Mark Iam looking forward to seeing the mail man at the end of the month
regards I know Iam a pain Fred[sm=shades_smile.gif]

schroedm 02-22-2007 05:08 PM

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No probs Fred - you're no pain mate!!!

Rgds,
Mark

Dave Wilshere 02-22-2007 05:51 PM

RE: Comp ARF Flash update
 
That scheme can be seen flying over Warwickshire right now!

Dave Wilshere

Jim Cattanach 02-23-2007 12:53 AM

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I was quoted a similar time frame. Mine took 16 weeks. You have to double the delivery time given. However once it arrives you will be pleased with the quality of construction & finish. It is probably up there with the best.

Regards

Jim


ORIGINAL: scoobiedoo

[sm=wink_smile.gif] I was quoted 6 to 8 weeks from the man[sm=lol.gif]

scoobiedoo 02-23-2007 05:06 AM

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[sm=49_49.gif] I'am always telling jonathan that Futaba has very good range [sm=71_71.gif]

Dave Wilshere 02-23-2007 08:34 AM

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Guys

Just had through the door some sets of Flash main legs made for grass operation. They fit the std units and wheel/brake units.
Hopefully get a set on my Flash soon and I can then start playing with it at my short grass local club strip.
Dave W

schroedm 02-23-2007 08:39 AM

RE: Comp ARF Flash update
 
Dave,

Are they Sandor's legs or from elsewhere? Any idea of price for a pair of legs?

Rgds,
Mark

digitech 02-23-2007 08:40 AM

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ORIGINAL: Dave Wilshere

Guys

Just had through the door some sets of Flash main legs made for grass operation. They fit the std units and wheel/brake units.
Hopefully get a set on my Flash soon and I can then start playing with it at my short grass local club strip.
Dave W

there goes the neighbourhood..........;)

digitech 02-23-2007 08:41 AM

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ORIGINAL: schroedm

Dave,

Are they Sandor's legs or from elsewhere? Any idea of price for a pair of legs?

Rgds,
Mark
my legs are crooked and not worth looking at unless your a marmite driller:D
they look like Tratz or some other ripp off ...

schroedm 02-23-2007 09:37 AM

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my legs are crooked and not worth looking at unless your a marmite driller
Sandor, congratulations - I see you passed that marketing degree :D :D :D

Rgds,
Mark

digitech 02-23-2007 09:56 AM

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ORIGINAL: schroedm


my legs are crooked and not worth looking at unless your a marmite driller
Sandor, congratulations - I see you passed that marketing degree :D :D :D

Rgds,
Mark
a well you mean the etiquete?:D
then we all better get of this forum....
as for C-arf
i thought your not allowed to have a degree , so that you would figure out how much stays left at your end
;)

schroedm 02-23-2007 10:41 AM

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Doh, just got what you meant :D :D :D

Trust me - I wasn't looking at your personal legs!! [X(]

Robrow 02-23-2007 12:18 PM

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Dave.........any idea of price and will they be doing different sizes ? I could do with a big heavy duty set for my new Lightning build for grass field ops.

Rob.

Dave Wilshere 02-23-2007 01:03 PM

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Rob

Yes, email me for price...

No Lightning legs yet, but its possible These legs are available up to 170mm long for Eurosport.


Sandor...I wanted to buy your legs...but you went single outlet route....

Dave




digitech 02-24-2007 01:48 AM

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ORIGINAL: Dave Wilshere

Rob

Yes, email me for price...

No Lightning legs yet, but its possible These legs are available up to 170mm long for Eurosport.


Sandor...I wanted to buy your legs...but you went single outlet route....

Dave




yes ,well i stick to my word sorry........
in the long run it has always paid of for me..


scoobiedoo 03-07-2007 05:50 PM

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[sm=shades_smile.gif]Hey you Flash guys out there the mail man came with my Flash plane:D















scoobiedoo 03-07-2007 05:51 PM

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ORIGINAL: scoobiedoo

[sm=shades_smile.gif]Hey you Flash guys out there the mail man came with my Flash plane.
mounting for Behotec Engine:D
















trevor Skedge 03-11-2007 04:50 AM

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All,

Here is a short clip of Daves Flash at our local grass strip fitted with the trailing link legs, of which he posted a photo in an earlier post.
Out of 5 flights that day this is the one that caught a bump in the grass on landing and demonstrates the worth of this type of leg.

http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....4aed3a577a106a

Trevor Skedge

digitech 03-11-2007 04:57 AM

RE: Comp ARF Flash update
 


ORIGINAL: trevor Skedge

All,

Here is a short clip of Daves Flash at our local grass strip fitted with the trailing link legs, of which he posted a photo in an earlier post.
Out of 5 flights that day this is the one that caught a bump in the grass on landing and demonstrates the worth of this type of leg.

http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....4aed3a577a106a

Trevor Skedge

wow i am impressed

who came with that idea?
i remeber a time where someone mentioned that pins where better so they sheer off if you had a hard landing....[8D]

rcguy! 03-11-2007 08:22 AM

RE: Comp ARF Flash update
 


ORIGINAL: trevor Skedge

All,

Here is a short clip of Daves Flash at our local grass strip fitted with the trailing link legs, of which he posted a photo in an earlier post.
Out of 5 flights that day this is the one that caught a bump in the grass on landing and demonstrates the worth of this type of leg.

http://www.rcuvideos.com/view_video....4aed3a577a106a

Trevor Skedge
Trevor,
Can you tell me how fast the wind was blowing for that landing? What is the weight of Dave's Flash and what turbine is in it? Landing looked alot slower than the many Flashes I've seen this side of the pond.

Dave

trevor Skedge 03-11-2007 09:02 AM

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RCguy,

I would say the wind was there was a breeze of about 10mph, not windy. Daves Flash weighs around 21lbs dry I believe but i could be wrong and he will correct me later on this thread no doubt. As for landing speed, they all land as slow at the point of touchdown if you keep flareing but if the pilot has a tarmac runway then the approach tends to be faster because it is unimportant. Whereas if you are flying from a smaller grass strip more effort is put in to bleeding off the speed and setting up prior to rounding out. Of course pilot skill is a large factor but the Flash is capable of flying slowly if managed correctly. Hope that made sense.

Trevor Skedge.


rcguy! 03-11-2007 09:35 AM

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ORIGINAL: trevor Skedge

RCguy,

I would say the wind was there was a breeze of about 10mph, not windy. Daves Flash weighs around 21lbs dry I believe but i could be wrong and he will correct me later on this thread no doubt. As for landing speed, they all land as slow at the point of touchdown if you keep flareing but if the pilot has a tarmac runway then the approach tends to be faster because it is unimportant. Whereas if you are flying from a smaller grass strip more effort is put in to bleeding off the speed and setting up prior to rounding out. Of course pilot skill is a large factor but the Flash is capable of flying slowly if managed correctly. Hope that made sense.

Trevor Skedge.


Yes it did. Thanks!
Dave

Dave Wilshere 03-11-2007 12:29 PM

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Dave/RC Guy

It's actually around 23lb dry, landing shown was with a 1/4 of the main tank still full. It's a P120 turbine.
Wind I would say was 7-8mph-As Trevor says you can land it a lot slower than people do-the Flash has a really thick wing so it's draggy, if you look I was landing with TO flap (around 15mm on my set up). The secret is I was off the power going base leg and gliding in-always aim to land 30-50 ft short of where you need to touch down and you will still make the strip.

We are a lot cooler and the air is thick as we are just coming out of winter. Our strip is very lumpy (up and down)
Dave Wilshere


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