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"One HP Skipper"
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Another way to get to my flying field to enjoy this paradiso.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2041265http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2041266
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Few years older since my last post, but not much sign of aging with the little "Skippy", still going great.
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Latest addition to my flying fleet, slightly larger "Skippy" version.
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Looks like fun in the sun. Snow showers predicted here tonight!
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20 years of depressing snow showers was just about enough for my liking, nothing beats the sun and the beach. Bit of earthquake at 3.3 RS woke me up this morn, rather non existent event in this part of the globe.
Just fitted little kicker to the belly of my "Skippy" to see if it helps rotating off the calm waters. The wind just picked up, the last thing I needed for the test. |
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Unfortunately the skid in above picture didn't work, it created too much drag so another few modification was made till it worked to my expectation while doing trial and error tests in the lake. Finally yesty had perfect conditions to run both models with great results.
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"Skippy" saga continues, now 4 years in action, no sign of wearing out, few more flights in log book today with slightly higher water chop but doesn't seem to affect the model with my "Skid/kicker" innovation. Bit of action of flying when I'm not flying!
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Skippy is a water plane.
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Easy way to the field. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...6f4b13bc23.jpg 6th. year of salt water action. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...9f1e60cfda.jpg "XL" in action. Couple of "Skippers" for morning teat today, another perfect day to continue my saga. |
It's been wet-wet and wet, perfect timing to build another "Skippy".
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...bb76b7eb8c.jpg Another water plane addition to my fleet. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...4a2c5a95b3.jpg Skippy Gold Edition on the way. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...61d69b2279.jpg New colour scheme with touch of gold. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...62d27c1ff9.jpg Extra 1.5 deg. added to the "Skid Kikker" https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...7677fd64b3.jpg New look next to 6+ YO work horse. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...7e038b6775.jpg Ready for water action after range and short check hand launch. |
The Golden Edition runs immaculate after few flights off the HO2, and my good old original had a first dry down wind hand launch beside few EDF jets.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...33a2a50a42.jpg Bit of Skippy variety. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...37c5d704bc.jpg Gold Edition day out. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...d3da4da8f8.jpg Runs immaculate after all the modifications. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...1bf84bdfcb.jpg Old work horse doesn't give up even on down wind h/launch. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...129307fba8.jpg Up wind flare. |
One of only 2 flights I have done with this model over the dry land last 6&1/2 years.
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Each of my 3 Skippers are working overtime.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...c38277f10c.jpg Daily lube is a must after daily salt water treats. |
Regular maintenance with salt water planes pays off. Never ending joy flying these.
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More "XL" action last few days, it runs like on rails.
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As the years goes by so does this Skippy.
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Never ending joy flying the Skipper O.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...d81c23dd1e.jpg Magic site. |
Skippy on the breezy choppy day.
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Never ending joy flying the toy on dead calm morn.
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Just another Skipper Octoberfest.
Morn Arrival. |
These look like a ton of fun!
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Another magic run with the Skipper.
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Despite all the rust building up on all metal parts the Skippy is still alive.
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Mayday-Mayday with the Skipper.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...4345c7328f.jpg Nice May Day outing. |
Brekky with the Skippy.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...0d05ec961f.jpg Skipping along. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...88013a8e4a.jpg Still going! |
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