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Forum: RC Jets
10-01-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

I've become skilled at making a mess of anything...

I've become skilled at making a mess of anything I land - with crow or not ;)
Forum: RC Jets
10-01-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Of course it's worth a try - we all know Dave...

Of course it's worth a try - we all know Dave gets his knickers in a twist over crow :)
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Green neon finished. It's less loud in the flesh...

Green neon finished. It's less loud in the flesh than the photo's make it look - the camera doesn't seem to be able to deal with the contrast of green against the darker colours.

I've seen a...
Forum: RC Jets
03-29-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

I've been using a 6-6 ball valve (so I can stop...

I've been using a 6-6 ball valve (so I can stop any dribbles inside the aircraft) with no problems at all.
Forum: RC Jets
03-24-2017, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Really looking forward to seeing one in reality -...

Really looking forward to seeing one in reality - should be pretty spectacular!
Forum: RC Jets
02-28-2017, 01:08 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Scoeroo - sorry you had a problem. I'm not...

Scoeroo - sorry you had a problem.

I'm not going to lie - I like comp arf planes. I've built a lot of them over time - a few for me and lots for other people and have had hundreds of flights on...
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2016, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Here are a few pics of the amount of crow I'm...

Here are a few pics of the amount of crow I'm running from some flying yesterday. Obviously, if I was a proper grown up I would have actually measured the set up but I didn't have a ruler to hand! It...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2016, 02:26 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Let me have a look when I have a moment - I think...

Let me have a look when I have a moment - I think I used the settings hiding earlier in this thread but they are pretty buried now there are so many pages.

I think I'm using around 4mm up aileron...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2016, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

There are an awful lot of Flash's flying out...

There are an awful lot of Flash's flying out there now and I fear lot's of people that believe only their way of setting them up works. Each of us finds a set up that suits us and then tends to stick...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

That's a great scheme on the UF. Was flying mine...

That's a great scheme on the UF. Was flying mine at the weekend for the first time in a few months and it reminded me what a great package it is.
Forum: RC Jets
01-02-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

I'm running a Jetcat 180RX. The plane requires...

I'm running a Jetcat 180RX. The plane requires more runway length to take off rather than landing so the more powerful set up helps deal with that issue. Endurance wise I'm flying 7 and a half...
Forum: RC Jets
12-29-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Maybe just a bit of crow ;)

Maybe just a bit of crow ;)
Forum: RC Jets
12-29-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Got my new one finished up and maidened today -...

Got my new one finished up and maidened today - all went great.
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

The Ultra Flash is very strong. Been flying mine...

The Ultra Flash is very strong. Been flying mine with a 180RX for a long time but bearing in mind that throttle management is key. You don't need to spend all your time flat out. This way you get a...
Forum: RC Jets
06-29-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

I've got a 180RX in mine and have just under 150...

I've got a 180RX in mine and have just under 150 flights on it. I have really been hard on the plane and it has just soaked it up - I've flown it hard, been horribly incompetent with it and fluffed...
Forum: RC Jets
05-27-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Errrr - Dave, I think you forgot the best and...

Errrr - Dave, I think you forgot the best and most manly scheme.........
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2099022
Forum: RC Jets
01-26-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Lol - it might have been a flap touch and go but...

Lol - it might have been a flap touch and go but I flew away from that pass so no belly landing there ;) There was enough moisture in the field it did kick up a good blast of water when I accelerated...
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Looks like he totally lost! In your face Roberts...

Looks like he totally lost! In your face Roberts :D

Are those his tampons flapping around in the canopy?!?
Forum: RC Jets
01-21-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Post some pictures when you get it - it should...

Post some pictures when you get it - it should look pretty cool!
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Yes - I was out with Dave and Matt yesterday and...

Yes - I was out with Dave and Matt yesterday and he was flying his 100RX powered UF off wet grass and a pretty soggy runway. It was taking a decent amount of takeoff run as the ground was so wet but...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

My first jet was a classic Flash and I got on...

My first jet was a classic Flash and I got on fine with it. No need to start off with a Boomerang / Turbinator type aircraft if your flying skills are ok :)
Forum: RC Jets
06-08-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Nope - it needs the down elevator. It's not due...

Nope - it needs the down elevator. It's not due to ballooning........
Forum: RC Jets
05-05-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Using the main and wing tanks only and my timer...

Using the main and wing tanks only and my timer is set for 7 minutes 10 seconds.
Forum: RC Jets
05-01-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

I have around 10 hours with a 180RX and stock...

I have around 10 hours with a 180RX and stock pipe with no problem :) The pipe seems pretty bullet proof.
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2014, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,674,310
Posted By Andrew Bird

Cheeky bugger! The Ultra Lightning isn't...

Cheeky bugger!

The Ultra Lightning isn't that much more complex, just the gear doors are a bit fiddly but otherwise it's simple enough.
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