squirrelnet28

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@stevenflattum156 3 күн бұрын

All that time effort and money and no control. I don't get it.

@squirrelnet28 2 күн бұрын

The 'Control' is much more subtle and hard to do than having direct control . The models are carefully trimmed to fly in a set pattern when you get it right and model does what you intended the reward is huge, way more than flying RC in my opinion

@brettbuck7362 Күн бұрын

It takes vastly more skill and knowledge to successfully fly FF than it does RC.

@jimwatson842 3 күн бұрын

Last two words on a cockpit voice recorder…

@leonardwilliams8109 4 күн бұрын

Would like to see close ups of the models. The jet looked interesting but was so far away as an example.

@squirrelnet28 4 күн бұрын

I tend to stick to the flying for youtube but the stills I take are usually posted on HPA have a look at www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_forum/index.php?topic=27591.0. or have a look at the Scale Outdoor free flight - UK facebook.com/share/n98Qt2tDaLFHbB4x/

@petergregorypottery5476 5 күн бұрын

Wonderful to see this, such lovely aircraft, and delightful flying.

@dansmith7617 6 күн бұрын

Really nailed that Heinkel. Wow!

@marlinmixon3004 6 күн бұрын

On that Bristol Freighter flight, the engines were perfectly in sync at take off, where the props could be seen turning at the same rate, but then got out of sync as the flight progressed (evidenced by the thrumming beat), with the left engine producing more power than the right which caused the tightening right circle. Anyway, thought that was interesting.

@ivantaylor8965 6 күн бұрын

Hi, Thanks for the video Chris, I'm sure it was a brighter day weather wise than it appears. I'm sure it was very enjoyable for all of us, and a big thanks to those from the Oxford club who made it possible.

@peterbrown7130 8 күн бұрын

Does that red biplane have a timer that brings the motor back to idle rather than full cut? Neat idea if so to stop that power off plummet 😀

@squirrelnet28 8 күн бұрын

Yes it does. A simple clockwork timer fitted to an RC throttle

@tyronemarcucci8395 9 күн бұрын

Greatest feeling in the world, seeing a stick and tissue model you built, flying like it's supposed to.

@cornclose 9 күн бұрын

Where is Buckminster please ?

@squirrelnet28 8 күн бұрын

Buckminster is the BMFA's National Centre Nr Grantham nationalcentre.bmfa.org

@cornclose 8 күн бұрын

@@squirrelnet28 Thank you squirrel.

@paulhelman2376 9 күн бұрын

nice that they retain ROG rule.

@ryderphillips4464 10 күн бұрын

Those poor airplanes suffer in that indoor air.

@lrg3834 11 күн бұрын

The US Mail model flies well and predictably. Well done!

@BAGHEAD1995 11 күн бұрын

I respect anyone who builds a flying scale Short Shetland !

@BAGHEAD1995 12 күн бұрын

Must pull tight on that gurney wind that rubber 😔😔. Throw high and never forget life is the pull of rubber can’t get that warm feeling anymore. Balsa .

@daviddavids2884 12 күн бұрын

yer hi-start needs improving. specifically, less length of stronger rubber. ratio of line - at least fifteen to one.

@daviddavids2884 12 күн бұрын

028 tow ring should have released sooner 110 tow hook not correctly located 307 tow hook should have one NINETY degree bend in it. that's it.

@sarahwinfield3989 12 күн бұрын

There is something about free-flight that other branches of model flying don't have and I have tried them all from slope-soaring to R/C gliders. Thanks for posting

@simonfunwithtrains1572 12 күн бұрын

Free flight! that's why radio control was invented.

@nigbiker2592 13 күн бұрын

Lovely aircraft. What were the wind speeds that day?

@PGFardell 12 күн бұрын

Generally about 6-8mph I think, with some nice lulls too. Very good conditions by UK standards anyway.

@davew3130 13 күн бұрын

Amazing models!!

@billbright1755 13 күн бұрын

Beautiful!

@hermanhandbrush4402 14 күн бұрын

Fun!

@TRHARTAmericanArtist 14 күн бұрын

I painted the plane in the thumbnail for an illustration. Nice to see I got the colors right. 😊

@tedsmith3407 14 күн бұрын

We are losing to many young people to the armchair computer players ,the days of balsa bashing and getting balsa cement on your figures is long gone plus the smell of clear dope and castor oil those were the days who remember them?

@FlyingBuzzard 14 күн бұрын

Do not blame the tech, blame those who refuse to grow up or grow with the tech. Kids today do not want some "I know it all " to tell them they "know it all " and everything they do is right and every one else is wrong . I hear those tales all the time and younger folks can not stand to participate with geezers like that . And as an old geezer I can testify to the fact I do not put up with it either , why would I expect some kids to do so ? Bah ha ha ha

@ivantaylor8965 12 күн бұрын

@@FlyingBuzzard hi, I don't know quite where you are coming from with this. In all the years I have flown free flight I can't remember any occasion when the young have been met with anything but help and encouragement from the FF community and in the most friendly manner. The almost bullying attitude you suggest maybe found in other branches of the hobby that you know more about. Regarding not encompassing modern technology we do in fact use anything that can be used with effect in this gentle art. The numbers are dropping in all the main aeromodelling disciplines according to BMFA stats except Drone flyers. This was a very poor turnout for a national championships and I should have perhaps supported it even though it clashed with a very important family event also the venue is not of my liking.

@FlyingBuzzard 12 күн бұрын

@@ivantaylor8965 the FF community is small in scope compared to the RC side and there lies the issue with the "club" mentality where youngsters complain I guess I should have explained that better . But all branches are suffering due to various reasons . from the economy to simple older folks not able. to fewer new participants and new tech . Drones ( which is now refered to by the FAA as EVEYTHNG that flies that is unmanned ) be it model planes to heli's to quadcopters, we all are thrust into that same barrel . quads are just easier to fly and takes little learning to do so . But all have their issues and pro's and con's Over Regulation and inflation is killing every hobby, especially the RC Aviation one Enjoy

@miguelsuarez8010 8 күн бұрын

I do remember those days and miss them so much!

@brettbuck7362 2 күн бұрын

Its far more basic than that - no one has cared about aviation in any significant way for about 60 years, and particularly no one cares about model aviation. Model building, in general (flying, plastic, solid, FF/CL/RC (building at least)) is now an extreme niche activity and dying rapidly. Young people do things that interest them, aviation is no more interesting to them than busses.

@ivandenisovich6005 14 күн бұрын

Wonderful, but such a shame that the number of entries was so low. Is it a venue issue? Or simply that we're sadly losing many of the cohort.

@squirrelnet28 14 күн бұрын

That may have had effect and several key players were away on holiday at the time

@sblack48 14 күн бұрын

Trimming these things is such an art. You can really tell when someone has it really dialed in. It’s magical to watch. After that rc looks like cheating!

@crs9796 21 күн бұрын

Eat your heart out Elon.

@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770 25 күн бұрын

Wild watching a Dying hobby. The older crowd acted so much like power hungry NAZI, the Young don't want any part of it . I fly what ever and this crowd Shunned me for flying Multi Rotors. I laugh as their numbers dwindle.

@bobi2582 Ай бұрын

Some impressive creations there!

@kingpinboogie Ай бұрын

Looks kinda breezy-

@Alan.Rosario Ай бұрын

Amazing!!! For outsiders, seeing this is simply brilliant! My congratulations to all the participants!

@garygullikson6349 Ай бұрын

Those trees have lost their magnetism.

@garygullikson6349 Ай бұрын

I have limited mobility now, can only do RC, I started with FF back in the 40's sticking 1/4A and 1/2A engines on Comet, Berkeley and Sterling models. Even had a smelly McCoy .049 diesel.

@garygullikson6349 Ай бұрын

Do you need to compensate for changes in lift as day wears on? We used to put a shim in the trailing edge of wing as needed.

@garygullikson6349 Ай бұрын

Are these models purposely underpowered for competition purposes? Beautiful models!!

@squirrelnet28 Ай бұрын

Hi Gary Thanks for your comments. I think you've spotted the difference between US scale comps and UK ones . Over here we are scored on flying realism not duration so each part of flight is scored accordingly. Long slow climb outs and steady cruising score highly so the models are trimmed accordingly

@optimusleader7667 Ай бұрын

Was there, where has the time gone.8 years ago .Seriously only seems like last year.🤔😜👍

@crs9796 Ай бұрын

What a great day!

@hotdogpilot6319 Ай бұрын

Only made the Saturday, but great fun.

@ivantaylor8965 Ай бұрын

Nice that both our models were retrieved from the trees. My Nate needed the excellence of the local tree surgeon. All adds to the fun of free flight. A nice day was had and thanks for those videos Chris. Cheers.

@squirrelnet28 Ай бұрын

That's great news Ivan, shame we couldn't have rescued it on the day but I guess the tree surgeon got it down with much less damage. It was a great day . The flight of your Zero was superb

@freeflightscale Ай бұрын

Brilliant video Chris. Enjoyed watching the flying! I was hoping to attend and do some more trimming on the Mosquito, but circumstances dictated otherwise unfortunately.

@RobertMaddox Ай бұрын

Fine work gentlemen! Thanks for the video!

@bobi2582 Ай бұрын

Great fun. Where is Lodge Farm?

@squirrelnet28 Ай бұрын

Just North of Grantham in Lincolnshire very close to Barkstone Heath. What3words app location marathons.piston.steaming

@bobi2582 Ай бұрын

Ok. Thanks.

@fpeco80 2 ай бұрын

Awesome

@fpeco80 2 ай бұрын

Awesome

@bobi2582 2 ай бұрын

Had fully intended to be there, then went down with the Lergie!

@Pete-tq6in 2 ай бұрын

I have a Wee Snifter, as seen at 08:03, I built mine for electric power. I've noticed that it can develop a series of stalls, sometimes ever deepening, if not launched at precisely the correct speed. I think it's possibly due to the aerofoil shape, having no Phillips Entry on the leading edge. Obviously, on a windy day this is less than ideal. In calm conditions and with a gentle launch, it flies beautifully and is a consistent performer. It's better to underpower the launch than overpower it, almost dropping it onto the wing as opposed to shoving it into the air and causing a zoom climb.

@rubberfly 2 ай бұрын

It's great fun to watch the meeting. Thanks for sharing. Is there a Swiss flag at 6.58 ?

@optimusleader7667 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic--Thanks Chris.

@MyYellowmonkey 2 ай бұрын

That takes me back about 100 years to my youth! Polyhedral gliders. Lovingly made models disappearing into the distance! Looks fab! A spring morning. Sunshine, church bells, a pint afterwards. What more could you ask for? Love it!

@kenkingsflyingmachines2382 2 ай бұрын

The guy stomping the ornithopter! 😅😅

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