ESM Hawker Typhoon Flight No 4 (first damage-free landing!)

We had video issues today, but captured takeoff, first attempted loop, and first damage-free landing -- model was intentionally set down in the grass.
Still pitch sensitive after takeoff (gear down, flaps up), not terribly stable with the first flap setting (need to check linkages and deflection), and still prone to bouncing (will look at lighter-still spring and maybe wheel change).
Builder/Pilot: Nick DeCarlis
08.02.2023 Flying Gators RC Airport, Archer, FL

[@mtacoustic1]

Test flights are always a heart pounder! Very nice build - Typhoons and Sabre powered Tempests are one of my favorite aircraft. Not pretty like a Spitfire, but all business!

[@vintagecornet]

Thanks -- I'm past the "heart pounder" stage, happily. You're right -- the Typhoon was a purpose-built machine that has a real look and presence -- but short on aesthetic appeal!

[@brianperry]

@@vintagecornet In the absents of seeing, and not likely to, a real Typhoon fly watching a flying model is the next best thing. I've seen the Typhoon in Hendon RAF museum... Looks exactly what it was to become, a deadly and feared ground attack aircraft with a ferociously powerful engine... Its main fame is The Fallaise Pocket in 1944... where the enemy couldn't move for fear of a flight of Typhoons arriving to ruin their day..

[@simonbrierly5530]

Hi there Great video thanks. I’ve just bought one of those off someone who’s sold it to me minus engine and servos. What motor do you have in yours ? Many thank Simon

[@vintagecornet]

The most recent video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fISXXqFqrMSdntU -- in the description is a link to the build log which has all the details and more info than you could possibly want!