FT Flying Session 18 - FMS Viper 70 - Bad Landing - 14 Dec 2024

[@Isleofwightr.c-ec2ef]

That was very unfortunate Martyn but an easy fix, thats why i hav'nt flown as its to cold on my hands and cannot feel the aircrraft, roll on the warmer weather....jeff.

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Jeff - you have a good point - everythings seems just a little harder when flying in the cold, alas this viper is no more - but I will assemble a spare that I have to see what happens to that one.. Cheers Martyn

[@seanbarrie8713]

Heck matey, that was a bit of a hard landing but these things happen sometimes and I’m sure you can fix the gear….in fact, knowing you, it’s fixed already 🤣👍🏻 I loved that camera view from the tail too, excellent angle.

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Sean - it sure was - and yes the gear has been stuck back - but spoiler alert.......... it gets worse, Much Worse ....... 😟😟 - Cheers Martyn

[@seanbarrie8713]

@@FlankerTanker oh dear that sounds worrying!!

[@keithmoore5306]

actually Martyn not as bad as i was thinking it'd be!!! i was expecting a major structural crack up! you know whoever had the land rover should get some remote crash trucks for the field!!!

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Keith - Spolier alert - that Major structural crack up you talk about comes later - that would be great - little rc crash trucks daring over the field - I will look into that - Cheers - be safe Martyn

[@SlowFlyer85]

Martyn Sorry to see this happen looks like not much glue on the mounts keep us updated when she ready to ripp again 😊😊😊

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi John - this turned out to be the least of my Viper issues this one and the Arrows 50mm one are no more - Vipers just don't like me - ... Hope you had a Great Christmas and Happy New Year - sorry I am a little late doing replies - Cheers Martyn

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Uh-oh... 14%! 'Tis but a mere scratch, Martyn. Has it flown since?

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Gina - oh yes and died - RIP it is no more - I lost two vipers in as many weeks - lets hope the 3rd lives longer... Cheers Martyn