FT Flying Session 17 - FMS 6S 70mm Viper - 9th December 2024

[@seanbarrie8713]

I could tell you were uncomfortable during this flight Martyn but you held it together like the professional you are. Well done dude. The conditions certainly made it difficult with orientation.

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Sean - it all started right form the takeoff role - everything was set wrong - but I pushed forward (should have backed out) of the run, but decided to keep pushing on... never really got back into my stride after that - and then when i got disorientated and thought I lost it (not knowing what direction it was going in) I thought that was the END... it did go out quite a long way (I think that is why I started to get Holds) because once I had it heading back to the field, I did not get any more, but of course by now I was a mental wreck !!! - more so than normal LOL... I did think the landing was cool (way to fast) but quite smooth ... Anyway all's well that ends well - Cheers Sean..

[@Isleofwightr.c-ec2ef]

That take off roll was insane, she rotated just in time, yes that looked very hectic but shes back on the ground safe, awesome flying and a great landing.....jeff.

[@FlankerTanker]

LOL Jeff I would say she rotated more than a little late !!! but I do see what you mean - it could have been a disaster - Thanks - Cheers Martyn

[@ironmover5800]

Good save ! Never give up flying till it’s over , back in one piece that’s the best part

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Ironmover - what a flight !! - first time I messed up with Safe on takeoff, also its been a while since I got disorientated - came as a bit of a fright !! - the result was I remained uncomfortable during the whole flight....quite happy when I landed her, I guess I need to take the Viper to the field soon and fly it again - just to get a nice feeling back, as you say it came back and undamaged - Phew !!!! - Cheers Martyn

[@bigglesrc5077]

Interesting flight with a great save Martyn. What Rx were you using on this flight with the holds. Great video

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi - I am using the AR630 - the Viper did go quite a long way out and I guess that is why the two holds popped up - Shaken a little bit - but thought the landing worked if not a little fast - the whole flight was a Confluence of errors ..from the start ..LOL... I will be flying the Viper again soon as I know it and I can do much better - Cheers. Martyn