Test Flight Avanti F5J Competion glider WOW

[@AerialWaviator]

Awesome. Flies like it was assembled in a factory, all pre-tuned, no twists, or bends. An attestment to your skills. This Avanti F5J is a real beauty in the air. It looks like the spoilers are just fully open, or closed. You might consider experimenting with a 3 position switch to provide 1/3 to 1/2 spoiler for a mid-range setting. This will give a default glide slope for landing, then can adjust shorter (full), or longer (closed) as conditions dictate.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Good ideas 💡

[@KipH57]

Beautiful Nick. One of my very favorite things in the world to do. It looks VERY elegant. Good job.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks so much!

[@bob.w3984]

Im so jealous? Beautiful Job on a sweet plane. Odd you all look like you way over dressed for the Beach ! Great Job your builds keep getting better. Thanks

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks It’s winter here and first flyable day here in 4 weeks

[@rolfh4991]

Well done Nick, We get the opportunity to watch & fly with Marcus occasionally and he's been tempting me me with one of these! 😉

[@NickChittyFlying]

It’s a peach mate

[@tbrownhill]

What a graceful glider Nick,,looks so good on the fly past,Regards Tony rentokil.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Cheers Tony Mate sort this weather out 😢🌧️

[@ralph_sports]

Nice one to relax!! Beautiful flying! it’s must be very nice in thermals!! Good job!

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thank you very much!

[@LonelyWalker11]

Massive congrats. You must have built it really well. It flies like a dream.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks buddy

[@gflorey1975]

what a STUNNING model you have built there!

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks worth the build

[@PeterRWickwire]

Great maiden. I’m well into the build with most of the wing done. Can’t wait to see if mine will fly as good as yours.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Make sure your servo cables fit through holes in wing

[@kodibox2501]

WOW! Indeed Nick as soon as you get into a thermal I can see it disappearing rather rapidly, those flaps are going to get some use. Ideal for those lazy summer evenings we get over here in the UK 😁🤣

[@NickChittyFlying]

Can't wait!

[@nicholas-luna-laika]

Wow congrats Nick👍

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks

[@Allen46u5k]

Just fantastic

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

Beautiful flying model Enjoy it 😊

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks Gareth

[@flyingouty]

Awesome work Nick! Congratulations, I hope it server you well! I am also ordering one now haha.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Nice mate

[@geordienufc3132]

Flies extremely nicely.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Not a touch of trim 🥰

[@stewartkeeble2371]

Nice job sir..👏

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks

[@Colin_Holloway]

Beautiful! Has been a great journey watching the build.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thank you! Sorry took so long

[@Colin_Holloway]

@@NickChittyFlyingI'm not sure I have the patience for a fully built-up model these days, so I'll model vicariously through you! 😀

[@NickChittyFlying]

@@Colin_Holloway got an Fx707 for £19 what a bargain 🤩

[@Colin_Holloway]

@@NickChittyFlying I'm looking forward to your video on that one!

[@imbok]

It flies beautifully! Congratulations on a successful first flight.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks 🙏

[@cain357b]

Nice work Nick, might have to get one

[@NickChittyFlying]

Easy build but lots off it 😂good winter project

[@kyhonjan]

Absolutely perfection!

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kev4354]

WoW Well Done Nick very nice

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks Kev

[@stepheny6321]

Fantastic...what else can you say

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks I found it almost hypnotic to fly 🥰

[@migalito1955]

Beautiful plane.....

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks

[@jeoverv]

Flies beautiful. Rather small spinner there? Increased drag in the front and props won't fold properly. I have a little bit of mixing aileron/rudder on my Top Model Astra, and it makes those thermal turns just beautiful. Important to mix in proper up elevator with the spoilers and you will get a nice controlled descent. Love your videos. :)

[@NickChittyFlying]

Like I said in the build video it’s closest one I had #desperate to fly 🤣😍

[@tonytruelove3576]

Looks great! Flying beautifully. Looks like Woolacombe? Have you counted your " wow's " 😊

[@NickChittyFlying]

Yer been flying 55 years it never gets old 🤪

[@tonytruelove3576]

Know it well, I'm in Devon as well, been flying f f, then rc for about 60years on an off, now elec glider, middle phase and Longshot dlg! Maybe a bit old for that loving it! Cheers mate

[@scottanderson9065]

Beautiful

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks it’s sweet to fly

[@RcAircraft]

I wouldn't of thought you would of needed to put another battery in it That thing looks as thought it would fly for days. 😮 @ 4:45 that model was close to being wrecked 😧

[@NickChittyFlying]

it was a rubbish shot

[@wearemany73]

It’s a little nose heavy maybe, flies beautifully though 😊

[@leonneab6019]

Lovely model , can you only buy these direct from Australia? I presume the delivery and tax costs are high ?

[@NickChittyFlying]

Think it’s cheaper than Europe 🤣 give Marcus a msg

[@RG-vz8vh]

Interested! Lovely. How tricky for a first time builder like me? Otherwise I’ll go with a Top Model Arf. But this looks very nice indeed

[@NickChittyFlying]

@@RG-vz8vh to be fair it’s not a technical build but longish build as it’s 4 panels

[@johngonzalez6555]

Thanks for the nice videos. Your test flying video is a great selling point. Simple question, what brand of covering did you use for the wings and tail feathers? Love that transparent purple and the carbon on the fuselage pod. Just ordered two kits from Marcus.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks it was hobbie king had it on the shelf for years oralight is good

[@johngonzalez6555]

Yes, seems most of us crazy airplane people have plenty items on the shelf waiting to be used someday. Funny to think that that material you held onto always had a perfect application, was just waiting for the plane to come along. Beautiful combination of colors!@@NickChittyFlying

[@NickChittyFlying]

@@johngonzalez6555 I am not a horder honestly 🤣

[@johngonzalez6555]

You are only a hoarder if you never use the material. The way I see it, material represents opportunity for future creativity and brain activity. Organization is key to making one feel like a rich man knowing all the creations you have in front of you in your future with that material. I am a blessed person for I can’t remember the last time I was bored. @@NickChittyFlying

[@NickChittyFlying]

@@johngonzalez6555 well said mate

[@andrewgreen3211]

flies nice , although finish looks poor, onwards and upwards though :)