It was almost Too Good.  Beautiful sunshine.  Could have used more wind but no complaints.

Here are some more photos.

Frank

Thanks Mark.

Several people asked me why I only did two circuits and landed.  That's what I always do.
See point 6 on my 12 year old post on "How I maiden Airplanes"
https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=3826.0

Look what this one 2-circuit flight checked off the list considering this was an incomplete kit without instructions:
- enough power to take off.  Actually I could probably switch to 4 cells from the 5 cells I was using.
- the prop, ESC and Motor did not leave the ship and did not overheat.
- first time I have ever used a dolly.
- the largest plane I have ever flown. A real knee-knocker.
- CG was fine.  Purely a guess on my part (nothing published).
- aileron and elevator throws were too sensitive but manageable.  Dialled them back 25% after landing.
- the plane held together- actually it was the first time it was fully assembled.  My basement is not made for quarter scale gliders.
- landed fine without spoilers.  This was the scariest part.
- no real change in pitch with power on and power off. Great but pure luck.  This kit was a pure glider that I converted without any guidelines!!
- the plane lives to fly another day.

That's a lot off the checklist for only two circuits.
What more can a pilot ask for???
No garbage bag required.

Frank

Training this coming Wednesday.  I'll be there regardless of the weather.  It just cannot be as bad as the last week (cold, stormy, rain all evening).  Now that we have that out of the way.  Be optimistic, bring suntan lotion.

Frank

Some pictures from today at Toogood Pond.
A fun time was had by all.

She flew beautifully Frank - congratulations!

Fun day today!
Really cool to see Glenn's "dolly" get the large gliders launched.

Maiden flight happened today.  Wonderful!!!!

I used Glenn's dolly for the maiden flight- 20-30 km winds, quite gusty from the north mostly down the runway.  Perfect.  I was hoping for a strong wind from the north because there were no spoilers on the wing.  One was missing so I covered it up until I get a chance to build one.

Summary
- 12' wingspan
- Power 32 on 5 cells.
- 16 x 8 folding prop

The flight- it jumped into the air after only a couple of feet because of a gust at only at half throttle.  It surprised me but was committed.
The plan was to only do two circuits and land. A very flyable plane.  The elevator and aileron throws were a little too high so I dialled them back 25% after the flight.
No more flying until I take it apart.  That's my approach to all maidens.

I was totally happy with the flight.  Thanks to Glenn for the dolly and the advice on how to handle the dolly take-off.

The photos are of me holding the this 12' glider (I am 6'2" tall) and Glenn's plane taking off the dolly.

Frank

What a beautiful day if you were there to fly.  If you were there to work on your tan you would have been disappointed.
Windy, gusty with wind from the north and mostly down the runway.


Executive Summary
- great day
- the parking lot was full.
- the (hot)dogs were great.
- Rob Pike showed up- first time in 3 years.  Welcome back.

Photo report:
70- Andy looking skyward for inspiration.
73- Alex and his dog checking up on Andy
74- Glenn with his 12' glider....showing me how to do it.
78- Glenn's large glider taking off the dolly.
82- Rob looking very happy.
86- Adam Maas attended- good to see him fly a lot again.
88- Mark telling Paul that the sky was falling.
90- Karl and Mike.
92- Andy has a chin strap on his hat so it won't lose him.  Rob checking up on him.
94- Glenn parked his but in the chair while flying the big glider.
96- George: this is what a happily retired modeller looks like.
97- Oscar dropped by during his work break.
98- forgot the name of this guy and which MAAC Zone he headed.
99- members of Temac's Knights of the Rectangular Table.
1101- Temac's twins- Oscar and Greg.
04- Glenn after his flight with his 12' glider.
05- The sunglass salesmen- Peter and Adam.
08- Andy catching up with Rob Pike.
09- Rob Pike and some other dude.(me)
12- Michael and Dave after formation flying.
Thank you to Michael, Rob, David and Mark for organizing this.

Frank

Hey Peter, I'll take it pls. Will send you a text