PT17

davidk · May 11, 2021, 05:48:59 PM

She's beautiful. Those screws in the cylinders actually fit right in. (litte joke, but true).

Michael · May 11, 2021, 08:39:57 PM

Decals done. It took over an hour to cut out the numbers.

Michael · May 11, 2021, 08:40:33 PM

Compare to the full-size.

davidk · May 11, 2021, 09:11:33 PM

Even the same colour prop! Lovely build.

octagon · May 12, 2021, 08:58:10 AM

Looks great Michael. Looking forward to seeing it fly soon.

Michael · May 23, 2021, 05:30:23 PM

Another successful maiden, and 3 more flights. Thanks Andy for the photos.

Michael · May 23, 2021, 06:09:55 PM

The maiden flight was OK and safe, but it was challenging. The model needed more nose weight (in the end, I added about 8 ounces to the nose!), and I installed one of the electronic gyros to help it fly smoother, and smoother in windy conditions.

gyro installation here:
https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=7899.0

Subsequent flights were much better, and it is a joy to fly now!

sihinch · July 11, 2021, 11:13:44 AM

Michael, this is not the best footage and my flying isn't very smooth yet, but here are some memories of your PT17 flying.

You do need to get another one.

https://youtu.be/umhhKoykXO8

Gregor77 · July 13, 2021, 06:47:49 PM

Good Job Simon, too bad I feel like I am getting Dizzy! lol!