The last time I posted I had just completed, and flown, my 2 Mystique electric launch gliders, this was a step in my quest to become a proficient F5J pilot after over 32 years of not flying RC gliders.
Well, the story continues. I decided it was time to step up to a molded plane, not being sure if this rusty pilot could handle it I decided on a plane that was not the most expensive but from reports it seemed like it would be competitive and a quite light.
I ordered an Osprey F5J from Soaring USA, it arrived in less than a week but sadly it was damaged in transit....
Fortunately Soaring USA offered to send a replacement tail and boom. After looking carefully at the rest of the plane I decided that I really liked the plane so I ordered a second one as a backup!
The second plane, and the replacement boom and tail again arrived in under a week, this time no damage but a missing stab mounting nut on the second plane! This was quite frustrating as these are custom nuts and cannot be found locally.
This is what it looks like.
I did manage to find a replacement nut in the UK as well, at huge cost but there was no alternative, at least I now have a spare....
Anyway, I managed to complete the first plane quickly!
The first test flight was a real pleasure, this plane is really a step up from anything I have ever flown! I am glad I purchased the second plane, they will be my primary and backup planes for the 2016 F5J contest season, if all goes well....
Osprey #1 ready for a test flight
And after the fight, one happy pilot!
The Osprey and the now totally outclassed Mystique.
Now the practice starts! I am trying to fly as often as possible, at least twice a week and sometimes more often, I can already see the results, slowly I am starting to "see" the thermals again and my landings have vastly improved!
Till next time,
Rudi
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