Scratch Built "Turbo Crack Beaver" flight log

[Derek]

Here it is....the maiden flight of my attempt at a scratch built Twisted Hobbies "Turbo Crack Beaver". It did fly...not gracefully, but it did fly. It did come down hard but it also survived and we'll see this plane back after some adjustments have been made.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP_joqQFEaM

[cml001]

Wow.. Pulls like a scalded dog!

[Derek]

Yep...tons of power. Just need to add some more expo, reinforce the landing gear, and resecure motor mount.

[pvolcko]

That looked exiting.

[Derek]

Lol it was definitely exciting. Next time should be smoother

[Tony]

Pretty cool Derek, looked quite scary. But great maiden flight..

[Derek]

Oddly enough, i wasn't scared about the flight. I was more scared about the landing. I was afraid that I it would come down very hard and I wouldn't get another go at it. But...the damage was very minimal, so we will see this plane again soon.

[KevG]

Wow Derek, power man but that looked like a wild roller coaster ride,

[DamhDearg]

Nice! Its a strong design! You'll get it sussed next flight, then it will be awesome!
Still need to sort mine when I get the time.

[Lee]

Looked fun Derek, in the seat of you pants way
Did you have plans to work from?

[Derek]

It was an experience, Lee lol. No plans. Cameron did send me a list of dimensions to work with. The rest of the build was guess-timated from online pics and vids. The damage was minimal. This plane will be back.

[Graham Lawrie]

That a boy Derek:)

[Derek]

That a boy Derek:)

Thanks Graham!

it looks like the Crack Beaver. The plane did fly. It just needs some adjusting, lol. I hope Cameron sees this.

[Graham Lawrie]

I am sure he will Derek if not I will tell him tomorrow:)

[DamhDearg]

Nice! Its a strong design! You'll get it sussed next flight, then it will be awesome!
Still need to sort mine when I get the time.

I saw it Derek! Very impressive! To get it to that stage having built it from scratch is beyond my comprehension! lol.
I really like this plane and even if I don't get mine flying properly Ill enjoy watching yours fly!

[Derek]

Thanks Cameron! I was happy to get it off the ground and I was happy to see it to the ground with minor damage. I'll work on it.

Maybe we need to get back to your thread and discuss what's going on with your plane. Maybe we can sort it out.

[Graham Lawrie]

Nice one:)

[DamhDearg]

Absolutely! You will be getting a shout next time its in the air for some diagnostics!
HEY there might be a space in the car for it tomo!

[Derek]

Very cool!!!

[Tony]

Be nice to see some vids Cam....