Thanks! It actually worked well enough to earn my podium spots in two events at the US Nationals a few weeks ago. Felt really good as I wasn't expecting to do that well!
That descent rate after DT...in some of our southern thermals, may not be enough to get it down. Hot power FF trim always fascinated me...it has to roll left while yawing to the right. Nice job on it!
It's definitely a fun airplane. The descent rate is deceptive...it's easily 50% higher than a typical rubber model. Regardless, gonna be dicey out West in those Colorado thermals it'll have to deal with.
I'm really a rc flyer but after watching your videos really want to try free flight Did some trials when I was a youngster with a sail plane. Anyway like your videos 🙂
I do R/C freeflight. You simulate the motor time, by just down-throttling. I have the equivalent of a DT by mixing a spare channel (flaps) to elevator to put it into a deep stall. If there's a bit of forward motion in the deep stall, rudder can stir it. Lots of fun. I highly recommend R/C freeflight. Safe for small fields. And you don't have to do some much walking.
@@joshuawfinn Thanks for your reply. I wouldn't mind having a go at a E36 model similar to the one Caleb was flying .Would it be possible to send a full size plan please ? Those timers you mentioned are available here in the UK. Thanks Robin
Thomas, I was born and raised in SC. Shoot me an email at joshuawfinn@gmail.com and also check out www.modelaircraft.org/club/carolina-area-free-flight-association
I would rather choose a 2 channel car transmitter and receiver with a coreless motor and brushed ESC, you only need 20g/0.7oz of thrust and a servo for the dethermalizer when braking and a servo on the rudder paired with the steeringwheel to keep it save.
@@joshuawfinn Hi Joshua. Thank you for your reply and please accept my apology if I have offended you. In my defense, I was left unattended! I imagine that you are very busy and I'm impressed that you take the time to read and respond to comments. I have been a subscriber for some time and I am in awe of your talent with all manner of model aircraft. With respect, you do mention RC in this video. 05:30 "another way to do it is to use RC throttle" and continue to speak about RC applications in free flight through to 06:00. Both Walter Clark and prep0wer make comments which indicate that they also interpret you as talking about RC in the context of free flight. That said, no harm intended. I'm a scientist with OCD! 'Just give me the facts.' I am keen to purchase from you but exchange rate with Australian dollar plus freight to Australia REALLY ramps up the cost. Perhaps I should just bite the bullet and prove that I can keep the faith. Cheers, Mark O
@@markodonoghue9526 no worries. I do advocate for using RC as a safety protocol on really hot models...I believe RDT/abort is now mandatory in F1C. And that's basically how I use RC in trimming--throttle on a switch to avoid a partial throttle setting. Glad you're enjoying the content and no worries about being left unattended--I'm just as unruly!
Excellent trimming. I especially like the resulting climb-glide transition. Very professional. Kudos!
Thanks! It actually worked well enough to earn my podium spots in two events at the US Nationals a few weeks ago. Felt really good as I wasn't expecting to do that well!
I just love your videos. Its fantastic! I'm a RC guy, but I have bought my first rubber powered model because of you.
Ok this made my day. Seriously. Welcome to rubber power!
That descent rate after DT...in some of our southern thermals, may not be enough to get it down.
Hot power FF trim always fascinated me...it has to roll left while yawing to the right.
Nice job on it!
It's definitely a fun airplane. The descent rate is deceptive...it's easily 50% higher than a typical rubber model. Regardless, gonna be dicey out West in those Colorado thermals it'll have to deal with.
I'm really a rc flyer but after watching your videos really want to try free flight Did some trials when I was a youngster with a sail plane. Anyway like your videos 🙂
Awesome nice to fly, congratulations from Remi from Belgium
I do R/C freeflight. You simulate the motor time, by just down-throttling. I have the equivalent of a DT by mixing a spare channel (flaps) to elevator to put it into a deep stall. If there's a bit of forward motion in the deep stall, rudder can stir it. Lots of fun.
I highly recommend R/C freeflight.
Safe for small fields.
And you don't have to do some much walking.
Who needs a parachute? Not Joshua. Just a skystreak dethermalizer!
Try the Knight and Pridham FF timers from the UK. I found your current timer difficult to program Robin Howes Uk
The BMK E36+ timers we're using now are the best on the market. Much better than the one in this vid.
@@joshuawfinn Thanks for your reply. I wouldn't mind having a go at a E36 model similar to the one Caleb was flying .Would it be possible to send a full size plan please ? Those timers you mentioned are available here in the UK. Thanks Robin
@@robinhowes6694 shoot me an email for the Starstreak plans at joshuawfinn@gmail.com
The E36+ timers are produced in the UK by BMK: bmks.co.uk/
Mr josh, you can also reduce pitch by turning the prop around. am sooo jealous of your flying area, just walk out the back door....... must be rough
Yeah that makes sense. I have a ton of props, as most electric fliers do because props get broken often in competition, even when you don't crash.
i need a tandem biwing with tail surfaces and canard with some sort of delta wings for sonic speeds and also vtol hovering ability..
good luck
tandem biwing 4 wings
@@johnnyllooddte3415 hmmm that sounds fun!
How do I find out about indoor and outdoor free flight events near me. I live in South Carolina.
Thomas, I was born and raised in SC. Shoot me an email at joshuawfinn@gmail.com and also check out www.modelaircraft.org/club/carolina-area-free-flight-association
Josh sir what should be perfect angel of propeller pitch rubber band aerop,,,40,, degree 45,,or 50 please sir,,, Khalid from India,,
I need details on the plane, weight, size, power, etc. Without that I can't provide a useful answer.
@@joshuawfinn sir hanger rat,,before you made full totoriel covered sky blue wings,,
I would rather choose a 2 channel car transmitter and receiver with a coreless motor and brushed ESC, you only need 20g/0.7oz of thrust and a servo for the dethermalizer when braking and a servo on the rudder paired with the steeringwheel to keep it save.
You could very easily do that on this plane.
Any faster descent and the wings will break as it hits the ground.
Actually the pylon is the weak spot on this one. The wing is impressively strong (and needs to be at those climb speeds).
Vuela muy bien nos encanto
Make one using 6 / 2.7v 10f to timer run then glide. I do believe you can make one 25 grams lighter.
We've already got those units in production and 5 different kits in various levels of production readiness. They're a lot of fun.
RC is not free flight...
I don't recall having any RC content in this video. :)
@@joshuawfinn Hi Joshua. Thank you for your reply and please accept my apology if I have offended you. In my defense, I was left unattended! I imagine that you are very busy and I'm impressed that you take the time to read and respond to comments. I have been a subscriber for some time and I am in awe of your talent with all manner of model aircraft. With respect, you do mention RC in this video. 05:30 "another way to do it is to use RC throttle" and continue to speak about RC applications in free flight through to 06:00. Both Walter Clark and prep0wer make comments which indicate that they also interpret you as talking about RC in the context of free flight. That said, no harm intended. I'm a scientist with OCD! 'Just give me the facts.' I am keen to purchase from you but exchange rate with Australian dollar plus freight to Australia REALLY ramps up the cost. Perhaps I should just bite the bullet and prove that I can keep the faith. Cheers, Mark O
@@markodonoghue9526 no worries. I do advocate for using RC as a safety protocol on really hot models...I believe RDT/abort is now mandatory in F1C. And that's basically how I use RC in trimming--throttle on a switch to avoid a partial throttle setting. Glad you're enjoying the content and no worries about being left unattended--I'm just as unruly!