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Archive for March, 2012
Maiden Flight of the Fun CUB
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 31, 2012 @ 02:38 PM / 2,107 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
All I can say is WOW
31 Mar 12 Maiden of Two Fun Cubs.wmv (4 min 46 sec)
3 Attachment(s) Phase 4 of the Multiplex Fun Cub
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 31, 2012 @ 08:26 AM / 2,230 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
Ready for her Maiden here is some info on the plane:

Wingspan: 55 in (1397mm)
Overall Length: 39 in (991mm)
Flying Weight: 40 oz (1134 g)
Wing Area: 589 sq in (38.0 sq dm)
Wing Loading: 9.8 oz/sq ft
Motor: Himax 3516-0840 Brushless Outrunner
ESC: 36 Amp ESC
Prop: 13 x 4 Prop & Hub
Battery 2200 Mha Nano tech 3s 30c
The toughest Plane on the Planet
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 30, 2012 @ 03:39 PM / 2,102 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
Bar none this is incredible
Assassin vs Brick Wall 3-12 (4 min 14 sec)
3 Attachment(s) Phase 3 of the Fun Cub
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 30, 2012 @ 01:48 PM / 2,278 Views / 3 Comments / Reply
Aside from her color the build is completed and she passed a complete operation check on the bench. Ready to maiden as soon as weather permits. This is the best kit I have ever built....very Perice and the parts fit seamlessly. Hope the Maiden goes as smooth as the build.
5 Attachment(s) My New Plane Arived
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 28, 2012 @ 09:42 PM / 2,317 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
This is the Multiplex Fun Cub, so far it is a great Kit. Phase one done here are some snaps.
A taste of early spring here in Idaho
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 24, 2012 @ 03:53 PM / 1,738 Views / 1 Comments / Reply
This is a fast tough plane. So much fun to fly,real nap of the earth fast and low.
Early Spring and The Assassin (5 min 47 sec)
Another Big thermal ride
Discussion / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 22, 2012 @ 09:27 PM / 2,286 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
This was my best thermal ride yet, total motor run time was 30 seconds and the flight was over twenty five minutes here was a taste
22 Mar 12 RP thermal play (10 min 18 sec)
Amazing
Yippee! / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 06, 2012 @ 02:10 PM / 2,150 Views / 1 Comments / Reply
This young pilot has been flying for 5 weeks he is 13 years old and flying a home built snowball, built by his uncle (Notsogood). NotSogood is flying the Sukhoi 26 at the end of the Vid.
4 Mar 12 Snow Ball and sukhoi 26.wmv (3 min 46 sec)
Maiden flight of a friends Sensi
Yippee! / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 06, 2012 @ 12:33 PM / 2,008 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
This is a good second plane IMHO not a great trainer at 3.2 lbs Loops Inverted and Chute drop
4 Mar Maden of the Sensi.wmv (5 min 38 sec)
Speed Test with my Assassin
Yippee! / Posted by RTF Thumper / Mar 05, 2012 @ 12:52 PM / 2,426 Views / 0 Comments / Reply
I used a Canmore GPS data logger
Assassin Speed Run (3 min 50 sec)
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