Islander test flight

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Steve Vodrey
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Islander test flight

Postby Steve Vodrey » April 23rd, 2014, 6:59 pm

This one I got hold of recently as I had two 23's doing nowt.
Turned out to be quite tidy. Couple of months work and it was ready to try out.
There was, however an inherent weakness with the fin...
Take a look at this video on YouTube posted by Boris Karlov.

http://youtu.be/K2XURUxm1AQ
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Rob Buckley
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Re: Islander test flight

Postby Rob Buckley » April 23rd, 2014, 7:09 pm

You need a bit of flex in the structure for load alleviation...
LMA Secretary - I've got a reasonable idea where you live!
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Re: Islander test flight

Postby Steve Vodrey » April 25th, 2014, 4:26 pm

This was the problem after removing the fin that was hanging on by the solartex...
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Tried again and better now. Bringing it to East Kirkby...
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Re: Islander test flight

Postby Steve Vodrey » June 29th, 2014, 6:04 pm

More flying from the Islander. Now with nose job...

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Short video http://youtu.be/IYqB5c-OkpY
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