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Islander test flight

Posted: April 23rd, 2014, 6:59 pm
by Steve Vodrey
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

Re: Islander test flight

Posted: April 23rd, 2014, 7:09 pm
by Rob Buckley
You need a bit of flex in the structure for load alleviation...

Re: Islander test flight

Posted: April 25th, 2014, 4:26 pm
by Steve Vodrey
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...

Re: Islander test flight

Posted: June 29th, 2014, 6:04 pm
by Steve Vodrey
More flying from the Islander. Now with nose job...

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