Fly n Grind.
Hi Tim, sad news to report on the Twister. I went out on Wednesday to get some more trim flights and crashed the plane. Oh well, I guess I get to build another one! I'm sure this was my fault due to something I did wrong in trying to trim.
I believe I could repair it, would need a wing kit though and I certainly may do that when I get the urge. Right now I have already turned my attention to a (new in the box) ARF Smoothie that I had on the self. I got it at a swap meet I went to a few weeks ago and made a very good deal. Should be a quick build. When that's done I'll probably get on the Twister repair.
And if not. Great thing is this kit is easy to wcratch from the looks.Jim I also sent you a friend request on FB.Tim, only your twister kit.... was the leading edge stock the exact length on the plans out of the box? The other kit I had the LE was longer so you can add extra ribs on each end. This new one I have matches exactly. So I reckon I will build stock .My LE was exactly like the plans. Tim
Tim, only your twister kit.... was the leading edge stock the exact length on the plans out of the box? The other kit I had the LE was longer so you can add extra ribs on each end. This new one I have matches exactly. So I reckon I will build stock .
I think the Twister has a pretty good aspect ratio and wing area as-is. I wouldn't change that part of it. Fancherize one, now, that's a different story.
Thanks Brett, and yes sir, crashing is intrinsic to the process. I don't plan to be out of the circle for long. In fact I'm heading to my practice circle this afternoon to do some flying. I learned some things too, which is also intrinsic to the process (if we let it) and I think makes this hobby enjoyable even when we crash. Motivation to learn, apply what we learn so we can gain experience. As a good friend of mine always says " There's a direct correlation between scar tissue and experience".
The nice thing about a Twister is that as long as Hot Stuff and packing tape exist, there's almost nothing you can't fix at the field.