PCLinuxOS

This post is coming to you (if anyone reads it), from my Toshiba laptop running PCLinuxOS 2010 running Enlightenment. Its running from a USB stick so I can still run Windows 7. The only issue I have is the sound is not loud enough and full volume everything doesn't fix it. It recognised my default screen resolution, my wireless card and everything is going well (the fonts can be a let down). It appears to put less load on the laptop as the fan hardly comes on whereas with Windows 7 it comes on all the time!

Magnum Control Line Stunter

I have a control line stunter; a Magnum built from scratch (not a foam wing). It is a two piece model which makes transport easier. Powered by a OS46LA which gives a great run. I'm sorting out the same size insides and outsides.

Monday Evenings at Te Whiti Park

Yay, its spring again in New Zealand and that means daylight saving which means... Monday evenings flying at Te Whiti park for park flys and gliders. Here is a shot of the models and flyers who turned up for the Monday of Labour weekend.

Enya 40SS

This is my Enya 40 SS glow engine. I had an "incident" where the rc carb had the fast needle broken off and none of my other carbs would fix so it will be a control line stunt engine. Norm has turned a venturi (thanks Norm) and I just need to fit it. As the Enya has no backplate, I needed to take the front bearing housing off to check there is no dirt in the engine after the "incident". Its fine so I only need to reassemble it.

DC3 at Taupo

Went to Taupo for a couple of days for a break. Here is the DC3 on stilts at McDonalds Taupo. Unfortunately they have closed it due to vandalism (can't people keep their hands to themselves).

Explorer 60 Test flight

Well I test flew her 2 weeks ago and she flys well. I did two flights and all circuits to ensure everything was fine. Engine went well. No rolls as the ailerons need more throw (I have rates on). I did one loop and that was fine. I also wanted to adjust the sticks on the rc unit to give a bit more pressure.

Explorer 60 Repaired

Here is a picture of the fixed fuselage. Test flew it yesterday and it flys well. I braced the fuselage and also made a hatch for the fuel tank (which is really too low - the engine will go rich when inverted I suspect). The engine is a GMS 47 with an ASP carb and ASP muffler. Note the engine is mounted on metal plates. If you don't, over time, the wood mounts will crush (which they have already started to do).