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Pete, thanks for the info. Makes sense to me. For those interested, I've just changed prop for the tri-blade and it revs fine now, about 7,200. Must be a lesser pitch on the 2 blade. Darrel

Am I the only one who thinks "judge dredd" when I see this topic pop up Darrel

Again, just thinking about it a little more. I would think the greater pitch is for the 2 blade and the smaller the 3. Is there sense in my thinking. Darrel

Also, can someone explain how you measure prop pitch. Just checked the walkerjet site and it says a pitch of either 8 or 11. I've no idea how you tell. I do know my prop is to short as its running a 125 and should have a 130 but I guess the pitch is key.

So I managed to tune my Fly 200 this weekend, since it was running rich and got it running much better. However I noticed that it seems to rev way to high. It’s revving to over 8.5K and the book says 7.8K max. I suspect the replacement prop I have is the wrong pitch. Is there any other reason why it would rev to high? That being the case, I’ll fit my nice new 3 blade since that should be the correct spec for it. Thoughts? Darrel

Well the first flight has worn off now and I'm pretty desperate to do my next one. I’ve reviewed the videos and have a mental list of do’s and don’ts so hopefully my next flight will be even better. I'm going to do my tuning and hang test tomorrow but that's about all I have to do.....Nothing else to tinker with while I wait for a window that fits with the weather and work. Still I've got the bank holiday week off work so what's the betting the weather turns and we have a week of snow !!! I just need a good launch site, some weather and time. Perhaps I’ll try something in the eve later in the week since the weather looks promising in the Herts / Essex area. Shout if anyone is up for some evening flying Darrel

Some video from my helmet cam. Sorry about the tilt, I had other things on my mind ! Darrel [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo]

Indeed. Although it's all good learning I guess. I have found it really useful to get someone to video them since you pick up so much to improve (unless of course yours is perfection). Good luck with yours and I hope all goes well. Darrel

theres a couple on ebay Thanks Dave but they are small ones. I need something a bit larger. Thanks anyway. Darrel

You are bang on. Already noted that I need to adjust it and tilt it back more. Under power i was tipping slightly forward with my lines on the top of the cage. Something to check and adjust over the weekend. Darrel

Still in one piece

So here is a video of my first flight. Yes I’ve learnt a truck load of things. 1, Make sure you hold your brakes way up at launch. Looks like I was dragging mine a little to start. 2, A dab of brake can save your arse on launch – Lucky Colin told me about that on this one. 3, My hand point is wrong, I was tipping to far forward. Need to adjust that. 4, My engine is rich. I need to tune it a bit weaker. Play time in the garden. 5, Helps if I flare a little closer to the ground. Still I made it down with me and my kit in one piece. I'm not sure what's up with the youtube clip so here is the link as well [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo]

Tonight it all worked well. Managed my first flight without major incident. Massive thanks to Colin and Jamie. I'll post pictures and video tomorrow. Great evening. Now I just need the next one. Who's flying soon Darrel

Well I can't seem to post in the "Kit wanted" section so I'll post here. Anyone know where I can get a cheap reserve. Need to carry 130kg. Anyone got one they want to sell or do we know of the cheapest retailer around. I don't care what brand etc just something that works. Thanks Darrel

Already had the same thought. I'm getting a wooden prop tomorrow. I'll use that for now and save this for another day. Darrel

It's good to see and hear that I'm not the only one who makes a hash of it. Anway, I'm feeling much better now since the motor is all fixed and ready to fly (ok, I need to tweak the netting a little). Fingers crossed for a nice evening window on Wednesday and I'll crack this flying thing

Following the advice of others, I've given my prop a new home. Darrel

Everything all sorted now. I'll have 2 props by Tuesday so I should be ready to have a another go on Wednesday evening. Let's hope I come away with a flight and at least 1 decent prop. Darrel

Upload them to something like photobucket and then link to them from there. Darrel

The remains of my motor but I'm still a happy bunny.

I thought I did. My brother has just shown me the video and it seems I swung to the left under the wing which lifted me off the ground. I was still running and legs were still going, then I landed going forwards and right and my legs folded up. Face plant in the grass. Funniest thing is watching Jamie dodge a piece of my prop. He’s nimble I’ll give him that. Still it’s all learning I guess.

Hey, things are looking up. My new prop should here on Tuesday. Now that's planning for you

Well it was going to be first flight day. Now I need my new prop quick. Very good day although you can guess I screwed up a bit. My brother, Chris, done well and Colin and Jamie were spot on. He had a great first flight and I put it all down to my expert demonstration of what not to do. Anyway, thanks to both of them for their help today. I've learnt, the hard way I guess, but as soon as the prop arrives I'll give it another go. Given the day was ultimately a flop for me, I'm surprisingly happy about it. Colin has a lovely picture of us in high spirits with the remains of my motor. I’ll post it up, or he will, shortly. Till next time Darrel

I ended up getting mine from here http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/anti-vibration-mounts-male-female-threaded/2372032/?searchTerm=237-2032&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B337D5B5C732D2F255C2E5D5C647B332C347D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D424552267573743D3233372D323033322677633D4E4F4E4526 They are 60 shore but work fine. Next day delivery as well. Darrel

Well tomorrow is looking good all be it a little cloudy early on. Could it be first flight day......Will have to see but it's looking hopeful. Just decided to have a walk around the garden with my motor on. Must admit that I've not tried it before. Was impressed with the weight but the cage is bloody massive compared the little macro's Simon and Co use. Still I ran it up and gave it some beans, Wow it's got some thrust and that's with the smaller prop. Christ knows what it will be like with the proper 130 tri-blade fitted. Anyway, got the new engine mountings on it now and they seem much better. Less shaking of the engine and it's lifted it up a little in the frame. Don't let the wife know, but I think I was suffering with a little droop! One thing I did notice was that as I walked around the seat board shifted up a little. Only an inch or two. I can wiggle it down but I just wanted to check if this is normal. I guess in the air I would be sitting on the edge and would need to shuffle back a bit. Anyway, that’s it for now. Roll on tomorrow. Darrel