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Got this from the model shop the other day (well swapped for one of the boats - not an Aerokits).
I have always wanted to learn to fly one of these & this trainer really appealed.
After an evening of fitting radio & sorting the engine, it is ready to go.
Have joined the local club (Chingford) and am just waiting to get a chance to try it.
Th model is called a Live Wire, based on a 1950's design, made by deBolt. It is mostly balsa with a solatex covering. The engine is an OS .15 - and starts really easily.
Can't wait to see how she flys - or not!
UPDATE 1
The first time out I we could not get the plane in the air - the wind was too strong and it kept turning away.
The second time, after a number of attempts we got air borne - & I had a go using a buddy lead (between my transmitter and another one). The plane flew really nicely, however it only has three channels (throttle, rudder & elivator), is too hard to take off & really only suitable for minimal wind. I will return to this one when I have more experience.
Update 2. 4 stroke O.S. 20 fitted, tail wheel fitted & she has taken to the air - see photos
The JR computer radio that I got a few years ago for my helicopters - which I built, but never really learnt how to fly. It is quite complicated to programme - on the display it says 'live' - the name of this model.
Aircraft on the UK use 35mhz - whilst cars and boats are on the 40mhz and 27mhz channel. You should not use these transmitters within 2 miles of a flying site (perhaps indoors with the ariel down).
Finally found out about this plane. These pictures were copied from E-bay - a fellow was listing some un made kits. My one seems to date from about 1950 & came from the USA.
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