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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 27, 2014 9:56:23 GMT 12
Guys, Colin was telling me yesterday he has seen these at airshows around the country. Does anyone know who flies one specifically around my area (Waiuku)? I saw one yesterday at about 2,000ft. Well, actually heard it. Sounded like a little buzz saw flying over and I looked up and there was a glider. Looked as though the very small engine was forward of the tail.
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Post by conman on Oct 27, 2014 13:23:01 GMT 12
Yes that was me flying my Ventus CT (turbo) out to the west coast at Kariotahi, the engine is a sustainer of around 30hp (2 stroke) gives about a 200ft/min climb rate but is as noisy as hell, start is by diving and then settling back at around 55kts , no throttle , had a good day soaring the coast went north to Piha and south to Raglan, didn't need the engine on the way home to Drury nice 20kt tailwind.
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 27, 2014 18:01:07 GMT 12
Yes that was me flying my Ventus CT (turbo) out to the west coast at Kariotahi, the engine is a sustainer of around 30hp (2 stroke) gives about a 200ft/min climb rate but is as noisy as hell, start is by diving and then settling back at around 55kts , no throttle , had a good day soaring the coast went north to Piha and south to Raglan, didn't need the engine on the way home to Drury nice 20kt tailwind. Amazing who you find on here...It was fantastic to watch! Will send you a PM. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 27, 2014 21:47:49 GMT 12
Yes, I was in Waiuku early that afternoon.
While awaiting her-who-must-be-obeyed to return from the loo, saw said motor glider heading across in a south-westerly direction.
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Post by agconian on Oct 29, 2014 11:59:42 GMT 12
May have been the H36 Dimona (if the engine was in the front) I took it over to the coast on Sunday and watched the Ventus and Duo Discus .... and followed them.... was fantastic
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 30, 2014 9:10:31 GMT 12
May have been the H36 Dimona (if the engine was in the front) I took it over to the coast on Sunday and watched the Ventus and Duo Discus .... and followed them.... was fantastic It was definitely the Ventus. Engine was at back. Shame I did not see all 3 of you... |
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Post by agconian on Oct 30, 2014 9:50:06 GMT 12
Was great ... would be even better today if there was no rain. THe little Dimona is ex Thai Air force (1983 to 1993).. restored. A new Glider "warbird" Prob dreaming somewhat though.
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