Winter build project: Wolfgang Matt’s ATLAS

I have just changed my prop on the 660kv motor in the Curare from 11x10 to a 11x8.5 today. I know it was a bit windy today so throttle levels may be more, but I noticed no difference personally in performance although the battery appears to have more left in it now after flying for about the same amount of time as I did before. I have not had the clamp meter on it yet before you ask.

We had another Atlas maiden last night.







Well done John.

John's model flew very well. It was using an 11x7 prop so it was a little sedade, but in many ways a perfect follow on model. You just need to get your white card and then practice those long and low approaches

Nice work, always a great feeling when your model takes to the air for the first time. I still get the same buzz after nearly 50 years of building.
Sooooooo many people miss out on the experience of building your own model, so come on lads get building, we have enough experienced members on the forum to cover every aspect.

Hey John. Great news and look forward to seeing it fly in the flesh. Well done (from an ARF man )

Well done John - Great to see your Atlas in the air.
I'll let you know when I'm next up during the week & we can have a go at
getting you onto your white card.

Colin. A

I don't know whether Phil C has replied to you John, but I believe you can take your white card test with the Bixler because it weighs over 1kg.

A huge thanks to Mike for all his help on this project and for taking the controls for the maiden flight in less than idea conditions.



The weird grin I think was because I was a little worried :S





Due to the Northerly wind direction and myself imposed lack of flying in recent months we decided that the safest option was to have Mike take off and land for me, but I got to do a few circuits and enjoy the adrenaline rush and wobbly leg feeling.

Well done Chris sorry I missed it looks really good.

Congrats on the maiden Chris, looks very impressive

Now get lots of stick time and enjoy all your hard work