I also saw Bills Brisk fly off of a winch launch. The plane seems like it is not bad in the thermal dept. either. There wasnt much lift but the Brisk seemed to hang in there quite well. Pretty impressive considering that not only is the Brisk primarily a sloper but also Bill was flying a new plane w/little or no stick time on it. The Brisk certainly looks like a winner to me also. Boy, there are so many good planes out there to choose from now- kinda makes ones head spin! Walter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 11:56 AM Subject: [RCSE] BriskII and Spiro from ShredAir Report... >Hello group! > >I finally had a chance to fly the Brisk II and Spiro (with glider nose) that >I purchased from Dieter @ Shredair last year. This is my unsolicited opinion >for those of you who might be considering one of these models... > >The wind was direct into our slope at an estimated 35-45 steady gusting to >what was probably 60 mph (forgot the wind meter). > >The Brisk - awesome plane - incredible speed range - and a sheer pleasure to >fly. It tears up the sky and covers ground fast. I needed the whole slope >(Zulu ridge - aka Red Rock is large) and truly enjoyed flying her until one >of the aileron servos popped loose from it's mount (epoxy). Landed without >damage though...amazing how quick this plane is with just the supplied 13 oz. >ballast rod. Fit and finish are perfect...she's a keeper. > >The Spiro - I have both electric and glider noses and have built the glider >nose with about 14 oz. of lead in the nose to similate a geared motor and >controller. The RX and RX battery reside in the fuselage rear of the wing sadd >le. Adding ballast is simple as the fuse is large (27 cells should be no >problem). I flew her with 12 oz. ballast. > >I was delighted to find that for the first time in a long time the plane was >ahead of me - 1/2 step or so. I was challenged. The Spiro picks up speed >quick and carries incredible energy. Twice I lost her (flew through the sun) >and got lucky finding her before mother earth did. Rolls are not quite axial >but quick and crisp. This is the fastest plane I think I have flown - or at >least it feels that way. I am very pleased with the performance. > >Both planes outperformed my Spectrum F3B (sorry Mark) and the only other >plane I ever liked nearly as much was my Mini Ellipse with about 12 oz. >ballast...FWIW. > >Well, sorry for tearing up so much bandwidth. Dieter - thanks. > >Bill Gillis >Reno, Nevada >RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
