[Phil_G]

Just got back from the park, had a brilliant evening with the single channel Simplex, the Cox diesel was a bit temperamental to get started but I'm so wary of flooding it (apparently they bend rods easily) but anyway had 3 really good flights, needed 1/32 packing under the wing LE as it was a bit underelevated for my liking and we were grass-cutting on the first circuit.... .  First flight had Mr Stouffer's recommended 1/8" each way rudder travel, which turned out to be tosh, raised the rudder cage up a few degrees and it responds really well now. Its quite fast, and it rolls well but I didnt manage a full loop, stalling out at about 11 o'clock (rudder only remember). Just before the top of the loop it drops the left wing violently as it stalls.  Glides very well once its settled into a fast glide speed.
I had a great time, chucking it around but had a couple of short walks on landing, I'd rather let it settle itself in rather than try to turn it too close to the ground even if that means a walk. 
Anyway chuffed to bits, walking to collect it from the 3rd landing (which was a proper greaser) this dog walker who'd been watching came over and asked "whats wrong with it?"   "why does it keep doing that?"         so I had to explain the whole story...  nice bloke though and a nice dog (American Bulldog).
On the fourth attempt with the Cox the signs were that the teflon disk had gone again so I flew the old faithful Sharky a few times, seeing how low it could roll without re-kitting and flying low, tight control-line circles.... brilliant fun!
Isnt it great to have light evenings again!
Cheers
Phil

[no1dieselman]

Looks like you,ve finally done it Phil. Gives me a warm glow to hear the old girl is flying ok.
I did some test flying with the bigger top secret project. WOW it really goes. You will have to video it at the do. Struggling to. Get my planned projects finished, as you say the light nights are great for getting out for a few flights
Doug