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Post by nige on Jun 25, 2008 18:36:59 GMT 10
Well I am stoked, I have had some flights in light lift but today it was still under 11 knots but at Lennox on the north side. So it was light with lots of lift and I could see how it will go when the breeze really gets up. It feels big and fast when it is light. I can only dream of how it will go in 15Knots upwards (and I will dream until I get it) Nigel Thats my plane up the top of page, Wahoo.....    |
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Post by felix on Jun 25, 2008 22:56:34 GMT 10
can't wait to see her fly nige!.......also i am very envious of the slopes down your way,lucky bugger  |
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Post by windsock on Jun 26, 2008 7:58:32 GMT 10
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Post by Pij on Jun 26, 2008 13:37:14 GMT 10
I agree with Felix, those coastal headlands rock! Is there anyone who can get video of Lennox Heads sloping? I have a sister at Coraki, so I may be able to tour the coast some time.
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Post by thevon on Jun 26, 2008 15:59:19 GMT 10
I have to say I have a really high opinion of the Ozprey for a nippier faster sloper, a great step up from a combat wing. Since I've been flying an Ozprey my Bee has stayed on the shelf. I'm really impressed how quick and aerobatic it is - it always draws positive comments. But unlike most others it can be slowed up and doesn't drop a wing when stalled. It seems to really excel in small spots with strong lift, like the "hole in the trees" at SC as you can keep it carving, looping and rolling in a very small space. But it's light and tough enough for hard landings and the odd combat smashup too. It's like my faithful working dog - takes a beating but always wants to get up for more.
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Post by felix on Jun 26, 2008 18:34:48 GMT 10
have seen thevons osprey in action at SC and they definately leave the bees for dead,strong too! ......and andrew if you keep treating your work "dog" like that animal services will be after you  |
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Post by windsock on Jun 27, 2008 6:39:46 GMT 10
If anyone is interested I'm now selling the OzPrey as a Barebones kit, it only contains the wing cores, fuselage & fin I have excluded all of the other items which I normally have to buy at retail price. This includes items that you might already have in your supplies. The other bonus is that the reduced weight and packaging size makes it cheaper to post (saving more money). I'm in the process of getting some cut soon from Pete (Wowings). Depending on the final cutting cost I'm hoping the I can supply an OzPrey for the following price. Australian orders: $85 including Postage Pick-up: $75 (Redcliffe) I'm hoping that I'll have some of the new cuts in stock soon. You can read about the the testing of the lastest prototype at the following link: www.windsock.net.au/ozprey/blog/28_02_08.htmlGerard |
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Post by chamm37 on Jun 27, 2008 11:52:55 GMT 10
yer i would like to get 1 please......do you have any in stock and if so what prototype is it ;D
Regards,
Chris
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Post by Pij on Jun 27, 2008 13:53:58 GMT 10
Reading the blog, it looks like we would have to obtain some 10mm tube. What wall thickness would be required, what length, and can carbon do the job, or just fibreglass?
It looks like good value. How light can the conditions be for flying it?
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Post by windsock on Jun 27, 2008 14:15:40 GMT 10
I would have to get back to you on the wall thickness, but from memory it was fairly thin. Being 10mm you can get away with a fairly thin thickness. The length would need to be greater than 50 inches.
I should have some in stock in about two weeks, and it will be the lastest prototype (04).
Gerard
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Post by chamm37 on Jun 27, 2008 14:20:26 GMT 10
ok well i have got 1.....you have sold another to me ;D just pm me when they get in i will be able to pick it up from you and give you the money there....is that allright  what is the wind conditions that it can fly in plz |
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Post by windsock on Jun 27, 2008 19:56:30 GMT 10
I'm getting the 3 new cores cut and picking them up next Sunday. If your interested, email me your contact details:
gp_cosgrove@hotmail.com
To answer your question Chris, the OzPrey will fly in a light breeze 10-12knts but becomes really enjoyable from 12 knts +
Cheers,
Gerard
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Post by chamm37 on Jun 28, 2008 7:22:34 GMT 10
ok thanks ;D
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Post by jase on Jul 1, 2008 22:47:47 GMT 10
if anyone needs to see how strong the OzPrey really is check out my video's at www.youtube.com/user/FuddyRulz or check out the direct link www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPd9p_517hM . Also, andrew and a few of us other guys is a "breakable tail" you will see what i mean if you watch the video. or you can talk to one of us for a quick "how to". |
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Post by windsock on Jul 2, 2008 8:42:43 GMT 10
Here’s a good one. Matt is doing a dive at Mt Mee but misjudges his flyby. As it screams past inches from the video camera it makes contact with Matt’s stomach  . No joke there was a red mark on his stomach in a shape of a wing. I don’t know what’s tougher, Matt or the OzPrey ;D. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTpuFVKICnkGerard |
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. No joke there was a red mark on his stomach in a shape of a wing. I don’t know what’s tougher, Matt or the OzPrey ;D.