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NEMESIS
Mar 14, 2008 15:42:03 GMT 10
Post by atmosteve on Mar 14, 2008 15:42:03 GMT 10
Hi folks, I am on the verge of ordering a Breta Nemesis after poking around the internet and some quiet contemplation. It will only be the glass version though which I think will suit my overall needs well enough. Mostly I want to satisfy a love of basic frontside aerobatics (I realise there are better gliders for that), a bit of a go at backside for fun and basically to be a sailplane that goes where you want it how you want it with a fair turn of speed. It would have brakes as it obviously needs more sky than most local flying puddles. They have been around for a while and seem to have no major vices. It wouldnt be a rushed build, I have enough things going on at present to keep me busy for a while! And besides i still need to find suitable fly sites that are closer than the Sunny Coast, though the Sunny Coast hills are only still a day trip. Hopefully a glider like this can satisfy the need to zoom about for a while
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NEMESIS
Mar 14, 2008 18:17:26 GMT 10
Post by laanguy on Mar 14, 2008 18:17:26 GMT 10
Nemesis is a great plane but is also a very fragile model. It was my first mouldie and would fly in almost no wind. Very aerobatic and good for light DS. I got mine glass nemesis to 140mph but have not had one to fly for a few years. I think the record for a nemesis is 184mph.
The wing skins mark very easily and they are really only good for nice landing areas. The fuse is also thin and takes a bit of work to get gear in.
Keep those things in mind and you have a great plane. I miss my Nemesis so am also getting one, should have 4 arrive early next month but they are all glass without flaps.
Mini Nyx is also a good choice.
Andrew
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NEMESIS
Mar 14, 2008 20:08:17 GMT 10
Post by Vanders on Mar 14, 2008 20:08:17 GMT 10
Not wanting to hijack the thread but how would the Mini Nyx compare to the Carbon Bird?
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NEMESIS
Mar 14, 2008 21:47:14 GMT 10
Post by laanguy on Mar 14, 2008 21:47:14 GMT 10
Mini Nyx is not as strong as a carbon bird but they are lighter and will handle a lighter wind a little better. Mini Nyx is not as fast but a little more aerobatic. Quality of all the models mentioned here are very high. The Mini Nyx and Nemesis are a little harder to fit gear in the nose but both have a bolt on tail which the bird does not.
I guess to rate just these three; Bird: Fastest and strongest, prefers more wind and least aerobatic (but still great) Nemesis: Weakest but flies in almost no wind, very aerobatic Mini Nyx: In between the two.
I can do some better comparisons next month as I will have all three in stock.
Andrew
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NEMESIS
Mar 14, 2008 23:46:47 GMT 10
Post by atmosteve on Mar 14, 2008 23:46:47 GMT 10
Ta Andrew as always there seems a compromise to consider no matter what we decide on. I do believe though that there are Nemesis mods at hand to help fuse toughness in balance, but the brakes are needed.. But a crunchie is a crunchie, not much different to the laminated ply and balsa missiles we flew some years ago when it comes to an impact, probably better too. Mini nyx caught the eye, mini blade too. But i will need some brakes.
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NEMESIS
Mar 15, 2008 8:43:27 GMT 10
Post by laanguy on Mar 15, 2008 8:43:27 GMT 10
How about a 60" mouldie with conventional tail?
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NEMESIS
Mar 15, 2008 10:53:43 GMT 10
Post by atmosteve on Mar 15, 2008 10:53:43 GMT 10
PM sent. That wing looks familiar by picture at least.
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NEMESIS
Mar 15, 2008 11:07:46 GMT 10
Post by Vanders on Mar 15, 2008 11:07:46 GMT 10
What is it Andrew? How about a 60" mouldie with conventional tail?
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NEMESIS
Mar 15, 2008 19:32:58 GMT 10
Post by laanguy on Mar 15, 2008 19:32:58 GMT 10
What is it?
Well I am just working out some details as they are not available yet but have a few coming to test. Need to have some things set in concrete before I give out more details.
Basically fully moulded, 58" wing, removable tail.
Will let eveyone know how they go.
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NEMESIS
Apr 6, 2008 13:41:04 GMT 10
Post by atmosteve on Apr 6, 2008 13:41:04 GMT 10
Thanks all for your input and behind the scenes conversations. Have made the decision to buy the Swift mouldie that I can transport on the bike which wont hurt the wallet to much when I hurt it. Will take some time to consider ways to build some brakes into it that will not further upset its reported tendency to stall off the tip, but I will see how it responds to flaperons first at a soft grassy slope with a fair bit of lift. Cheers, Steve.
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