Took the 450 for a short flight, (No vid...poop. The wife was sleeping
) to try a pair of the new blades that came today. Nice pieces so far, balanced perfectly for both CofG and weight right out of the box and only required 1/2 turn to get tracking in line. Going to check if they make some 288's for the Kings. Just a little nervous since this was the first flight of the 450 without the training gear. If this works out I'm going to have some nice C/F rods to use somewhere.
Anyone want some ping pong balls. Got a few holes in them, though!
Here's King #1 for anyone wanting to see a closeup of how the 450 head is fitted.
Here's the same type of rig on FIBER KING.
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First flight of FIBER KING happened up North. Unfortunately, the wind died, making for a good flying environment, for me AND the mosquitos, so it was cut a bit short.
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After the training gear came off it took a couple of sets of tail blades, (chewed against the small rocks mixed with the sand that makes up most of the ground there
) to finally settle on the board for a pad. Have to say it flies a bit different without that mounted.
Same thing here. While up a farging persistent bee seemed to find my right ear canal an inviting target!
And no, the tail blades actually survived this unscathed. You'll see what I mean.
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