It's here! It looks in excellent condition! It's back in the box after a cursory examination, and will be examined more thoroughly tomorrow, or
over the weekend.

This $99 aircraft cost $299 to reach me, including $155 shipping and $45 excise duty. After I've paid off the mortgage I had to take out to clear
it this morning, I then have to look at a set of retracts and an engine,
plus other smaller stuff. It won't be a quick build.

But that's OK, because our new field is a pile of rocks. I've actually
flown on it

http://www.barbadosrc.org/sites/stirling/flight1-007.jpg

beating the rest by a day (heh! heh!) but it isn't something I want to do
with a brand new aeroplane with retractable gear! Not until it's in much better condition, with the worst of the rocks out, and the 7-ton roller
gone over it, and some grass grown'n'mown a few times.

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Re: Bobcat has arrived!
By: Angus McLeod to Digital Man on Thu Mar 27 2008 09:39 pm

It's here! It looks in excellent condition! It's back in the box after a cursory examination, and will be examined more thoroughly tomorrow, or
over the weekend.

This $99 aircraft cost $299 to reach me, including $155 shipping and $45 excise duty. After I've paid off the mortgage I had to take out to clear
it this morning, I then have to look at a set of retracts and an engine, plus other smaller stuff. It won't be a quick build.

But that's OK, because our new field is a pile of rocks. I've actually flown on it

http://www.barbadosrc.org/sites/stirling/flight1-007.jpg

beating the rest by a day (heh! heh!) but it isn't something I want to do with a brand new aeroplane with retractable gear! Not until it's in much better condition, with the worst of the rocks out, and the 7-ton roller
gone over it, and some grass grown'n'mown a few times.

I have been wanting to get a RC aircraft for some time now. Seeing the picture made up my mind! Thanks,Angus :-)


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Re: Bobcat has arrived!
By: Ralph Smole to Angus McLeod on Fri Mar 28 2008 06:27:00

I have been wanting to get a RC aircraft for some time now. Seeing the pictu made up my mind! Thanks,Angus :-)

Ralph, it is a rewarding hobby, particularly if you have any interest in aviation history. And it's the most balls-to-the-wall video game you ever played! (There is no RESET button, and you only get ONE life!) But
please take this advice to heart:

Don't try to do it on your own. It's not as easy as it looks. Locate a
club near you, and get the help and advice of experienced RC flyers. They
can suggest radio equipment, steer you away from particular planes that
are difficult to fly/easy to crash, give lessons on piloting, help with assembly, and generally keep you from killing yourself, or becoming disillusioned in the event of an accident.

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Re: Bobcat has arrived!
By: Angus McLeod to Ralph Smole on Fri Mar 28 2008 02:17 pm

Don't try to do it on your own. It's not as easy as it looks. Locate a club near you, and get the help and advice of experienced RC flyers. They can suggest radio equipment, steer you away from particular planes that
are difficult to fly/easy to crash, give lessons on piloting, help with assembly, and generally keep you from killing yourself, or becoming disillusioned in the event of an accident.

Thanks,Angus! Appreciate the heads up :-)


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Re: Bobcat has arrived!
By: Ralph Smole to Angus McLeod on Fri Mar 28 2008 16:29:00

Thanks,Angus! Appreciate the heads up :-)

I can't be much practical help from here, but I'm always glad to discuss
the hobby, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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