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Ha ha what I really want is a pilot's license and an airplane... but... I might as well "want" a Lamborghini lol Thanks for watching!

Monterey Bay California. Steinbeck Country lol.

Thanks Mike, I had a great time!

Thank you! I used to just keep quiet but hoped that talking would make them better. Thank you for affirming my thoughts.

Monterey Bay Ca. Steinbeck Country.

Giorgio: That's a very complicated subject to put to words in a comprehensible format. Let me think of how I'm going to do that. Your mechanical set-up on your aircraft will be different than mine so I can't just blurt out radio settings and expect the same or even acceptable results Thus my descript has to go far beyond just radio settings. I once wrote an article in our club newsletter on this subject and that's what it took "an article". Give me some time to think about how to convey a proper answer to what you are asking. I'm sorry but the subject is very deep in descript. Thinking: Robert

@@robertshaver4432 thanks. I will wait. Maybe you will post the answer with a new video. ;)

Thanks Mike, yep caught my wingtip and from there it went... well... interesting lol.

@@robertshaver4432 @robertshaver4432 Always welcome buddy and the interesting part was all the skill it took to make that landing so gentle 👍🏼 oh and the close proximity harrier rolls were on point as well, nice flying brother.

Hi Robert, how are you ? Nice flying. Harrier rolls are cool 😁😁 The fish is realy a great glider for vtpr and fun aerobatic. Il like your skills 👍👍👍

@@frederichamon4288 Thank You very much! Le Fish has become my favorite glider to fly! My other gliders are cool too but this one is the most fun. Thank You again for your complements: Robert

@@robertshaver4432 you need to try the Fuka 😉😊😅

Thank You! It's the original Black foam wings Le Fish kit. The wings had a design flaw that made them break easily. Luckily, I knew of this and strengthened them. If you find a Black foam wings Le Fish kit "buy it" but inquire me for the easy fix. The new Le Fish flies much differently, I prefer this one. Thanks Again: Robert :)

Thank you see the full length one too, it's actually way better except I forgot to do double flips because I did so many in the first flight (that you saw). Thanks Again, much appreciated: Robert

Ha yes very nimble! The surf at this location offers only close out waves but there are other places in the bay that are pretty good. Thank You very much for subscribing. Monterey Bay Ca.

Weight is just over 1 1/2 lbs., CG is about 6" forward of the root trailing edge. The new Le fish is different than this one, it's faster but I've never seen them do double flips. Speaking of which: I just posted another video containing clips of flight #1 of this day (this was flight #2). Lots of double flips that I forgot to do in this vid lol. I would instead however recommend an AHI sailplane. It flies a-lot like Le Fish but maybe even better. It's a-bit expensive but so is Le Fish. I want an AHI because I believe it flies even better than Le Fish and I think it's tougher too. The old Le Fish (like this one) is a-bit fragile. Black foam wings means it's an older Le Fish, If you find one in the box let me know and I'll tell you how to toughen it up. I would buy another "black foam wings" Le Fish BUT to be honest... I'd prefer an AHI. Cheers: Robert

Thanks! You can do more with 2 channels than most people think you can. The capabilities are in modifications from what is mostly a thermal ship to one altered for slope soaring. Extra dihedral, enlarge the rudder, and increase the control throws and minimal washout. Nothing is lost for thermal flights in the doings. Thank you sooo much for the complements. 👍 Robert

Yeah and thanks but this one is 40 years old. Maiden in 1983. Your Dad may have had one. Thanks Again Thank you Thank you Thank you!

@@robertshaver4432 Oh a older one that you've maintained I wouldn't know he passed away when i was 12 years old but he sure loved flying these. No problem man. 👍🏽👍🏽

@@LastTraceSB My condolences. Would have liked flying with him for certain! If you ever become interested in the hobby I'll help all that I can. We buy them ready built nowadays and many have the likes of autopilots even to the point of self-landing (autonomously) via GPS Cheers: Robert

@@robertshaver4432 I didn't get the notification to this reply darn UA-cam. Oh yeah! I'm sure he would of enjoyed that. he always enjoyed taking time off and going into the peaks of the mountains and flying. Doing it at the beach a place he loved going too would of been a plus in his books. Ill have to get me one and try it out one day. And thanks for the regards.

@@LastTraceSB No prob. You Tube has done that to me many times. If you ever decide to try R/C let me know. Wishing you all the best: Robert

Thank You! It's one of my favorites to fly. Seems to break the rules of Wooden Rudder Elevator high aspect ratio flight. She's a sweetheart. Thanks again.

You got that landing in the palm of your hand 😉👍🏼

@@mikesrcgarage Ha ha well killer whales were spotted in our bay. Thanks!

Thanks Mike! One of my favorite Sailplanes to fly!

Always welcome brother, have a great weekend!

Is that a vertical climb into a level 360 rudder kick? Been awhile lol.

Yes sir that would be it, one of those maneuvers that just looks cool, especially when done smoothly

Nice flying whit the fish. I like your skills 👍

@@frederichamon4288 Thank You very much My friend.

Nice flying with you! I'm guessing I guessed the right van for the note lol. Glad you enjoyed the video and your stay. Cheers: Robert

Ha ha I don't mind them being around. It's actually entertaining, I've always got an out if they gang up on me lol. I just hope that they don't trust all R/Cers like they trust me. It is a challenge when three intersect right in front of me (making 4) Rookie R/Cers mingling with rookie paragliders is what can be trouble.

That was fun fun fun. Summer like winds and summer is coming. Thanks: Robert

ha ha lol

That was a ball. Be doing it again soon. Thanks for the complement! Cheers: Robert

You fly so smooth you make it look easy 😂 So calm n relaxing yet very aerobatic! My rolls are usually 3 point 🤦 Nice flying brother, I did some shear wave soaring Saturday off the dry lake bed in 27-30mph wind. Couldn't sustain it for more than 3min but I was having fun... Enjoy!

@@mikesrcgarageYou Soo have to try Elephant Mountain! 10-15mph from the west is best. I miss it! Cheers and Thanks! Rpbert

@@robertshaver4432 I don't know how to get up there. There is a steep road by the daggett side but it's not useable. I will definitely do some real slope soon! Right now I'm in the high energy Huck n chuk mode but I always bring gliders with me. Check out my short vid of my Slicks new power setup. I took an animal and made it a monster. Lol!

@@mikesrcgarage I'll check it out! Yes I made the same mistake. You go up on the Barstow side. Calico exit but go the other way, take the very first road that basically doubles back towards Barstow right next to the freeway go about 200 yards and get into the dirt on the left, find the dirt access road, it'll take you all the way there. When pavement begins either park at the bottom sharp turn or back up to the gate (about 200 yards. walk around the gate and up the road. there's a sharp bend (kind of and out cropping) with a small chute (as caused by the sharp bend) it's kind of the second sharp bend, the sharpest bend. To land walk up the road to the top, it's a blacktop road so easy walk. careful of the power lines when landing lol, they're towards the back so they're OK but beware. Google maps what I just scripted and I'll bet you'll find your way. The dirt road is obscure from the doubled back road. And is for big truck access to the towers so It's not bad, I got my car up there without bottoming out, a truck would be easy! Google maps and 3D it for better decerning. Cheers: Robert

Thank you! Yes no gimmicks, every strange shape/angle for aerodynamic reason, I applaud you for seeing that. I cannot explain its sailplane like glideslope however, it came as a great surprise and I still can't figure it out without using a-lot of wacky maybes lol. I expected a bi-plane like glide slope and it's more akin to a sailplane glideslope. Go figure ha. Thanks Again! Robert

@@robertshaver4432 Very interesting. Unless its a thin wing section I'm thinking it might be due to one wing swept forward, the other swept back and between the two and the end plates they do good stuff for vortex control thus reducing induced drag. I'm a sailplane pilot and model glider designer myself 👍

@@mikeonb4c 16% full symmetrical aerobatic airfoil. The low drag and high lift is/has to be more than just vortex removal, I sure of it. Thanks for your complements and interest!✌

@@robertshaver4432 Next thought might be that propellor thrust (even on tickover) might enhance airflow through the 'box' formed by the wings and end plates. 🤔

@@mikeonb4c Exactly! And beings it's a double box with attached airflows throughout the laminar flow shaped fuselage sides and all of the surrounding wings, it causes? Yes I know there's no way that the fuselage flows will be laminar flow but, the late expansion or rearward thick point keeps the airflow properly "attached" for the critical length/portion the fuselage. The top ,bottom and side wings are all slightly toed in, the double box prevents trailing edge downwash as well as zero Leading edge upwash and that causes? Something wonderful to occur that can only be defined via wind tunnel testing! The glide slope achieved is "impossible". I'm completely befuddled. 🤔

Ha thanks but I like my old spot better. Early summer winds are here at least for a week via the forecast. tired of smooth flying... lets get radical lol.

Ha ha Thank You, this was a fun day. Cheers: Robert

Thanks! I'm getting tired of smooth though. More wind please! lol

@@robertshaver4432 I hear ya buddy but please take it from here... lol! Yw!

Thank You! Yes miles of dunes here and every 100ft is different than the last 100'. I'm getting in what I can as I know I'll soon be moving away. I'm going to miss these dunes! Thanks Again! Cheers: Robert