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A 4M span glider 1/4 scale of the ZSD PIRATE

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02 Sep 2018 19:25 - 02 Sep 2018 19:29 #1 by THE BLACKBIRD
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Was not going to start this until later, as my hanger is in such a mess due to the removal of the critters in the roof space, but see as it is so quite on here thought I would make a slow start
Starting with the fuselage formers
Whether I can get the pics to load is another mater
Can I have the old site back please
That did not work, three different pictures loaded, and look what I got
I hare this new site
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02 Sep 2018 21:25 - 02 Sep 2018 21:26 #2 by Eric
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Ah, the Pirat (no 'E', these foreign yurrupeeens can't spell!) - not a terribly efficient glider, if I recall, but the model makes a great slope-soarer.
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02 Sep 2018 23:42 #3 by Quorneng
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4m span is big!
Strictly not quite 1/4 scale as the full size was only 15m.
I have actually flown a full size SZD Pirate a few times.
A popular all wood glider but later in its life suffered glue problems causing de lamination so in 1970 its maximum permitted speed (VNE) was significantly reduced and aerobatics prohibited, which rather limited its usefulness to gliding clubs.

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03 Sep 2018 06:33 #4 by THE BLACKBIRD
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I think you will find there is an E in this PIRATE Eric, although i did get my SZD mixed up,
Im not moaning about it being hot, you'l never here me complain about the heat, just stating the fact that its very hot just under the tin roof where my head has been for the past few days
English through and through ;)

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03 Sep 2018 08:35 #5 by Eric
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I won't argue - but - -
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SZD-30_Pirat

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03 Sep 2018 10:15 - 03 Sep 2018 10:16 #6 by THE BLACKBIRD
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I stand corrected
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03 Sep 2018 12:39 #7 by Quorneng
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You can certainly see why it was abbreviated to SZD. How on earth do you pronounce Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny (Glider experimental works) unless you are Polish!
A classic case of the 'benefit' of communist state control as SZD gliders became a major designer & supplier for both club and competition gliders producing several thousand from 1956. The business struggled on after the fall of the communist government in Poland but ceased trading in 2007.

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09 Sep 2018 20:11 #8 by THE BLACKBIRD
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I have actually made a start on the glider, sorted the roof guests out dont think they will come back, just the insulation to go in but ill wait on that one
Its all a pain in the arse as far as im concerned, i hate using the things :evil:
Still not got my camera working :(

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10 Sep 2018 06:25 #9 by THE BLACKBIRD
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half of the last post is missing, about why there are no pictures
i cannot be doing with this new format, it dont work for me thats for sure, not worth posting

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10 Sep 2018 08:24 #10 by Eric
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As you may have seen, BB, I'm having the same problem, half of MY pic's won't attach either, and they're all the same size.
I've found it easiest to put the pic's on first, then if they 'stick', I edit, and add the text after, then all the typing isn't wasted!
Perhaps Pol will give Mike a kick, and he can sort it out.
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10 Sep 2018 10:11 - 10 Sep 2018 10:15 #11 by Quorneng
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Just in case it is something to do with this post here is a picture. This text was written before the picture was inserted using the add files button rather than the drop files here option.

This text was written after the picture was inserted.
Size is 750 x 563 px.

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It has worked so the issue appears to be due to some part of the process you are using.
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10 Sep 2018 11:54 #12 by THE BLACKBIRD
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you guys are different to me i have no patience at all with comps, thats why i know nowt about them, i just dont like using them, if it dont work first time i switch the bloody thing off

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10 Sep 2018 12:31 #13 by Eric
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Possibly, Simon, but I was using the add files button, too. Strange how three pics were accepted, but the fourth one wasn't, all from the same camera, and reduced to the same size by the same 'editor'. I even deleted them all, and put that one on first, and the pc locked up, and wouldn't play.
That one pic wouldn't even attach in a completely fresh post, several hours later.
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11 Sep 2018 20:16 #14 by THE BLACKBIRD
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The original did not have flaps, but i was wondering if the would be any use for altering the airflow over the wing to get more lift if needed
still no pictures, i need to down load from my ipad to this comp but cant seem to be able to, been told it is because the comp is HP and the ipad Apple, im taking pics with the ipad but cannot use for writing

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11 Sep 2018 20:23 #15 by Eric
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At 4 mtrs span, I don't think you will need flaps. Airbrakes/spoilers would be of more use! :woohoo:
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