2 meter Turbine ViperJet At TN Eagles RC Club

This was my first time flying the ViperJet at my club field. The runway is a little short and a little narrow for turbines ... but I guess it makes you a better pilot. We shall see.
0:00 Engine Start
0:36 Button Up
1:05 Lets Go
1:15 No Nose Wheel Steering
1:29 Shut Down
1:54 A Few Moments Later
2:00 Lets Try Again
3:01 Take Off
3:55 Low-ish Pass
4:25 Another Low-ish Pass
4:55 Gear Down
5:20 Flaps Full - Time to work on approaches
8:06 Landing

[@BatworxAero]

What did you clear coat it with?

[@allensrcadventures]

Polycrylic from Minwax.

[@BatworxAero]

Just brushed it on??

[@allensrcadventures]

@@BatworxAero I used the aerosol version to apply it but then brushed it out with a foam brush.

[@BatworxAero]

@@allensrcadventures Thanks! Have one coming for my kiddo, not sure if we want to clear, or strip the covering off and do a 3/4oz glass cloth over it

[@janmb]

Avoid standing behind the model during takeoff. It is a terrible habit, and in my jurisdiction will actually make you fail your turbine license.

[@sendit_rc]

He's already passed 😊

[@janmb]

@@sendit_rc I know. Just pointing it out in order to illustrate how bad that habit really is.

[@allensrcadventures]

I don’t usually do that. This was the first time with this plane at this field and the runway is barely wider than the plane … so, I did it to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible and the nose wheel steering repair hadn’t changed the steering at all. … so, let’s call this a safety check, ok.
I passed my turbine waiver weeks ago.

[@janmb]

@@allensrcadventures no worries. I do see the narrow tarmac.
The reason why it is considered bad is primarily that you lose a lot of ability to judge speed. Also having to walk while airborne is another huge drawback

[@allensrcadventures]

@@janmbI walk a lot while flying, more like pacing. I have a hard time standing in place. I force myself to do it when flying with others, but when alone I’m a wandering fool.