RC Sopwith Camel: Flight Three

Описание: The Hangar 9 ‘Sopwith Camel’ World War One biplane features a 1.5 metre top wing, updated 15 x 6 propeller, 3300mAh 6S LiPo setup, and flies at a solid 4.5 kilogram weight with plenty of power

Flight Review:
Conditions were absolutely perfect for getting the Camel back into the air after the wing re tensioning. I rolled out on the tarmac, lifted off cleanly, and climbed away with confidence before settling into very scale level circuits around the field. The goal was simple. Keep the nose attitude honest and fly the aircraft in a natural, unforced way rather than leaning on the available power.

This is still a very demanding aeroplane to manage. It genuinely feels like flying a grand piano, with small elevator and rudder authority meaning every input needs to be deliberate and smooth. I stayed patient and focused on keeping the aircraft in its comfortable part of the sky. It has been about a month since the last flight due to the challenge of transporting such a large model, so just having it airborne again felt like a real win.

As the flight continued, confidence slowly built and the Camel began to settle into a rhythm. The scale presence is enormous and when everything is working together the aircraft looks completely at home cruising by at low power. Even small corrections feel significant in this airframe, so maintaining discipline on the sticks was key to keeping the flight tidy.

The landing itself was nicely controlled with a gentle touchdown. I attempted a touch and go, but as throttle came in the propeller’s angular momentum above the wheel axis caused the aircraft to tip forward onto its nose. Thankfully the short rudder meant there was no real damage and it was only a minor moment. Not ideal, but it certainly made for an impressively slow and dramatic end to an otherwise very satisfying return flight.