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That's mental that they just stopped you flying - the FlySky stuff is CE marked (I had to look it up to be allowed to fly at Shuttleworth on a model weekend).

Take a look at https://southwest.bmfa.uk/south-west-glider-news/

What do you mean by a "Windows annual subscription" - windows itself it not subscription? In any case, many people say that windows defender (built in and free) is good enough not to require an additional antivirus product for most users. Just also be aware that Windows 10 is end of life and therefore will become unsupported before too long, I can't remember the dates but 2025 I think.

So I have windows 10 on a HP laptop, and pay a Windows annual subscription. Will that have inbuilt anti virus ??. Trying to ditch Kaspersky: up to £40 now. Albert

Hi Richard, did I see that you might be able to supply canopies? It would be handy if you already made your own blank. I would probably get two if possible as I'll build the delta at some point in the best future too. Many thanks, Tom

Hi Richard, did I see that you might be able to supply canopies? It would be handy if you already made your own blank. I would probably get two if possible as I'll build the delta at some point in the best future too. Many thanks, Tom

May the Forth be with you.

There does appear to have been some issue with the safety car. Not that I completely understand what, really happened. Superficially appears that Lando Norris benefitted from a new set of tyres, that non of the other drivers benefitted from. I suspect that played a big part in Verstappen, not being able to challenge for the lead, there could also have been fuel usage issues, for all our knowledge. As a spectacle Miami worked, like the Super bowl and many other USA events, As a race, I am not convinced. Although to my surprise safety was not the issue I suspected. The track appears to be particularly prone to drivers being pushed of, by drivers they are passing, Where as those being passed, seem to see a benefit, from ensuring that the pass is not completed. Not a Miami fan. From Verstappen's view point, he was lucky to have made it to the 2nd corner. It is probably Nando's turn to get a degree of luck.

1st of April more like!

Was that photo taken on 4th May?

Learning the basics of flying an R/C model aeroplane is hard enough in ideal conditions, but having to cope with variable windy conditions at the start of your training is really putting pressure on you and I'm not surprised that you are feeling a bit demoralised. If you are still at the stage of getting on top of good, safe model control in nice weather, then flying in very gusty conditions at this time will actually teach you next to nothing at this stage and might even put you off altogether - the model will be flying you rather than vice versa and a damaged model can be the result even on a buddy lead. Every beginner is different and instructors should IMHO, tailor the lessons to suit the individual - that includes only giving instruction in next to ideal conditions if the pupil is clearly very nervous and not enjoying the experience of the model getting blown about gusty conditions. Have a word with your instructor and try to sort something out.

brokenenglish To be exact I did not say a Mills 75 does not like running inverted only that they don't start as well.

I am surprised at this test being needed, especially as the club's grass was obviously too long therefore 'non conform',,,😂

They fly well enough and typical of aircraft of this era the main steering control is the rudder. Are you going two or three channel? [one or two I expect] I also think you are likely doing hand launch which is just as well as models of the 17 even largish ones can be a handful on the ground run. [ some fit a rudder gyro to help with stability] Free flight models are by design one speed machines with the right engine for that speed. If you are experienced with setting a FF model then just rudder control so it can be steered back to base may be what you desire.

Neddy "I had trouble turning the plane into the wind it seemed to just about stall" Are you sure? Think about what is happening and remember you are standing still on the ground. When the plane is flying with the wind behind it will appear to be travelling faster over the ground than normal. The plane's flying speed plus the wind speed. When the plane is turned into the wind it will appear to slow down as seen from the ground. The plane's flying speed minus the wind speed. However the actual speed of the plane through the air is unchanged. Indeed if the wind speed is close to the plane's flying speed it will appear to almost stop in the air as it turns in the wind but as far as the plane is concerned it is still flying normally. Good that you noticed that the plane was slowing down and in still conditions that would serious but in a wind the plane speed when viewed from the ground varies depending on its path relative to the direction of the wind. Learning to fly in even a mild wind is best avoided until you have achieved the confidence that you are using the controls appropriately. Then only gradually pick days with stronger wind speeds to get used to the plane's apparent speed variations. Of course the effect of wind and turbulence when flying close to the ground creates a whole new set of potential problems but that is all part of the process of learning to fly and when to stay on the ground.

I have no objection to people powering their Boomerangs with electric motors. I just prefer glow engines myself, especially four-strokes but I'm not going to fit one of my beloved four-strokes into the club's trainer for some ham fisted beginner to wreck if I don't take back control quickly enough! 😉 PS. The last two Boomerangs which I assembled had all the parts to fit either an i/c engine or an electric motor.

Maybe it's the D-Day theme, but I couldn't help hearing that last line in this mode. https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/358915eb-5269-4a5a-a476-1ca346e5e5bf

I so admire your determination and resilience in making and flying this model. An object lesson to us all. Keep going Simon!

I do have a charger with a 5A discharge capability but this is limited by the wattage - i.e. a higher cell count/voltage battery will reduce the current limit. DickW posted a cunning plan on another thread to utilise a resistance (e.g. a headlight lamp) in series with the battery to increase the discharge rate of chargers - he cautions that not all chargers may work this way but my unqualified opinion is that the theory is sound. See this thread:

I notice we are all defaulting to Gorilla version of white PVA . Excellent stuff . Ive recently discovered (from Phill the kit cutter) that screw fix super glue is best vale and quickest drying super glue . I have to say , that for very reasonable cost , I would totally agree . I like these kits (now I can see them from the outside , as it were ) . I think its the speed of build and robust nature . Later in the year we can have new website but with initially just the two D Day fighters and their accessories . That will mean that anyone seeing one of the 75 already being built and flown will be able to get one of the peg . Sorry to spoil the flow Leccy . (nice pins)

Have you also upgraded to industrial scale fire extinguishers ? Your taking a serious risk. Once they are in runaway mode there is no stopping the the fire until the power is exhausted. Plus the gas that is emmited is highly flamable/explosive and will quickly spread fire to anything combustible nearby . Charge or discharge out doors away from anything combustible. If you are unlucky enough to have a fire the fire brigade wont be calling you a "daddy" .

One thing that I’ve noticed when teaching is that as a pupil increases in competence, there’s a tendency for them to start getting downhearted about “lack of progress”. Often, this is simply because they are more aware of their errors and consequently more self critical. As you progress, listen to feedback from your instructor - they will see progress that you’re not aware of. Do you have wind and turbulence effects turned on in your simulator - if not, turn them on…some experience of “silly” conditions as well as realistic ones probably won’t hurt! If model flying was as easy as it seems on a simulator, it would remove much of the challenge and ongoing enjoyment - the constant presence of gravity and the proximity of the edge of the air give a continuing challenge to even the most experienced pilot.

Good point.

Im pretty sure the purists will have a fit. This is my Boomerang. It flies easily and is a cracker. The prop is a 13 x 8.

Built from a Brian Taylor plan and laser cut parts from Sarik. The original plan has fixed undercarriage I modified the wing to take electric retracts. Electric power on 5s, thinking of converting to a Tempest 2 with radial cowl since the battery which is housed in the cowl moved forward and the prop started cutting the leads. Fortunately I heard the noise and landed, the positive lead was almost through.