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Superb engineering Keith 👏
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Sorry, couldn't resist....
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We had a bit of a get together at my patch in Kidderminster on Sunday, weather was pretty much perfect which encouraged a few more from quite a distance to attend. I guess around 40 autogyros present along with fixed wing and one paramotor, I didn't take many photos as it was none stop flying most of the time, but here are a few:
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Favourite I.C. Glowplug/Diesel Engines
Richard Harris replied to Christopher Wolfe's topic in IC Engines
Favourite diesel is a home made 0.2cc Mills, this is fitted in a OD free flighter. https://youtu.be/MePS2o0CnKU?si=eufk7fNwzSbKv_Nx -
Your most unliked engine , petrol, glowor diesel.
Richard Harris replied to Engine Doctor's topic in IC Engines
MDS 58 (could have been a 48)that was fitted into a Vmar CAP which was equally as awful. Could never get it to run constantly even after changing the carb. Model was destroyed and I think I have the motor to someone. -
Favourite I.C. Glowplug/Diesel Engines
Richard Harris replied to Christopher Wolfe's topic in IC Engines
Irvine 61, fitted it in a Masterline Vandal ( theyd sold out of the Laser 200 I was after)that I'd saved up to buy with my paper round money. Flew it for years and it never let me down once, the Vandal has long gone but I still have the Irvine somewhere. One day a Vandal or laser kit will turn up for sale. -
Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Richard Harris replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
This is a remake of a very successful autogyro I designed 10 years ago. The original Whippit was made from EPP, as this material is hard to come by these days I opted for wood. As it turns out it looks nothing like the original, its only taken a week to throw together so a very quick build ( the blades I already had). I managed to pop out on one of my dinner breaks last week to undertake the maiden of the Whippit X which went well. Just a little fine tuning to do when the weather allows. -
Yes they are, I had a head off them a few weeks ago. Just checked and they are now out of stock, Generally takes them a few weeks to replenish stocks. Nice own designs 👌
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We undertook some well needed mower maintenance last Saturday, on arrival it was flat calm with blue skies. Obviously after our work was complete it was blowing a gale! Even so I had several flights with my revamped REX and seem to have it trimmed well. As with fixed wings, autogyros with horizontal tailplanes fitted can suffer from pitching in strong winds making their use limited. The beauty with a fin only autogyro is that its pretty much un effected by up draughts etc as the Beaufort scale climbs. A bit of footage I took trying to fly close in for the camera, a bit of thumb jiggery going on and even some backwards flying, great fun.
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Excellent find, they are like trying to locate hens teeth. It's a very quick build that can easily be slipped in between existing projects. Look forward to hearing how you get on once you make a start. 🙂
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Managed to escape out last Sunday to a bit of a get together at HOEMFC, Coventry way. Most of the flying was done in the morning as the wind got up in the afternoon and was very turbulent lower down. Considering the weather forecast we had 40 odd autogyros turn up and a couple of new faces who tried their hand on the buddy box. A few snaps.
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Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Richard Harris replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
This is not a new model but a total refurb of my Rex which was built 15 years ago so worthy of posting here. A total recover, new blades and electronics. It's had a small trimming flight and I hope to completely sort it over the weekend. Takes a little longer to nail as it has 2 blades and no horizontal stabiliser. -
I'd of liked to have come a flown the British gyro flag but presumed it was a fixed wing fly-in. Have just had confirmation it is multi discipline event. A bit late in the day for me as I've made other arrangements but a heads up for anyone who wants to fly something British that's not a FW. Looks like it's going to be a good couple of days flying gents, don't forget to post plenty of photos.
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Best IC engine for Vic Smeed Tomboy
Richard Harris replied to Rich Just starting's topic in Hints and Tips
Like others mine has a Mills 0.75 powering it which suits it perfectly. It is purely Free Flight and I back off the motor for a steady climb. Here is a video of one of its first flights about 15 years ago, excuse the autofocus clicking. I've lost count of the amount of flights its had, a great model. -
I've had this happen with an 8FG, had to keep retrimming between flights on all of my models in its memory. Ailerons would be off centre each time the transmitter was turned on by quite a bit and throw in one direction slowly reduced. Seemed to be pointing at the roll pot. Have since bought another transmitter but been given a second hand 8 to transfer the parts to hopefully get some more life out of it.