Thomas

Posted by John Privett on 15/10/2009 10:50:19: Just to add to the answer on 35MHz. Although it's a "European standard" there are differences in the precise frequencies available in various European countries.   Here we can use frequencies from 34.950 to 35.300 MHz. In Germany it is 35.010 to 35.200 MHz, plus 35.820 to 35.910MHz.   So the German "top range" (35.820 to 35.910MHz) is not legal here,  though we have an additional 6 frequencies at the lower end of the standard range and an additional 10 at the top which are not legal in Germany.   Standards,  don't you just love 'em!  Ah, that's of course an important information. Thank you. Fortunately I'm operating my transmitter in the german A-range (standard) and not in the B-range (top), so I should be inside the permitted frequencies in the UK. The switch to 2.4 GHZ (either Multiplex M-Link or Futaba Fasst) is scheduled for next year anyway.  cu Tom

Morning, here's a link to a page with a video, that shows an introduction of the new Aerofly 5, that will be released soon (end of octobre). The video is located at the bottom of the page (you need to scroll down a little).  http://neckar-verlag.de/index.php?id=256&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=342&tx_ttnews[backPid]=242&cHash=36e49c0381  If you need any translation of what they're talking about, drop me a line.  cu Thomas Edited By Thomas on 15/10/2009 10:27:07

 oops...off topic...sorry Thomas I have hijacked your thread. Thats blown the raise No problem.  1. I'm moderator in a RC-forum myself (http://www.rclineforum.de/forum/index.php) and am the last one who's in the position to complain about thread hijacking.  2.I really enjoyed the images of your Hawk. I really like the BAE Hawk. Seems to be one of the most flown RC-jets at all. Even the reigning RC jet world champion bagged most of his trophies with a Hawk. From what country did he come again? Ok, bragging now.  cu Tom

Thanks for the welcome and the informations.  Seems to me, that the differences in the rules for model flying are minimal.  BMFA is the exact counterpart of the german DMFV ('deutscher Modellflugverband' or in english 'german model flying assocation), where I'm already a member.  I hope it's not too windy in the UK.  cu TomEdited By Thomas on 13/10/2009 21:02:30

Hello all, I hope I'm in the right place here. I'm no beginner to model flying, but a beginner to the UK.  I'm german and it's possible (not absolutely sure) that I'm going to move to the UK within the next year. Of course my different planes and helicopters would move together with me, but.... different country, different rules.  So I would be grateful if someone could help me with some basic questions: 1. Insurance?In germany you need a special insurance for model flying. I suppose, that it's the same in the UK. Am I right?  2. Where may I fly?I'm no big fan of clubs, especially because I'm flying mostly smaller foamies and electric helicopters with a maximum weight of 4.5 lb. Is it permitted in the UK to fly on your own on meadows and fields? If yes, what are the limitations (weight of the model, type of the model (electric / fuel), distance to next town/village, etc)? Do you need the permission of the owner of a meadow or field?  3. Remote control?I suppose 35 MHz and 2.4 GHz transmitters are permitted, as this is a standardized EU regulation, so that I may use my existing transmitters (Multiplex Cockpit SX 35 MHz and, soon, either Multiplex Royal Evo M-Link or  Futaba FF10 FASST). Is that correct?  Thanks in advance for the answers. cu Thomas