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Because batteryvfires are now a frequent occurrence at recycling centres, hencevwhy we discharge the packs duly, to reduce the energy contained within them that wotlbdvbrvreeasedin a fire. It also reduces the risk of such a fire occurring in the first place because of an internaklshiet which is caused by dendrite growth whichhapoensfaster if the pack is charged.

The salt water method is totally unnecessary snd pollutesvwater with lithium. Just discharge the pack to zero over a suitable load then cut the connector off and twist the ends together, as bperthe BMFaguidance, dispose at the recycling centre. see Pg14of this guide: https://britishmfa.sharepoint.com/sites/public/Handbook Update/Forms/AllItems.aspx?ga=1&id=%2Fsites%2Fpublic%2FHandbook Update%2FHandbook%2C Gudiance %26 Codes of Practice%2FBattery Safety Booklet - June 2014.pdf&parent=%2Fsites%2Fpublic%2FHandbook Update%2FHandbook%2C Gudiance %26 Codes of Practice Battery Safety Booklet - June 2014.pdf

On a petrol model like this with a fair bit of vibration going on, I agree adjustable metal clavicles and rods are a good choice - it is not like the weight penalty is likely to matter in a model powered by a 38cc engine.

And today I stood up under my own power and can now transfer between bed and chair without the hoist on a natty trolley-like contraption they call the re-turn https://www.directhealthcaregroup.com/app/uploads/return_product_brochure_uk_12pages_1505_low-10.pdf

That may.be a tad ambitious for a bit!

Quick update, I am now out of hospital in an amazing rehab centre , and am now doing loads more physio and they have lots of incredible specialist equipment including an exercise bike that has electrodes that you attach to your weaker limb that fire in time with the rotation of the pedddles to encourage your less good limb to relearn it’s role! I am so lucky to get a place here, as sometimes people wait weeks, but I got in last week only about 2 and a bit weeks after my stroke. That is ke, as apparently the early days after a stroke are when you have the best opportunity to improve.

I think I may be back on the buddy lead this summer.about 30 years after I last used it!

I had no idea til it happened to me that it coul happen at such a young age. I am generally pretty fit for my age too…

The worst bit was this happened on Monday, and ir was 45th birthday on the Friday!!!!

Hi everyone- as some of you have no doubt noticed, I’ve not been posting here for the last week or so due to circumstances beyond my control. M starting my rehab now though and will be back as ugmwnted by a 3d printed titanium plate in my head to protect my bran over where the surgeons removed a section of skull to relieve pressure!

Not personally, I've sen plenty of FlyFly models down the years though. Once suitably reinforced they fly well, so I don't doubt this one will too. Certainly spend some time reading that RCGroups thread @Dickw and I linked above though; there is lots of first hand experience in that thread.

I’m not a huge fan of 125s as the geartrains were always a little fragile, but they will be more than man enough for the job torque wise. If you have them already, might as well give em a go. PS - This is the RCGroups monster thread, I’ve linked to a search for “servos” that should hopefully help. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=94711995&query=Servos

No need for anything special servo wise on a FlyFly IMO - anything that fits should do the job torque wise, the airframes (particularly the tails) tend to be the limiting factor on these.

Remember, this is practically the only flyer in the country who appears to be in love with the idea of RID, despite the fact the regs as proposed pose a significant risk of his flying site being barred from use. I wouldn't waste your time expecting a fully reasoned rationale from someone who believes an increased volume of unenforceable regulations results in increased compliance...

Indeed. The only common link I've seen between RF "failures" is in the humans in charge of them - those people who actually take the time to understand their kit, read the instructions and install (and power) their setups almost never have problems. Those who don't often have a failure on one brand, bad mouth it to all and sundry, then have a similar issue on their new transmitter. Strange huh... 🧐 PS - OP @David Davis 2, don't forget the added advantage of all the challenger brands like Frsky, Radiomaster Jumper is that RF and RX battery telemetry is built into all the RXs pretty much as standard, so if you have done a poor install or something has gone awry with your power supply, the TX will chirp to let you know automatically.