Paul Richardson

Posted by ADRIAN EADES on 29/08/2013 20:32:51: STOP PRESS ~ STOP PRESS ~ STOP PRESS IT FLIES!!! more importantly....so can i!!!!! Lanyu T-45 64mm EDF (electric ducted fan) Hawk Jet this is it I put one of my 2.2maH batts in it and pushed it right back as far as it would go, as previous attempt to launch was horrid...nose dived straight away i'd say 2" further back (darn it, should have measured it) that was yesterday.....today i powered-up the jet, checked all the controls, did range check......and when i had plucked-up the courage pointed it into the rather strong wind..... FLING.........THROTTLE..........BOTH NERVOUS THUMBS BACK ON BOTH STICKS.........GLIDE.........BIG GUST.........MORE THROTTLE........A BIG RUSH FROM THE POWER UNIT........SOAR.........BIT OF ELEVATOR........BIT OF LEFT HAND AILERON TO BRING IT AROUND,......W.O.W I'TS FLYING......More importantly.....I'M FLYING!!!!! im a complete novice.....I'm shaking typing this lol.........WOW WHAT A RUSH!!! I kept her / it up about 3 / 4 mins (felt like forever!!) i flew it around in large circuits not realising actually how wide the circuits were!!! until i got in and the fiancee said 'Wow you were flying right over the house" i was far-off in the field and it looked like the jet was within the boundaries of the field.....i'm still shaking lol..... After about 8 (i guess) large circuits of half throttle circuits i headed her into the wind at the far end of the field and flew toward me throttling back steadly all the while.....she came in beautifully (why was no one filming grrr lol) and just as i was going to cut the throttle i did the stupidist thing in the world.....THOUGHT JUST ONE MORE GO!!! and went all-out full throttle..........wooshhhhh.........she went verticle and climbed with relative ease......i know nothing about EDF's or flying persay....but i gotta say....i was relaxing by now and really starting to enjoy myself......i was still nervous......but kinda focused......i did another low level fly-pass and thought this plane/jet looks just superb as it was going at a fair rate of knotts, again i pulled up, vertically, up, up she went, i killed the power......she twisted in the strong wind and pointed downward.....power on......zoommmmmmm straight down then i leveled-off with plenty of height still (it was my first time actually flying a EDF (my only other plane is a micro EPO parkzone sukhoi 26m)) Quite a difference i'd say lol anywho i turned her steadily to come back towards me and dumb thumbed it.....she went-in from about 12 ft, no throttle so damage is light and repairable. WOW!!! ive just about calmed down now LOL WHAT A BLAST!!! I'm one very Happy Chappie Ade......over and out!!! Edited By ADRIAN EADES on 29/08/2013 20:52:50 Edited By ADRIAN EADES on 29/08/2013 20:55:02 Edited By ADRIAN EADES on 29/08/2013 20:56:38 Ade, what a brilliant write up so glad you enjoyed it and yourself in the true nature of the early first flying pioneers who pushed the boundaries to make flying what we enjoy today . Paul

Posted by Simon Parkes on 25/08/2013 14:03:43: Hi, just got myself registered and thought would say hi, been flying for a few years had a few years out and just getting back in the saddle so to speak.. Big hello's to anyone in the Warwickshire area Hello Simon, A warm welcome from cheshire Paul

Not sure if this is the right place to post this ....... Just thought I'd highlight this for any aircraft fans here's a link to the show itinerary Sunday 11th August 2013 2pm - 4pm **LINK** enjoy Paul

Posted by Jon Laughton on 06/08/2013 20:26:09: I want to anodise the aluminium spinner I have for my YT International 1/6 scale Spitfire XIVe : as it is shiny it has no scale impact. I would like to anodise the. Prime/paint or alternatively colour anodise it. I would appreciate advice on home anodising processes or companies that could offer a service for one off parts... Thanks Jon Hi Jon , From my younger days I found a company in rochdale that did anodising kits here's a link to their site **LINK** hope this helps Paul

Posted by David Ashby - RCME on 25/07/2013 20:21:38: Hi Pete, sorry for the delay, I'm just waiting for Al' to provide the dials. I've chased him and will hopefully have them in a day or two. Any news on the download Paul

Posted by Steve Hargreaves - Moderator on 25/07/2013 17:12:53: Its because those overgenerous chaps at RCM&E give us a wopping 13 issues in a year so they need to compress the months a tad to get it all in..... Lordy lordy they're good to us...... They sure are ... mine's here as well.

Posted by Paul Richardson on 02/07/2013 20:41:42: Posted by A.A. Barry on 02/07/2013 15:34:55: WEll I recieved my copy today, 7 days after most of the UK readers have theirs... not bad, seeing I live in Australia, I am most impressed with the Volksplane, altho the tailplane / elevator is a little susceptable, Nigel explains that it can be modified, to a normal setup, more info would be great. Anyway, great issue, well done team A.A Barry Now I;m getting worried still not received mine yet. Phew ... got it today obviously cheshire must be further away than Oz Paul Paul

Posted by A.A. Barry on 02/07/2013 15:34:55: WEll I recieved my copy today, 7 days after most of the UK readers have theirs... not bad, seeing I live in Australia, I am most impressed with the Volksplane, altho the tailplane / elevator is a little susceptable, Nigel explains that it can be modified, to a normal setup, more info would be great. Anyway, great issue, well done team A.A Barry Now I;m getting worried still not received mine yet. Paul

Got home from work and there it was , this months flown by....... pardon the pun Paul

Posted by cymaz on 27/05/2013 20:57:54: No, my other Stampes the Rothmans. The kit on the build will be this one Edited By cymaz on 27/05/2013 20:58:30 She looks great also found this **LINK** Paul

Posted by Racing Snake on 27/05/2013 16:21:53: Hi Paul, That a nice looking trainer. I like Seagull models I have three myself Waiting projects! well for me it's a Seagull Grob Tutor but this will have to wait till later in the year as I've just maidened my Harmon rocket and Phoenix 2000. I have a Zlin ready to go just as soon as I feel confident to fly it so I need to concentrate on flying and leave new projects untill Autumn/winter. Enjoy, Nev. Thanks Nev, They're all nice planes hope the flying goes well Paul

Posted by cymaz on 27/05/2013 16:16:51: This Wow , so will you be going with the rothman colour scheme?

So, this arrived friday still carrying on with the pupeteer 11 build whilst i save up the pennies for the radio capable of buddying also have to get some other ancillary items before i can get started on flight school/training.......... So what projects have you guys got waiting.... Paul