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If your still looking for a dashcam, theres a product test of dashcams in this weeks Autoexpress magazine. Steve

Cheers for the heads-up Wingman, recording on my SkyHD box now

Hi Katy, I'm confused now, you say the archive uses Flash, so how come I can view the archive on my iPad Air2 using iOS which has never supported Flash? Steve

Before I retired, one of the many areas I was involved in was Business Continuity. Basically it's a contingency plan that can kick in if you are unable to continue your business from your current premises, if an event occurs preventing it, e.g fire, flood etc, by moving to backup premises using designated staff and equipment. Now I'm sure the BMFA (if they have any sound business sense) would have made such contingency plans for their Chacksfield office. So, considering that the Nationals forms a great part of their 'business', that begs the question, if we're now led to believe that no such plans had been put in place (or even suggested) for the Nationals in the event of Barkston becoming unavailable, then I think someone from the BMFA has to come up with a very good reason for not doing so.

Well I think that's answered my query, we really are a multi-national forum ..........albeit with the odd insomniac Steve

I've noticed recently a great number of posts are being added during times when I am away "in the land of Nod". These posts are appearing at any time between midnight and 6.00am. I find this intriguing! Is it just that the aeromodelling fraternity contains an inordinate amount of insomniacs, or if they are of a 'certain age' such as myself, find themselves visiting the smallest room in the house several times during the night, and, failing to return to the arms of Morpheus, are turning to the forum for solace? Steve (wide awake at 9.00am on a Sunday morning)  Edited By Essjay on 28/02/2016 09:19:29

Excellent pictoral explanation Chris. Steve

Posted by lightning 759 on 20/02/2016 19:32:31: Posted by ChrisB on 20/02/2016 18:58:59:   Secondly it makes for easier preparation, risk assessment, access, parking etc as there's no messing about on the day. above statement is correct ,unfortunately guys most shows are heading this way ,RIAT been like this for a few years now , not sure but I think old warden last show of season & the Yorkshire show at church Fenton was last year , no different to any thing else really car fest , Glastonbury etc   andy   That's why for the last couple of years I've gone to one of the local farms near to the runway at RIAT, that allow you to park for the day and just watch the flying display in comfort (catering and toilets on site), all for a tenner for the day, and you don't have to book in advance. Steve Edit: I must add that the other reason I do this is that I have difficulty walking any great distance and I find this much easier. Edited By Essjay on 20/02/2016 20:01:25

A simple phone call to the shop first to check stock would have saved you a trip.

Popped into Aldi yesterday and picked up the small clamp vice for £6.99. Very good for the price. Also picked up an extending window cleaning device for the car for £2.99. Steve

Best of all was the Childrens Film Foundation "Sky Pirates" from 1976. Only managed to find a 5 minute clip on Youtube, but I seem to remember the whole film there at one time, although I believe the CFF now hold the rights, so may have removed it. **LINK** Steve

That's a neat idea John. What I would also do is use some heatshrink on the XT60 and some insulating tape around the bulb contacts...........just in case Steve

Posted by gangster on 13/02/2016 14:06:35: Probably simpler to chuck straight into the salt water and leave for a day or two it will discharge I've seen a Youtube video of a lipo that was just chucked into salt water without discharging first, and the problem is oxidisation forming on the cell terminals and cable ends which prevents the cells discharging. Far better to discharge using Terry's method first, then dunk in the salt water. Steve

Correction to my previous post, Shuttleworth have NOT cancelled any of their 2016 shows, I contacted them to check. Seems I quoted someone else's incorrect info. Apologies for that.     Edited By Essjay on 10/02/2016 12:17:08

Posted by Slopetrashuk on 10/02/2016 11:07:18: Airshows cancelled since CAA paper was released, all citing rising expenses as a major contributor: Dawlish Llandudno Manchester Shoreham Sywell Have fun at RIAT. Edited By Slopetrashuk on 10/02/2016 11:07:43 Add to that Shuttleworth evening shows and flying proms.

Posted by SR 71 on 07/02/2016 17:03:50: Huh I think a couple of posters should think before they jump to conclusions and have a go at somebody, there's always one or two This is the second time in 5 days that more than one person has had to "remind" Dom of a safety "slip", so I would hesitate to call it jumping to conclusions!

Posted by John F on 07/02/2016 09:03:13: I don't know about how other folk feel but flying that close to a dog (or any animal ) is completely and utterly irresponsible. Agreed John, I think "Essential RC" needs to learn a few "Essential safety rules".

Yes, I have all the Janet & John CD's as well, and have copies in the car for light relief on those long journeys when a good giggle is needed. RIP Sir Tel.......one of lifes gents.

John, you can order the Gyrocut from the Traplet shop on the following link. They're selling for £10.95, and the postage is around £2.80. **LINK**

I know it's quite a bit more expensive, but check out this video of the 'Gyrocut'. I have one, and it makes cutting shapes in covering materials a real doddle. **LINK**

I think the fact that any oil/grease could attract dirt is a good point. What I've done in the past is to use a good silicon furniture polish. Remove the inner snake and spray a small amount of polish on a clean rag, then draw the inner throught the rag. Replace in the outer and it should slide a treat. It works very well. As an aside, I've used this method on a sticky curtain rail as well. Steve

Posted by David P Williams on 23/01/2016 13:40:08: ...and his rivals just did this. Isn't this stuff really cool? Just like the stuff I used to read about and see in films when I was a kid. Now that is impressive!!

The new "Kawasaki model magnet" seems to work quite well!!

It was originally going to be called "The eye of Moses", because you can 'command' it from most 'tablets'. ..........I'll get my coat!

How about Long Marston? That seems to be fairly central N,S,E and West (if you don't count Scotland)