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    Please help me. I'm seventy-five next month and I'm being left behind.

    in General Radio Discussion

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    David, I can't really give you the solution to you dilemma. However, like others have said, how much do you need a new tx. I'm still using a JR 10X tx with 2.4g module to fly scale models with flapsand retracts. 

    I do also have a JR XG14 set, but honesy don't use anything like all its features even on twin engine scale electric models with flaps.

    I'm not suggesting you use JR radio. Just have a good think about what you are likely to want or use. My XG14 has telemetry, and luke Peter, I have a Unisens voice alert add on. But I almost never use it! Maybe you should stick with Spektrum as you are familiar with the way their radio works and understand their programming systems?

    My experience has been that good pilots can fly well with almost any transmitter. But expensive/ sophisticated equipment doesn't (on its own) make you fly any better! Or perhaps it's just me?

    Modifying the Top Flite Spitfire I accidentaly bought on ebay.

    in Scale and Semi-Scale kits

    Posted · Edited by David Ovenden

    My Great Planes 1/5th scale PT19 had a one piece wing. I sawed that in half. Then added wing tubes, put in split flaps, remade the U/C mountings and fitted Robart oleo legs with 4 1/2 wheels. It looked and flew so much better after that.

    If we can build planes from plans, kits or from scratch, then surely we can modify an ARTF to match what we want?

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    Toasted!

    in Chit-chat

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    21 hours ago, Peter Wedlake said:

    I find most toaster are rubbish, very poor design and just don't function properly Why can't they make toaster like this one on Technology Connections 

     

     

     

    Very interesting mechanical and electrical principles used in this Toaster. Clever ideas to provide "low-tech" automation. However, I would have thought mechanical wear and tear plus deterioration of the ni-chrome wire would lead to reliability issues and be very difficult to repair. Anyone had one of these?

    Toasted!

    in Chit-chat

    Posted · Edited by David Ovenden

    We have a Breville Edge Deep Chassis 2-Slice Toaster | Brushed Stainless Steel [VTT981]

    It is better than others we have had and toasts pretty evenly. My wife makes her own bread which is taller than standard sliced bread and it works fine with that.

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    learning to fly - paid tuition West Country?

    in Beginners

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    The mode 1 vs mode 2 debate has been "done to death" many times previously.  Fortunately for Tony (OP) - and any other locals interested in learning to fly -  the club offers both options. So let's just be happy that the facilities and good will are there to help folk get into our fine hobby successfully. 

    Piper Super Cub Wing Tips

    in All Things Model Flying

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    On 26/12/2022 at 20:33, Mr Ficky said:

    Oh right! Do you get any tip stall?

    I don't have the Ben Buckle version, but I have had several cubs over the years. RM plan version 1970s ( 72") ThunderTiger J3 cub ARTF (80"), E -FLITE (67") and the big H9 ARTF 9 (108"). None of these had washout and none of them were prone to tip stalling. So it may not be much of a problem with the BB version as long as the model isn't too heavy?

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    Workshop clearance . Four stroke engines, big wheels, radio

    in FOR SALE

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    As per the title, my very large garage/workshop needs to be cleared as we are downsizing. Lots of items to clear including:

    Saito FA-170R3 radial fourstroke with Keleo radial ring exhaust system and triple South Herts inteliglow system £495

    OS Gemini FT160 boxer twin.   £595

    OS Gemini FT120 II (the better later version) with box . Only run a couple of times. Like new £495

    Saito FA82B four stroke. Brand new in box. £240

    Enya 53-4C Later version with twin needle carb and "screw-on" threded muffler. With box and instructions,  £160

    OS FS-20 . Bit of a collector's item these days £120

    Dubro 5" treaded lite wheels (pair) New but one hub bored out to 1/4"  £30

    Sullivan Skylite 4.5" wheels. New in pack (pair) £25

    Williams WWI vintage wheels. New in packet £25

    Kavan 4" wheels inflatable treaded. new in packet £20

    Williams balloon tire scale wheels 3 1/4" new old stock £15

    JR 9XII transmitter with 35 and 40mHz tx modules and 35mz and 40mhz receivers Plus single channel emulater "tx" that uses JR style modules  £100

     

    All very nice items. The only issue is they are in France. I will back in the UK early Jan so if you are interested you'll need to wait and we will have to organise an payment delivery schedule that works. I will only bring items that are "sold". PM me if you are interested.

     

     

     

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