Ruprect Spode
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Ruprect Spode replied to Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services's topic in Scale Matters
Posted by Malcolm Blake 1 on 11/11/2013 15:37:04: You know Dylan, one aircraft I have never seen modelled is the Vickers Wellesley. A low wing single engined bomber would make a lovely 1/4 scale model. Massive wingspan! Would make a great PSS. -
Crosswind + Tip stall + Pilot error =
Ruprect Spode replied to ZK BAP's topic in All Things Model Flying
There was mild moist air with a cold front coming through at the weekend, resulting in a high adiabatic lapse rate, lots of rising air and falling air all contributing sudden wind direction and speed changes. If you watched a developing CB coming through and understood what was likely to happen you could have made decisions more conducive to model safety. Learn some meteorology principles. -
Would anyone object if I put a de Havilland tail on mine? Sort of Hornet ish.
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Batteries which have little ballast value and could be placed anywhere? The skies the limit! (groan).
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Posted by Peter Miller on 16/05/2013 10:37:55: My orders for balsa arrives in such large parcels that it would be impossible to sneak in hide or camouflage in any way if I wanted to, However there is no one watching what I buy. And, just to upset all you suckers out there. I don't like decorating, in fact I hate it so my house hasn't been decorated for well over 20 years. I just buy another picture to cover the cracks or peeling paint. Ooh thats a tad carmugeonly of you Peter! Could have been worse, you could have hung an aeroplane in front of the cracks.
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I look at it this way, I've contributed 100% for years and years so as long as we don't suffer because of it, I DESERVE purchasing a little balsa, glue and covering now and then. There you go, that's your first therapy session and it was free. Book now for further appointments.
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Waterproof Tx and you have the perfect solution for flying in Britain. Yesterday was a prime example, the wind dropped(excellent) the rain started(bummer).
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Windy days are for building. Get some balsa, glue and a plan, before you know it it'll be a great flying day and you'll be annoyed because the flying will eat into your building time.
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First "real" plane - Bixler 2 - advice please
Ruprect Spode replied to David Jacobs's topic in General Electric Flight Chat
It looks like you are prepared to spend quite a bit on a sort of cobbled together affair. Would you be prepared to go for a complete 'all in one box' set up for £110?.**LINK** There are quite a few such deals around. -
You have mixed these functions incorrectly. Consult your DX8 manual.
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Maidened my latest creation. Flies like on rails, more up than expected when inverted, possibly due to smallish tailplane.
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Beginner have a mare!
Ruprect Spode replied to David Jacobs's topic in Electric Flight for Beginners
Put your Champ back in it's box until the wind drops. Wind is the killer when learning. You will only get frustrated trying this, that and the other to get airborne and you will only end up smashing your plane and losing interest in model flying. Wait until the tops of the trees are barely moving and you can't feel the wind on your face but can hear it in both ears when you turn around. Where you are flying is surrounded by obstacles which will cause any nice and smooth wind to swirl and eddy thereby throwing your light little plane about uncontrollably until it gets well above the height of largest building/tree upwind of the flying site. Be patient and wait 'til the wind drops, it'll be worth it. -
How many items of model flying electrickery have the CE mark? Servo's, motor's, batteries and esc's to name a few. Is BMFA membership and insurance an absolute? If your model causes damage/injury is the fact that it's prop spinner(e.g.) came from Hong Kong a reason to deny insurance liability? The Orangerx DSM2 transmitter looks too good to miss Erfolg, thank you for bringing it to my attention. Having subsequently web searched it, the only fault reported so far was one case of a blank screen. The item was returned and a replaceent issued. Spectrum DX6's are not without their fault's and down time IS down time no matter the make or fault. I shall be purchasing one immediately I have the funds. Edited By Ruprect Spode on 01/05/2013 12:20:51
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Suffered sciatica/back problems all my life, I can easily empathise with your affliction. You have my deepest sympathy. Weight loss helped enormously, but it's always there. There is a theory that we humans have not evolved enough to be upright continuously, thereby creating back problems. Just as well we can fly really.
