Ian Jones
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Just taken a quick snap of my wing, not a good photo by a long way but you can see the sheeting on the top centre section. No sheeting on the underside: As for the black patches... make sure you fit decent servos in the first place!
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There's a section on 3D printers on this very forum which you may find helpful in your considerations: https://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/threads.asp?t=421
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I wish I was there! Unfortunately I returned home a few weeks ago. Just got to work out a ploy for getting SWMBO to agree to the next visit!
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Hi John, It's windy and wet here, wish I was there . Say hello to eveyone for me please and have a good holiday. Edited By Ian Jones on 19/09/2018 17:39:17
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Posted by Jon Laughton on 25/08/2018 14:01:52: I have been eight times and will be there again in a couple of weeks. Everything about the hotel from the owner Spiros, the staff, the accommodation, the food, the bar and the flying is excellent & great value for money. It is located in the centre of the island west of Gouvia - about 15 minutes from the airport by car. My wife has been several times and enjoyed it very much.... Go for it! Jon Posted by John Lee on 27/08/2018 18:02:40: Magic place, I've been going 2-3 times a year since it started in 2000 Likewise John & John, what's your impression over the years? Edited By Ian Jones on 19/09/2018 14:39:21
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Posted by Tim Hooper on 27/08/2018 21:15:28: We had our first visit there last year, and we're going again next month. 'nuff said! Tim It will interesting to hear your thoughts after a 2nd visit, improved/declined, enjoyed more/less, etc. Say hello to Spiros, Angelo, Ashley, Chris and all for me please. Edited By Ian Jones on 19/09/2018 14:37:21
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Battle of Britain: Model Squadron
Ian Jones replied to Glenn Philbrick's topic in All Things Model Flying
Hmm, very mixed thoughts on it. The models, regardless of the construction or power source, were not realistic enough in flight, as mentioned elsewhere they could at least have weighted them a little to improve their sit in the air. The take-offs shown were too often rushed with instant high speed from standing. That might might be excused by the short strip but the immediate steep climb out is down the pilots, perhaps the good take-offs fell on the cutting room floor, or perhaps the producers/editors didn't know the difference. That the producers failed to provide/find a decent strip is by far the greatest weakness. Gives the impression of working to a budget with corners cut in the wrong places. Still it's fair to say I have enjoyed the programmes so far, including the history and I think taken from "Joe Soap" point of view probably didn't to our hobby any harm, though I think they could have done better for us. I'll watch the last one to complete the series and hope that if there's any follow up that the model selection is better. These looked good on the ground but in the air needed more "presence". They do not need to be foam to ensure they all the same scale which I think was mentioned somewhere and actually some spars and ribs in crashed models would have been more realistic. -
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Posted by Tim Hooper on 27/08/2018 21:15:28: We had our first visit there last year, and we're going again next month. 'nuff said! Tim Speaking to those here it seems there are a lot of regulars. Actually Tim, your review helped with my decision to go there . Thanks.
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Even Mrs. Jones had a go
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Hi Andrew, Pretty much what it says, you can bring your own model (s), or if you want as in my case and most others I think, fly the models provided by the hotel. I'll get some more photos done and post them. The hotel is near Poulades, an inland site with extremely helpful and friendly staff. It is family run and the owner, Spiros, will do what he can to try and arrange anything you may need of its at possible. Edited By Ian Jones on 25/08/2018 11:57:11
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Ah, right, so your mobile phone will not give you the full editor for posting (images etc.), Then switch to the desktop site and your in. Here at the RC Hotel is been blazing hot every day until today with a threat of rain is been cooler but more muggy, didn't stop me flying though. Anyway, here's a few photos.
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Oh my phone browser doesn't let me insert photos, I'll do so soon.
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Thread for photos/comments about the RC Hotel, Corfu. Edited By Ian Jones on 24/08/2018 21:17:18
