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    Jon, So far my 12mm thick steel prop shafts haven't failed, neither have the bearings. my motors are all well over 5 years old and like new. There is no maintenance to do !
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    Ken, If its a battle of longevity, brushless motors win hands down. No servicing or parts to wear, even bearings.
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    Sounds like a good idea from EASA. Anyone who flies within controlled airspace should accept some form of restriction.
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    Chris, I understand your point but the law has already made a singular definition of model aircraft -SUSA. We are therefore all in the same basket, legally speaking. After all, i could make a scale model of a predator drone and circumvent the definition of a scale model. Im not sure it would be a bad thing to accept that this hobby will get some form of regulation as it would also bring some form of legal recognition and protection. Club sites and pilots that are registered can easily be differentiated from those who are not. The big , big problem we have now though is now the CAA act in light of brexit and potentially loosing the connection with EASA. The EASA definition of model aircraft did at least recognise us and give us some airspace. What if the CAA decided to go the way of Ireland ?
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    Colin, Unless your not aware, the CAA are a major partner in EASA and are just as much responsible for the changes as any other country. Were still in EASA and will be for the next 2 years at least. WE helped write this stuff. Once we leave Europe were quite likely to simply carry on with the same policies.   This hobby has a shelf life sadly and I doubt the well meaning bods at BMFA are going to prevent that happening. Edited By The real Ron Truth on 12/09/2016 15:13:48
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    Yes of course there no possible way that a UK government would ever come up with anything as daft as this .....
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    I must confess that it all seems rather excessive just to fly toy aeroplanes!
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    I cancelled my subscription over a year ago but still get the mag sent for free. Its a one dump read for me then into the recycling. much prefer the internet for info.
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    For large electric props, try fiela sold by electric wingman. Superb and much stronger than those already mentioned esp around the tips. When compared to even the lightest IC wooden prop they are superior. Lightness is essential to keep the amp draw down. https://www.electricwingman.com/fiala-wood-propellers.aspx
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    I used to see Martyn a lot when i raced mtb across the uk. A genuine nice guy and a demon racer. Very fit guy. I was really stunned by his injury as were a lot of people . To see him back and smiling is great. He still rides better than most even without the use of his legs.
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    I used Water based varnish worked fine. Diesel is far less corrosive than nitro so provided you wash the gunk off regularily, the varnish works.
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    Whether its just me but every time I hear a 3d heli it gives me the shivers. The constant sudden change of noise pitch seems to trigger a reflex to both stare at it and be afraid. Most the time, the sudden change of noise with fixed wing aircraft is the result of a imminent crash . Ive seen similar heli crashed on u tube that seem to almost be deliberate attempts to push the model to its limits and often within strike distance of the viewers. Id advocate as big a separate distance as possible !
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    Good points Simon. I was taught to think of thermals as mini tornados always going downwind. You must follow the thermal even if its going away from you. i also learnt that higher altitude thermals are so much more powerful than low level itty bitty ones which dissolve quickly. I spent a lot of wasted time trying to work low level thermals only to experience the real deal higher up, not much but around 300-400ft.
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    Bruce, I'm no expert and am experimenting like you. i didn't realise until recently that with thermals comes downdrafts. As soon as you leave a thermal you can hit these and sink several meters. it is possible you are also close to the stall and a thermal tips the model up and stalls.
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    Sorry to hear about the fire. At least no one was hurt. Some years ago, i bought a fire box for important docs that we can grab and go if a fire comes. i also went a bit mad on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms . my dad would be proud! In the garage, i fitted a fire extinguisher and a smoke alarm and got the fright of my life at some ungodly hour when it went off about a month ago. My neighbours thought it wise to have a crafty fag in her adjacent garage at night despite me advising her that my garage is like a time bomb of batteries and stuff.
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    As a hobby we are very low risk to society but thats by design and not luck in my view. Model sites are normally very remote and there is often a low chance of injury whilst flying. Sadly i have heard of deaths and serious collisions but not in the same context as road accidents etc. As simple as models can be, they are still small unmanned aircraft by law and often modellers forget that and like to think of them as just toys. Toys are those things you give your little kids.  Anyone notice that  rc stuff is sold  'not as a toy' and for use by people aged 14  and upwards?  Ive also flown with people who simply can't be bothered to take any safety element serious and almost revell in a devil may care attitude. It frightens me to be honest. i simply could not imagine hurting someone just so i can enjoy a hobby.   Edited By Bent rocker on 01/08/2016 20:34:34 Edited By Bent rocker on 01/08/2016 20:47:38
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    In determining if there is a breach, you look at the statutory definitions of recklessness and negligently. This broadly involves assessing whether someone has due regard for the risks . The flying over houses, no take off call, the location of the site and no clear site rules would lead me to say the answer is yes. A crash at a proper club site where risks are assessed and known but an accident happens might well not be considered as reckless. more negligent. Id be content to also say that the public would be endangered by such reckless actions.
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    Shame we can't see the video. Nothing quite beats a good rant. Always tells me a lot about a man by the quality of his rant. I especially like those that contain no correct facts whatsoever, lol! - you missed the bit about me eating children and stealing from old ladies… For the record, no communication was sent to Havant BC. It was a bluff. i can't be fussed doing that, I'm a busy club wrecker! As i hoped, they realised the issues at hand and appear to have changed things. Result. Drops mic and leaves…….. Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 31/07/2016 09:04:08
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