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Julian Beckett

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    Farewell to the 'Nats?

    in All Things Model Flying

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    Many comments resonate here. Have simply been priced out of the hobby to a point that I rarely fly these days, and agree with comments regarding the Nats showline. Used to love it and flew there, and at the Engineering Exhibition, Olympia for a number of years. All manner of models, that more often than not, could be purchased on the trade line after salivating over a demo slot. All a bit cliquey and exclusive these days. Things change, I get it. But not always for the better...

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    Dereck Woodward

    in All Things Model Flying

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    I'm numb. I just happened upon this thread. It was quite a shock to find out Dereck had shuffled off this mortal coil some time ago. His column in RCMW was the first time any of my models appeared in print. Such a dry sense of humour, he will be sadly missed.

    Now then, what's really bizarre is that approximately two hours before finding out about his untimely passing, I'd dug out the Amelia plan specifically - looking for something to scratch the build itch with. Spooky....

    It's going to be a race to get it finished in time for the North Cotswold bash in August.

    See you there!

    Julian

    Dingo review - The bits missing

    in Sport, Aerobatic and 3D kits

    Posted

    Hi,
     
    sorry the info you needed wasn't there. Propeller size can be a very personal thing, especially with electric models where the performance can be tuned to whatever end, by varying prop and/or cells. A 3D guru would want a different type of performance than a pattern aerobatic flier.
     
    The propeller used in the review was an APC 11x7e, whilst average current draw ranged between 30-35 amps, with the Hacker Ray 3S1P LiPo supplied.
     
    Hope that helps
     
    Julian Beckett

    Edited By Julian Beckett on 25/03/2009 19:43:34

    ESC troubles

    in General Electric Flight Chat

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    Mmm, Axi motors fall to bits? What a plonker. What did he do? - run a 2208/34 on a 40 amp controller hooked up to a 6s pack with a 16x8 prop?!!!!!!!!

    I'm running a range of Axi's from 2204/54 and above. Some are getting on for 4-5 years old now, and look & run like new.

    Unlike some of the other cheap garbage that's cluttering up my workshop...

    I reckon anyone buying Axi, Hacker, Jeti, or latterly MVVS, won't go far wrong. 

    Futaba 2.4 Ghz modules

    in All Things Model Flying

    Posted

    When will we see some 2.4Ghz without the ugly module.

    Come on futaba, how about the new 12FG in a fully native mode - the pics on Futaba's website are very misleading - it's still got the module and aerial poking out the back, but is photographed very carefully so it looks otherwise... 

    Park Flyers

    in All Things Model Flying

    Posted

    Hi,

    How about sub1500 grams, and less than 400 watts of power? Seems to be a common denominator these days.

    I would recommend joining the BMFA if you haven't already. The insurance is a good bargaining chip for new sites - especially as it indemnifies the landowner.

    cheers

    Julian 

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