john stones 1 - Moderator

Our Ducks are in a row, a minor ? event and a loose use of terms by a journalist concerns me little. The laws worked, we're engaged with those laws.

A neighbour or as above, an article on social media.

I have no idea why you quote my post with this one ? My post was about "Spin".

Ah, built the Auto Gyro as well.

I don't know tbh, but someone building a wing after breaking the foam one wouldn't surprise me.

Sadly I have no pictures of the great mans models that I've built, lot of fond memories though. I first started modelling in my early 20s, knew absolutely zero about aerodynamics, engines, or building. Progress was slow due to lack of talent/money/car/drinking, flying ability came slow at first also, I was too timid. Change for me came when I built Boddos Red Arrow, a small aerobat with an 25 FSR in it, progress came rapidly then. https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=8638. Few others I can remember that I built, Tinker, RM Trainer, Dalotel, Cub, SE5 A, Tyro, happy days.

Unforgiving of mistakes are Helis, you soon build a collection of spare parts though. 😉

Welcome to the forum Fred.

"Spin" The BMFA says quite openly these are difficult times, the numbers re membership are there, the various changes we are fighting against are there. Updates on the NFC and how it's being used and who pays for it is there, the proposed increase of £3 pound is there and the fact that the floor voted it up to £5 is there, and here's where I suspect the "Spin" comment comes from, the BMFA are actively saying collectively that the changes to come we can deal with and survive as an entity, what other position or comments would any sane person expect them to be saying ? We are doomed ? Also there's comment on the various social media containing a constant negative attitude from some, which they feel is damaging to our own wellbeing, I agree with that view. Only thing these people will achieve, is a reduction in our numbers. Article on the Drone photography, I like, here's a positive article someone took the trouble to set in motion and produce, exactly the kind of thing we need. Moaning is easy, dealing with difficult issues takes work.

https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=632_608&osCsid=1e0uqa2kju27lq630kko0vr2n8

He died in 1989, so has probably lost weight.

BMFA, no probs.

Morse code ? 😉

On the plus side, Jim does very nice Brushless motors.

It can also be left as is, or reviewed with consultation.

For commercial operators Matty ?

"Can I make this flight safely" has long been the case, and models larger than a Riot have been flown many a time, and rightly so.

Heard nothing but good reports from Lemon users myself.

Good read again, sorry the paper copies only gonna be once a year, but understand the decision.

Owned/built many a Boddo model, happy days.

Now there's a can of worms, vacancy for club Physician ?

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Think it's the silent minorty who're the problem at present.

Interesting Nigel, when It's built don't fly if there's an Hercules present. 😉

A No for me, would find it a chore.