Dom (Essential RC)

I could not make it due to other commitments but Finn scored Best Flight on the Sunday with the Durafly Gloster Gladiator. His first time at a ModelAir event and won't be the last I suspect.

I would normally add 20 seconds of slow motion or something similar for that exact reason. Just forgot to do it this time.

It's a default thing. I've removed it for that video.

Some very good news !

Short S.26 Golden Hind in action. Filmed at Longham Lakes.

First time I've done combat. Great fun !

A highlight from Popham Model Show...sounds even better than a radial. Magnificent Kolm engineering...

Popham gets better every year from a flying perspective. Was good to see the helicopters getting more flight time. Very proud seeing 11 year old Finn hold his own on a couple of solo slots (including one on Sunday where he woke the crowd up with some Metallica play in the background) and I got to fly some of my premium FMS/Freewing foamies to balance out the larger composite jets, warbirds and aerobatic machines. Looking forward to supporting the show again next year.

I used the new compact Radiomaster Pocket radio together with one of the new Radiomaster ER6G ELRS receivers. Super easy to setup. I'm going to fly with a few models before I give my view on it compared to the TX16S...but so far it's perfect for simple models like this hand launch XFly SU-27. Small monochrome non-touch sensitive screen so more suited to simple EdgeTX model setup. Obviously less switches than the TX16S so more suited to simpler fixed wing models anyway. Main user difference is the trim sticks. Threw me the first time I used them. Had to look down but easy enough once you try. Only $65 with EdgeTX pre-installed and with ELRS protocol.

Giant Curtiss JN Jenny Biplane and Blériot XI Monoplane

Yes. In this case he was too far away to judge the landing. I was at full zoom on my camera. The jet would have been very small for him visually.

Downwind flameout and pilot obviously decides not to turn back into wind and risk a stall. Problem is it flew further and further away. Difficult to execute a good landing when it's in the distance. This tested my 25x zoom !

Beautiful and skilful aero-modelling. Despite being light this tiny electric ducted fan model is still quite quick and obviously challenging to fly in this sports hall. Built and flown by Andrew White.

Beautiful large 1:6 scale scratch built Avro Lancaster in 'G for George' scheme. It is powered by 4 Zenoah 38cc engines. Flown by Jack Mitchell.

Another gem from the BMFA Indoor Scale RC Nationals...

Maybe not super scale but definitely super-light. Flies like a feather weight...

Crazy flying skills on display in this well rehearsed routine. Best formation flying I have ever filmed...

Not only super scale but flown perfectly in this relatively small sports hall...

One of the highlights of the show at ProWing in Germany

New, larger version of the Challenger from OMP Hobby. 59 inch wingspan, super light balsa and play construction with a high visibility scheme that has been very well applied in the factory. I used the recommended SunnySky brushless motor and ESC with Eolo propellor. Takes 4 standard servos. Can use 4S or 6S packs. I used a 6S4000 and barely used full throttle.

A highlight from the recent BMFA Indoor RC Scale Nationals. The most graceful entry in my opinion.

Goes together extremely quickly because all the hard work has been done including servos hooked up to control surfaces and power system. Always exceptional construction of these OMP models in the factory if you take time to look inside at the neatly interlocked balsa and ply. Runs on 4S or 6S. I went 6S4000 but rarely used full throttle since it is so light. Thanks to those that subscribe to my Essential RC channel and watch my videos which share my passion for all things RC. Much appreciated.

Spotted this at the recent ProWing Show in Germany. New Flexwing type Microlight. Will be available last 2023 from Cefics.com for about 2K Euro apparently.

Demonstrated at ProWing Show in Germany. 3.7 metres wingspan and powered by a Jetcat 550N engine. They say bigger flies better. Have to agree based on this demo.