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Piloted by Keith Mitchell, this model took 5 years of combined design and construction. This model aircraft was initially designed by Tony Nijhuis and part-built - was extensively rebuilt by Keith's modelling mate, Peter Johnson. Its initial flights were taken under the Large Model Association scheme (approved by the CAA) for model aircraft over 80KG. It underwent 12 test flights for combined flight time of more than 2 hours to get it's LMA\CAA certificate to fly at public shows. During this flight at Elvington Keith was battling a strong gusty cross wind. The cross wind landing was extremely skilful and amazing to watch. Judging from his reaction I don't think Keith enjoyed it so much but the watching crowd were certainly very appreciative that he put on a good show. Specifications of this fantastic model. Wingspan: 21 Feet Length: 19 Feet Weight: 220 Lbs Engines: 4 x ZDZ 90cc petrol Props: 4 x 28 x 10 Biela Carbon Radio: Futaba 14 Channel Servos: 22 (13 channels for ailerons, elevator, rudder, flaps, throttle x 4, landing gear and lights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voqw7cTuOBU -
Sharing video of the water trials of this amazing 1:4 scale twin turbine powered Convair Sea Dart created by The Little Jet Company. The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was an American seaplane fighter aircraft that rode on twin hydro-skis during takeoff and landing. It flew only as a prototype, and never entered mass production. It is the only seaplane to have exceeded the speed of sound. It was created in the 1950s, to overcome the problems with supersonic planes taking off and landing on aircraft carriers. The program was canceled after a series of unsatisfactory results and a tragic accident on 4 November 1954, in which test pilot Charles E. Richbourg was killed when the Sea Dart he was piloting disintegrated in midair. The four surviving planes were retired in 1957, but some were kept in reserve until 1962. SPECIFICATION: Length (including pitot tube): 5 meters Power: Twin JetCat P300s Guidance: Jeti Radio Electronics: MKS servos on Flight controls. Savox waterproof servos on Water Rudder. Weight: 100 kgs with fuel
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Bit fiddly but it works ! Looking forward to the first formation flight with my fellow RC A-10 pilots...
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Dietmar and Chris are known for their amazing creativity when it comes to designing and building super light RC aeroplanes to be flown at shows in Germany...but this latest project is just brilliant. They give a flight demo outside and then they give me some insight into the inspiration, power system, vectored thrust, flight stabilisation and what the scale model will look like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEjnYi2WpBM
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Ghost Squadron led by John Greenfield demonstrate glider tow and the retractable power pod on a large scale glider on the Showline at the BMFA Power Nationals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHkkxcSpxxc
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Anyone who has tried it knows flying in formation is far from easy. These guys have been doing it a while with their large scale warbirds. Always a highlight of any RC show here in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOrx-uf9kYM
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Always some degree of stress flying most RCs but this Night Vapor just let's you unwind after a hard day in the office. Perfect for zero to light winds and so controllable can operate in a very small space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrEC1gVqvko
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Awesome Su-27. Created from the CARF Models kit with two micro turbine engines for power. Wingspan is 68" (2200 mm) and length 126" (3200 mm). Weight is 50 - 53 lb (23 - 24 kg).
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I have checked. Agree, looked a bit strange but appears to be rigid enough. Gentle flights initially before I start high G aerobatics and 3D.
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Posted by extra slim on 04/02/2021 10:34:38: Super project Dom, thanks for sharing. QQ.. How are the wing tips "locked" in place?. the laminated ply beam slide in, but is there a "lock" to stop them moving away? A small metal tab on the wing slips over the top of the tip and just one small screw through a hole in that tab into ply in the tip. Forces in flight aren't in that direction so I guess won't need a lot to keep it in place. Edited By Dom (Essential RC) on 04/02/2021 14:17:44
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In storage for 15 -20 years so a few things needed replacing and updating but it's ready to go for it's re-maiden...as is the Concorde in the background.
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Magnus Effect Aeroplane...it shouldn't fly but it does!
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Thanks all and Steve, yes, new 'Essential RC' Channel icon for 2021. My brother is a bit of an artist and created caricatures of each of the family as gifts for Christmas...which are all now framed and hanging up in the hallway at home. I took mine as my new logo. Notice how I removed the wine bottles though ! Edited By Dom (Essential RC) on 12/01/2021 09:51:10
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Just hit a nice round number in terms of YouTube channel subscribers. It's an incomprehensible number...at least to me! Thanks to those that follow us and enjoy our content - Dom (Essential RC) Edited By Dom (Essential RC) on 11/01/2021 16:26:45
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A night flight of Jurgen's amazing F4U Corsair. At 3.1 metres wingspan how did he manage to keep it to only 4 KG with it's wing folding mechanism. split flaps and twist and turn retractable landing gear ?! Amazing building and flying skills demonstrated here...
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From my oldest son. Collage of the thumbnails for top 2000 videos on my YouTube channel. Most amazing and thoughtful gift I've ever had.
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Speed Flea max speed micro logger
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Sharing news of a superb little gadget I tried out recently. There have been a few max speed loggers around for a while but this is truly tiny in comparison so worth a look. It is powered via the balance plug on your lipo and Lee, the designer, is improving it to support 4 different modes to suit aero, surface, rocket and HUD. Basically displaying max/real time speed and altitude to suit the vehicle. I asked him to add HUD to support use of this gadget in a fixed wing FPV cockpit. Find more info about speed flea on Lee's website. www.speed-flea.com
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A fantastic creation demonstrated at Old Warden Aerodrome at the ModelAir event and in the hands of this experienced pilot it really was a joy to capture it flying in the warm breeze. Richard the owner and pilot shared that this is a model of 1934 Weir - W2 at roughly 1:6 scale. The full size aircraft is at the National Museum of Flight in Scotland.
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The new EFlite V1200 Racer. It takes a huge 6S5000 pack despite only being 1.2 metres wingspan. Doesn't fly like it. Flies like a bullet.
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Was told that he is around Geoff but had decided to part with some of his creations via George at 4-Max. Could be a while before I attempt Concorde's re-maiden. I couldn't get one of my more dependable EDF jets off the grass field at my local club yesterday so I'm not going to risk Concorde until it's dried out. Will post results here when I do it though.
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Introducing the SPEED FLEA, a new RC gadget designed and manufactured in the UK. It's the most compact way to determine the max speed of your RC whether it be surface or air. Powered off the balance plug on your lipo. Also gives pack voltage. So small and light it can practically fit in any RC. Edited By Dom (Essential RC) on 21/12/2020 11:47:45
