David Humphreys

Great maiden flight after such an interesting build thread. Cheers! Dave

That is such a lovely project. I must admit to be being sorely tempted! David

Posted by PatMc on 15/05/2016 23:07:02: Dave, the kit's still available here Thanks PatMc. I had been trying to get one on eBay but missed out. I'd seen that the kit was still in production so will probably try to get one. Dave

Wonder if it's the same Capstan I was after?😊 I had one many years ago and that one was finished with an iron on film. Dave

What a great project. Superb craftsmanship and I can only mirror others in saying that is is inspirational! Keep up the fantastic work. David

Coming together I'd say. Dave

Posted by Matt Jones on 24/04/2016 10:08:00: And my selection here: **LINK** Great photos, Matt! Dave

Great photos, Phil. I just wish I could have been there! Cheers Dave

I'm really enjoying your build, Adrian. Lots of inspiration for when I can get into the garage and make a start! Cheers David

Stunning!

d Posted by Steve Houghton 1 on 18/04/2016 08:10:35: Posted by David Humphreys on 18/04/2016 00:11:13: Great photos! Did anyone shoot any video? Dave I took quite a bit of video , so I shall be sitting down this evening with a cuppa and editing it into something that will hopefully be worth watching. Check out this space tomorrow or Wednesday. Steve Brilliant! Looking forward to watching. Cheers Dave

Great photos! Did anyone shoot any video? Dave

Very disappointed I couldn't get to The Orme this weekend. I'm a complete novice (I don't count the fact I used to fly 30 or so years ago) so I was looking forward to meeting up with some fliers to ask all those inane questions! I must admit I'm quite taken with the idea of PSS flying. Hope to make to the Orme sometime. Cheers Dave

Posted by Conwy Soarer on 26/03/2016 17:38:56: Plenty of sloping going on still, mostly on the Great Orme. I teach at St Davids College in Llandudno and run a club there, we fly the Orme,Conwy Mountain and also slopes on the West coast of Ynys Mon. Sundays are usually quite busy on the Orme especially if there is a bit of a blow. I have marked most of the local slopes on Google Maps just search Conwy and Coastal Slope Soaring or get in touch for some advice, there has been an increase in popularity in slope soaring of late and they are all a friendly bunch, head over the the Slope section or General Gliding section - lots of 'Gog' soarers there. See you on a slope sometime! PS Capstan was one of my first back in the 80's, must build one again sometime!! Thanks for the welcome. I'd seen gliders on the Orme when I've been there in the past and it was seeing them that planted the seed to get back in the air. Cheers Dave

Posted by Conwy Soarer on 26/03/2016 17:38:56: Plenty of sloping going on still, mostly on the Great Orme. I teach at St Davids College in Llandudno and run a club there, we fly the Orme,Conwy Mountain and also slopes on the West coast of Ynys Mon. Sundays are usually quite busy on the Orme especially if there is a bit of a blow. I have marked most of the local slopes on Google Maps just search Conwy and Coastal Slope Soaring or get in touch for some advice, there has been an increase in popularity in slope soaring of late and they are all a friendly bunch, head over the the Slope section or General Gliding section - lots of 'Gog' soarers there. See you on a slope sometime! PS Capstan was one of my first back in the 80's, must build one again sometime!! Thanks for the welcome. I'd seen gliders on the Orme when I've been there in the past and it was seeing them that planted the seed to get back in the air. Cheers Dave

Posted by John Lee on 26/03/2016 13:11:29: You beg them from one of your new Clubmates Dave! Afraid the Digital subscription does not include the free plan. There are various discussions, suggestions & moans about this in the RCM&E section of the forum. Thanks, John. Clarified that nicely. Shame that there isn't a download option. Cheers Dave

Just a quick question from the uninitiated. I've bough a digital copy of RCM&E. How do I get hold of the free plan? Dave

Posted by Dai Fledermaus on 15/03/2016 09:08:54: Croeso, My wife is a Bangor girl, her dad used to be the head teacher of Treborth Hall, now sold for development I believe. You'll have lots of help and support from the fellers on this forum David, and the depth of knowledge is huge. Effectively an online club. Hwyl Fawr form South Wales I remember Treborth Hall Starting to look around the forum. You're certainly right about the amount the knowledge on the site. Looking forward to a bit of exploring! Hwyl Dave

Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 14/03/2016 09:32:41: Hi, Welcome! I know Bangor well as my son is at the University there and we visit the area a lot - nice part of the world! Regarding clubs; your nearest club will be Anglesey and District Model Aero Club near Malltraeth. The contact there is Jim Lympany (01248 440122) - according to the BMFA club Finder pages anyway. BEB Thanks BEB! Glad you like Bangor. Thanks for the info. I'll have to get in touch and drop in for a chat with the clubs you mention. Cheers Dave

Posted by GONZO on 14/03/2016 09:06:03: David, Im in North Wales (Abergele) AFAIK there are three possible clubs; there's one on Anglesey(not sure of the name), Rhyl & District MAC (flying site half way between Abergele and Rhuddlan) and the Delyn club that fly at Cerwys. I would think that the Anglesey or Rhyl club would be your closest as your in Bangor. But, there's always the Orme for sloping. Thanks Gonzo I'll have to take a look at when the clubs are flying and drop in for a chat. Cheers Dave

Posted by john stones 1 on 13/03/2016 19:04:59: Hello David Plenty of builders on here, What you fancying slope or powered ? John Hi John I flew the Capstan from slopes as well as powered with a tiny overworked Cox engine. I enjoyed both forms of flight. I'm interested in trying out some electric flight so I'll probably go the same way to start. Dave

Posted by Percy Verance on 13/03/2016 18:22:36: I'd suggest you try the BMFA club finder David. Also someone could be along very soon on here to offer some help locally........ Hi Guys Thanks for the warm welcome. I've seen so many developments in the hobby since I last flew anything, with one of the main ones being the sheer volume of ready to fly packages which are available. As for the technical developments well where do I start? I think my nearest club is the Delyn Model Flying Club which fly from a field just off the A55. Cheers Dave

Good afternoon from North Wales. I'm planning to return to the hobby after a very lengthy break. I used to fly my Cambrian Capstan from the slopes near Mynydd Llandegai and also a self-built glow powered trainer in the same area. With other commitments I couldn't keep up with everything including building and repairing my aircraft. I'm currently catching up with all the developments in the hobby and looking for something to get back into the air with. Ultimately I want to start building again as that gave me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. I live in Bangor so I'm also looking to find out where the local flying happens. Cheers David