Declan Barry

Hi Folks update: Apologies. Reading back a page or so about renewal email has anyone received a renewal email from the CAA in the past few days? Just received one this morning to say my renewal was due but I have already paid when I renewed with the BMFA in December Declan Edited By Declan Barry on 31/01/2021 10:47:40

Cheers David.. Not a problem.. Look forward to seeing them in the future. Declan

Hi folks.. Anyone know what happened to the Fieseler Storch plans that were supposed to be in the January 2017 issue? Declan

Okay.. Done to death..   Now. recycled packaging..   Does it have a CE mark on it?   Declan

  Declan, I think you're missing the fact that the CE mark is a Declaration by the manufacturer (or importer). The declaration is normally backed up by appropriate evidence of the design, or test results etc, but in essence the CE mark just says that that whoever applied the mark "says it complies". There's no official body that has to approve the mark.  In that context a central database of everyone who's made such a declaration doesn't make any sense.   Hi Tony.   Why have a declaration if nobody is actually monitoring and enforcing it. It just sounds like 'politic' speak from the EU.   Got this from the CE Marking Directive:   Member States shall presume that products bearing the CE marking comply with all the provisions of this Directive, including the conformity assessment procedures;   Key word for me  is presume   One thing I learnt is, never presume anything because the moment you presume something, it will jump up and bite you in da bum   Declan Edited By Declan Barry on 17/03/2011 20:06:22 Edited By Declan Barry on 17/03/2011 20:06:53 Edited By Declan Barry on 17/03/2011 20:12:51

Posted by John Privett on 13/03/2011 21:00:59: Not sure about the "EU old boys club" Declan... The alternative would be to insist that everything was formally checked by an EU facility. Imagine the delays and bureaucracy - now that would smack of an "EU old boys club" (you can't sell your stuff here until we've examined and passed it....) Hi John..   Point taken. Purely frustration on my part becasue I am now trying to determine if I should fly with the 'Product'   IF (God forbid) I was to have an accident with one of my aircraft using the 'product', where do I stand legally?   I've checked that it is CE compliant as best I can from both the Importer and the Company who made it - its got the sticker which seems to be the correct type. I've got what seems to be bonefide certificates -downloaded from website.   What next??   Declan    

Hi Guys..   That being the case, then why have CE marking if its only being self regulated or as in the case of profits, a competitor starts to hurt someones elses profits by importing from outside the EU.   Smacks of a EU old boys club to keep profits within a chosen circle.   Declan

I read with interest Nigel Hawes article ‘Get a move On!’ especially the section about CE Compliance. I recently purchased one of the FrSky 2.4Ghz units from GiantCod and I asked about CE compliance because it came from outside the EU. I got a reply from Rob that they were CE compliant otherwise he would be able to sell them. I have also downloaded the CE certificate for the said item but in relation to the average ‘Jane/Joe Bloggs’, how do we verify a CE mark??   I can''t find a website anywhere to verify that the said item is indeed genuine apart from frsky''s own certificates so I am assuming that it is.   Now before anyone bounces on me about taking maybe such simplistic approach. Ponder on the following points.   1. Based on lack of verification, how can we be sure that JR, Fubtaba and all the other electronics in the EU meet statutory requirement. Who verified them and how can we check?   2.Surely If the EU made up this directive then they should have some way for people to verify CE certificate.   3. From a BMFA insurance point of view, we need more clarity on where we stand. Its got the sticker (which we are all told to look out for)   Declan

1. Mode 2 2. Newcastle, Northern Ireland 3. Ard Penninsula 4. Taught by instructor in Club (NDMAC)Edited By Declan Barry on 13/01/2010 09:25:18

From what I remember, Sussex Model Centre can get the carb for you. I also got a replacement from thundertiger4u.com   Fleabay are also selling a complete engine. Might be worth a look   Declan   Link Edited By Bruce Richards - Moderator on 11/11/2009 20:19:04

Cheers..   Many thanks for that.  I did remember posting a message somewhere.  Found it at:   http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php/topic,44723.msg489524.html#msg489524 Declan

Hi Folks.. I've partially moved over from Futaba to JR in that I bought a PCM9XII and a couple of JR receivers (RS77S & R900S).  I'm still putting funds together to purchase JR Servos to fit in my ARC Ready 2, Thunder Tiger Trainer and Travel Air but then I though, do I actually need to purchase more servos just yet. I have 4 Servos in the TT and 4 for the Ready 2 but something in the back of my head tells me that I read somewhere that I can still use the Futaba Servos (and receiver) on a JR System. Is that true or have I been sniffing the GX5 too much? Regards Declan

Hi Folks.. Is 2.4Ghz equipment univeral around the world?  i.e Is 2.4Ghz equipment purchased in America or elsewhere usable here in the UK? Regards Declan

Hi Allan.. Can you remember the order code from Machinemart.  I'm looking to do something similar with my sander. Declan

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