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14FG is what I use but it will not run older Orange rx's. 30 model memory plus unlimited on a SD Card. Also FHSS in it as well.
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Some good news for the flyers amongst us, no rule of six. Just use common sense and remain safe, my club is saying maximum of ten but 3 at flight line. We have sanitiser on the field and recommend face masks, filling the book as well to track and trace.
From the BMFA Friday 26th March:
England
The regulations surrounding the easing of restrictions from Monday 29th March have been released.
See https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/364/schedule/1/madeModel flying club sites can reopen from Monday 29th March.
Where a club is operating in a COVID secure manner and has implemented the BMFA 6 Steps to Covid security guidance in full (see https://clubsupport.bmfa.uk/6-steps-to-covid-secure ) the gathering limits (Rule of 6) do NOT apply.
It is important to note that after conducting the required COVID risk assessment that a club may need to implement a restriction on numbers to enable the correct social distancing.For model flying activity outside of the control of a model flying club the gathering limits still apply.
Something to look forward to.
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I'm waiting for the BMFA to guide me
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I don't know whether this has been discussed on this forum if it has I apologise. Been reading and article and press release about a substance called Powerpaste which when it mixes with water it creates electricity. It's 10x more denser than present batteries in cars and also made up from Magnesium and Hydrogen Magnesium is a very common substance found on this planet. It's been tested in the laboratory with success and is being muted to be applied to small motorcycles as the storage tank does not have to be pressurised as is a car powered by hydrogen. It has also been muted to be used on large drones for long distance flying. If this system could be miniaturised more we might well bee able to fill our small drones (aeroplane) with it. A fuel tank of water and a small pellet of Powerpaste could be another safe alternative to present batteries as will with stand heat up to 250C degrees.
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One of our members flies control line using a car trigger type controller in his left hand whilst flying the plane with his right hand very succesfully. He is able to set up and then take of by himself without using a launcher person.
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This has appeared in a local paper. There are 300 members apparently but also a lot of visitor flyer will be affected.
Clubs fear fresh restrictions on activities in the New Forest
Beaulieu Model Flying Club said it has been told it can fly planes only during the winter NEW Forest activity groups have raised fears about their operations being severely
affected by fresh restrictions under consideration to protect wildlife.Among them is the district’s cycling club which has been riding locally for over 80 years and claims it has been told by Forestry England (FE) that it cannot use any of its 130 car parks next year for regular events.
The alleged ban comes as concern grows among other organisations over the implications of a requirement to protect wildlife habitats including those of ground-nesting birds.
The 300-strong Beaulieu Model Flying Club said had been told it will be able to fly planes only during the winter months – which a spokesperson branded “completely useless”.
He added: “We need fine weather and good visibility, none of which you get in the winter. We have always been very careful about not going near any wildlife.
“We have been told that other organisations will also face similar restrictions on using the heath and the New Forest.
“We feel the FE are being very high-handed in the way they are dealing with clubs like ours.”
It has been flying there for 50 years and pays a £1,000 annual licence.
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I have a 7C which is broken, salt water got into it and messed it up. I'm going to throw it out the arial is 100mm from hinge to tip. Where are you? might be able to help you.
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I just got rid of a Taycol Supermarine motor to a collector who has several electric and hundreds of IC engines. He was keen to get his hands on the motor but that was a rarity I think.
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I don't want to hijack this forum but I wish to say how grateful I am to Malcolm Holt for the quick and informative replies, he really is a star.
I have a 14FG and use it for boating as well as Planes, I had a query which I didn't think right to put on here as it was for boating but within an hour the reply came through with more importantly the correct information so putting me out of my misery.
Thank you Malcolm Holt
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Heres some photos of a Kyosho Cessna C188 that was given to me in a bit of a state. No cowl, no canopy, no wingtips but with servos. I converted it to electric and scratch built the engine cowl nd wing tips. Haven't flown it yet as only finished it yesterday.
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Tim, I believe if you report it to the moderators they will remove him from the members list, Brian
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Has anyone here had any dealings with a " [email protected]"? I have had one person trying to scam me about 3 months ago and the wording from this person is very similar. I am wary to say the least.
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Tim I have still got the original servos with no problems, I would wait until anything happens then decide what to do. I fly Futaba so cannot help with your set up, sorry.
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Tim set the deflections at the the trailing edge as given in book. I set mine at book settings and it is a pussy cat to fly no problems at all a good low wing trainer but loops, rolls, spins etc and on low flap takes off quickly on full flap you could almost pick it out off the sky in a 5mph wind when landing. The hatch aerial is rubbish I changed mine to a piece of wire acting as the aerial. I've also improved the the front leg, there are suggestions on RCGroups site. I fly from a rough field and have had about 50-60 flights so far with no problems. Hope this helps, Brian
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This year for the first time in British history we might see the end of May before the end of April!
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I get Blue foam in various thicknesses and odd shapes from a local industrial insulated roof supplier. I have to pick it up on a certain day of the week whereby the firm leaves it out before they chuck it all in a skip which I can't access.(H&S). It is used as packing sheets by the manufacturer for when the roof panels are delivered. I supply it to model aeroplane enthusiasts and some local model railway clubs and a shop locally here in Bournemouth. Maybe if people in different parts of England can find similar the supplier would be happy to give it away as otherwise it costs for a skip to be taken.
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I have several of these posters, I reckon they were printed in the early 60's. Every time I show one to friends they say "I built one of those!" -
I have a few of these posters and a few box tops as well. Must get around to getting rid of them!
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Here is a bit of Veron Model Aircraft History to stir our older members memories of either building some of these models or licking the model shop windows looking at the and saying one day when I'm earning enough money!
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As the person who instigated this thread I put it up to get the name of WILLIAM LAYTON about so no-one would give him the time of day to carry on doing it on this forum. I agree with my namesake Tom and go along with what Simon Craig is saying. It not a case of educating pork as there are some very intelligent people on this forum who can see just what I am doing. It has been reported to the police and they are happy that this discussion is on going as others have had William Layton contact them and that just proves it is a scam.
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I've advertised some r/c equipment on this site and have had a reply from a person called William Layton. He didn't sound quite 100% from the start but I am quite cynical when it comes to money. This morning he has said he will give me £9000+ for my radio and I'm to send him the difference minus £100 for my trouble, all for a £90 radio Tx! Beware, I know you have all heard of this before. Needless to say he won't be getting my Radio neither my bank details or difference!
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How on earth did the Airbus Perian II get to 76,000ft? It is designed to go to 90,000ft, it got to 76,000ft this week. Are there thermals to that height? who will build the first RC model of this glider.
Edited By sharpy1071 on 08/09/2018 19:49:15
Edited By sharpy1071 on 08/09/2018 19:50:26
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I use the little bump stops that you use on kitchen doors. Half spherical, self adhesive, about 20 to a sheet in B&Q.
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Update on changes to UK Regulations (and the 400ft height limit) - CAA Permission & Exemption published
The recent 2018 amendments to the Air Navigation Order will come into effect on the 30th July, making it illegal to operate any unmanned aircraft (including model aircraft) above 400ft.
The UK model flying associations (BMFA, SAA, LMA & FPVUK) have been working in close collaboration in ongoing negotiations with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and we are pleased to report that earlier today the CAA issued us with a joint ‘Permission’ to allow our members to continue operating ‘conventional’ model aircraft (excluding multi-rotors) weighing less than 7Kg at heights in excess of 400ft. The full text of this Permission can be viewed HERE.
The CAA has also issued an ‘Exemption’ to allow our members to operate ‘conventional’ model aircraft (excluding multi-rotors) weighing less than 3.5Kg at heights up to 1000ft using First Person View. The full text of this Exemption can be viewed HERE.
Note that any model aircraft flying within 1km of the boundary of a licensed airfield at any height will have to be with the permission of the airfield air traffic control or airfield operator.
The Permission & Exemption will come into effect on the 30th July and are limited to members of the BMFA, SAA, LMA and FPVUK. Please note that they apply only to ‘conventional’ model aircraft (including helicopters) and do not exempt multirotor drones or unmanned aircraft with autonomous flight capability from the 400ft height limit.
It was only possible to achieve this result due to the recognition given by the DfT and CAA to the excellent safety record established by the model flying associations and our members over many years and we are grateful for their help and support in achieving such a positive outcome.
Today’s announcement is a great result for the UK model flying community and is the culmination of very significant collaborative efforts by the UK Model Flying Associations working together on behalf of their members.--
Edgley Optica
in All Things Model Flying
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built this representation of the Edgley with a ducted fan it taxied quite well and that was about it. In fairness it did rise of the ground for about 5 seconds and then flopped down. I have now done away with the fan and put a small prop on it to see if that improves it.
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