David Holland 2

There appears to be a new version, A3SUPER4, which supports dual ailerons, Andy.

I've had good results with the HobbyEagle A3V2 stand alone stabiliser. Works with any receiver, has off, stabilise and self level modes and variable gain switchable from the Tx. It's easy to configure and is under 20 quid. Sussex Model Centre stock them.

I have followed your journey here on the forum, Dirk, right from the start. Fabulous achievement and gorgeous model. Can't wait to see the video of her in the air.

Steam is another passion, the two locos are freelance, narrow gauge, 1/3 full size built over 3 years and finished in 1999. The Traction engine, again 1/3 full size started after the locos were finished. The tram was the last of my large model engineering projects. Like so many here on the forum, I just love making things!!

Me too, far more damage loading and unloading than flying (touch wood). I think electric flight is the reason I have 56 ready to fly airframes cos the motors don’t stop just the other side of the trees on the approach to the strip!!

That’s where I saw it, Phil. It is very appealing, isn’t it?

I went with the KK Fleetwing, Phil. Saw one at Buckminster and was taken with its good looks! I have almost finished it and my next question is:- Can I bind a second Rx to the transmitter? It is no big deal to swop Rx's between models if not. TIA David

I have very recently bought a TopRC Marchetti SF260. It ís a lovely little model, very pretty (you would expect nothing less from Stelio Frati) and it flies beautifully. Today was flat calm and I don't think it would be such fun in any sort of wind. The transmitter is basic but does the job. I don't think you will be disappointed.

I like the idea of a foam wing, dolly or hand launch, belly land Spit, Richard. Could be built nice and light and fly even better than your built up wing MkIV.

Can’t say, Tim, the present Mrs Holland is within earshot!! Let’s just say it’s a good job Mick Prior’s car is an estate, nod, wink.

Visited Buckminster yesterday for the first time, the BMFA Auction. I was well impressed, a really nice facility and everyone involved was very friendly and welcoming. Nice little cafe, good coffee and bacon rolls, always a bonus! We are paying a flying visit (!) as a club later in the year which is something to look forward to. Good to see all the naysayers proven wrong.

Thanks, Phil, I’ve ordered one that bleeps when time is up from Amazon. Forecast for tomorrow is good again so planning another couple of sorties. Do you have any suggestions for a 70’s aerobatic airframe as a follow on from the Super 60? David

Weather here (Northamptonshire) has been rubbish over the past couple of weeks but today was lovely, very light wind and not too cold so I got in a couple more flights on my reeds equipped Super 60. Flew beautifully and I really enjoyed it. I wonder, Phil, if there is any facility for setting a timer on the Arduino, couldn’t find any reference in the 2022 update. Not a problem as there are plenty of cheap timers available but would be nice if there is one built in. David

Stockings and suspenders…… awww stop it!!

It was not as difficult as I thought it would be, Phil, in fact I found it quite natural, even flying a slightly out of trim model. Can't wait to have another go. I have built the single channel set and flown it in a Matador but a Black Magic would be more suitable and is next for the building board. I think I said before that one of the joys of this hobby is the endless list of new things to try and the satisfaction when one achieves a modicum of success. I was too busy containing a puckered sphincter to get photos but I'll try to get one of the guys to take a couple next time I fly. David