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Thank you chaps, plenty of food for thought here. By the time I get to fly again this year I might need to start from scratch!!

Hi chaps. I have been flying for 30+ years on and off since I were a lad. I am a member of a club which is not BMFA affiliated, so we are judged on our flying skills etc by other members. I have been thinking of going for an A so I can fly at my Dads club possibly. I have spoken to a well known flying school where I can be tested after a couple of hours tuition. What other avenues are available to get tested, without having to join another club for instance?

The Dubro one can also balance a spinner that has no hole in the end of the cone. Better for the plastic spinners!

It sounds like the exchange equipment has throttled back due to interference on the line. This has happened to me before, and recovered after a couple of days. The best bet is try it with as few connections as possible like extensions etc like they have asked. I am an Openreach engineer btw, but work on business systems so not totally familiar with b/band. You do need to go through your service provider though!

I bought some Medea airbrush cleaner which seems to work well. I also had some Badger solvent cleaner spray which is more aggressive. Screen wash also works quite well as a thinner with some acrylics I have sprayed before.

A cracking job there sir. The Laser fits in nicely!

I have the new version of the Eflite 60-120 retracts in my Sea Fury. They can now take a 10mm diameter oleo as well as the 5mm leg, and the trunion is wider as a result. The mounting dimensions are now wider between the rails so may suit better. The oleos for their P-47 may be suitable to cut down if needs be? The wire where it leaves the circuit board is a poor design and needs something to support the wire after it comes out IMO. See my photos for a pic or two.

Hi Tony I think when going to a 3 bladed prop you keep the same pitch but drop one inch in diameter. I'm sure someone will correct me if wrong!

If he is in the UK why would he need your address to calculate the cost? He said to me he is in Clapton North London. I would also be careful of ringing. Try putting his email address in google the first result was not a very good sign!

Hmmm sounds a bit iffy

Was it recently? I have had a similar situation before and read of such issues too. He might be genuine, but be careful! You could ask for a phone number to discuss for instance. I will wait for a response...

Hi chaps, I had an email from someone re a wanted ad I placed a while ago. The grammar is poor, and the email address popped up on a scammer site? The name is John Greid. On the basis of virtually no one seemed to have bought the Freewing/Ripmax Eurofighter, I am guessing this is dodgy!! I have asked for more details, location and pics and do not expect a proper reply. Anyone heard of this 'person'?

Thanks Mark

Depending on what film you are using, you will need to prepare the film first.

My setup with Irvine 53 is the same by the sounds of it. Only flown in the cold weather so ok so far. Summer might be different. Might be worth enlarging the bottom opening at some point.

I have the newer version of the Eflite 120 retracts in my Seagull Sea Fury. They come with a 5mm leg, and can also take a 10mm strut in the trunion itself. They are a bit wider as a result. Seem good quality although the cable restraint is not good imo. Not had chance to fly them yet either!

I would say nuts bolts and washers are fine if you can get to them to tighten them up. A drop of medium threadlock would be good too.

In that case I will give them a ring!

No problems Graham. The columnist is going to recommend a good starter heli, which is what I was waiting for. Didnt realise its bi-monthly but it will give me some sim practice time!

I was hoping to see the new helicopter column enlighten me as to the good starter heli. This would have helped me pick an Xmas pressie, but may be too late by the next issue

Are you likely to be getting any more of the 28mm HET edf motors back in eg 2W-20? They seem to have disappeared.

Spectrum gloss fuel proofer is available in a spray. Make sure you test it on a sample first though! You also might have to key the paint first for good adhesion.

I bought some ultra fine 0000 gauge wire wool to try and dull the shine on my Seagull Sea Fury. It is made to polish wood amongst other things, and I have read it should take the shine off without harsh scouring marks. I have not got round to trying it properly yet but gentle use in straight lines should work well.

I have recently finished converting my Graupner F-15 to a 69mm minifan and 4s setup. The thrust tubes have a splitter just behind the fan which divides the air into two. If I remember rightly the outlets are 40mm diameter. The ideal diameter of the thrust tube/tubes depends the the size of the fan, and if you are looking to maximize the thrust or the air exit speed. It is normally a compromise between trying to get more thrust for better vertical, or more top speed. I am guessing you are using the kit 64mm fan and a 3s lipo? I flew a slightly different version on 3s and an alloy 64mm fan, and it was disappointing. Even on 4s it was not what I was hoping for. That model was jinxed and eventually scrapped. My new version has approx 1:1 thrust ratio, and a much better top speed. The F-15 is known for being a draggy airframe, and the intakes are quite a bit bigger than required so it will never be that fast. The mods I have made were quite involved, as the battery now goes in through the cockpit and was moved back as much as I could to get a better cg. I also removed some of the tailplane incidence to try and reduce its tendancy to climb at full power, and moved the cg back approx 10mm from the manual. I am very pleased with how it goes now

I have Blade 120 which I have used to start learning to hover, and Phoenix. I have always flown and driven cars with my thumbs on the end of the sticks. It seems to me that most heli fliers use thumbs and fingers and a tray or strap. Is that a better way to learn, or am I ok sticking with what I know?