Rory Wilson 1 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hi Guys, I am new to RCM&E forum, although I have been reading the magazine for many years. Modelling down in South Africa is still fairly strong. I enjoy building, but also like to use my own artistic licence when it comes to livery etc., although a few of my warbirds are fairly true to looking correct. I followed Tim Hoopers 2013 build of the Citabria Pro, and recently built my own, but converted it to IC, employing a Magnum 30 FS. It flies beautifully and just "looks right". I live and fly in Johannesburg South Africa where we are at about 5500 feet above sea level, so both lift and engine performance are compromised by about 18%, but my little PRO flies superbly. Glad to finally be a part of this forum, and look forward to learning and sharing skills with like minded people. Regards, Rory Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 welcome from me Rory... ken anderson...ne..1..welcome dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hi Rory and welcome from not so sunny Yorkshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Wilson 1 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks for the welcome Gentlemen, Johannesburg is a sunny and bright albeit chilly 16deg C today, so really can't complain being the middle of winter. One privilege about SA is being able to fly all year round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason-I Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Howzit, Welcome from a sunny & drying out Liverpool. I lived near you in Springs many, many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Welcome Rory. It's actually 15C here in England near London. Midday midsummer! but that's unusally cold today. I think forum members would be interested to know what differs in South Africa to Britain - i.e. differs from what you see in RCME. What sizes and types of model, what models are available etc. Whether electric flight is as popular as UK etc,. Can you get the full range of gear we can buy here and how cost compares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Wilson 1 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hi Jason, The howzit said it all.... thanks for the welcome. It is a long weekend here starting today, so I will only be back online on Tuesday wher I will give a bit of a rundown of flying in South Africa from my perspective. Until then gents, have a great weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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