JFH Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'm just looking to improve my flying every time I head out (I'll never be a champion pilot!), and most of all to enjoy myself. But do any of you have any specific aims for the coming year? Is there a particular model you're looking to build or a new technique to master? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hello JFH,Yes, I'm making my big "come back" to model flying this coming Year, after many years absence. I'm about to join my local Club, here in Northampton, and my first model will be the Ben Buckle Junior 60 Electric.All sounds very exciting.How long have you been flying - what was your very first R/C model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar69 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi guys, I too have 'come back' to modelling, did control lines in the early sixties, but now retired & have the time, not so much cash though...Joined a local Hampshire club, Waltham Chase, last January, like you JFH, I'll never be a champion pilot, I'm just looking to improve & enjoy my flying every time the weather coincides with our field access days. So far I,ve totaled three Tutor 40's & have recently finished assembling a Thunder Tiger 40, test flown two weeks ago.So my aims for this year is to pass the B Certificate & get down to some scale modeling with a maximum wing span of 65".Not sure what I'll start with, probaly a high winger.I have started building our club designed 40 size pattern ship with the express purpose to work at & pass the 'B' cert. It's an all balsa contruction, my first 'balsa bashing' for forty years, should be interesting! It will also be good experience for when I get into the scale models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 To progress my flying skills, learn a few new manouvers in the sky and keep my models in one piece. I may even dip my toe in the helicopter water in 2007 !! Graham will be pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Jones Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 im aiming to improve on my heli flying and get at least my a in helis and gona try and get my examiners cert ive had my b nearly 2 years now so time to do somthing with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 To pass my BMFA "B" test Make less grammer and spelling mistakes in the club newsletter I edit.oNLY one stands any chance of happing.dAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I am a Cub Scout Leader, and this year is the centenery of Scouting. (90 years of Cubs last year).As part of the "birthday" celebrations, I have a trainer which I want to get 100 Scout members to fly this year, and then they can put their names on it.B.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ashby 123 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Let me know when it happens Brian, I'd like a few photos from that one. RCM&E recently sponsored an Air Cadet squadron with a traditional model kit, engine and radio, to encourage them to have a go and help the resident instructors teach the theory of flight etc. After 18 months of part-time building under the watchful eye of some dedicated local model club members, the trainer's now finished and ready for flight. The whole squadron's due to turn out for the test flight and a morning of buddy-box training with the Maidstone club, very soon. Personally, I think this kind of thing is terrific PR for the hobby and should be actively encouraged. Likewise your idea Brian. The Air Cadet thing should make quite a nice little article for us, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Will do, Graham.The 100 flights will probably be spread over several sessions and different venues, but I will keep a piccie record as we go along.B.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam24 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 For 2007 I will be building and learning to fly a Mini Titan helicoptor by Thunder Tiger.To prepare me for this my wife has paid for me to go in a "real" one tomorrow! How cool is that.Its great to see the site up and running and after reading the mag for a few years its made even better by seeing all these familiar names at the top of posts. Keep up the good work and all the best for 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETER JENNISON Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 IN 2007 I WILL MASTER FLYING MY HELICOPTER,AS THE GUYS ARE SICK OF SEEING IT HOVER!I AM ENTERING MODEL AIRCRAFT THIS YEAR,WITH A HANGER 9 MUSTANG!(THOUGHT IT WOULD GIVE MY MENTOR AND TUTOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR A CHANGE) AND CHALLENGE WETHER IT IS A TRAINER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip White Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi there, I WILL learn to fly this year, and find a regular flying club that is'nt 30 Miles away! I will also make an electric DH Hornet model from plans (wether or not I can fly it by the end of the year is something else!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 How interesting and I had nt started flying on 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 LOL, were you bored at 00:32:09 Stephen ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 DavidIs 06:08:54 any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 No, not a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Lol - I saw this at 06:10, but ddn't want to admit it...D'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Yes Ive been waiting for phone calls for jobs and couldnt sleep.I had filled model chats posts up so popped inpressed the wrong button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 You should be getting some early nights in training for the Xmas build Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Apart from Brian's well reported effort, it would be nice to hear how the resolutions went. Any of the 2007 posters or their friends care to update us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That was my thinking how did it all pan out.Yes David my sleep pattern seemed to have stabilised into a good place but suddenly its gone all over the place didnt feel tired for ages so read until I fell asleep then awoke a bit late.Woese still I have an automatic clock the sets itself and i had bought 2 .The first one died the other night,.I put the 2nd one in its place and it happily picked up the signal and set itself 22 minutes slow, im confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Eh what? We need you match fit lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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