Thursday, 31 March 2011
Trains not Boats or Planes
Just in case you are bored with indoor flying and have not been to the flying field yet like me, have a look at the video especially if you can remember trips to Folkestone and Dover on steam trains for a few bob. (Before Slip's time?)-I have changed the music!
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Mini Panic EPP
Looks cool: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mini-panic-epp-biplane-kit-/130499008602?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item1e6258d85a
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Saturday, 19 March 2011
At The Pond Today
Took my sailing yacht down to try out a few mods I had made and this chap turned up with this beast - Only had my crap camera and the battery failed before I could get the video - sorry chaps.
It did shift with a high plume of water behind it ...
It did shift with a high plume of water behind it ...
Friday, 18 March 2011
UFO seen over Sheppey
Reported to local police - Coloured lights flying in the sky which were seen to change direction and move with great speed.
You can only try... BPMFC Strikes Again.
You can only try... BPMFC Strikes Again.
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Medway Club Invite
The Medway Model Flying Club Invites you to a day of free flight & Control Line fun at Harty on The Isle of Sheppey. All day flying, informal scale competition, radio assist competition, (2 function only), and a concours. Venue: Raptor View Point, Harty Ferry Road.
MMFC Rules:1.5cc Max, 45ft Line
19.6.2011
17.7.2011
25.9.2011
All Flyers: £4.00 Insurance required.
For further information contact Neville, nevillelegg@btconnect.com
or mike@freeflightsscale.com
01795 877918
MMFC Rules:1.5cc Max, 45ft Line
19.6.2011
17.7.2011
25.9.2011
All Flyers: £4.00 Insurance required.
For further information contact Neville, nevillelegg@btconnect.com
or mike@freeflightsscale.com
01795 877918
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Monday, 7 March 2011
RC Paraglider Experiment - Update
Tried the paraglider again but this time by Minster car park. Managed a few very short flights before two lines came adrift from the parafoil wing.
I could only launch the beast using both hands - leaving Tx on the floor.
Lots of extra ballast had to be added to stop the paraglider being blown back - the extra added weight means this pilot is now obese and weighs in at just under 2 pounds. (scale weight ?).
Conclusions...
The angle of attack still needs adjusting - so do the brake line lengths.
All lines have now had a drop of superglue added to the knots to stop them coming undone.
Cliff launch would be best - more vertical component to the wind so better inflation of the canopy however, I wont venture on the cliffs till they dry out...
I could only launch the beast using both hands - leaving Tx on the floor.
Lots of extra ballast had to be added to stop the paraglider being blown back - the extra added weight means this pilot is now obese and weighs in at just under 2 pounds. (scale weight ?).
Conclusions...
The angle of attack still needs adjusting - so do the brake line lengths.
All lines have now had a drop of superglue added to the knots to stop them coming undone.
Cliff launch would be best - more vertical component to the wind so better inflation of the canopy however, I wont venture on the cliffs till they dry out...
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Indoor Flying BPMFC
Here we go again - had a job to get our models in from our cars in one piece because the wind was so strong...
Protech Butterfly Slowfly
First flight tonight and a relaxing plane to fly - could do with brushless set-up.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
A 24 year old Petrol Car From "Down Under"
Darcy from down under (Oz) is always looking at our site - he is a bit of a dark horse but let on to me he had this petrol car - good solid DIY which has stood the test of time (24 years) unlike the commercial units this one would never strip its gearbox because its from an angle-grinder... No parts to buy again on this job.