BMFA - Barkston Heath - 23rd-25th August (1 Viewer)

[johnsandywhite]

:Cool: Anyone attending the BMFA (British Model Flying Association) at Barkston Heath on 23rd-25th of August? It is a family regular outing for us. Hope to meet some new faces if you are there.

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[American Dream]

Drat John,

We're away in the RV that weekend.

Might have finally met up.oh:Are you allowed to fly your own aircraft there?

 

[johnsandywhite]

Drat John,

We're away in the RV that weekend.

Might have finally met up.oh:Are you allowed to fly your own aircraft there?

:Cool: We used to fly in the Aerobatic Competitions 15/16 years ago. They allow free flight in the evenings after competition and they also have Shockie and lightweight models in the Hangar at night. Any on 2.4 can fly. I have a Minium I bought last year that I may fly:-

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[American Dream]

Is that electric John? I see no exhaust.

I'm really into electric planes.:thumb:No hassles with complaints of noise,although I was once approached by one of the anti-flying fraternity and had to demonstrate they were hearing things.oh:

 

[johnsandywhite]

Is that electric John? I see no exhaust.

I'm really into electric planes.:thumb:No hassles with complaints of noise,although I was once approached by one of the anti-flying fraternity and had to demonstrate they were hearing things.oh:

:Cool: Yes. Electrickery. I've been dabbling with Electrics for around 30 years. Todays technology is far superior. The Mimium is on 2.4 Ghz. You can fly up to 24 on the same set. The Tx talks to the Rx and locks in. Have flown it regularly around Almafra. Alos. ALL my Helicopters are Electric.

 

[American Dream]

:Cool: Yes. Electrickery. I've been dabbling with Electrics for around 30 years. Todays technology is far superior. The Mimium is on 2.4 Ghz. You can fly up to 24 on the same set. The Tx talks to the Rx and locks in. Have flown it regularly around Almafra.

Pardon me for asking at the risk of going off-topic....Was it expensive?

If you could possibly leave it in Spain I might try some slope soaring next year.

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[johnsandywhite]

Pardon me for asking at the risk of going off-topic....Was it expensive?

If you could possibly leave it in Spain I might try some slope soaring next year.

I bought it from the Nats last year for £60. They are usually around the £75 mark. I havve slope soarers too.

BTW. We are NOT off topic. We are talking about model aeroplanes. That's what the BMFA Nationals are ALL about.

 

[American Dream]

Forgot it was that weekend.

Promised and booked to take the RV to Skeggy for the weekend.

So near as well.oh:£60 I assume that was the Plane.

Batteries Charger and Transmitter extra?

 

[johnsandywhite]

Forgot it was that weekend.

Promised and booked to take the RV to Skeggy for the weekend.

So near as well.oh:£60 I assume that was the Plane.

Batteries Charger and Transmitter extra?

:Cool: Nope. Everything:-

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There are 3 different models at the moment.

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[American Dream]

:Cool: Nope. Everything:-

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There are 3 different models at the moment.

Crikey That looks fun.What sort of flying time do you get and recharge time?

Might just look at getting one.

 

[johnsandywhite]

Crikey That looks fun.What sort of flying time do you get and recharge time?

:Cool: 10 to 15 minutes. Re-charge around 25 minutes. Spare 3.7v 70ma batteries around £7.

 

[American Dream]

Just looked at the video.

Looks fun.:Cool:

Did you get the impression the one flown there is slightly tail heavy?

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[johnsandywhite]

Just looked at the video.

Looks fun.:Cool:

Did you get the impression the one flown there is slightly tail heavy?

You don't worry about little things like that. You just fly it as it is. Makes for MORE FUN.

 

[Dixi]

I will be going for the whole weekend been going for the past 20 years my main interest is JETS been flying them for the past 6 years

 

[pappajohn]

:Cool: Nope. Everything:-

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There are 3 different models at the moment.

looks a barrel of laughs but no good for me.:Sad:........never did get the hang of rudder/elevator.
only ever flown full house with mixing on tranny.:thumb:

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[American Dream]

I will be going for the whole weekend been going for the past 20 years my main interest is JETS been flying them for the past 6 years

Yes I know what you mean.Saw my first jet model flown at Sandown a few years ago now.

Never got round to buying/flying one.

B+++++y expensive at the time.oh:

BTW Welcome to the Site.:thumb:

 

[johnsandywhite]

I will be going for the whole weekend been going for the past 20 years my main interest is JETS been flying them for the past 6 years

:Cool: We have been going on and off since 1978. Look out for the Kontiki below, If you see us? Call and say hello.

 

[American Dream]

You MIGHT need your wellies and STORM gear.

Seriously though..I hope the weather is fine for it.:thumb:

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[American Dream]

So...Did you guys have a great time there?

Might have to pencil that one in for next year.:thumb:

 

[johnsandywhite]

So...Did you guys have a great time there?

Might have to pencil that one in for next year.:thumb:

:Cool: We certainly did. The weather for the most part was good to acceptable. Spent a LOT of money on MORE Aeroplanes and Helicopters.

Now chilling and getting ready to head off next week to you know where.


Can't wait. :thumb:

 

[American Dream]

:Cool: We certainly did. The weather for the most part was good to acceptable. Spent a LOT of money on MORE Aeroplanes and Helicopters.

Now chilling and getting ready to head off next week to you know where.


Can't wait. :thumb:

That wouldn't be SPAIN by any chance????

Yes the weather was great albeit a bit breezy at times.Bet it made for some fun flying.So....come on....what did you buy?

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[johnsandywhite]

That wouldn't be SPAIN by any chance????

Yes the weather was great albeit a bit breezy at times.Bet it made for some fun flying.So....come on....what did you buy?

I couldn't possibly mention THAT name and make you ALL jealous could I. :thumb:

What did I buy? Too much to mention.

E-Sky Lama V4 Helicopter to go with the one I have already bought for Sandy.
3 Shockies and lot's of Shockie bits and peices.
2 small Electric Aeroplanes.
4 Hitec HS65MG servos for my Trex Helicopter.
5 9g Servos as spares for the Shockies and Helicopters.
Tube of Superglue.
A 4oz pack of Epoxy Glue.
A 5p pack of Balsa and Hardwood for repairs/modifications.

 

[American Dream]

Crikey...

Those small electrics...Were they the one's you sent me the link for?

Did you fly at all during the weekend.

PS. Leave them in SPAIN next year.We're staying in a villa just out of Alicante next year.

 

[johnsandywhite]

No. But there were thousands of those flying around.
These are shockies:-

YouTube - blade shock flyer (shockie) amazing plane

YouTube - Best Remote Control Pilot I've Ever Seen! (Martin Muller)

Plus a small version of this:-

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[johnsandywhite]

No. But there were thousands of those flying around.
These are shockies:-

YouTube - blade shock flyer (shockie) amazing plane

YouTube - Best Remote Control Pilot I've Ever Seen! (Martin Muller)

Plus a small version of this:-

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[Road Runner]

Drat John,

We're away in the RV that weekend.

Might have finally met up.oh:Are you allowed to fly your own aircraft there?

Good to hear your getting out in your baby now :thumb:

Wished i was

 

[American Dream]

No. But there were thousands of those flying around.
These are shockies:-

YouTube - blade shock flyer (shockie) amazing plane

YouTube - Best Remote Control Pilot I've Ever Seen! (Martin Muller)

Plus a small version of this:-

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You got me all Jealous now.ohretty impressive flying of the Shockie.

Love this one.
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[johnsandywhite]

PS. Leave them in SPAIN next year.We're staying in a villa just out of Alicante next year.

That's why the Newmar & Kontiki are NOT big enough. I will have to buy another RV to tow as a Hangar.

 

[American Dream]

How about a 5th wheeler "Toy Hauler"

Will this do?:Cool:

 

[johnsandywhite]

How about a 5th wheeler "Toy Hauler"

Will this do?:Cool:

:Cool: I HAVE been TEMPTED.

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