Ramsey MAC

Aero-towing at RMAC, May 16th from David Thorpe

Communications — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:12:14 +0000

There are a growing assortment of model gliders that are aero-towed at our club. When seen towed and when flying free these scale models, see photographs, look very realistic. All have wing spans of 3+ metres. From left to right the models are a Schleicher Ka8B, a Minimoa, a Pilatus B4, another Schleicher K8 (at smaller scale, i.e. bigger! scratch built model), an ASK21 and a MDM-1 Fox

In the air are the ASK 21 on tow and an ASG 29 (all 5 metres of it) on final approach.

For the builder/modeller itʼs a shame but, as with many models today, itʼs often far cheaper to buy a Chinese made ARTF Pilatus or K8 or even Minimoa than to scratch build one. For example a third of the cost of my Pilatus, retailing at £160, would probably go on covering alone! So they represent very good value despite the fact that there is often a fair amount of trouble shooting to be done when assembling them or installing radio gear. There are however some very well made expensive options out there, the ASG 29 being one such example.

Craig Cundey’s Flying Diary

Communications — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:42:12 +0000

Just an update on the flying.

Last weekend completed my 2 land away solos, both in the same day … quite unusual to do them on the same day ( So I have been told) a rather stressful experience and one a day is usually enough.

Have completed over 7 hours solo with 3 more to do followed by my Navigation exam then my General skills test should see me finished.

Meteorology

Air Law

Human performance and Aircraft Technical all passes with over 95% pass rate, just “ Nav” left to do.

My aim is to have the course completed by mid June with under 30 hours ( Quite an achievement to do this in under 30 hours) my Instructor is great and has said that my experience of building/flying model aircraft helped enormously .

Any future budding pilots out there let me know, I can highly recommend Ampsair Flying at Conington.

Anyhow will update in the next month.

Thanks Craig

For Sale – Irvine Tutor 2

Communications — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:40:04 +0000

Irvine Tutor 2 airframe.
High wing trainer, suitable for 40 i/c.
Very good condition, never crashed, not even had a hard landing.
£40
Could be sold with engine, servo’s etc if required.

G Barker

Telephone: 07917358925

FOR SALE – eHawk 1500 Powered glider, 1.5m w/s

Communications — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:11:08 +0000

As is, £70, comprising: Airframe, (fibreglass fuselage, carbon tail boom, aileron and V tail control surfaces), 4 x HS-55 servos (2 are hard wired in wing)
OBL29/09-07A Brushless motor with 10×6 CAM folding prop and spinner,
XQ XP – 25A speed controller (Overlander)
Requires 1300 mAh LiPo and RX.
Airframe only £45

Chris Popplestone

Telephone: 01480 458602

B Certificate Training

Communications — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:08:34 +0000

Notice to all holders of the A Certificate

We have compiled a roster for B Certificate Training. This is available on the Website.

We have run a couple of sessions since 1^st April 2012 but with a disappointing turn out. The next session is on Sunday 20^th May.

Will prospective candidates let me know if they wish to attend this session and advise me at least three days before any of the other rostered sessions.

If there are no takers we will have no option but to cancel the program as it is unreasonable to expect the Instructors to turn out.

Richard Coad

Training Officer.

training@ramseymac.org.uk

Mobile 07789487992.

Urgently required for club training

Communications — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:56:36 +0000

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

CLUB TRAINING

This is an urgent appeal!

The majority of our Trainees have Spectrum and Futaba T/X’s . In order to provide Buddy Lead Instruction we have an urgent need for Slave T/X’s.

If any one has Futaba/Skysport or JR/Spectrum T/X’s, 35 mhz or 2.4 which they could donate to the Club it would be very much appreciated.

At this stage 1 Futaba/Skysport and 1 Spectrum/JR would enable us to carry out the required training.

If you are able to assist it would be very much appreciated.

Please contact me at: training@ramseymac.org.uk

Richard Coad

Training Officer

07789487992 or 01480 458125

Two practical tips applied to recent models from David Thorpe

Communications — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:48:28 +0000

Hand Balancing a model – not for exact scale aircraft

This tip was gleaned from a magazine or internet article but proved itself useful on the last glider I assembled and will suit IKEA DIY fanatics!! Use model instructions to determine where the CG should be then mark this lightly. Then under each wing, close to the root with the fuselage, stick one small domed soft blisters (used in flat pack furniture to prevent noisy door banging) at the C of G you marked. You can then pick the model up and, without peering underneath with the risk of the model toppling, feel the nipples (!) and balance the model on your finger tips to adjust with lead if necessary.

Easy identification of leads on wings with multiple servos – e.g. models with ailerons and flaps

Iʼm not sure if this is an original idea but if it isnʼt its a case of great minds thinking alike. It saves labelling each lead or clever soldering on two into one combined connectors on models where a short leads from the Rx have to be connected to say 4 wing servos on wings. I know some folks just use a paint blob but the advantage of this is that it dries very quickly. Assemble the model and connect wing leads ensuring they are correctly assigned. Now use white Tippex correction fluid on the same side of the ale and female plugs and sockets. Let this dry and before separating use coloured permanent markers to mark the Tippex to pair the leads for speedy identification and connection later. E.g. left servo red blob, left flap green, right aileron blue and right flap plain white. Marking on just one side of the extension connectors also means you donʼt try to enter the lead the wrong way round!

Wanted – Futaba FP-T8SGA-P Transmitter

Communications — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:33:04 +0000

I am looking to buy an old Futaba FP-T8SGA-P Transmitter, like the one in the picture, and wondered if anyone might have a spare one for sale?

Any information or help would really be appreciated!

Kind Regards,

Andy White

Durham

Contact Email: andywgeordie@hotmail.com

Craig Cundey– Flying Solo

Communications — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:16:21 +0000

For those who aspire to fly bigger things – here is an encouragement via Craig.

My Flying lessons are going well and had my first solo outing yesterday, after just over 15 hours of dual training.

This is the aircraft.

Club Night April–Concourse and Quiz

John Hickman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:52:52 +0000

Success at last we actually had some entries in last night’s concourse, my thanks to the members who brought in entries for this competition.

After last years “no show” I think we all thought that it had come to its final conclusion and died as a club competition , but from the ashes rose eight good entries, three Scale, three Sport, and two Club Project “Jitterbugs”(there are more not finished of both Jitterbug and Asto Hog).

The winners are :-

Scale John Dean Ziroli Mustang 94” Scratch Built.
Sport Alan Green RPG Auto Gyro (one Steve Kessel would be proud of)
Club Project Richard Emmerson Jitterbug extremely well finished model

All will be seen flying on the field soon.

John Carpenter was a worthy winner of the excellent Quiz set by Robin Gowler who has brought technology to the Mike Luscombe (in memorial) “now that’s a tricky one “ Quiz.

Mike was well known for his seemingly simple questions that would have a twist in their tails, and Robin did not let his memory down by repeating this tradition. The questions were presented via laptop and projector which has been very successful, thanks Robin looks like you have got the job. Of course it has to be said that John C could paper a bedroom with Inwood vouchers from the RMAC Quiz`s, his knowledge still reigns supreme. Well done John.

And speaking of JC he will be bringing more treasures for disposal on Saturday after Clean up so if you too have items for sale please bring them along . All for now, we had a good evening at the Clubs last evening until October Thanks to all who attended, and commiserations to those who missed it. Look forward to seeing you all Saturday morning 09.00

Best John