RE: 2102 FAI/F3A EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Here you go Brian. More photos here - http://www.gbrcaa.org/Photo/main.php?g2_itemId=13362 Cheers, Matt
Posted on: 7/28/2012 2:10 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Practicing F3A on AFPD
Only our beginner schedules but you get the idea:- http://www.gbrcaa.org/sportsmanschedulevideo.html http://www.gbrcaa.org/Stdschedule.htm
Posted on: 3/4/2012 11:46 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: F3A World Cup 2011 - Great Britain
The preparations for this competition are going very well, the entry list is filling up and we have confirmed entries from [b]Sebastiano Silvestri[/b], [b]Bernd Beschorner[/b], [b]Massimo Selva[/b] and a certain Canadian showing a very keen interest. It plans to be a great weekend of F3A competition. www.gbrcaa.org/WorldCup Regards, Matt
Posted on: 2/27/2011 12:15 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: F3A World Cup 2011 - Great Britain
Hi Chad, Yes, Opn international event and pilots from Canada are very welcome! Regards, Matt
Posted on: 12/22/2010 5:37 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: F3A World Cup 2011 - Great Britain
More details of the SebArt Cup have been added to the website ([link]http://www.gbrcaa.org/WorldCup/bulletin.htm[/link]) with excellent prizes on offer:- [b]1st Place[/b] A Sebart Miss Wind S 50E (Bi-Plane) kit complete with Hacker Motor, Esc and a Hacker TopFuel LiPo Pack plus a Luxury Wing Bag set. [b]2nd Place[/b] A Sebart Wind S 50E (Monoplane) kit complete with Hacker Motor, Esc and a Hacker TopFuel Lipo Pack. [b]3rd Place[/b] A Sebart Wind S 50E (Monoplane) kit. Many thanks to Area 51, SebArt and Hacker for their support. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 12/21/2010 2:17 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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F3A World Cup 2011 - Great Britain
The Great Britain Radio Control Aerobatic Association (GBR/CAA) are proud to announce that a round of the FAI F3A World Cup will be coming to England over the weekend 27th, 28th and 29th May 2011. The venue is a private airfield close to Ashford in Kent. The website is now up and running at www.gbrcaa.org/WorldCup which gives all the details. The entry form is on the website and we are now accepting entries. We have had some interest from some of the top european pilots so hope to be able to pass on some exciting news over the coming weeks. Regards, Matt Hoyland
Posted on: 12/18/2010 12:28 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: AXIOME + PICTURES + INFO + TIPS
Hi Guys, Can you tell me what weight your electric Axiomes are, I have one and can't make the weight limit, missing it my circa 100g with 1230g batteries. Are others having this problem? Regards, Matt
Posted on: 8/18/2010 1:52 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: ZN Line Xigris
[quote]ORIGINAL: can773 I have posted this before, and have taken a lot of measurements on my models. There are two marks for the wing on the left side of the fuse (they are there, but you gotta look, I have them on both C1 kits, and my new C2 kit), with those set at 0.5+, the motor will be around -0.5 negative. At that point the stab CL should be sitting at zero. I have not flown my C2 yet, but my C1 is setup like this, CG is 280mm from the TE which works out to about 33% of MAC, with this setup there is pretty much no mixing except a little down at idle, and some small roll coupling, but the new planes have more dihedral to help correct this. I would say if the CG is at 25% then my experience is it should be a little further back. If you are pulling to canopy in upline, and both KE moving it back a bit should help all that. [/quote] Interesting comments Chad. I have an electric C2 with about 25 flights on it. Still to be painted but weighs 4650g with 1230g batteries - I did nothing special to achieve this weight just an excellent kit from JP as usual. I have explored the settings (wing incidence and CG) on the C2 but at the moment I have motor at -0.5 deg, wing at +0.25 deg and tail at 0 deg (need to check the caniliser incidence). CG is 210mm from the TE. My model pulls to the canopy in both KEs and pulls out on a vertical down. Moving the CG rearward from here and it starts to become less stable and start to see some yaw on pull out (I believe this to be a symptom of a tail heavy model). It needs some down ele to hold inverted and 45 deg downs (more than my Osmose) but doesn't drop sharply in slow or point rolls. Snaps look good and spins well (very slow). I would expect a small mix to sort the v down but what would you suggest to sort the KE without mixing? Could the caniliser incidence sort this? Any comments welcome. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 4/25/2010 12:37 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Axiome drawings
Hi Keith, I've got an Axiome, what exactly did you want? Regards, Matt
Posted on: 3/26/2009 3:33 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Oxai Axiome EP
Dear Praoul, Thanks for your reply. See the attached pic where I propose to mount the batteries. The ones in the photo are FlightPower 5350mAh EvoLItes but I won't make the weight limit with these so I am proposing to use the FP 4350 EONLites or the FP 4400 EON 28's. What is the current weight of your model? Regards, Matt
Posted on: 3/16/2009 4:35 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Oxai Axiome EP
Is anybody putting an Oxai Axiome EP together? I would be interested to know what you setup is (motor & batteries) and how you are doing in achieveing the weight limit. It is tight in the belly pan and quite tail heavy so would also be interested in how you plan to mount the batteries. Any help or information would be appreciated. Thanks, Matt
Posted on: 3/14/2009 6:49 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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BPLR NPM Evolution Instructions
Hi, Has anybody got some instructions for this model? I would be very grateful if someone has a copy that they can scan or send me. [img]http://www.newpower-modelisme.com/produits/500_4283_evo.jpg[/img] Thanks for your help. Cheers, Matt
Posted on: 11/27/2008 4:46 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: P-09.01 Reverse Split S and Split S Combo
I asked this exact question to an experienced judge here in the UK at one of our comps on Sunday, the reply was that after the wings become horizontal, push immediately to a half outside loop………� I was told by the experienced judge that this is the interpretation by the chief judge here in the UK. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 6/10/2008 12:36 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: turbines in pattern flying
The GBR/CAA encourages people to have go with what ever model they have in sportsman (now called clubman) class so is not run to full FAI rules. I would recommend contacting the CD prior to entering a comp to check local rules don't prohibit turbines etc.. As I suggested post the same question on the GBR/CAA forum to get some more opinions. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 12/18/2007 11:48 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: turbines in pattern flying
If you are thinking of entering a comp in the UK you would be best posing your question over on the GBR/CAA forum - [link]http://www.gbrcaa.org/smf/index.php[/link] As long as its under 7kg I don't think there will be a problem. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 12/17/2007 12:28 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Osmose from CPLR for AFPD
Hi Karl-Heinz, Looks fantastic, looking forward to trying it! Thanks for all your hardwork. Will go and check RC Sim now. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 10/6/2007 3:36 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "Ikarus AeroFly Pro and Aerofly Pro Deluxe"
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RE: Osmose from CPLR for AFPD
Any news on the Osmose yet? I am looking forward to trying it! Regards, Matt
Posted on: 10/6/2007 1:56 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "Ikarus AeroFly Pro and Aerofly Pro Deluxe"
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RE: P09 videos?
[link]http://www.gbrcaa.org/faisch.htm[/link] Regards, Matt
Posted on: 8/29/2007 11:25 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: New Kyosho Oxalys 50 ?
Does anybody know what font 'Oxalys' is wirtten in on this kit? I want to cut my own decals and would like to get the same font. Thanks for your help. Matt
Posted on: 9/27/2006 3:16 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Synthesised JR Receivers
Danny, Can I use a JR PCM synthesised receiver with a non synthesised JR PCM 10X Aero? Thanks for your help, Regards, Matt
Posted on: 9/26/2006 3:17 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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Hacker C50XL
I am considering moving over to an electric setup, I will be going with the Hacker C50XL motor, Master 90-0-Acro Comp speed controller and 2x Thunder Power 5300-5S4P batteries. What I would like advice on is, which turn motor to use, the 13,14 or 15? What differences will I see and what will influence my decision, technical advice also appreciated? Prop sizes will also be a help. If anybody is aware of any new technology that will be released in the next 6 months then I would be very interested. I will hopefully be putting the setup into a TS Composite Oxalys Evolution, or less I decide to stick with my YS! [:D] Thanks for your help, any experiences with this setup will also be greatly received. Cheers, Matt
Posted on: 9/4/2006 2:23 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: "T" Canalizer - Mole or Beauty Spot?
As AA has stated I have the canaliser on my Synergy, one thing to add to AA's comments is that you can feel the increased drag at the bottom of down lines and the radii which in turn makes the speed more constant and there radii more consistant. I can't feel a difference in knife edge but the model definitley looks flatter, whether this is due to less rudder or aerodynamical I don't know. The canaliser did not cause me to change any trim or mix. For the majority of the flight the model feels identical with or without it. I made mine from two pieces of balsa to CPLR's dimensions, sanded to an aerofoil and glued with epoxy to form the 'T'. The base was formed with carbon fibre round my Synergy no. 2 fuz, right behind the cockpit. A protective layer was put onto the fuz (Laminating sheet), add some release agent, two layers of carbon and some epoxy. Add another layer of laminating sheet and some release agent, phone directory on top and all taped in place and left to dry. The edges can be trimmed to a rectangle and sanded. This base will therefore perfectly fit your fuz, the T was the epoxied onto the base. Covered in profilm to finish. As i wanted to be able to remove it is simply attached with four pieces of wide tape. The sort I use for hinging surfaces on foamy models. At the moment I have no reason to remove it!! This is very lightly constructed so I doubt it will add only minimal loads to the fuz. Regards, Matt Hoyland [image]http://www.gbrcaa.org/images/can.JPG[/image]
Posted on: 8/17/2006 12:24 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Oxalys Evolution full composite
Looking at the TS Composite website the Oxalys is finished in [i]"Ultra Thin Stickers Sistem. TS F.C.T use a ultra-thin sticker film to obtain the colour pattern. This system give to the aircraft exellent results in lightness and adhesion."[/i] This doesn't sound like its painted in the mould? Can anybody who has seen the model comment on the finish? Any comments on finishing the canopy on a painted model? Tom, We too were thinking about painting an all white version, do you think doing it this way would get the weight the same as the factory finished version? Will we see your ZN Line Oxalys on Sunday? Regards, Matt
Posted on: 5/26/2006 2:08 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: is there an oxalys?
I'd also be interested in any pattern aircraft, if not an oxalys then maybe a Synergy? Regards, Mach1
Posted on: 4/21/2006 12:31 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "Ikarus AeroFly Pro and Aerofly Pro Deluxe"
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ZN Line Majestic + YS 140DZ = What Prop for 3D?
Hi, I have a ZN Line Majestic that I used for F3A very sucessfully with a YS 140L. Having just upgraded my Synergy to a YS 160 I have a spare 140 DZ that I would like to put in the Majestic. What prop would you recommend for 3D flying on a Majectic? Thanks for your help. Matt
Posted on: 6/7/2005 4:52 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: PLprod liquidation ??
Anybody know what PL are up too? From their website it doesn't look like they're in liquidation! [link]http://www.plprod.com/[/link] What is the great novelty we will find in two weeks! Mach1GB
Posted on: 2/1/2005 5:03 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hatori 699 muffler and Header Mounting
Steve, I think I have finally solved it, but after breaking quite a few headers. I have found that you have to find the setup that works for your model, just because it works for someone else doesn't mean it will work for you. I ended up with supporting the header in two places, very softly mounted and soft mounting the pipe. Unfortunatley I don't have any photo's and the digital camera is away for repair, when I get it back I'll take some for you. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 11/19/2004 5:18 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hacker B20 15L Gearbox
Thanks for the replies guys. I have managed to order 3 new gears from aircraft world in Japan. Here is the link to the replacement planetary gears: HM-GEAR40-PLAN [link=http://www.aircraft-world.com/shopexd.asp?id=2330]www.aircraft-world.com/shopexd.asp?id=2330[/link] Here is the link to a replacement gearbox for the B20: HM-GEAR40 [link=http://www.aircraft-world.com/shopexd.asp?id=1575]http://www.aircraft-world.com/shopexd.asp?id=1575[/link] Thanks for the offer, very much appreciated. Regards, Matt
Posted on: 8/4/2004 5:24 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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Hacker B20 15L Gearbox
Hi, I have a Hacker B20 15L with the maxon gearbox. Today the gearbox came unscrewed from the motor and I have lost one of the three small gears. Can anybody help me out with a replacement gear? Thanks for your help. Matt
Posted on: 8/3/2004 12:22 PM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: OS 70 Ultimate, Variance
Thank you for your reply Bax. I have had the OS on the bench this afternoon and by altering the slow running, (Screwing it in) and the main needle I have achieved a constant RPM of around 10300 and all seems well. IS this what you would expect with 20% nito and a 12x7 APC prop? Hopefully the engine will now perform in the model. Thanks again for your help. Matt
Posted on: 6/21/2004 11:12 AM by Author "Mach1GB" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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