From John. Ailerons have now been cut out having been built in with the main wing structure. There is a clear gap to cut to and it was a simple job. Then the open structure at cut edges is covered with 0.4 ply again straight forward. The aileron horns were cut per plan from hard… Read More: A build update from John »
Joe emailed me a couple of his projects, the Stampe that is ready for maiden flight ( ¼ scale) power is a 38cc four stroke petrol engine.( AUW 14.5 lbs.) The racing cyclist almost ready to race but ran out of paint. AUW 20oz. 180watts of power, should be ok.( Joe’s own design ) !!!… Read More: Joe’s Projects »
I guess like most other members, I am missing the trip up to Little Haldon to get some flying in and meet up. With flying and meeting up off the agenda for a while, I decided to get my MTB out and cycle up to LH to take in the views. The steepest part of… Read More: A view of the field »
John continues to be busy in the workshop and has provided us another interesting update with photos. Over to you John: Still working on the wings, I did not realise just how much construction was involved, I will sometime conduct a survey on exactly how many separate items were needed to complete each wing, could… Read More: John’s Ka7 Build Update 3 »
If some newspapers are to believed, we could be facing power cuts when energy workers increasingly become ill. In these times of self isolation, we are becoming increasingly dependant on our Smart Phones and Laptops to keep in touch with friends, family and news as well as other DSSC members. With Smart Phones needing a… Read More: Keeping our Tech Powered »
I saw a good tip on the WWW recently – To charge or discharge all our LiPo’s to a storage charge as it looks as though they will not be used for some time. I wont go through the reasons as I guess our members have more LiPo experiences than me. Anyway, it prompted me… Read More: Li-Po Storage Charge »
Some more intriguing photo’s from Chris A bit more progress: The full size had a all flying tailplane, I was going to do the same, but with such a small bearing width 19mm, and a tailplane at 900mm, I couldn’t stop the tailplane wobbling, at the tip, well not enough for me. Not a problem,… Read More: Chris’s SZD Cobra update »
Good morning Members, In the light of Boris’s announcement flying is now off the agenda, driving to a flying field is considered non-essential travel. I’m as frustrated as you all must now be but we, as a Club, can’t be seen to be stepping out of line. So, unless you’re having to work, now is… Read More: Message from our Chairman – All Flying has stopped »
Hi every one, as you probably suspected would inevitably happen we have cancelled the next April meeting at Kingsteignton. Even if we had continued turnout would sure to be low and this is the responsible action to minimise the chance of infection. I will notify you of further cancellations as the advice comes in. Regards… Read More: Club Monthly Meetings Cancelled »
First pic is the main nose skid arrangement. This is sprung by roundels of car radiator hose as seen. The skid is a strip of flexible wood screwed down at the front and held in place at the rear by a brass strip, which is a flattened curtain fitting. The skid can move under the… Read More: John’s KA Build Update 2 »