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 »
If some newspapers are to believed, we could be facing power cuts when energy staff go off sick. Most of us have an increasing dependence on our laptops and smartphones to keep in touch with friends, families and news. Typically, phones will need a recharge after a day and a laptop possibly after 3 -7… Read More »
I had a cycle up to “The field” on Monday and was pleased to see that is still in good condition. With the reduced motor traffic about, I didn’t see any evidence of the trail bikes about. I didn’t see any walkers or dogs either. The gorse is still very cropped back and although the… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
AK Models have a selection of second hand planes from an elderly gentleman who is selling up, here’s a short video of the models so far, Tony told me there a more to come, mostly built from plans.
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 »
Just checking subscription process. Robert