Model Airplane News #08
In this issue:
- Our own news about Model Airplane Secrets
- Holiday season gifts at the Discount Shop
- The Model Airplane News roundup
- …and the perpetual Pit Lane Humour
News about Model Airplane Secrets
It's over six weeks since my last newsletter. When I started out and mentioned an 'irregular' newsletter even I wasn't expecting to be so late. But life has got in the way as usual and held things up. So this newsletter is going to be short and sweet just so I can stop feeling guilty.
Second problem was that I moved from one shopping cart to another. 'Shopping cart' may not mean much to you but it's the software behind the website that keeps all the subscription lists and enables a website to act like a regular shop. You will have noticed before that I am no great whizz with this internet technology so it was no surprise when things went wrong. It's taken me far too long to sort out but hopefully we are back on the rails again.
More good news is that among all the technology mayhem I have just done a deal with the producer of DVD videos which he produces each year about the flying season of the Large Models Association in UK. These are just the most fantastic models that will be of interest to everyone. If all goes well I will hope to have those available in the new year. These are very well produced, hour long DVDs showing all the best models (and flying) from the whole season.
Model Airplane Discounts
The holiday season will soon be upon us, whatever faith you may be. I'm sorry I don't have time to detail all the new products that are in the Discount shop so I'm just going to leave the same two models up as I recommended in the last letter.
There's lots of choice but these are proven winners as trainers for starting out and you can't do better. Whether it is a gift for someone else or you are just going to treat yourself…
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Hobbico NexSTAR Select RTF Nitro .46 Radio-Controlled Airplane SPECIFICATIONS |
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Wingspan: 69 in (1745 mm)
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There's a great website that Hobbico put up dedicated to this airplane at http://www.hobbiconexstar.com/. They've put a lot of effort into this package. It comes pretty well fully assembled including the engine and radio installation and complete with a mini version of Great Planes Flight Simulator package on CD so you can learn to fly on the simulator (they recommend minimum 20 take-offs and landings before you try to fly the real thing).
So you're getting flight simulator software, a completely assembled airplane and a full 4 channel radio setup for the one price.
I can't tell you any more than they can – read the reviews…then if you want to buy then go to Model Airplane Discounts for the special price.
Sugg. Retail: $499.95
reduced by a $100 saving to just $399.95
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Megatech Freedom Flyer 4 ch Electric Ready-to-Fly Park Flyer S P E C I F I C A T I O N S |
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22.5" |
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34" |
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18oz |
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7-15 min |
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8 AA Alkalines (for transmitter) |
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1-2 hours |
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Sugg. Retail: $199.95
reduced by $50 at Model Airplane Discounts to just $149.95
Right click here to download a review.
Don't forget that if these prices are still a bit high for you despite the saving there's still lots more choice in the Discounts store at more affordable prices. So use any of the links above to go browse around the store and find something that suits you better.
News roundup….
£10m wind farm 'still on course' The little guys win – for a change.
Yorkshire Post Today – Leeds,Yorkshire,UK
… "I conclude that the proposal would have a harmful impact on an established recreational use – flying model aircraft – in the area.". …
Model Trains – Train collection pulls into Nixon Library Looks like Airfix has been rescued.
By Administrator
Hornby steams to the rescue of Airfix Hornby, the maker of toy trains and Scalextric cars, is to rescue Airfix from administration, adding the maker of model aircraft, tanks and ships to its stable of brands….
Model Train Secrets – http://model-train-secrets.com/toytrains
GOVERNMENT: Town tells Air Age to pay up or get out Air Age is publisher of quite a few model airplane and RC publications. Looks like they've got a fight on their hands!
Ridgefield Press – CT, USA
… 10. Air Age Publishing, which produces magazines for model airplane and car hobbyists, is the town’s largest tenant, leasing 23,000 square feet in the Venus …
Lead Shot! The fantastic 2 in 1 solution… Useful tip
By Tom Jolly
No these little lead balls are the perfect solution for two very common modelling problems: tail-sitting model aircraft and tins of clogged paint. To solve the former problem use an adhesive such as putty, epoxy resin or even silicone …
The Model Catalogue Blog – http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/blog/blogger.html
Stand back, it's jet bike man A 70mph bicycle? I wonder if it's limited to 400ft?
Times Online – UK
… The bike uses a standard JetCat P-180 model aircraft engine that can be bought over the counter at model aircraft shops or from online modelling specialists …
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/wales/2209950.stm An accident in Wrexham, North Wales, when an out of control model flew into a man's face. It's always useful to read the whole report because it's not until the end that you find out why it might have happened. Another example of how routine application of basic rules can prevent events like this.
Late breaking news Good news for all scale plastic enthusiasts as Hornby steps in to rescue the Airfix brand.
By admin
Business: Two of Britain’s best-known toy and hobby brands unite as Hornby buys collapsed model aircraft kit firm. Organic Hobby New Releases (Anime News Network). Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with CMs Corporation proudly …
10 webpages worth a look – http://10webpages4.info
Wanna see the world from your R/C plane's perspective? This is seriously interesting. How do you co-ordinate what you see with how you are flying the airplane? Or maybe it's a two man job?
A Canadian RC airplane enthusiast combined a model airplane, virtual reality goggles and a wireless camera. It works like this: A fairly standard model airplane is controlled normally with a wireless remote control. …
Upcoming RC South Events – http://www.indyrcsouth.org/forum/index.php
Giant elastic-powered aircraft fails to take off You absolutely have to read this one.
Register – London,England,UK
… in Surrey. Clews' pioneering aviation project was inspired by his love of balsa-wood model aircraft, the Telegraph explains. He …
Small planes, big cheque Charity work is always a good way of building community relations.
York Press – York,UK
MODEL aircraft enthusiasts from the British Model Flying Association returned to Castle Howard to present a cheque for £900 to the RAF Benevolent Fund. …
Unmanned aerial vehicle takes flight More on UAVs
Portales News-Tribune – Portales,NM,USA
… Jakan Elam is one of the program’s nine instructors. For Elam, who compares the ScanEagle to a sophisticated model airplane, his job is also his hobby. …
Pit Lane Humour…
"Air Force '45, it appears your engine has…oh, disregard…I see you've already ejected."
"Citation 123, if you quit calling me Center, I'll quit calling you twin Cessna."
"About three miles ahead, you've got traffic 12 o'clock, five miles."
"If you hear me, traffic no longer a factor."
"I am way too busy for anybody to cancel on me."
"You're gonna have to key the mic. I can't see you when you nod your head."
(I like the last one best. Reminds me of the stress levels of a crosswind landing.)
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