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Mar 1st, 2012
by Chris.
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The Warminster and District Radio Control Flying Club (WDRFC) is a BMFA (British model flying association), affiliated club. Flying is carried out at Keevil airfield with a license obtained from the MOD,(ministry of defense)  The site is shared with the Bannerdown Gliding Club and other occasional users.

Originally the club was started by modelers who were at the forefront of radio control technology when the hobby was extremely expensive and somewhat unreliable. Fortunately, the hobby now has access to inexpensive and very reliable equipment. In 1995 a new constitution was produced and since then this has been the basis of our rules and regulations. We have a few rules most of these are to provide a safe flying environment.

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Super Cub

May 16th, 2012
by Nick.
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And John was on hand again to take some snaps of my Laser 120 powered Super Cub having an outing. Still managed to flip it over on landing in the long grass though (no damage done – everything  is so soggy and soft at the moment!)

Sadly up for sale now (I need the space) – I’m looking for around of £120 for the airframe and all servos (Futaba) – I need the engine and receiver (don’t forget it’s got flaps!)

I have the spats but don’t use them on account of the grass patch.

Contact me at nickbrode@hotmail.com if interested.

 

 

 

 

Needs a bit of fettling but nothing too major. Flies lovely!

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John Bishop’s Whirlgig Autogyro Thing

May 16th, 2012
by Nick.
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John has sent over an update on his Whirlygig autogyro project which some of us will recall from its erratic if not entertaining take off procedure, but which is nonetheless an awesome if not slightly puzzling (ie how does that work?) flying machine.

 

John reports that

‘After a rather hairy test flight performance is much better now since I replaced the earlier 3-bladed rotors with a 4-bladed set.  Stability and general handling are much improved.’

Which is a good thing!

 

 

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Vic’s New Hurricane

May 10th, 2012
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John Bishop sent over some shots of Vic’s Hurricane getting its maiden flight. It’s a Mk 1 Hurricane in Polish airforce colours. Vic’s research tells him that this squadron was chalking up the highest number of kills early in the war because of the experience and expertise of the Polish pilots.

 

 

 

 

 

John reports:
‘Great test flight – good job Andy Hill!’

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Carlos’s Ansaldo SVA 5 – Maiden Flight

May 10th, 2012
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Congratulations to Carlos Guerra whose magnificent Ansaldo SVA 5 had its maiden flight at Stow Maries aerodrome on Saturday 6th May.

At 33kg it’s firmly in the ‘Large Model’ category and Ian Redshaw took the sticks on this occasion to make it fly. A change of prop for the second flight the following day gave increased performance. Carlos took  this video of the first flight with barely a tremor evident as he grasped his camcorder:

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Vick & Garth – 25th March 2012

Apr 3rd, 2012
by Chris.
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Vick & Garth enjoying the exceptional weather

 

 

 

 

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Tonys “Tipsy Belfair”

Apr 3rd, 2012
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Tony Box unveiled his winter build, the “Tipsy Belfair” had its maiden flight on Sunday 25th March. All went well and needed hardly any trim.

Photos by Richard Holloway

 

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April 10th meeting

Mar 20th, 2012
by Chris.
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Our April meeting will be on Tuesday 10th April, at the usual venue of Trowbidge Cricket Club.

Adrian from Nexus Model supplies will bring all his wares for us to purchase.

This is your chance to buy all those bits and pieces you get at the shows.

All modellers welcome, we will also have a raffle

Check out Adrians web site at http://www.nexusmodels.co.uk/

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Club night 13th March

Mar 14th, 2012
by Chris.
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The Bring and Buy evening was well attended and a great success.

 

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Club meeting dates and events

Mar 12th, 2012
by Chris.
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The club BBQ and fun day will be Sunday 19th August, weather permitting.

Meeting dates set for the autumn are September 11th, October 16th and the AGM 6th November.

There will not be any club competitions during the year, but flyers will be judged on their year’s performance at the end of the year for any trophies to be given out at the AGM

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Slough Radio Controlled Models

Mar 8th, 2012
by Chris.
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http://www.sloughrc.com/

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