2018 John Bird Trophy competition
31 August 2018
A4 Foam sheet glider build
31 August 2018
A4 Foam sheet glider build
More photos, plans of the winning glider, and and a detailed report by Pulitzer Prize and Walkley Award winner Colin Smith are available here. The winner was Wes Hoffman with his cunningly clever "go in circles and avoid the walls" glider. Detailed plans that would put most of us TLAR designers to shame here.
Peter Mac's effort was suitably unconventional as we would expect - and at least an innovative effort.
More details on his canard flier here.
Peter Mac's effort was suitably unconventional as we would expect - and at least an innovative effort.
More details on his canard flier here.
THE WINNERS OF THE LIMBO COMPETITION HELD AT WAVERLEY ON 12TH DECEMBER 2017
MORE Good News!
We now have two flying sites thanks to Lew!
The Knox basketball Association stadium is our second venue and is booked for flying on the days listed on the first page.
Exactly the same arrangements apply as for Waverley. That is, insurance is dependent on the same signing in and fee arangements as at Waverley and all the same rules apply.
Two courts at Waverley
We are pleased to announce that we been successful in procuring the use of Court One at the Basketball centre for the use of the free flight guys, conditional on it being free on the day. Big thanks to Shane!
Members in the free flight group should park in the top carpark off Power Avenue and make your way into Court One which is the older single court near the offices at the front entry. Court One is not normally in use by formal bookings on our flying days and is not used by casual basketballers at any time.
RC flyers will be operating in courts 5 & 6 as before and we have two separate sign on sheets for convenience.We think that this arrangement will work out well for both groups but will be reviewed from time to time as thought necessary.
The important thing is to try to attend morning tea at around 10.30 am to keep in touch with the other group.
It must also be accepted that, as previously the case, in the rare event the Basketball Association requires the courts for school groups or the like, then we have to accept that situation.
The Knox basketball Association stadium is our second venue and is booked for flying on the days listed on the first page.
Exactly the same arrangements apply as for Waverley. That is, insurance is dependent on the same signing in and fee arangements as at Waverley and all the same rules apply.
Two courts at Waverley
We are pleased to announce that we been successful in procuring the use of Court One at the Basketball centre for the use of the free flight guys, conditional on it being free on the day. Big thanks to Shane!
Members in the free flight group should park in the top carpark off Power Avenue and make your way into Court One which is the older single court near the offices at the front entry. Court One is not normally in use by formal bookings on our flying days and is not used by casual basketballers at any time.
RC flyers will be operating in courts 5 & 6 as before and we have two separate sign on sheets for convenience.We think that this arrangement will work out well for both groups but will be reviewed from time to time as thought necessary.
The important thing is to try to attend morning tea at around 10.30 am to keep in touch with the other group.
It must also be accepted that, as previously the case, in the rare event the Basketball Association requires the courts for school groups or the like, then we have to accept that situation.
The Maxecuter group in Washington have posted photos of their fly ins.
Some nice models.
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-09-30/
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-04-28/
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-06-30/
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-07-31/
Some nice models.
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-09-30/
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-04-28/
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-06-30/
http://www.dcmaxecuter.org/photopages/2013-07-31/
Another vendor disappears - then reappears!
Email from MicronRC 20 May, 2014
Thank you to everyone who placed an order in the last week - the Micron staff have been working flat out to get all the orders packed and dispatched. I apologise to everyone for delays - the number of orders received in the last 10 days has well exceeded what we normally get in a whole month!
I have been overwhelmed by the number of emails and telephone calls expressing sadness that Micron was closing. So much that it has caused me to rethink the closure - I was never one to stubbornly resist change when I am proved wrong! Such an expression of loyalty cannot go unacknowleged and I have decided that Micron R/C will continue. Micron will focus on kits and specialist parts for micro models - all other items will remain in the clearance sale. More model kits have been added to the sale over the weekend and APC, GWS and Master Airscrew props plus all on-sale LiPo are now at 50% discount.
The sale has somewhat depleted our stocks, but replacements are on their way and I will send another email-shot when they arrive. Stevens Aero have a new kit for the SE5a and this is expected in about 2 weeks. Parkscale have two AR6400-type micro models in their "Wisp" series: a Monocoupe 90a and a DHC-2 Beaver. Take a look at them on page www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/parkscale_wisp.html.
Email from MicronRC 8 May, 2014
We regret to announce that, due to a combination of circumstances, Micron R/C is closing down. All products will continue to be available while stocks last and are available at discounted prices on the Sale pages - www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/sales.html. The product web pages will remain on-line for reference, but the 'buy' buttons have been disabled; purchases should be made from the 'sale' page where the stock level plus original and discounted prices are shown.
All of the great Flight Line Plans, Stevens Aero, Mountain Models and Parkscale Models micro kits are still available and currently have a 15% discount. Take a look at them via the model browser ormodel sale web pages.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all customers for their loyalty.
Andy
Peter's "Day Before DElta" design
Design notes on Peter's delta foamy derived from his simple chuck glider (left) are available by clicking the button below.
Interesting new Micro kits
Mark at MicronWings in Brisbane has just become the Australian agent for the new range of MicroAces kits from England. His contact details are under the Hints, Tips and Vendors page.
He is taking pre-orders now. I have a couple of the early kits bought direct from the UK and can attest to the quality.
Now available to order.
The link to the MicroAces stuff is here:
http://www.micronwings.com/Products/SectionMicroAces/index.shtml
These kits are produced by Jon Porter, an enthusiastic micro builder, and feature a unique form of foam profile construction involving an extremely detailed finish. Probably a tad fast for Waverley unless you have good flying skills but these are spectacularly good looking small profiles - they are good fliers as well judging by the reports on the forums.
UPDATE: Unfortunately Jon found it impossible to make acommercial success of the MicroAces line. Micron Wings might have an odd one left.
He is taking pre-orders now. I have a couple of the early kits bought direct from the UK and can attest to the quality.
Now available to order.
The link to the MicroAces stuff is here:
http://www.micronwings.com/Products/SectionMicroAces/index.shtml
These kits are produced by Jon Porter, an enthusiastic micro builder, and feature a unique form of foam profile construction involving an extremely detailed finish. Probably a tad fast for Waverley unless you have good flying skills but these are spectacularly good looking small profiles - they are good fliers as well judging by the reports on the forums.
UPDATE: Unfortunately Jon found it impossible to make acommercial success of the MicroAces line. Micron Wings might have an odd one left.
waterslide decals
There's a new tip on making waterslide decals here /some-tips-from-experience.html
