john stones 1 - Moderator

I like his thinking myself, had a magnificent time with the Merc and still a good enough driver to win races. I don't think it's a lack of faith in the Merc, just a desire to go drive for an icon of F1, hope it works out for Lewis and Ferrari. A chance for Mercedes to reboot to a new era as well.

Laws of Physics are facts, they ain't made up by fussy folk nor can they be ignored with no effect. What you choose to do about them is when the debate starts. "If any" does not apply.

Good one piece suit is a great buy, comfortable to wear and leaves you free to enjoy the day.

No swearing please. 😉

I think they had a cockpit walk around display at the Beverly Air Museum, was years ago on a visit to Jim Foxs for heli parts.

12v, and a 3cell lipo will run it fine, 4 cell may burn switch out, hand pump is fine, clip on glow unit, spare plug and spanner, spare fuel tube. I.C flyers don't carry lots of stuff, flyers who carry lots of stuff will do the same with whatevers the power source.

Police also use social media asking for information at times, on a local basis.

We ain't thick up North, Taylor Swifts dating Travice Kelce he's plays for K.C Chiefs.

Our Ducks are in a row, a minor ? event and a loose use of terms by a journalist concerns me little. The laws worked, we're engaged with those laws.

A neighbour or as above, an article on social media.

I have no idea why you quote my post with this one ? My post was about "Spin".

Ah, built the Auto Gyro as well.

I don't know tbh, but someone building a wing after breaking the foam one wouldn't surprise me.

Sadly I have no pictures of the great mans models that I've built, lot of fond memories though. I first started modelling in my early 20s, knew absolutely zero about aerodynamics, engines, or building. Progress was slow due to lack of talent/money/car/drinking, flying ability came slow at first also, I was too timid. Change for me came when I built Boddos Red Arrow, a small aerobat with an 25 FSR in it, progress came rapidly then. https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=8638. Few others I can remember that I built, Tinker, RM Trainer, Dalotel, Cub, SE5 A, Tyro, happy days.

Unforgiving of mistakes are Helis, you soon build a collection of spare parts though. 😉

Welcome to the forum Fred.

"Spin" The BMFA says quite openly these are difficult times, the numbers re membership are there, the various changes we are fighting against are there. Updates on the NFC and how it's being used and who pays for it is there, the proposed increase of £3 pound is there and the fact that the floor voted it up to £5 is there, and here's where I suspect the "Spin" comment comes from, the BMFA are actively saying collectively that the changes to come we can deal with and survive as an entity, what other position or comments would any sane person expect them to be saying ? We are doomed ? Also there's comment on the various social media containing a constant negative attitude from some, which they feel is damaging to our own wellbeing, I agree with that view. Only thing these people will achieve, is a reduction in our numbers. Article on the Drone photography, I like, here's a positive article someone took the trouble to set in motion and produce, exactly the kind of thing we need. Moaning is easy, dealing with difficult issues takes work.

https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=632_608&osCsid=1e0uqa2kju27lq630kko0vr2n8

He died in 1989, so has probably lost weight.

BMFA, no probs.

Morse code ? 😉

On the plus side, Jim does very nice Brushless motors.

It can also be left as is, or reviewed with consultation.

For commercial operators Matty ?

"Can I make this flight safely" has long been the case, and models larger than a Riot have been flown many a time, and rightly so.