Gary Manuel Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I've already signed up for the Atom Special and am looking forward to building and flying it at my local club as I think it is something a bit different and will be a real challenge. I only have a fixed wing BMFA "A" achievement certificate at the moment, and am working towards my "B". Gyrocopters are rotary wing aircraft and are therefore, not covered by the fixed wing scheme. They are not really covered by the Heli or Multi rotary wing achievement schemes either, which both require powered rotary aircraft in order to pass the test. Has anyone given any thought to the BMFA certification requirements for the Atom Special at Greenacres 2015? I am aware of the problems of flying multi-rotors last year, and would not like to see people being turned away because they do not have the right certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan clark Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Got my STOL mk2 plan out of the "to build" pile, made my shopping list to call through to Balsa Cabin and sternly stopped myself getting started on any other builds. Looks like an OS25FP as I seem to have several and I'm far too poor for a nice little four stroke. I think it will have to be blue and yellow Solartex just like the one I took my first solo on back in about 1988 (are you still flying at the Brentwood club Albert?). Time for a fresh blade in the scalpel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Posted by Gary Manuel on 09/12/2014 19:04:02: I've already signed up for the Atom Special and am looking forward to building and flying it at my local club as I think it is something a bit different and will be a real challenge. I only have a fixed wing BMFA "A" achievement certificate at the moment, and am working towards my "B". Gyrocopters are rotary wing aircraft and are therefore, not covered by the fixed wing scheme. They are not really covered by the Heli or Multi rotary wing achievement schemes either, which both require powered rotary aircraft in order to pass the test. Has anyone given any thought to the BMFA certification requirements for the Atom Special at Greenacres 2015? I am aware of the problems of flying multi-rotors last year, and would not like to see people being turned away because they do not have the right certificate. Good question. Helis are not allowed at GA Fly-ins. However Richard Harris always flies his Autogyros on his FW (not sure if its A or B) Achievement so I guess that it is OK.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just cut myself a kit of parts for my first (electric) Atom, and hope to do a slightly enlarged version later for i/c. ...and yesterday the Hermes man brought this: It will have a nice new SC25. So ready for a post-festivities buildathon. David p.s. thanks for the discount code for Cambrian (RCBUILD15) for my 10% off. Edited By David P Williams on 14/12/2014 14:06:29 Edited By David P Williams on 14/12/2014 14:07:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Dance 1 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Atom special for me, my 4th autogyro Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 This thread is very quiet, you all changed your minds...or are you raring to go ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 You trying to get your number of forum posts up John? PS - I've been waiting for 2015 to arrive. All ready to start. Edited By Gary Manuel on 31/12/2014 22:53:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 No..i don't need an excuse to talk it comes to me naturally I am just getting keen to start, I have wood everywhere just hope my Chippie don't end up Chippiecopter John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 let the countdown begin...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hello all.I have a couple of questions if you guys don't mind?Firstly, I am interested in joining the build but am in Australia. I understand that the build culminates when you get together for the fly. Obviously I cannot do this so,1. Is it possible for me to just post a clip of the model flying on the said calendar day?If so,I am interested in building a funfighter so,2. Could someone define a 'funfighter' to me? Am I correct on assuming that it is like the P51Mustang 'funfighter' build from the free Rcm&e plan.Also, would someone be kind enough to briefly outline the rules to the build if possible? I am a reader of the mag but only new to the forum Thanks Rosco from Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi Rosco and Happy New Year There are no rules just take part and enjoy yourself, you don't need to finish by the time of the Greenacres Fly in, that's an added incentive for those that can and want to go. Yes the P51 fits the Funfighter definition, if you could post some pictures of your build and maiden that would be great John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi john, Happy new year also.Thanks for the info.It looks like the Mustang it will be for me then. Thanks again.Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 No problem Rosco Don't forget the pictures John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 No worries, will do john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Posted by Gary Manuel on 31/12/2014 22:52:20: PS - I've been waiting for 2015 to arrive. All ready to start. Ditto. I'll kick off a day or so, and am looking forwards to others doing the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi peeps I want to build a STOL can it be any type as long as it's a STOL i.e not from mr Russells plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 There are various sizes and marks being built Martian plus the Cub and funfighter builds are not specific to one plan, so if it gets you building I don't see why not (only my twopenneth ) BUT on page 3 of this thread it shows a special offer on the Russel plan and wood pack John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 thanks for that John, then I shall proceed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Ok folks a quick headcount and some numbers - mainly committed but a few uncertain We have 14 Atom builds We have 3 STOL builds We have 9 Funfighters of various sizes We have 4 Cubs (2 tentative) We have 1 possibly 2 Jocasta 28 builders signed up to produce 31 models. If I can just persuade the other 34 wannabees to join in then this could be a riot.. If you are unsure about your skill level the this is the place to be, we will guide you through your build, you can go as fast as you want and hopefully, the bloggers with be providing a little more detail so you can steal their ideas. Join in, you know it makes sense. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi Martyn have you included my STOL declaration to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi Martian Sorry, I missed that one, now 4 STOL builds.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Posted by Ross Piantedosi on 01/01/2015 02:25:59: Hello all. I have a couple of questions if you guys don't mind? Firstly, I am interested in joining the build but am in Australia. I understand that the build culminates when you get together for the fly. Obviously I cannot do this so, 1. Is it possible for me to just post a clip of the model flying on the said calendar day? If so, I am interested in building a funfighter so, 2. Could someone define a 'funfighter' to me? Am I correct on assuming that it is like the P51Mustang 'funfighter' build from the free Rcm&e plan. Also, would someone be kind enough to briefly outline the rules to the build if possible? I am a reader of the mag but only new to the forum Thanks Rosco from Oz Hi Rosco, I would also love to see some pice of the P51 If thats okay I will also start a build of my new P51B build and an AT6 Harvard Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 No worries Ton.It will probably be a slow build but I will start a post/blog when I get it going.Thanks for the plan and hopefully I can do it justice! Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm still going to build the Boot Hill STOL after I've repaired the Pushy Cat and the Uproar. Sorry about the text being between the two pictures. Never was any good with computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm in, already started on Jocasta. Looks like not many other Jocastas included; Will not be doing a blog as such but may post any problems or mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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