Emmanual Fillon (b. 1917) was a prolific designer and builder of free flight models and winner of the 1937 Wakefield event. Fillon’s ...
Fillon’s “Champion”
UPDATED AGAIN: SIG Flip Glider Mass Launch Now On Sunday 13th March
The SIG Flip glider mass launch is now on next Sunday, March 6th, as part of the club’s February BBQ.
Want to join the fun?
There are still some glider kits ...
Coming To Airspace Near You …
Israel has just announced full certification for this drone to operate in civilian airspace and it has also been purchased by Canada and Switzerland. The full article can be read here
Models for sale
Hi Guys,
Im cleaning a couple of items from the shed and have 2 surplus airframes..
1 x Curare 40.. Hano Pretners anthedral tailed pattern ship. Airframe is solid and will require recover and fitting of your gear. Used to run a 46 with pipe on 10×10 apc. very slick..
1 x executive twin.. twin os26fs powered, operating strobes and still contains all the gear (might want to ditch the 36mhz rx!). Engines have sat for a very long time and will need a good clean and bearings. Bit of hangar rash, but not a difficult project to get back in the air. Very nice flying model with that great twin doppler. It will fly asymmetric but I recommend landing fast…
AVANZ #188
The latest AVANZ #188 to enjoy and some comments from Allan who writes …
” FYI ...
Glider Trimming Is Easy
Who was it who said that chuck gliders were simple things? Some of us met up at a local oval for a testing and trimming session with the SIG ...
Kits, Engines And More – A Garage Sale With Something For Every RC Modeller
A long time member of the Belconnen Model Aero Club has decided to retire from the sport and is having a garage sale to dispose of all kits, ...
SIG Flip Glider Kits Are Ready For Collection
Did you request a Flip Glider Kit from Allan and Glen? If so your kit is now completed and you will be able to collect if from the container ...
Celebration of SIG Manufacturing and Hazel Sig’s 100th Birthday
A special message from Allan Laycock …
You will all have received the MAAA President’s (Tim Nolan) Christmas Best Wishes on 24 December ...
Chasing Ray T
I have progressed sufficiently in my Quad flying to start practicing in-flight videoing of airborne aircraft. Ray T was keen for me to video his birds.
Freeflight Nats are on at West Wyalong
From Roy Summersby
NSW Free Flight Society.
Hi,
Please find the Program and Entry Form for the 1st West Wyalong National Championship at West ...
Clem’s Spitfire is Ready For a Test Flight
Clem writes to say …
Ready for a test fly, I will do it at namadgi when the weather clears it’s been a good experience ...