The latest AVANZ #188 to enjoy and some comments from Allan who writes …
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AVANZ #188
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 ...
Hanger Clearance
In recent times some of you may have heard me saying that you should have asked me before going off and trying to order from somewhere online … Well I’ve decided to thin out a lot of stuff that I have in the hangar and will likely never get to build or fly.
There are a couple of foamies, that would like a new home such as my old battle weary Trojan T28 or the new still in box Skysword with 70mm EDF unit and retracts.
There are a number of balsa kits, mostly park fliers from Stevens Aero and Mozano Laserworks, but there is a 1/4 scale Anderson Kingfisher kit from HangerOne in New Zealand (https://hangaronekits.com/collections/sport-aircraft-kits/products/anderson-kingfisher-108-90-to-120-size-laser-cut-short-kit).
I have a large number of smaller size electic motors, mostly used but from what I can tell they still function, several EDF fan units – mostly 70mm in size.
There is also a new Ortur Laser Master 2 that has been modified for Air Assist and has the 5.5w diode laser head (20W model) – https://youtu.be/wMw2vqhJEOk?t=1710 … I dont need 3 in the workshop 🙂
I will put together a list in the next week or so, but if you don’t want to wait just get in touch and ask
What Is Better Than 1 BBQ? 2 BBQs
After a successful and delicious end-of-month BBQ today Dave had some sausages which had not been cooked so, subject to the vagaries of the ...
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, ...
Have Your Say – The Next NSFC Committee Meeting is Feb 07
Do you have something you want the club’s committee to discuss? Have your say, the next committee meeting is scheduled for February ...
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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 ...
Glider Time
This is a classic Ralph Learmont Apollo that was passed on to me. The radio gear has been updated an the pushrod layout changed for better access to the wing joiner hooks. I have ZERO experience with unpowered gliders and towline launches, so the maiden was interesting. Thanks to Clem for passing the Apollo to me, Ralph and Beverley Learmont for supplying build documentation and Bill / Peter for the launch. More fun to come!
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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 ...
A Last Flight For 2021?
Thursday 30 Dec at Tharwa was a perfect day for flying and Clem had his SE5A out for an airing. After a lengthy setup (landing gear, 2 wings, ...
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.