Cheshire Falcons
Model Flying Club
When model fliers get together
a new club is formed!
Alex Whittaker has launched a 'must read' web page!
Steve Webb Models of Frodsham is our local model shop.
Colin says:
We offer 'Almost Ready To Fly' radio controlled aircraft, as well as adhesives and accessories - all at competitive prices.
This is our 'on line' home, you can also see us at most of the LMA and BMFA shows.
Leigh & Sarah say:
We are a web based family run business based in the sunny north west of England,
bringing good quality items at a very competitive price to modellers of all disciplines.
Paul, (the boss man) tells us:
Based in Chester, in the North West of England (UK),
we are a small
business aiming to provide a quality and hassle-free service.
We
specialise in brushless power sets for radio controlled model
aeroplanes
and aim to offer quality
and reliable products from
specialist manufacturers to help you get the most from your spare
time.
Jason has an ambitious new venture
You might care to explore his Evergreen pages to discover the bargain prices on offer.
The range includes several ARTF planes and will expand in time to cover accessories galore.
Karen & Julian are opening their new Hobby Shop
Explore their new web pages , you might discover
that gadget you cannot afford to be without.
Star-Loc Five Star Adhesives Ltd in Runcorn .
Good value planes & RC accessories.
Try Component Shop for RC accessories
and particularly for rechargables.
or have a look around the
Hobby Pit site.
Morley and District MAC of Leeds have a library of over 1,000 model aircraft plans, mostly Free flight, but listed by type.
Planning a build in the old fashioned way? this may be a good place to start.
You only have to ask, use the 'e-mail' button on our Home page if you wish.
The CAA offer a G-Info database search facility, both current and historical. You have a G-XXXX Registration Number?- find out if she still flies!
You can even search for info by type, some registrations have photos.
But beware, I discovered that a 'Mosquito' today is either an elderly autogiro or a sailplane,
Not exactly what I expected!.
Virtual Aircraft Museum.
The A to Z of Aircraft manufacturers and their planes, listed by Country.
I wonder if you would recognise even 50% of those in the UK listings!
Chino in California hosts an annual Warbird Spectacular
Not models, the real thing, but just look at these pics!
Parent body for UK Aeromodellers
Large Model Association
Complete listing of Military Airshows around the UK.
You can also go to their 'Live Aviation' page to eavesdrop ATC conversations
and see Videos & airport webcams.
The Red Arrows display programme can be found here.
Commercial Airshow photography at its best,
well worth exploring for mouthwatering sights , sounds and videos
WW II Warbirds-The Red Arrows-The Vulcan and more...
Simple concept..? A motorcycle with extending wings
Well you can dream!
Remember James May demonstrating the 1950s
Taylor Aerocar
Well new technology has now been applied to the design.
Check this manufacturer's video simulation
of a family car
with extending wings and a pusher prop.
The Terrafugia Transition first flew on March 6th '09, watch the maiden flight here, the manufacturer is
now accepting deposits for early delivery.
and dont forget that the long overdue Moller M400 Skycar
might just be with us soon.
Due for launch in 2014 ( subject to suitable investment) is the Pal-V gyrocopter
have a look at its flight performance here
or again
You could design your own...........
All your battery questions answered.
modelflying.co.uk the web home of RCME
In 1937 Ettore Bugatti designed and built his innovative Bugatti Racer 100P aeroplane.
With a rigid , single seat, ply and balsa fuselage, wings swept forwards and butterfy tailfeathers
this was nothing short of revolutionary. Propulsion was to be by
two mid mounted 8 cylinder, 4.9 litre Turbocharged engines driving contrarotating props, with
drive shafts through the cockpit. She never flew ( Herr Hitler saw to that) but the only prototype is on display today at Oshkosh. Dont miss the News page and their project page to learn about current efforts to build a flying replica.
a large RC model has now flown proving that Bugatti knew something about aerodynamics as well!
Mark Jayne is not only a radio control enthusiast
but an avid plane spotter and photographer who spends many a cold day on a hillside in
Mid Wales awaiting the arrival of military aircraft flying The Mach Loop,
often at 450mph less than 100' from the ground.
Stunning photography.
The Dundee Model Aircraft Club
Aerobatics, as the professionals fly them, check out their Videos as well!
UK orientated information pages just for aeromodellers
Adam One's aerodynamics pages explain
the principles
of lift, wing profiles, slots, flaps, stalls , spins & lots of other things.
for both beginner and expert
Designing from scratch or maybe you just need to know the MAC or the CofG of your new Zagi? You dont need to do complicated maths, input your measurements & these pages do it for you!
Building, covering, tuning, trimming and generally fettling your model
You'll find all the answers here.
This New Zealand site has just been launched but most models and equipment will be the same the world over.This looks like becoming the 'Which Magazine' for aeromodellers so
you should certainly
check it out before you buy.
Detailed information about all those WW1 biplanes
and the aces who flew them.
Airfield Models, a great information resource for modellers
Considering Radio Control as a hobby?,
there is no better place to start surfing.
Electromagnetic levitation and thrust..
the way forward?
Make your own model and find out!
The Mugi- can also be flown in daylight.
Simple, robust and full of fun
Download plans and instructions & join the forum... Free
Though the 3D demo might make you a little queasy..!
Have you explored the world of RC podcasts?
If you dont have an i-pod/i-pad or an i-phone,
then simply tune in from their web pages.
All things that fly- another podcast site.
RC flightcast, another podcast site.
A knowledgeable team of 3
with a friendly presentation.
The podcasts listed are all Transatlantic in origin
Please let me know if I am missing one ( or more) from nearer home!
Have you explored the 'newsgroups'?
uk.rec.models.radio-control.air
rec.models.scale
rec.models.rc.soaring
rec.models.rc.misc
rec.models.rc.air
rec.aviation.simulators
alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim
alt.games.microsoft.combat-flight
alt.binaries.pictures.radio.control.models
alt.binaries.radio-control
Not forgetting the Forum groups offered by :
Yahoo,
Google
and others...
RC Model flyers.
"The UK's premier forum" for exchange of ideas and aeromodelling tips
RC Talk.
Another UK Forum for exchange of ideas and aeromodelling tips
Four US discussion forums:
www.rcgroups.com
www.rcuniverse.com
www.wattflyer.com
http://rchangout.com/
