BuiltWithNOF

Christchurch and District Model Flying Club
 

club meetings for the rest of the year

Wed 4 Jan Club meeting at the Walkford 2000, Quiz    Night—quizmaster Martin Presnell

Don’t forget Friday evenings at Stanpit.

Indoor dates: flying at Bournemouth Uni £3 for members, £8 for visitors

ALL dates are Fridays.

16th Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec, 6th Jan, 3rd Feb, 9th March

Not yet decided

  Rosebowl

  Club Slope days out

  Electric Scale day at Strawberry Field

  Club Seaplane day at Longham

  Various talks and Evening events

 

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Study the picture on the right very carefully - it contains all the secrets that made Ian World Champion. If you missed his talk, very hard luck, you will never crack the code!

My notes taken on the night are not much better, but for what they’re worth, here they are!

THE MODEL

The Plane is talking to you, ie it must be just sensitive enough.

Go to the slope first for initial trimming.

Use “Launch Mode” and “Flight Mode” on your TX.

12 degrees flap is maximum, 4-6 degrees aileron reflex to give the effect of washout - greater aileron deflection as you improve.

THERMAL FINDING

What to watch for: birds circling, feeding, flapping, birdsong (having a good time).

High ground, topography.

Changes in temperature.

Cloud (darker cloud, more active underneath), dust, seeds.

Don’t fly too slowly - one click down.

And that’s it. Go away and PRACTICE.

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