Three stalwart members, Simon, Peter and David, recently demonstrated without any doubt (according to them!) that flying RC models over a snow covered flying patch can be a really cool thing to do. Good fun too I am advised! Some photos below tell the story…….. Only lines in the snow today, no circular or long… Read More »
Thursday 15th September saw Roly take his much awaited own-build EDF Blackbird to “the patch”! Our on-the-spot club member, Phil, reports. The morning saw this amazing model being tested, its aerodynamics studied by those in attendance. Hand launching wasn’t too bad, however it was just slightly underpowered or overweight!! The cog seemed just right with… Read More »
Thanks to the sterling efforts of Phil, Peter and Simon, the club now has a dedicated training model. New members will therefore be greatly assisted with getting airborne quickly and mastering the arts (and enjoyment!) of our shared model flying interest. The airframe is a Seagull Arising Star, high wing layout and electric drive; see… Read More »
So, as the big day dawned for the BMFA Centenary World Record Attempt, we, adjacent the South coast, awoke to leaden skies and pouring rain. Not, perhaps, ideal conditions for model flight! Led by Phil Burton’s superb “It’ll-be-alright–on-the-night” enthusiasm, eleven members turned up at our soggy flying patch to give it a go. Though, truthfully,… Read More »
Organiser Darren has prepared a few words summarising the day’s outcome. Hi all thermal soarers! First of all a big thanks to all of you who took part today. What a fantastic day we had and the weather wasn’t bad either. It was all very evenly matched with some very close battles with only seconds… Read More »
Sunday April 17th saw our first competition gathering at our flying patch for 2022. The relaxed rules comprised, bring a motorised glider, climb it for 30 seconds or to 150m altitude and see who could stay up the longest. A CAM height limiter fitted to all models assisted with this (*). To try and mitigate… Read More »
……so The Phoenix MFC Dorset club held an evening indoor distance competition for Depron-constructed Chuck gliders. We had eleven entrants who were provided with a sheet of Depron, a stick of balsa, glue, Blue Tack nose weight – and shown pre made balsa chuck gliders plus books like “The Eagle Book of Spacecraft Models” to provide a… Read More »
We will be having a Club meeting at Carey Hall, Wareham. The evening will commence at ~7:30pm with a short formal gathering, followed by a competition to….. MAKE YOUR OWN DEPRON GLIDER AND FLY THE FURTHEST!You will be provided with materials to make the plane ( but see later as to what YOU need to… Read More »
January 16th dawned with yet more irresistible blue skies complemented with little wind. Who could not wish to fly? Some photos below tell the story…… Some action! Addendum: A few ground snaps from 20 Jan showing the EDF passion remains alive and well at PMFC! Original imagery: Simon Cragg.
Wednesday January 12th was the sort of day we all pray for, blue skies and a gentle north-east wind; idyllic. Admittedly, the patch was a little soggy due to the previous days and days of relentless precipitation, and the temperature, low – but we didn’t let all that trouble us! A good day’s flying was… Read More »