Archive for April, 2010
Pre Flight Checks
April 30th, 2010 
steve 
Ally Young gives us a heads up on Pre Flight Checks: When you arrive at the field, there are a number of things you need to think about in preparation for a successful day’s flying. Firstly, what about the weather? Is the wind speed and direction suitable for your site and your model? Strong or ...
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Posted in Articles, Fixed Wing, How to, Tips from the Team 
Tags: Ally Young, Pre Flight Checks, Safety Checks, Top tips 
No Comments »Savox and Bionic powered Python Video
April 28th, 2010 steve 
We have released the first in a new line of videos to showcase the Power of Bionic Batteries and Speed and Accuracy of Savox Servos. The Python Pitts 12 is a high performance aerobatic mean machine; the compact airframe and high drag, give great constant speed and manoeuvrability, making this a great test for the Bionic ...
Read more... Posted in Articles, Bionic, Savox Tags: Bionic Batteries, Python Pitts, Savox Servo, steve mallinder No Comments »FMS Alpha Jet 1.4M Electric Foam Jet
April 27th, 2010 admin 
The Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet was a light weight attack or advanced trainer that was in production in the early 1970’s. Famous Models have chosen the Asas de Portugal colour scheme. The Portuguese Air force display team chose this bright and flamboyant colour scheme to stand out in the crowd, and this replica certainly achieves this. ...
Read more... Posted in Famous Models, Product Reviews Tags: Alpha Jet, EDF, Famous Models, High contrast 1 Comment »FMS A4 Skyhawk video
April 26th, 2010 steve 
Our promotional video of the “Famous Models” A4 Skyhawk; shown here in the Blue Angels scheme. The Skyhawk is a Delta wing ground attack jet that is nimble and compact but flies like it is on rails. Featuring a great turn of speed it excels in high “G” turns and fast fly bys, it would ...
Read more... Posted in Flight News Tags: 3 cell lipo, A4 Skyhawk, flying on rails, Nimble and quick No Comments »Famous Models P51 Mustang
April 23rd, 2010 steve 
Famous Models P51 Mustang video release. This is available in 2 versions: Fixed Undercarriage or Mechanical Retracts. We have flown the fixed version in this video. The kit comes with a scale 4 bade propeller and a normal 2 blade. We used the Bionic 3800mAh 4 Cell battery and even on windy days this provides ...
Read more... Posted in Famous Models, Flight News Tags: 4 blade propellor, barrel rolls, Bionic, ground handling, Immellman, loops, Mustang, P51, side slips 2 Comments »Famous Models – Alpha Jet
April 21st, 2010 steve 
The Famous Models Alpha jet flies with a real locked in feeling, its confidence inspiring and a real joy to fly. This large airframe and high contrast colour scheme also mean that it’s easy to keep full orientation on the model. In addition this makes it a real pleasure to watch as both pilot and spectator. I ...
Read more...Famous Models – Cessna 182 Video
April 21st, 2010 steve 
Famous Models – Cessna 182 demo flight video.
Read more...Chris Bowler-Python Pitts
April 19th, 2010 steve 
Chris Bowler of RCMW visited last week to take some in flight photo shots of the Savox/Bionic Sebart Python Pitts for an article I am wrting. Even though all UK flights were all stopped due to the volcanic ash, we managed to get the Bionic Pitts up in the air!!! What-oh!! The Bionic Pitts is ...
Read more... Posted in Bionic, Flight News, Savox Tags: Bionic, cooling spinner, mejzlik, Python Pitts, RCMW, Savox, steve mallinder No Comments »P40 Warhawk Video
April 16th, 2010 steve 
The “Famous models” P40 will be released shortly, watch this brand new video of this aircraft in action.
Read more... Posted in Famous Models, Flight News Tags: Famous Models, P40 Warhawk, RAF Lichfield, SCRCAC, video No Comments »Ollie Staples visits CML
April 16th, 2010 steve 
Flighthub Team member – Ollie Staples, visits CML. This is Ollies first visit and we have a tour of the facilities and formal introductions to the team. Top Tips and setups will soon be written by this young man as we gave him lots of products to test and report back on.
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