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November 05, 2012 155We are excited to announce a great value toy rc helicopter that has just arrived at modelflight! The Graupner Fun-chinook remote control helicopter is just $24.99 and heaps of fun for all the family! Our MD, Mike O'Reilly gives a quick overview of the rc helicopter here: Graupner's Fun Chinook Junior remote control helicopter was designed with both the beginner pilot in mind. Children of all ages (and adults who are young at heart) will love this remote
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October 26, 2012 77It's been a big day for new releases at Modelflight, with Horizon Hobby releasing 3 great models from top brands ParkZone, E-Flite and Blade Heli. With a wingspan of only 8.7 inches and a flying weight of just under a third of an ounce, the ParkZone® Mini Vapor® slow flyer is the perfect size for navigating indoor spaces that might be a bit too tight for other ultra micros. Its compact presence and precise, 3-channel DSM2®/DSMX® control make it possible to deftly maneuver around furniture, light fixtures and other obstacles without bumping into a thing.
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October 08, 2012 202
3D Helicopter Flying Mode - How it Works
To fly aerobatic maneuvers, the helicopter must be in 3D Flight mode. The flight Mode toggle switch is located in the upper right of the transmitter switches between normal and 3D mode (Fig 9). In Normal Flight Mode, the first 50% of the throttle movement is for spooling up the rotor head. As throttle passes the 50% mark, the CCPM system gradually increases the the pitch of the blades to create lift and get the heli into the air. Note: All flying in normal mode will occur above 50% throttle. Landing will also occur in normal flight mode.In the 3D flight mode, the throttle stick functions switches from controlling the throttle to controlling the pitch angle of the rotor blades. The VNR 3D must be flying to switch into the 3D Flight Mode when the throttle input
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September 27, 2012 25For all those who were able to attend Indoor Flying in September, you shared with all in attendance a most interesting and exciting evening, To really commence at the beginning, I must mention our latest import and his input, thanks to Model Flight. The name Chris Brislin would not mean a great deal to most people who reside over the border in S.A. but to American residents of Tucson, Arizona, a large number of them would realize that Chris flew himself, not only into American history, but into World history by gaining a podium finish in the Tucson Shootout competitions. Yes dear friends, if you look at my first picture of Chris, please realize that you are looking at, and those who fly at future Indoor Meets at ETSA Park are flying with, the aerobatic model flier who is in the top few
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April 30, 2012 69Our April Indoor Meeting had a touch of Royalty to add a little richness to its flavor – I speak of Speedway Royalty for those who can remember the days of Rowley Park which brought fame to many men and women over its 20-plus years of existence. One who will be remembered by his followers for many years to come is Bill Wigzell (“Wigzell The Wizard”) Bill was one of the leading competitors in not only South Australia, but in all speedway tracks throughout the nation. My opening shot this month is of Bill, who brought two of his grandies along to see just what we got up to each month. The Wigzells have recently discovered that the dam on Bill’s Cherry Gardens property is better suited to radio controlled boats than “just feeding the sheep and cattle.” The grandchildren – the
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April 12, 2012 86The fun never ends for our good friend Hamish Scott....At the F3B Nationals a few weeks ago Hamish put the new 300X Helicopter through it's paces on his lunch break! Check it out here: The Blade 300X is stock out of the box and as you can see Hamish really puts it through its paces! This is what Chuck the camera man had to say: "Hamish is one of South Australia's best young heli pilots and when you watch this your agree I'm sure. Being a small heli and Hamish flying it like it's on steroids it is hard to keep the camera
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April 12, 2012 109Introducing the BRAND NEW RC Helicopter from Blade.... the 130X Flybarless, Brushless Bind-N-fly RC Helicopter! Loops, rolls, tic tocs and hurricanes are a breeze with this micro helicopter! The Blade 130X remote control helicopter comes as a Bind-N-Fly
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March 31, 2012 59
If flying numbers meant anything so early in the year, then we are in for a bumper crop which is, ofcourse, good news for The Southern Flying League, for we may help them purchase some items that they, perhaps, otherwise may not. Might I even venture to add that our name may even appear on a panel of their new extention to their clubrooms at Milang? Well done SSL.
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February 19, 2012 23Those magnificent flying men who did not wish to stay home on a balmy night on the 16th of February, were found throwing their favourite indoor model towards the brilliant lighting of ETSA Park’s netball stadium, resulting in another great monthly outing. I shall get in early and remind you all that due to a previous booking of the stadium, we will be flying on the LAST Thursday night next month (March) 29th for just this one month. Following that we will again join for enjoyable fellowship on the third Thursday of each month right through and including December. In tonight’s story on our activities, I begin with a picture of young Michael who is one of the keenest participants
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February 09, 2012 14The break since our last gathering at Mile End seemed to have done little to lessen the enthusiasm of our indoor pilots as we made our way back to commence yet another year at the Netball Stadium. The hire rate has increased a little to $95 which means that the Southern Soaring League, who has, in the past achieved quite outstanding amounts from the “overflow” from the exhibitionists usual ten dollars per night, their income will decrease ever so lightly. For the indoor pilots, their fee of $10 for the two hours from 8.30p.m. to 10.30p.m. will remain the same, as will their flying times. As all spectators will again be admitted free, mothers-in-law will again be welcomed with open arms.Our flying times will remain as previously with one exception. In March we will again create indoor havock, BUT IT WILL BE ON THE LAST THURSDAY IN THAT MONTH - the 29th with the flying times the same for the entire year, in other words from 8.30p.m. to 10.30p.m. Please let me remind
