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  1. dominicm

    Essential RC Crash, Burn, Explode, Speed and Thrill Compilation 2017

    It's been a great year for RC. Was difficult deciding what clips to pull into my annual crash and thrill action compilation. Mostly likely I'll make another because there were so many! But here are my best bits. Looking forward to 2018 already.
  2. dominicm

    NEW HobbyKing BIXLER 3 Cheap Trainer/FPV platform

    Got my hands on the new version of the Bixler 3 a few weeks back ahead of its launch yesterday (6th December). Minutes to put together. Apparent changes from the original are larger space up front for bigger lipos, so more flight time. Re-designed for FPV. It comes with a pre-assembled ply mount...
  3. dominicm

    ZOHD Nano Talon...it's also a FANTASTIC RC trainer plane with beginner gyro mode

    Second outing with the ZOHD Nano Talon....this time only low wind as opposed to the storm conditions I flew in last time. Allowed me to play with the 'beginner' stabilisation/gyro mode. Really surprised me how easy it made it to fly this plane. If you were a first time RC pilot you would have NO...
  4. dominicm

    ZOHD Nano Talon...it's also a FANTASTIC RC trainer plane with beginner gyro mode

    Second outing with the ZOHD Nano Talon....this time only low wind as opposed to the storm conditions I flew in last time. Allowed me to play with the 'beginner' stabilisation/gyro mode. Really surprised me how easy it made it to fly this plane. If you were a first time RC pilot you would have NO...
  5. dominicm

    Twin Engined Agentine Pucará Ground-Attacker

    Always great to see scale models of full size aircraft I've not seen before. This Agentine FMA IA 58 Pucará being a twin was especially interesting. Considering the weather it flew really well. [video]
  6. dominicm

    Giant XXL PIPER J-3 CUB radio controlled American light aircraft

    1:3 scale Piper J-3 Cub flown at the Large Model Association Show at RAF Cosford. Scratch built and without the context of the owner in the background you would think it was the real full size aircraft. Amazing.
  7. dominicm

    Giant 1:3 scale Spitfire at RAF Cosford, UK

    The ultimate tribute to Spitfire. A replica at 1:3 scale of the full size. Just as awesome to watch flying over the menacing skies of RAF Cosford. [video]
  8. dominicm

    Giant scale RC Russian Mikoyan MiG-29 (2 jet engines) [UltraHD / 4K]

    Superb scratch built MiG-29 powered by two micro gas turbine jet engines each with 170 newtons of thrust. It looks especially menacing against the grey skies at RAF Cosford.
  9. dominicm

    Giant scale Bede-8 and Beercraft 'Honey Bee'

    Dave Johnson, Chairman of the Large Model Association, flies this stunning scale Bede 8, together with John Greenfield (Ghost Squadron) flying the highly detailed 66% scale Beercraft 'Honey Bee'.
  10. dominicm

    ZOHD Nano Talon FPV Racer

    Doesn't get much easier than this. Push the wings onto the fuselage and the elevons, plug in your receiver and go. Dropped in a 3S1300 pack and put a RunCam2 on the nose to balance. Fortunately is was blowing a gale outside so really did test out the included flight stabilisation. Looking...
  11. dominicm

    HUGE 50% scale RC KLEMM KL 25 with VALACH 420cc radial engine [UltraHD / 4K]

    John Greenfield (Ghost Squadron) built this half scale Klemm KL 25 from plans of the actual full size aircraft. He also used the same materials in its construction and chose the Valach 420cc 5 cylinder radial engine (VM R5-420). An engine more powerful than the engines used in the full size...
  12. dominicm

    Giant Vickers VC10 with 4 micro turbine jet engines

    This giant VC10 has a wingspan of 4.9 metres and length of 5.75 metres. Total weight is 63 kgs. The model is powered by 4 Wren Super Sport micro gas turbine engines each of which has 18 lbs of thrust. Designed and built by Terry Mason. Flown by Dave Johnson, Large Model Association Chairman.
  13. dominicm

    World's Largest RC Pitts Python biplane (85% scale)

    Greg Hayfield flying his monster 85% Pitts Python at Southern Model Show in its new scheme which is based on a scheme on a full size Pitts flown by pilot Jacob Holländer. [video]
  14. dominicm

    5 metre MINIMOA and single blade POWERED RACING GLIDERS

    The 'Ghost Squadron' give a superb demonstration of both unpowered and powered gliders at the BMFA Power Nationals 2017. The Minimoa is a classic design with its gull wings. It gets pulled up by a tug fitted with a 100cc engine. The racing glider is powered by an electric motor with a single...
  15. dominicm

    Realistic 1/6 scale Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15

    1/6 scale MiG-15 flown at BMFA Buckminster, UK. Powered by a JetCat P-100. Filmed in UltraHD / 4K resolution.
  16. dominicm

    Essential RC at RIAT 2017

    Sharing some of my videos from RIAT 2017 (RAF Fairford) for jet lovers. Major Dan "ROCK" Dickinson throttles up, hits afterburners, and propels the F-22 Raptor into a performance, high G, take off at RIAT 2017. Watch his stunning aerobatic routine that includes close formation with a P-51 Mustang.
  17. dominicm

    55% scale Stearman with Valach 800cc 7 cyl radial [Filmed in UltraHD/4K]

    Ludo and his family travelled from his home in Belgium to the Wings & Wheels Model Spectacular to demonstrate his giant scale models. This Stearman is powered by a Valach 800cc 7 cylinder radial engine. Awesome sound.
  18. dominicm

    85% scale Pitts Python [Filmed in UltraHD and 4K]

    Gregg Hayfield was back at Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular with his Monster Pitts Python. It is 85% size of the real Pitts Python and looks awesome in its new scheme. Weighing in at 138 Kg, just under the maximum limit as defined by the CAA of 150Kg. The Pitts is scratch built, that means...
  19. dominicm

    Gee Bee R3 Racer with Moki 300cc 5 cylinder radial engine of course

    Gee Bee R3 racer, a highlight of Weston Park International Model Show. And yes, it has the Moki 300cc 5 cylinder radial engine pulling it along. Anything else wouldn't be acceptable!
  20. dominicm

    'Rare Bear' Reno Racer inspired Rebel Pro sport jet

    Andy Johnson flying his Pirotti Rebel Pro...the scheme inspired by the Rare Bear Reno Racer at Weston Park International Model Show.
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