Another member was admitted to the Chopped Finger Club today.

This time the injury wasn't caused by a spinning propellor but by the sharp trailing edge of an APC prop. whilst stationary!

So, watch out for those sharp trailing edges - give them a bit of a sanding to be safe.

It was debatable as to whether this pilot would qualify for membership considering the injury was quite minor, but given the amount of blood splashed around the vicinity of his plane and elsewhere, it was agreed his application should be approved. 

Check out the membership of this not so elite club here:     http://www.ndmac.co.uk/gallery/album.php?s=chopped-finger-club

THE 'INSPECTOR' CHANGES STYLE

The 'Inspector' tries out JR's new tray-type transmitter, the XG14E. 

Conditions were far from ideal on Saturday (only four pilots turned out) - with wind speeds in excess of 20-mph and across the runway.  The Inspector's petrol powered low-winger quickly took to the air and appeared under expert control at all times.  Some superb landings were achieved in the very blustry conditions so, well done sir!

When asked what he thought of his new transmitter, the Inspector said. "It will take a bit more getting used to".

NDMAC welcomes Jim to the Club

Jim lives on the Penninsula and is an extremely accomplished builder of both planes and yachts.  He's looking forward to joining us at Kirkistown once the fair weather moves in and hopes to fly his beautiful 1/4-scale Tiger Moth.

Best Wishes

Best wishes to Steven and Ashleigh on the birth of their beautiful daughter Eryn, born on December 21st.

Photo Dennis Legge

From all at NDMAC

NDMAC XMAS DINNER 2015

This week Steve brought his lovely MX2 along for its maiden flight.

Constructed from a 'Goldwing' ARTF kit, the model is powered by an EVO33 petrol engine, which gives it plenty of 'grunt'.  

Spans 72" and is fitted out with Spektrum digital servos.  Steve was pleased by the way the plane performed on the maiden flight and hopefully we'll be seeing it again soon - if the weather ever settles down!

THREE NEW MODELS ARRIVE ON THE FLIGHTLINE

The 'Inspector' brought along his lovely Seagull EDGE 540 for a test flight.  'MTK' had the honour of putting this lively machine through its paces and commented later that 'it flew beautifully'.

The 'Inspector' choose an O.S. GT33 petrol engine (33 cc) for motovation and the electronics are from the JR stable in the form of the X-Bus system.

Next up was 'Taildragger's' new Pilot RC Yak 54.  Hobbyplastic (MacGregor Industries) are the importers for the Pilot range of models and will ship  the boxes directly to your door.  The sales invoice will be forwarded to your dealer so you pay the dealer.  This arrangement means there is only one carriage charge involved and potentially less chance of transit damage..  Good idea.    

http://www.hobbyplastic.co.uk/

The model is powered by a DLE35RA and is fitted with Spektrum receivers and Hitec servos.  This is a beautifully finished model as you would expect from Pilot RC, albeit at a price.  (£410 incl. delivery)

Another new plane to make an appearance recently was 'Taildragger's' Pilot RC Extra 330SC.

This is 35% scale and of the usual high quality expected from Pilot RC.  Carbon fibre wing tube, under carriage, spinner and tail wheel assy..

Powered by a DLE111 twin cylinder (111 cc) motor and fitted with twin MTW Cans & Headers.  8-nr. JR 8911 servos fed through a Powerbox 'Cockpit'.  Twin 2-S LiPo batteries make things work.  LiFe battery on the ignition.  Two aileron servos on each wing, two on the elevator and two on the rudder.  Biela prop..  Pilot bust not included.  Spats not fitted as yet.  The rudder and stabilisers are readily detachable to facilitate transportation in smaller vehicles which is very convenient.

As this particular model was not in stock in the UK when required it was ordered from a dealer in Belgium.  No dearer 'to your door'  than getting it from the UK!   Pound vs Euro played a part in that I guess.

'Taildragger43'

A BIG WARM WELCOME ...........

to Doug who has applied for membership.  Doug, who lives close by, has been out of the sport for some time but hopes to 'get back into it' again here at Kirkistown.  He's also a keen model boat man so Doug and Ricky will be able to compare notes on both fronts.

Peter welcomes Doug to the Club.

AT LAST!

Sunday 30th August turned out a splendid day for flying off Lough Cowey.

Light winds and warm sunshine lifted the spirits of the pilots and and after many failed attempts in previous weeks, it was 'all action on the lake'.

Did you hear about the pilot who forgot his transmitter?    Yes - we've all done it.

After carefully assembling his plane my attention was caught when I heard him mutter a bad word.  Looking over I enquired.  What's the matter?   I've left my transmitter at home he replied.  I'll head back and get it.  I'll be back in an hour.

In due course the pilot arrived back empty handed.  Staring at the grass beside his model and shaking his head, he said.  Look.  It's bloody well lying there,  beside the plane.  I didn't notice it.

Moral of the story:   According to Confucius, a pilot participating of the strong red wine the night before flying shall suffer the memory loss and confusion between his left and right rudder. (And where he left his transmitter.)

Confucius

'Taildragger43'