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Lleyn Model Aero Club |
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NEWS |
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Bring and Fly 2009 |
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The Bring and Fly was another success as the good weather continued from early in September through the weekend. There was enough wind at the North West Corner for the slopers and enough calm at Penrhos for the power flyers. |
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For the first time the number of oily engines seemed to be in decline. The majority of models were powerd by either jet turbines or electricity. |
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Even some “draggy” bi-planes and tri-planes had been converted by Syd Lawton from glow to electric. |
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Diary Dates for 2009 |
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Annual General Meeting 25th. October |
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“Put a rubber on the end of it” |
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Modern batteries store a lot of energy. |
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Check that the insulation on the leads is in good condition and all exposed terminals are protected to prevent short circuits. |
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This PP9 battery terminals were shorted by keys in Mike Downes pocket. |
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Another Warning About 2.4 Ghz Equipment |
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Richard Vance had loss of signal problems while flying his De Haviland 86 Express. He found that the Spektrum module fitted to his Futaba transmitter had a loose connection to the aerial co-axial socket. If you use this set up check the locking nut on the socket. |