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I have Pirelli SottoZeros on the IS200 and cannot fault them.

I did say 'which aircraft' and not 'which one', as there's two that are piloted normally. The first pic and the third. The first is a 3/4 scale replica, and the third is a full size Mustang. The LMA (https://www.largemodelassociation.com/) is the group controlling the building and flying of any R/C aircraft weighing over 20 kg. If you plan to build and fly a model aircraft in the UK of any type which weighs over 20kg then it is mandatory (a requirement of the Civil Aviation Authority) that the aircraft is built, inspected and flight proven using the over 20kg scheme operated by the Large Model Association on behalf of the CAA. In theory there's no limit to size Tony, although it's rare to design and build a scale model over 50% of full size.

Ok, which of these aircraft isn't radio controlled.

Looks like carpet beetle larvae? Otherwise know as 'wooley bears'.

I was in Austin, Texas visiting a Company when the weather started throwing down golf ball sized hailstones. After the storm finished and it was safe to go outside we found all the vehicles, including the managers new truck and my hire car looked like they'd been worked over with a ball pein hammer

No chance

double post...doh

Stupid idea, it would be like putting its claws and legs in a blender, for as long as the power from the lipo batteries are connected to the electric motors there's no way they'll stop. I know from the British Model Flying Associations personal accident insurance statistics that the highest and most common claims are from people who have lost single or multiple fingers from accidents with propellors. With i/c engines most will slow down and/or stop when something is obstructing the propellor, but since the introduction of electrically powered aircraft, helicopters and multirotors the number of similar claims have escalated, one of the most recent being the amputation of all four digits on one hand by the tail rotor of a model electric helicopter. I have witnessed a small electric powered model turn a book and cardboard box into confetti when I cocked up when changing a electric speed controller and the only way it was stopped was when it hit the leg of my workbench and the motor was knocked out of the fuselage which disconnected the power from the battery. In retrospect I should have removed the prop beforehand, but it taught me a lesson I'll not forget.

Nothing wrong with the door seals, although it will eventually sink. That was the hazard lights flashing wasn't it? Must have been, we all know beemers don't have indicators

Thought my man cave was clean and tidy, but nowhere near this guy's. It's even got it's own website http://www.12-gaugegarage.com/ Check out the videos on the site

What a prat, and he's also trying to start it in reverse

Glad I didn't buy the RC-F now, but another two years before the LC 500 is available here? Thought he made a slip of the tongue in that last video, sure he said 'Supra'. However, I'm still enjoying the Is-F, even though I've owned it over six years it never fails to put a smile on my face.

May not be relevant but the Lithium batteriies I use in some of my model aircraft need to be charged with care, and manufacturers clearly state that batteries should be charged either in a fireproof bag or away from any combustable material (I charge mine in a large biscuit tin on ceramic tiles). Also states that in no circumstances should you leave the batteries unattended while they are on charge. I've seen some horrendous video footage of Lithium battery fires and a member of our local model club had a lithium battery fire after he left it charging in his workshop while he made a cup of coffee in the kitchen. He had taken precautions so it didn't actually ignite anything else, but the smoke damage blackened the workshop and totalled a few things, including his motorcycle leathers. So can only conclude that Lithium batteries are high risk on charge or discharge cycle.

Did the airline not replace it? BA have replaced a number of our Samsonite cases over the years........ The small wheeled shell case was loaded with the usual business stuff so was quite heavy, but I had a lot of room in my big shell suitcase so put it in there to save carrying it separately. Think I would have had a hard job proving the wheel was damaged whilst inside the case, especially as I didn't find out until I got got to my hotel in Oz. However, BA did give me a overly large cheque for a damaged golf bag once.

I'd say that was typical of most airlines. I experienced a broken wheel on my Samsonite carry-on once, what makes it difficult to understand is that it was actually inside my much larger Samsonite Shell Case that was carried in the baggage hold. Fortunately Samonsite have a lifetime warranty so repair didn't cost, just the hassle of getting it done.

Just as well he rolled it and not performed a loop as positive G would have taken them down to her waist

Looks like the fake was cast alloy whereas the original equipment was forged?

In case you're wondering what the silver car is in the last shot:

These are pretty hot too.....

Doesn't really fly inverted though, in fact you can see he loses height during the rolls when he is momentarily inverted. The power to weight is one obstacle, and the other is the blade clearance if they were put in negative pitch whilst inverted. The blades can be put into negative which is necessary in descent mode with cyclic down so the airflow maintains rpm during autorotation in the event of engine failure, in effect providing a winged flywheel that stores energy until the pilot raises the collective (pitch positive) to flare for a landing to ground level.

You reverse the pitch on the rotor blades. Model helicopters can only fly upside down because their collective pitch control allows the rotors to be negatively pitched. That is, to direct air flow "up" relative to the fuselage instead of "down". Wouldn't want to attempt it on a full size though!

Guess it depends whether you're locked in or locked out!

I use the Gtech Multi cordless, it's great and the lithium battery lasts for a good half hour of continuous use. Charges quickly too. Also have their cordless strimmer and extendable hedge trimmer which are also great as I don't have to mess with extension leads.

The smoke is produced by an independent installation which uses special mineral oil which although paraffin-based is biodegradable. It's pumped directly into/onto hot exhaust nozzles (piston engines) or exhaust fumes (jet engines) where it is instantly vaporised, not burnt. The 'smoke oil' nowadays has to be acceptable in terms of health, non toxic and certified as such for use. Various mixtures have been used in early development, including some with up to 25% diesel, but most fuels, alcohols, and other flammable substances present really serious hazards to pilots and aircraft (not forgetting spectators!), so is not used.