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  1. dominicm

    NEW Avios Grand Tundra (unbox and flight test video)

    At 1.7m wingspan this is one BIG foamie. Bigger is better and this Grand Tundra flies much like it's original 1.3m version from 2 years ago but in a BIGGER much more stable way. Same big Bush wheels, same big barn door flaps...but there are some awesome new enhancements. 6 part light system is...
  2. dominicm

    FLIGHT TEST: DJI / RYSE TELLO Drone (with 720P HD/5MP cam)

    I've flown quite a few small, palm size drones but this is the first where the control via App works perfectly and the stabilisation is superb. Match that with the 13 minute flight time and the integrated 720P HD video camera which can also take 5MP photots and I think DJI / RYSE have a winner...
  3. dominicm

    Landings...some good...some not so good

    The first in a series of short vids showing some of the best (and not so good) landings at Shows and Events I filmed at last year. Conditions aren't always favourable but, has to be said, the pilots always do their best to put on a great demonstration even if the wind is gusting across the...
  4. dominicm

    Emergency deadstick flameout with Giant scale Hawker Hunter jet

    Sure it takes skill to fly a turbine RC jet...but it takes even more skill and experience to be able to deal with things when they go wrong. Here Mick Burrell's Hawker Hunter suffers an engine flameout part way through its demonstration flight at the Southern Model Show. Other RC pilots would...
  5. dominicm

    Durafly D.H.100 Vampire scale EDF jet

    Durafly D.H.100 Vampire from HobbyKing. Has sold really well since it first came out. Second improved version now available. If it flies like this on a rough day, roll on Summer for more fun with it.
  6. dominicm

    Low passes ! (UltraHD/4K resolution)

    Some the amazing flightline passes from 2017...some of them quite low !
  7. dominicm

    AV8-B Harrier EDF VTOL JET Prototype flies for first time

    Joel Vlashof flies his scratch build VTOL prototype for the first time. A 12S flight pack powers the Scheubeler 130mm EDF system with 4 nozzles controlled by a kk2.1 flight controller with custom VTOL software. Next steps are to add the fuselage wings and achieve transition from vertical take...
  8. dominicm

    XK X520 VTOL Fighter (vertical take off/land)

    Brilliant VTOL. So simple to fly even in strong wind ! Take-off vertically, transition to normal flight with flick of a switch, and then flick switch back for vertical landing (or hand grab). Superb.
  9. dominicm

    BEST OF ESSENTIAL RC 2017

  10. dominicm

    HobbyKing Extra 330LX

    Out again for my second flying session with the Extra 330LX. I'm liking it more and more each time I fly it. I've got a 35% Krill Extra 330SC ready to fly BUT I'm going to get my raise my skills with this Extra 330LX before I take that for a spin.
  11. dominicm

    Giant scale RC Bombers fly at RAF Cosford

    Filmed at the Large Model Association Cosford Show. You can't deny the effort and skill that must go into designing, building and flying this superb giant scale models. It was a challenging day for flying with the cross wind but nothing deters the pilots from putting on a display for the paying...
  12. dominicm

    CARF Models MEPHISTO and some other favourites

    MEPHISTO in the hands of Dave Wilshere of Motors & Rotors in the UK. A very unusual and distinctive looking sport jet.
  13. dominicm

    Cartwheeled and crashed the HobbyKing DC-3

    My buddy James brought his new radio controlled DC-3 out for its maiden flight yesterday (Christmas Eve). It didn't quite go to plan...good outcome in the end though. A bit of fibre tape and persistence pays off. :) [video]
  14. dominicm

    NEW PRODUCT: ZOHD Dart Forward Swept Wing

    Some might recall the 'Alienator' forward swept wing RC aeroplane from about 15 years ago. I had one and never got it flying. I feel redeemed having assembled this awesome wing in a few minutes and it flew brilliantly. Great fun on a Winters day. [video]
  15. dominicm

    Top 10 Insane Fast and Speed Freaks

    A compilation of my best bits in 2017 for the speed freaks among us. I think that's probably most if not all of us actually [video]
  16. dominicm

    Top 10 'Essential RC' Giant Scale Warbirds for 2017

    A compilation of the best giant scale RC warbirds seen at UK shows this year. Corsair, B-52s, Lancaster bomber and P-51s to name a few. Enjoy ! [video]
  17. dominicm

    Top 10 'Essential RC' turbine jets for 2017

    Some of the jets I've seen this year have been amazing. They seem to get better and bigger every year. Here's an action compilation of my top 10. Which is your favourite? [video]
  18. dominicm

    Top 10 Biggest RC Airplanes (UltraHD/4K resolution)

    2017 was a good year for giant scale model aircraft. Travelling around the country to several shows I got the opportunity to film some of these monsters in action. Most of these take several years to build from scratch. Quite amazing engineering achievements. Here are my top 10 in no particular...
  19. 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.
  20. 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...
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