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  1. dominicm

    Rarely modelled Gloster Javelin turbine scale jet

    Great to hear this won't be the only RC Javelin flying then! Good luck with the project.
  2. dominicm

    SAB Avio KR84 Tortuga - Freaky Fast

    You can probably understand why I was standing back a bit when filming !
  3. dominicm

    SAB Avio KR84 Tortuga - Freaky Fast

    "IT's TORTUGA TIME !" That's what we heard as our Italian friends from SAB Avio bungee and hand launched their Tortugas into the air to give a hot demonstration of the speed of the new Tortuga from SAB Avio. TORTUGA is a Full sandwich Fiber glass / Airex Fuselage (made under vacuum). - Super...
  4. dominicm

    SAB Avio Havok and Drake 3D thrust vectored jets

    Very unique and distinctive new RC jet aircraft designs from SAB Avio. You would think the Havok was inspired by Star Trek's Klingon Bird of Prey spaceship. Amazing aerobatic capability in the hands of the right pilots...and these guys were the right pilots. Filmed at Weston Park International...
  5. dominicm

    Rarely modelled Gloster Javelin turbine scale jet

    I have not seen an RC Gloster Javelin flying before so it was fantastic to see Joe's new turbine powered version of this jet at the North London Model Flying Club Scale Day event. You can see the effects of the wind turbulence on this jet through its low fast passes and on final approach. Joe is...
  6. dominicm

    Tony Nijhuis 4x50mm EDF Concorde (retracts and nose droop)

    Stunning EDF concorde from Tony Nijhuis Designs. Features 4x50mm EDFs running on a 4S5000 pack, retractable landing gear and nose droop. I suspect kits will be available here in the not too distant future... https://bit.ly/2EyERIq ...but he did share that these are the fan/motors he is...
  7. dominicm

    Giant P-51 Mustang destroyed on take off

    A very expensive electric conversion destroyed within seconds of take off. Even the most experienced pilots make small mistakes which can have disastrous consequences.
  8. dominicm

    Rocket assisted C-130 take-off

    Yup. Despite our local flying field being that bumpy we have a lot of fun. Cheers ;)
  9. dominicm

    Rocket assisted C-130 take-off

    We've been wanting to try this for a while...
  10. dominicm

    Most expensive RC jet I have ever filmed

    Amazing model especially because of its size, the detail and scheme. All up cost of this creation was £25K ($35K).
  11. dominicm

    Hawker Hunter turbine jet TRIO

    Great to see three of these awesome models fly in formation. Perfection with the exception of the crunched landing from 2nd bird down.
  12. dominicm

    Pit walk (with flight action) around Classic Jets UK

    Steve Johnson, one of the top pilots on the UK Show circuit, takes me on a pit walk at the quarterly Classic Jets event at Abingdon, UK. An event that brings together the broad spectrum of RC turbine jets. From small to large, from scale to aerobatic and even futuristic...concluding with his own...
  13. dominicm

    Scratch built HU-16 Albatross Flying Boat (5m wingspan)

    Doesn't get any more giant scale than this ! 1:6.5 scale. John Greenfield latest scratch built radio controlled model aircraft was flown at its first public event at North London Model Flying Clubs Scale Day. This model weighs ~42KG and is powered by two Zenoah 62cc engines. The wingspan is an...
  14. dominicm

    Hard and Crash Landings

    I film at a lot of shows. Kinda inevitable I'll capture the odd bad or horrific arrival.
  15. dominicm

    Wingtip smoke on the new 6S HobbyKing SkySword

    Got them from RobotBirds.com
  16. dominicm

    Wingtip smoke on the new 6S HobbyKing SkySword

    I liked the original 4S version but it was marginal on power for take off from grass BUT this 6S version is an animal in comparison.
  17. dominicm

    Avios Albatross HU-16 Flying Boat 1620mm (63.7") PNF

    Never owned a flying boat. Just a handful of parts in the box so very quick to assemble. Electronics all installed, servos already hooked up to control surfaces and decals applied. Just drop in RX, setup your radio and ready to go. Parts review and Assembly First flight off grass First...
  18. dominicm

    Twin turbine English Electric Lightning

    Watch the World's largest radio controlled (RC) English Electric Lightning. Flown by the Large Model Association (LMA) Chairman, Dave Johnson at the LMA Cosford Show in 2018. This fantastic model is powered by 2 JetsMunt Merlin engines. This model was designed and built by Ted Allison. It took...
  19. dominicm

    Huge 20ft Avro Vulcan, Valiant an Victor Bombers fly together

    Take a ride onboard the huge Avro Vulcan Bomber flown by Dave Johnson, UK Large Model Association (LMA) Chairman. After he gets in the air the Valiant and Victor bombers flown by his son and grandson, Andy and Adam, take off and catch up for some formation flying. This is a regular video...
  20. dominicm

    Perfect Spitfire flight until the landing

    Perfect conditions and some awesome flying...until the landing. Ground loops and hand brake turns never good for tail draggers.
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