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  1. dominicm

    FMS A-10 WARTHOG converted to head tracked DJI FPV

    Bit fiddly but it works ! Looking forward to the first flight...
  2. dominicm

    Thrust vectored VTOL EDF Tri-Jet

    Dietmar and Chris are known for their amazing creativity when it comes to designing and building super light RC aeroplanes to be flown at shows in Germany...but this latest project is just brilliant. They give a flight demo outside and then they give me some insight into the inspiration, power...
  3. dominicm

    Large scale RC PZL-104 Wilga towing huge glider

    Ghost Squadron led by John Greenfield demonstrate glider tow and the retractable power pod on a large scale glider on the Showline at the BMFA Power Nationals
  4. dominicm

    Twin turbine A-10 Warthog

    Probably the ultimate scale jet but with 2 engines these don't come cheap. Flown on a perfect day at the BMFA Power Nationals competition weekend on the Showline which displays the best in RC flight.
  5. dominicm

    Warbird formation flying at its best

    Anyone who has tried it knows flying in formation is far from easy. These guys have been doing it a while with their large scale warbirds. Always a highlight of any RC show here in the UK.
  6. dominicm

    The most chilled RC I've ever flown...E-flite Night Vapor

    Always some degree of stress flying most RCs but this Night Vapor just let's you unwind after a hard day in the office. Perfect for zero to light winds and so controllable can operate in a very small space.
  7. dominicm

    Sukhoi Su-27 Сухой Су-27 NATO:Flanker-C Multi-role fighter

    Twin turbine powered. Doesn't get any better than this.
  8. dominicm

    NEW Spektrum NX10 transmitter

    After 9 years time to move to the latest generation of Spektrum radios...
  9. dominicm

    Fly Wing Bell UH-1 'Huey'

    We got our hands on the new Bell UH-1 'Huey' from Fly Wing. Relatively short video showing the unboxing through assembly to it's first flight with tips along the way. 71 cm from front tip of main rotor to tip of rear tail rotor 25 cm from bottom of skid to top of main rotor 80cm main rotor...
  10. dominicm

    Chris Golds de Havilland DH 91 Albatross

    In storage for 15 -20 years so a few things needed replacing and updating but it's ready to go for it's re-maiden...as is the Concorde in the background.
  11. dominicm

    NEW HobbyKing F4U Corsair

    Super little "almost ready to fly" warbird in this size just like it's predecessors in this 750mm series from HobbyKing. Assembly takes minutes and flies like a much larger model due to the clever ORX gyro stabiliser.
  12. dominicm

    Magnus Effect Aeroplane...it shouldn't fly but it does!

    One of the most ingenious things I have ever filmed.
  13. dominicm

    Multi-angle onboard synchronised shots on Ferrari turbine jet

    Something I had wanted to do for a while. I had several small action cameras and matched up their captured action into one vid.
  14. dominicm

    Giant 3.1 metre F4U Corsair but only 4KG

    A night flight of Jurgen's amazing F4U Corsair. At 3.1 metres wingspan how did he manage to keep it to only 4 KG with it's wing folding mechanism and twist and turn retractable landing gear ?! Amazing building and flying skills demonstrated here...
  15. dominicm

    Homemade rocket with explosive astronaut ejection

    All things considered it went quite well although it could so easily have been a disaster. The vertical launch rail holding up the rocket slightly restricted the launch but...it did get off the ground.
  16. dominicm

    Weir - W2 Autogyro

    A fantastic creation demonstrated at Old Warden Aerodrome at the ModelAir event and in the hands of this experienced pilot it really was a joy to capture it flying in the warm breeze. Richard the owner and pilot shared that this is a model of 1934 Weir - W2 at roughly 1:6 scale. The full size...
  17. dominicm

    NEW EFlite V1200 Racer. How fast on stock setup?

    The new EFlite V1200 Racer. It takes a huge 6S5000 pack despite only being 1.2 metres wingspan. Doesn't fly like it. Flies like a bullet.
  18. dominicm

    NEW Micro 'speed flea' speed logger

    The most compact way to determine the max speed of your RC whether it be surface or air. Powered off the balance plug on your lipo. Also gives pack voltage. So small and light it can practically fit in any RC.
  19. dominicm

    Giant Messerschmitt ME-262 'schwalbe'

    Amazing and unique twin Jet Central Mammoth turbine engine powered ME-262. A unique scratch built model.
  20. dominicm

    That sound! Giant Focke Wulf FW-190 | Moki 5 cyl radial

    Just the best sound you can hear from under the cowl of an FW-190. Moki 150cc 5 cylinder radial. Sounds stunning. TopRC Model FW-190 Specification : Wing Span: 2362mm/93in Length: 1990mm/78.3in Flying Weight: 13.9 kg Wing area: 91.2dm2 Engine: 60-80cc-100cc
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