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Model airplane near miss with airliner

October 7, 2014 RCadmin14 News

This article appeared in “The West Australian,” a while ago: Australia’s safety watchdog has warned about the misuse of remotely controlled model planes and helicopters received as Christmas presents. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has

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Advanced Landing Techniques

September 28, 2014 RCadmin14 General

By now, everyone is able to perform the perfect belly landing with a Bixler or a wing. Some have even mastered to land on all three wheels, or two wheels, in the case of a

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Headline Act

September 17, 2014 RCadmin14 News

Our anniversary story made it to the front page of the Coastal Column. If this doesn’t boost the interest, nothing will. Perhaps, we can pick up a couple of new members. The Coastal Column, edition

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2.4GHz: is it all it’s cracked up to be?

July 22, 2014 RCadmin14 Electronics

Be low is an interesting article in regards to 2.4Ghz radio interference. The article is copyrighted, but you can follow the link to its original destination.   A substantial number of unexplained crashes of radio

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How to launch a wing – safely

July 21, 2014 RCadmin14 General

Launching a wing with a pusher prop can be quite hazardous (see picture below). If, during a launch, one doesn’t take the hand away quickly, the prop can cut into the fingers and/or hand, causing

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Dihedral Wings

July 4, 2014 RCadmin14 Aviation Theory

Why dihedral wings? This question must have been asked many times, but is not very simple to answer. In short: dihedral means that the wings are angled upwards at its root and provide a stable

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Into the Wind

July 4, 2014 RCadmin14 Aviation Theory

We do have a windsock for a reason. Aircraft, even helicopter, benefit from taking off and landing into the wind. Not just benefit, strong tail winds may even lead to a crash. Why? A wing

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Receiver Antenna Placement

June 27, 2014 RCadmin14 Electronics

I’m guilty of it myself, of stuffing the receiver antenna into small fuselages wherever there is some room. Surprisingly, the 2.4 GHz signals are quite good at reaching the antenna. However, it is a fact,

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Posts in Links

June 27, 2014 RCadmin14 Links

RC Shops and Manufacturers   RC Flying Clubs and Authorities    

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Articles in Tips, Training and Information

June 27, 2014 RCadmin14 Tips, Training, Information

Safety: Throttle Hold Flying in the Pit Area   Beginners Pages: Choosing your Model Aircraft Basic Electronic Equipment Types of Model Kits and Construction Level Required   Aviation Theory: Traffic Pattern Thermals Into the Wind

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There will be a working bee on Sunday 17th Jan to prepare for the Australia Day event. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Come and join us at the field every Sunday morning for our regular flying day (weather permitting).

Club planes and dual control flying instructors are available if you would like to have a stress free trial flight.

This is a fun hobby and a great social club, everyone is welcome.

Recent Posts

  • Sunday 18th October 2020 October 19, 2020
  • Australia Day Fly-in 2020 (Sunday 26th January) January 1, 2020
  • Australia Day Fly-In 2019 December 30, 2018
  • Annual General Meeting 2018 June 25, 2018
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