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Large Model Aircraft Restricted During London Olympics

By Daniel Baxter March 11, 2012 – The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday advised owners of large model aircraft that they will be subject to the airspace security restrictions being put in place by the Government during the London 2012 Olympic Games....

Flying In A Tight Space

I thought my Slow Stick would be ok, until I got it in the air, and then it looked like a Condor. I’m not the worlds best pilot, yet! But I’ve got maybe a half acre to fly in, if you don’t count the side yard, that is another 1/4 acre. ….I’m looking for...

Do A123 LIFE Packs Free Us From Cycling?

Dave One more quick question. I ordered some 1100 2s A123 packs from you today. Do these need to be cycled? I have a FMA 4S CellPro charger that is A123 compatible. It will charge and balance, but not cycle. Thanks again. IRL   Irl, If you want to check them...

Man Flys With Self Built Flapping Wings

Ok, all in all I am thinking this is big hoax rivaled only by the Global Warming hoax. However, on alot of levels it is every interesting. If it’s faked, it’s very well done. You can visit his website an do some reading for yourself. Of course he’s...

Motion Induced Blindness

I received a forwarded email from my good friend Archie Philips in Harvest Alabama. It says in part: “You may find this interesting, it explains how drivers pull in front of motorcycles and say ” I didn’t see him”. Lack of motion Induced...