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As Gerard says you can plug it into a 12v battery if you have a suitable lead. Alternatively take the battery out and charge it, that's what i do

Yes thanks for the correction, I have corrected the original

Came across this today. I hadn't heard of it before but apparently the CAA have recently launched a DroneCode about safe use of "small unmanned aircraft systems" or "SUAS" as they abbreviate the term to. Worth a read just so we are familiar with the rules.

http://www.caa.co.uk/Consumers/Model-ai ... ng-drones/

Also the Government "Drones Public Dialogue" page which is also linked in the CAA article

http://dronespublicdialogue.co.uk/

Hi Ben,

Several people have put long nylon bolts through the undercarriage to the inside of the fuselage and a ply plate on the inside so that the load is spread across the foam. I have done this and it works well.

We had a notice about the following, worth keeping a lookout for any similar models for sale:

On Wednesday, 9 March between 5am and 6am, thieves attempted to steal a white Ford Transit van from an address at Home Park, Oxted. Fortunately police believe that the immobiliser stopped the criminals from getting away however they did take three model aircrafts from the back of the vehicle (see 1 picture attached).

The models are unique and described as:

One bright blue aircraft in a blue and white bag, made of fibre glass with a 120cc petrol engine

One red Extra 330 aircraft, wing span 60", made of covered wood

One white and red model aircraft, made of foam, 1.2 metre wing span

Did you see or hear anything? Have you been offered these planes to buy?

Please call us if you can assist on 101 – 45160019392 or if you prefer not to leave your name, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team

Looks like a lot of fun

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Any chance they could be brought to Thursdays club night?

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I am surprised it has taken this long!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35548540

1500 ft with water/air propulsion? Maybe Richard Branson is looking at the wrong technology for his passenger space trips.

Watch this on your smartphone and move the phone around for full 3D view. Its real clever. If it doesnt work visit youtube and search for Angels 3d

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If my Hype3D had disintegrated 100ft higher I could have done that (not)

I like the way the cameraman drives off pdq. \The last glimpse of her she seems to be about to spray the fire from the petrol hose, maybe trying to put it out.

It is a bird! Quite effective as a bird scarer no doubt

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Nice video

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Hi Karl,

When you say anything suitable, do you mean radio, servos etc. or field equipment?

Great sites. I especially like the Watergate Bay one with the sunset and shadows

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Hi Dave,

I must be missing something, I can't locate the link to download the Watergate Bay site. Can you point me in the right direction?

I will, to pass those long winter nights

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Hi Arun,

That makes some interesting reading especially the trimming article. I will take a closer look at this

Thanks for posting it

I never bring a bin bag to the field as I feel it is tempting fate. It seems to work most of the time!

If you have a bin bag available I believe it gives you a false sense of security such as "Never mind I always have the bin bag to carry it back home in".

Now you've done it. I was considering buying a Taranis but now the pressure is too great. if I buy one and have trouble understanding it i will look a complete idiot

Hi Ben,

Everything you said about the Cougar is what I felt when I first got one. I hope you keep enjoying it.

See you at the field sometime Steve

That's hilarious. I'll certainly be adding that to my checklist

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