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  1. USING THIS FORUM

    1. Report A Problem

      Got a problem, suggestion or query using this forum? Let us know. 

      • 6.5k posts
      Cannot upload images
      Beth Ashby Moderator,

    2. Forum User Guides

      Tutorials to help you get the most from the forum

      • 585 posts
      How to add images now attachments doesn't work
      Engine Doctor,

  2. MAIN TOPICS

    1. Why Not Say Hello....

      New to the forum? Introduce yourself and receive a warm welcome!

      • 15.8k posts
      Trying to find out when my Mills 1.3 Mk2 was built
      Richard Elvin 1,

    2. All Things Model Flying

      Anything and everything model flying

      • 168.6k posts
      Achtung, Spitfire!
      Daren Cogdon,

    3. Beginners

      New to model flying? Come on in, we're here to help

      • 36.9k posts
      Tissue covering model aircraft.
      leccyflyer,

    4. IC Engines

      Get help or share knowledge on all engine matters

      • 57k posts
      Wot 4 with a recaltricant motor
      Paul De Tourtoulon,

    5. Scale Matters

      Your electric and i.c. scale topics

      • 15.3k posts
      DH 88 Comet
      Chris Freeman 3,

    6. Gadgets and Electronics

      Discuss all those widgets, electronics issues and projects

      • 11.1k posts
      Anyone got Yappu to run on a TX16S ?
      Brian Dorricott 1,

    7. Flying Field Reports and Chat

      What's happening where you fly?

      • 17k posts
      Never mind the weather - who has been flying, then?
      Daren Cogdon,

    8. Modelling Money Savers...

      Seen a bargain? Spread the word!

      • 3.7k posts
      Voucher Code
      Fuzzy-Felt Bloke,

    9. Electric Ducted Fan

      • 10.4k posts
      EE Canberra 30mm brushless EDF
      Simon Chaddock,

    10. Jets and Turbines

      • 906 posts
      Wren jubilee flame out Acceleration error help,,,,
      Outrunner,

    11. Model Engineering and Accessories

      Closed loops, retracts, clevises - those essential systems

      • 5.9k posts
      Anyone able to/ willing to cut small holding crosses?
      GrumpyGnome,

    12. In The Air

      Aerobatics, aerodynamics, model set-up, C of G etc.

      • 7.3k posts
      Electric Wot 4 ARTF
      Keith Berriman,

    13. Incident Reports

      A place to make others aware and find help when things go wrong

      • 4.9k posts
      Beware of scammers
      john stones 1 - Moderator,

    14. Flying Sites and Clubs

      Don't know where to fly? Is your club seeking new members? Why not advertise your club activities and events?

      • 6.9k posts
      Broxbourne Cheshunt Park Flying Field Hertfordshire
      Adrian H,

    15. Hints and Tips

      There's often a hard way and an easy way of doing things, so share your top tips here!

      • 10.3k posts
      Residue of Glue left after covering
      leccyflyer,

    16. Aerial Photography, First Person View, UAVs

      • 4.1k posts
      How to reduce camera vibration
      Duncan Disorderly,

    17. Simulators

      Flying from your PC

      • 4.4k posts
      Realflight + FrSky + Oculus VR
      Tim Kearsley,

    18. R/C Retailers / Distributors / Manufacturers

      Your experiences....but please check the posting guidelines

      • 16.1k posts
      Anybody dealt with Flash RC?
      Steve Colman,

    19. The Video Channel

      Model flying and aircraft related videos - youtube, Vimeo etc.

      • 9.4k posts
      Great aviation scenes.....
      Mike T,

  3. GOING PLACES

    1. Shows, Club Events and Competitions

      Advertise your show, swapmeet, fly-in competition or other event

      • 2.1k posts
      Aerobatic training day - Ipswich 2/5/2026
      Steve Tarrant,

    2. Going Places

      RCM&E's main events listing 

      • 4 posts
      York Model Aircraft Society April Swap Meet
      Robert Thompson 10,

  4. MARKETPLACE

    1. FOR SALE

      Please be aware of scammers when using For Sale/Wanted areas of the forum

      • 576 posts
      Durafly Night Tundra
      Halsey,

    2. WANTED

      Please be aware of scammers when using For Sale/Wanted areas of the forum

      • 585 posts
      WOT 4 XL Fuselage.
      kc,

  5. ROTARY WING

    1. Helicopters

      • 5.6k posts
      Testing Blade 230s
      Colin Carpenter,

    2. Multi-Rotor

      Quadcopters etc.

      • 3.1k posts
      Out of curiosity - How do you fly FPV
      GrumpyGnome,

    3. Autogyros

      • 9.7k posts
      Durafly AutoG2 auto start now available for AutoG mk1
      Paul De Tourtoulon,

  6. ELECTRIC FLIGHT

    1. Electric Flight for Beginners

      Tutorial threads, help and guidance on the basics

      • 5.4k posts
      Plug and Socket, two servos.
      Albert Ace,

    2. General Electric Flight Chat

      • 29.5k posts
      Spektrum Avian 45amp ESC bec rating?
      Edgeflyer,

    3. Motor Discussion

      • 4.6k posts
      30/35cc Equivalent Electric motor selection
      Bruce Collinson,

    4. Batteries and Chargers

      • 12.6k posts
      Lipos in Parallel.
      John Lee,

    5. Power System Selection

      • 2.8k posts
      DC3
      PeterF,

    6. ESCs (Speed Controllers)

      • 3.7k posts
      Extending ESC motor wires
      John T,

    7. Propeller Selection

      • 1.2k posts
      Folding props for pusher propellers
      Simon Chaddock,

  7. KITS

    1. Scale and Semi-Scale kits

      • 17.3k posts
      Gary’s WR P-51B Build
      Gary Clark 1,

    2. Sport, Aerobatic and 3D kits

      • 13.4k posts
      Eflite Timber Turbo SWS
      ARC,

    3. Traditional kits

      • 6.7k posts
      Wood botherers tools | Razor planes and saws | Other useful bits of kit?
      Adrian H,

    4. Warbird kits

      Balsa, Foam, i.c. or Electric

      • 18k posts
      Warbird Replicas, Workshop Roll Outs
      Chris Walby,

    5. Trainer kits

      • 3.2k posts
      DB Mascot
      EarlyBird,

    6. Indoor Models, Ultra Micros and Small Park Flyers

      • 2.5k posts
      Home-made sub-100g Models - New thread created to reflect current legislation
      Martin Harris - Moderator,

    7. Foam models

      EPP, EPO, EPS - anything and everything

      • 11.3k posts
      xfly Glastar V2 Bush/Trainer
      Geoff S,

  8. GLIDERS AND GLIDING

    1. Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion

      • 21.2k posts
      Easy pigeon fuz wanted
      Adrian H,

    2. Slope Soaring and Dynamic Soaring

      • 6.5k posts
      Hybrid 60" Plank
      Mike Chantler,

    3. Flat Field Gliding

      • 1.8k posts
      Bungee Tubing
      Cuban8,

    4. Scale Gliders and Aerotowing

      • 561 posts
      show us your scale glider
      MarkVP,

  9. RADIO GEAR

    1. General Radio Discussion

      All general radio gear chat.

      • 18.5k posts
      Nimh or LiFe?
      Ron Gray,

    2. FrSky

      • 11.5k posts
      RX8R EU LBT ACCST V2 Not binding
      Andy J,

    3. Futaba

      Futaba user discussion area.

      • 8.7k posts
      Futaba T16. A couple of questions
      Paul De Tourtoulon,

    4. Spektrum/JR

      The place for Spektrum and JR chat.

      • 14.1k posts
      Anyone familiar with an old DX7?
      David Holland 2,

    5. Other Radio Brands

      Discuss your Jeti, Multiplex, Graupner, Hitec, Jamara, Corona etc. issues here.

      • 4.6k posts
      Hitec HPP-21 servo tester not working on new Windows 11 laptop
      Allan Bennett,

  10. VINTAGE

    1. General Vintage R/C Chatter

      • 2.5k posts
      WOT4e flying v Junior 60 (with elec conversion)?
      David J Davis,

    2. Vintage Kits, Semi-Kits and Plan Projects

      • 4.8k posts
      flair pulsar
      Alan Gorham_,

    3. Single-Channel R/C

      • 298 posts
      13th Single-Channel & Retro R/C Event 2025 at PANDAS
      Phil Green,

  11. THE WORKSHOP

    1. RCM&E Plan Builders

      Chat to others building from the free plans included with the magazine

      • 15.6k posts
      Chilli Breeze+
      David Hayward.,

    2. Build Blogs and Kit Reviews

      Share your build project progress and extensive kit reviews here

      • 56.4k posts
      Connie again!
      Cliff Bastow,

    3. Building from Traditional Kits and Plans

      Balsa bashers, get help and help others here here

      • 44k posts
      Milli Kema v1
      kc,

    4. 3D Printing

      • 2.7k posts
      Printed Wing
      Simon Chaddock,

    5. Own Design Project Blogs

      Let's see what you're up to!

      • 18.3k posts
      Savoia S.21 (display model)
      shepeiro,

    6. Peter Miller plan builders

      Talk to others building from Peter's designs and Peter himself.

      • 11.2k posts
      Wittman Tailwind build with lots of pics
      Ton van Munsteren,

    7. Tony Nijhuis plan builders

      Chat to others building one of Tony's designs, get help and share your project progress.

      • 12.8k posts
      TN 134" Lancaster modified
      David Matin,

    8. Chip Shop

      The place for Dennis Bryant Chipmunk builders

      • 7.1k posts
      For the French residents out there.
      FlyinFlynn,

    9. Hawker Fury Mk 1 - RAF's Finest Biplane!

      Not a debating point, but a place for the Dennis Bryant Hawker Fury Mass Builders

      • 4k posts
      RAF's Finest Biplane? Hawker Fury MkI
      martin collins 1,

  12. MASS BUILDS

    1. The 2024 Forum Mass Build

      • 856 posts
      Warbirds Replicas Focke-Wulf 190 Build Log
      Gordon McConnell,

    2. The 2023 Forum Mass Build

      • 236 posts
      Peggy Sue 2
      EarlyBird,

    3. The 2022 Forum Mass Build

      • 453 posts
      Mini Super Belair Kits
      EarlyBird,

    4. The 2020 Mini Jet Mass Build

      • 377 posts
      Geoff's Jet Provost - Build Log
      Geoff Gardiner,

    5. The 2019 RCM&E Fly-in Mass Build

      • 403 posts
      2019 Mass Build
      Goose is the real hero,

    6. The 2018 Mass Build

      • 847 posts
      Simon's Grumpy Tigercub
      Simon Feather,

    7. The 2017 Mass Build

      • 1.2k posts
      Gentle Curves - Lucas his Skywriter
      Tim Ballinger,

    8. The 2016 Ballerina Mass Build

      • 7.2k posts
      Simon C's Depron Ballerina
      Simon Chaddock,

    9. The 2015 Mass Build

      • 1.6k posts
      The Atom Bomber
      Richard Harris,

    10. The 2014 Mass Build

      • 6.6k posts
      Mini Jazz builders hangout.
      Kevin Fairgrieve,

    11. The 2013 Tucano Mass Build

      • 3.5k posts
      Short tucano mass build
      Caveman,

    12. The 2012 Vintage Mass Build

      • 2.7k posts
      Black Magic by Pete B
      J D 8 - Moderator,

    13. The 2011 Webbit Mass Build

      • 2.6k posts
      Webbit Wing Walk
      Olly P,

  13. POWER SCALE SOARING ASSOCIATION (PSSA)

    1. PSSA General Chat

      • 4.9k posts
      Unknown Tool
      Martin McIntosh,

    2. PSS Build Blogs

      • 5.5k posts
      Andy Conway PSS BAe Hawk T1 the ideal starter PSS model
      John H. Rood,

    3. PSSA 40th Anniversary Mass Build 2026 - North American AT-6 Texan/Harvard

      • 184 posts
      US Navy T6 Texan, by Harry T
      Harry Twist,

    4. PSSA Mass Build 2020 - North American F-86 Sabre

      • 3.9k posts
      Chris McG F-86 Sabre Dog build blog
      Iris Vlieghe,

    5. PSSA Mass Build 2018 - Hawker Hurricane

      • 964 posts
      RN Hawker Sea Hurricane IIc
      stu knowles,

    6. PSSA Mass Build 2016 - A4 Skyhawk

      • 1.6k posts
      John Rood's USA blog: A4D-1 (A-4A) Skyhawk, circa 1956, Southern California
      John H. Rood,

    7. PSSA Mass Build 2014 - Jet Provost

      • 765 posts
      Phil's PSS Jet Provost - Build Blog
      John H. Rood,

  14. UK CLASSIC AEROBATIC ASSOCIATION (UKCAA)

    1. Classic Aerobat Build Blogs

      • 2.4k posts
      Rebuilt HP61 classic.
      Engine Doctor,

    2. UKCAA Events

      • 570 posts
      UKCAA @ Retford - Sunday 20th July ***CANCELLED ***
      Martyn K,

    3. UKCAA Chat

      • 2.3k posts
      Loaded Dice I or II - engine recommendations
      kc,

  15. MODEL FLYING POLLS

    1. Model Flying Polls

      Time to Vote!

      • 5.9k posts
      How many flyable models do you have?
      payneib,

  16. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING!

    1. RCM&E Magazine

      For all your feedback

      • 11.3k posts
      RCM&E has new owners….
      Maninder,

    2. Chit-chat

      Anything off-topic including the famous Biggles' Mess - drop in and shoot the breeze!

      • 86k posts
      Fantasy Formula 1 (Fantasygp.com)
      john stones 1 - Moderator,

    3. Photography

      Share and discuss your model flying (and non-model flying) photos, techniques, equipment etc.

      • 2.9k posts
      The 'share your photos' thread (not model flying)
      Jake Bullit,

    4. Full Size Aviation

      Been to an airshow? Photographed an aircraft close-up? Share your stories and pics here.

      • 12.2k posts
      NASA Atermis II Mission to the moon
      J D 8 - Moderator,

    5. eBay Watchers

      Highlight the bargains - good, bad and ugly...

      • 6.8k posts
      Thinning down the squadron .... just in case you haven't seen it already
      Adrian Smith 1,

    6. Book Club

      Read a good book? Tell everyone about it!

      • 752 posts
      The Last Flight Of The Luftwaffe
      Christopher Wolfe,

    7. Model Boats

      Discussion for anything Model Boats related.

      • 116 posts
      Fishing trawler Anna 3
      Bernd Lewerenz,
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