Model of Month 2014

Dec 2014

Winner of the 2014 UAV Outback Challenge was Canberra UAV's Pilatus PC-6 Porter, a 2.7m VQ Models ARF powered by DLE-35.

For Andrew Tridgell's review of the successful OBC mission see DIY Drones

Nov 2014

Byam Wight's Black Horse Model: Aero L-39 Albatros

Byam reports "... very light all balsa construction at 5.6kg RTF, hence the relatively small 90mm Stumax fan on 10S LiPos pulling 112 amp"

Oct 2014

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Here is a January 2013 photo of Brett Cadwallader with his Nemesis NXT. Brett's aircraft was provided by Seagull Models and powered by a DLE 30 petrol motor.

Sep 2014

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This is an April 2013 photo of Glenn Ryan with his very neat Pitts S2S Bulldog II. Glenn's 1.41m model was supplied by Phoenix Models.

Aug 2014

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From CMAC's archives for July 2012 (a foggy season in Canberra) is a photo of ex-CMAC President Terry Griffiths with his scale model of the MX Aircraft MX2 two-place aerobatic aircraft.

Terry's model was manufactured by EG Aircraft, had 2.2 m wingspan, weighed 8.2 kg and was powered by an OS GT55 petrol engine turning a 22x8 Xoar prop

Jul 2014

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From CMAC's archives for September 2012 is a photo of Chris Thorne with his classic "MK Blue Angel" Pattern Aerobatic model, powered by a piped OS-61.

A Blue Angel won the F3A World Champs 1973 piloted bt T Yoshioka of Japan. For a Youtube video of a similar model in action MK Blue Angel in Flight.

Jun 2014

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From CMAC's archives for October 2012 is a photo of Maciek Rucinski with his scale model of the Sukhoi Su-26. Maciek's model is the Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF with a flying weight of 17-19 Kg.

May 2014

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From CMAC's archives for March 2010 here is a photo of Stan Rucinski with his scale model of the Extra Aircraft EA-300. Stans's 2.1m model was manufactured by CARF Models

(Stan is the father of Maciek, featured above - see Jun 2014)

Apr 2014

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From CMAC's archives for February 2010 here is a photo of Stirling Jones's outstanding Ultimate Bipe. At 46% scale, this was one of the largest model aircraft ever flown at CMAC.

Stirlo's model was the Hangar 9 46% TOC Ultimate ARF powered by a DLE-222 Flat Four Gasoline Engine

For a video of its maiden flight see Photo Gallery > Videos > Stirlo first flies the Ultimate

Mar 2014

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Also from CMAC's archives for February 2010 here is a photo of long-time CMAC Secretary Vic Jones with his 30% scale model of the Extra Aircraft EA-260.

Vic's model was the Precision Aerobatic Extra 260.

(Vic is the father of Stirling, featured above - see Apr 2014)

Feb 2014

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De-archived from July 2011 is a photo of CMAC web editor David Haycraft's grandkids Codie and Zach H posing with his Pilot-RC Extra 260. This 26% scale example had 73 inch wingspan and was powered by RCGF ET-30 30cc.

Jan 2014

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From CMAC's archives for March 2010 is a photo of CMAC web editor David Haycraft's eldest granddaughter Jessica O posing with his Fliton Inspire 90 Pattern ARF. This example was powered by a YS FZ-110S four-stroke petrol motor.