Norbert Habe

Norbert Habe, author of many HN airfoils, big silent flight guru, died April 11, 2012. I remember long discussions at F3F Donovaly (Slovakia) with Norbert. He was always ready to help or dispute any aspect of model flying. R.I.P.

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75g/qdm?

Recently just by coincidence I was talking to several friends about wing loading and FAI limits. It was not clear to me how is actually surface area calculated. Searching SC4_Vol_F3_Soaring_12, SC4_Vol_ABR_12 and asking Tomas Bartovsky about help I found following:

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Stinger hints

Some of you just became happy VV Model Stinger owners. I have few hints when setting up this blazing fast F3X toy. I fly Stingers more than year.

Wiring diagram. I use this system since ever in my F3X toys. It's simple, light, space saving and reliable.

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F3B 2012 season starts now (updated March 13)

Monday, March 5 Sorry to be delayed with Gator 2012 report. Saturday and Sunday was really hectic. I will report just short notices. Detailed info about F3B Gator contest you will find at www.gatorf3b.com.

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Merry Christmas…

… and Happy New Year to all of you. Looking forward to meet you again at airfield anywhere in this galaxy.

P.S. That’s not me on the picture (smile).

Florida and Milang 2012

F3B is flown not only in Europe. Next season can start for you already at the end of February in warm & cozy Florida, USA or in the middle of March in hot Milang, Australia. Check websites dedicated to these events.

Gator by Gordon Buckland (Invitation letter PDF) and Milang by F3B Australia (LSF Australia […]

Good inspirations

Good inspirations are always invaluable. In China I noted at least three such ones for me.

Talking timer

In Laiwu, USA guys were using Apple iPod Nano as talking timer. At least for training, but perhaps for contest also, seems to me it’s smart idea. Since long time I was using loud talking timer, but […]