BMFA Indoor FF Nationals 2023

The BMFA Indoor Nationals 2023 held at Wolverhampton University 23 April
Models include:-
Kit Scale
Dave Crompton's Cessna Bird Dog
Tim Horne's Sopwith Triplane
Ben Pallister's DHC Beaver
Tony Rushby's Auster, a very tricky to trim model
Mike Stuart's Nieuport 17
Open Rubber
Pete Fardell's Bleriot XI
Derek Knights Tiger Moth
Richard Crossley's Nakajima Kate
Peter Smart's Pitts Special
Mike Strat's Curtiss Seagull
Graham Banham's Botall PAMA
Antonin Alfery's Chance Vought V-173 ( shown later in video)
Open Electric/CO2
Gerard Binks Fairchild F71
Graham Banham's Porterfield Collegiate
Antonin Alfrey's FJ1 Fury
Richard Crossley's Piper Tripacer
Pete Fardell's Cauldron Type F
Peter Smart's Fokker F36
Derek Knight's Tiger Moth
Mike Stuarts DH5
George Kandylakis's DH9

[@duncanstone8758]

The electric ducted fan North American FJ-1 Fury knocked my socks off. The timer and throttle were set perfectly.

[@MultiSkyman1]

Lovely flight.

[@ColinWatters]

Does it have a switch to kill the power on landing?

[@qiangqiangpan2362]

@@ColinWatters No batteries, but capacitors? I guess

[@squirrelnet28]

@@ColinWatters It does yes and they use batteries for power along with a dedicated flight profiler for take off, cruise and run down

[@xpump876]

@ColinWatters Amazing Fury indeed- I couldn't believe it. Can you name a supplier that carries that kind of kit ?(e.g.:electric engines, flight profiler...etc)

[@ShockeWulf190]

Literal artwork. Words cannot describe how much i love the hobby of aeromodelling, the guys who build these freeflight models are truly impressive.

[@scotabot7826]

Me too!! You couldn't have said it any better!!

[@adrianrosero1165]

I'm envy the ability of these people for doing such amazing planes. I'm still on the way of perfectioning mine. This is a wonderful hobby

[@scotabot7826]

That red and silver Porterfield was beautiful and flew very well. Bravo!! And the Pitts S-1 was very nice as well! Beautifully flying Piper TriPacer, and the little ducted fan jet absolutely stole the show. Just awesome models and real modelers who handcraft and build what they fly. So, so nice to see!!

[@f4udhorn]

The V-173 Pancake was my favorite! Dick Johnson had a good flying peanut of this ship in the 80's Really good show here gents! Wing loadings really matter for indoor flying.

[@barnz3000]

Thankyou... Trying to discover what that thing was called. Amazing, this is art.

[@f4udhorn]

I THINK IT WAS CALLED THE FLAPJACK.@@barnz3000

[@Michael62nyc]

So good. Thanks for posting. Gotta love these gorgeous models!

[@allanegleston4931]

the electric devision was fascinating too also. good job all u flyers . @ 10:11 , the zimmer skimmer. cool.

[@allanegleston4931]

its amaiZing how much energy is pent up in a simple strand of rubber.

[@vlastimilsmolka5229]

Tonda Alfery stále umí ! Prostě paráda !

[@xpump876]

Awesome show - wish I was there!

[@ronaldweed6103]

The Newport flew well. Fun to watch..ALL!

[@CIS101]

As of 2:03 that gentle & smooth flight is really nice, and I like most of these planes are able to achieve a nice landing.

[@helmutbaas6843]

Schöner Film Lg Helmut

[@georgekandylakis614]

Excellent Chris...

[@CIS101]

Some really great looking models, and so relaxing to watch them fly. The Nieuport 17 is such a beautiful aircraft. Nice how RC is so unnecessary as I'm guessing the rudders are in a fixed position during fight.

[@squirrelnet28]

Indeed no external control of the models once launched. Flights like these are down to some very skill full trimming

[@OldManse09]

Wonderful. You make it look easy. What are the wingspans? They look to be larger than peanuts. I would love some close views of the aircraft.

[@squirrelnet28]

have look at www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_forum/index.php?topic=26906.msg292040#msg292040

[@paulhelman2376]

nice that they retain ROG rule.

[@collinmccallum]

amazing!

[@diceman2004]

I don't know what the plane is , but the DH1 looking plane is sweet . It just needs some more tuning . lots of nine planes here tonight .

[@CIS101]

As of 6:06 that was perfect. Does that have some sort of turbo-fan ? Why are some flights so quiet, and others not so much ?

[@leeedwards9043]

is there a club in the east Midlands that fly these wonderful little planes if so where is it and can you just go along to find out more about this fantastic hobby🤔

[@squirrelnet28]

Hi Lee. The Peterborough Club immediately comes to mind they hold regular indoor sessions - peterboroughmfc.org/events . You would be very welcome to go along and have a look. Last year there were regular Indoor flying events at Alfreton too but I don't have any dates for this season Also have a look at the Nottingham club www.f4bscale.co.uk/nmacdate.htm I'm not sure they have any indoor dates at the moment but strong FF club . Also have a look at Hippocketaeronautics.com in the forum section for future events

[@rzmiscera]

How is this possible? I saw no crack ups!

[@ahrorabdullaev332]

Who is this guy with the Japanese zero?

[@giorgosstolis3322]

I have been in RC hobby for several years. This is the first time I see these exciting " freeflight " models . Where can I get more info on them ? Does one make or buy them ? How does one set them up ?

[@squirrelnet28]

Hi Giorgio Most of the models seen here have been designed and built by the modellers but kits are available for FF Scale models. I'm not sure where in the world you are but in the UK there is the www.vintagemodelcompany.com who offer a range of FF designs. The Pilot is an ideal starter model and will teach you some of the basics of trimming. There's more info on them on here, including building and flying tips oxfordmfc.bmfa.club/2023-group-build-vmc-pilot-20-span-rubber-free-flight/ where they the Oxford MFC club build 2023

[@giorgosstolis3322]

@@squirrelnet28 Many thanks for the valuable info. I will try the addresses you gave me . I am in Greece . Best regards !!!

[@capitanpitirre3409]

what device is used to delay the start of the super cap models, how can I get one?😮

[@squirrelnet28]

All the electric models are battery powered rather than using capacitors many use products from this company - www.atomicworkshop.co.uk/catalog/index.php using their Zombie Flight profiler

[@capitanpitirre3409]

Thanks! will check them out. 🙂

[@capitanpitirre3409]

Thanks! Squirrelnet28, I will check it out....

[@qiangqiangpan2362]

How wing span about FJ1 Fury, and fly weight? It's great! Thank you very much.

[@matthewwagner47]

The little tiny plans are cool. What are these made out of? Are they powered by rubber bands?

[@squirrelnet28]

Hi Matthew. Glad you like them Some are made from Balsa wood covered in tissue paper, others are from foam. Some are powered by electric motors with timers, others with flat rubber strip ( not really rubber bands they are too small )

[@AlexRodriguez-er1it]

How are these powered and timed for flight? Are they free flight or controlled?

[@squirrelnet28]

There is no form of external control they are all free flying. It takes some skill to trim a model to fly like that without any inputs from a pilot. Some are rubber powered so the length of the motor and number of winds dictate the motor run time . Some are electric and use a timer to set run up, power for the takeoff, power for the cruise and rundown time. The ducted fan Fury is even more sophisticated in that has a means of cutting the power to the motor once the wheels touch the ground to prevent it hitting the wall.

[@AlexRodriguez-er1it]

@@squirrelnet28 Yes, I knew about the rubber band ones and the trim, but the other ones had me wondering! I should have phrased my question betteer. Either way it's extraordinary! What craftsmanship!

[@lcfflc3887]

rubber powered?

[@squirrelnet28]

some are rubber powered some electric using small brushless motors and 3 stage timers and some CO2