With a planned move out of Cornwall GiantCod RC was running down stocks of stuff, mostly LiPo's too.  Um!  To save weight and space on their move it was declared.  Giantcod has always been renowned for their despatch speed although warranties on stuff especially LiPo's was very dubious if not illegal.  But we used them and the majority of the time everything was as described.  They were a good alternative to splashing out big brand names to achieve the desired outcome. Although we did suspect that GiantCod was in reality a Far Eastern company although it's warehouse was here, especially  [ ... ]

A nostalgia look back at into WMAC history, in fact the year was 1978.  Local newspaper, the Ringwood Journal put to press this article covering the earlier 1977 AGM but not printed till 25th January 1978. Chairman of Wimborne Model Aero Club, Stuart McKechnie (right) presents the Hobby Horse Cup for radio controlled power flying to Jim Rodgers (centre).  Looking on is Ray Ivey,(left) who received the Merrick Bowl awarded for radio control glider flying.  Both trophies were presented at the AGM, end of 1977 at Holt Parish Hall.  Stuart McKechnie reported another successful year for the cl [ ... ]

 A retrospective look at 2011 and a forward glance to 2012.  Well, 2011, apart from the weather, has been a great year for the league events. The number of pilots participating have increased in all of the events, even mini speed. One new venue, at the Marlborough Club, was added to the programme.  600 RES The 600RES is a 5 meeting competition with the best 4 scores to count, additionally we also run a monthly invitation monthly postal electric thermal competition using the same models. So you get two competitions for the price of one model. That’s good value! The times can be made at y [ ... ]