WEATHER
XCWeather – for Market Harborough
ASSOCIATIONS
British Model Flying Association (BMFA)
Large Model Association (LMA)
Jet Modellers Association (JMA)
UK Rocketry (UKROC)
GB RC Aerobatic Association (GBRCAA)
CAA model flying pages
LOCAL INFORMATION
Market Harborough
Great Bowden
RC GENERAL INTEREST
RC calculators – a useful collection of online calculators for
CofG, wing loading, battery run time and more
RC bookcase – a collection of vintage model magazines from
many countries. These are in pdf format and can be downloaded.
Some even have the original plans available to download.
Beakman’s Electric Motor – simple electric motor to build
MotoCalc Electric Flight Performance Prediction Software
RC model websites galore – hints, tips, electronics and more
The R/C Portal – flying sites finder, product reviews
Norcim (ex Micron) radio control history – valves to microchips
RC model plans – balsa, foam, 3D printed plus articlesAeroFred – free model aircraft plans
Tony Nijhuis Designs – builders paradise!
RC protocols explained – includes compatibility information
(fill ya boots or send yourself to sleep fast!)
Single channel and vintage R/C pages – RC history
Phoenix simulator free download – how to install click here
MAGAZINES
RCM&E
Model Airplane News
SHOPS, etc.
Carbon Fibre Supplies – carbon fibre rods, tubes, strips etc.
Nexus Modelling Supplies – Northampton
Evolution Models – balsa kits
Northampton Model shop – Northampton
Gashanger Models – Kettering
Inwoods Model Shop – Huntingdon
Midland Helicopters – Hinckley
Ripmax – shop all things RC
FreeFlightSupplies – rubber, mini electric, props + more
HSD jets – all things turbine – how about a 747?
Weston UK – glow fuel, engines, engine accessories
Mainlink – now retired but website has some info
Overlander Batteries – batteries, accessories, motors, ESC’s
Phoenix Model Products – shop all things RC
MacGregor Industries – shop all things RC
Elite Models – shop all things RC
Dumfries Model Flying – shop all things RC
Component-Shop – leads, connectors, cable, servos, ESCs, switches, LEDs and electrical components
SLEC – for balsa, glues, dopes, ply, accessories and more
4-Max electric flight specialists – all things RC plus motor/esc setups for Tony Nijhaus designs and other models
Model Fixings/Model Bearings – bearings for most engines