Club Members Models - George Whenham

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In the Hanger

1/3 scale Pitts Special S2A

Powered is provided by a 44cc Tartan Twin glow engine. 

 

On display at Gaydon LMA show 2008

Wing span 80”

 This model was built from an Australian plan published by the Airborne Magazine (Plan No 593)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some say it's the Pitts but it's superb!

 

 

 

 

 

Model:    Seagull Edge 540

Engine:    Wasp C3536, 1100kV,350W

Battery:   3000mAh

 

Manufacturer - Weston UK

Wing span - 1520 mm.

Engine - Irvine 46 with Weston UK Genesis mini pipe 

12.75 x 3.8 carbon prop.

Radio gear - Spektrum 2.4 GHz tx/rx with Hitec digital servos.
 

 

 

Manufacturer - Seagull 

Model - Nemesis NXT

Wing span - 56 in / 1420 mm

Engine - Irvine46

Radio gear - Spektrum/Hitec radio gear

Model:  GB Racer

Used for Pylon racing in Australia in the Golden Era races

The plane belongs to George's brother and was 'customised' by him for George

It's unclear if the markings relate to a comment on the pilots flying, an expression frequently used by the pilot when competing in the race or a more personal brotherly comment!

 

 

 

 

Supplier - Global RC

Model - MX2 ARTF by Gold Wing

Wing span - 57"

Engine - Irvine 46

Radio - JR/Spektrum

Hitec Servos 

 

 

 

 

 

Built from Nigel Hawes RCM&E plans

Wingspan 41"

Engine - OS25

Radio - JR/Spectrum

Protec Servos

Last modified: October 12, 2011