tag:modelplanes.blog.co.uk,2009-11-11:/About US Now based in the UK, I have been building and flying Model planes on and off since the early eighties. I began flying model planes whilst living in Zambia (Africa), a small number of us would use a dis-used airfield. My first plane was a Robbe Parat, as I remember it was about 50&#8243; trainer, had an Enya 19 engine, and was 3 function (Elevator, Rudder and throtle) although i believe there was a four function version. Other guys that were there as I remember had the Precedent Hi-boy, Wot 4’s and lots of other planes, and too many to mention. Its been a long time since then and over the years i have enjoyed building and flying many planes. To me, the building of a plane is as enjoyable and as important as the flying. That said, I also have a fair collection of ARTF models myself, and it is only fair to say that the quality of many of these models are excellent. I enjoy all aspects of model planes, whether they be electrics, i.c, high wingers, low wingers, war birds, bipes, all have their place, some days i prefer a lazy ben buckle, others something fast and furious. Iain Grant MokoFeed2009-11-11T03:45:19+01:00tag:modelplanes.blog.co.uk,2008-03-15:/2008/03/16/title-3884759/iaingrant2008-03-16T00:16:34+01:002008-03-16T00:16:34+01:00 <p>The Matrix</p> <p>Description:<br> The MATRIX is an aerobatic model, supplied by the well known manufacturer, Blackhorse. This model is an ARTF (almost Ready to Fly), is a sleek and very attractive design. Its design lends itself to the sports or aerobatic flyer, and is not suitable for the newcomer or novice. </p> <p>Specifications:<br> Wingspan : 1600mm (63Inches)<br> Wing Area : 42.08 dm (652sq.in)<br> Length : 1350mm (53Inches)<br> Weight : 3500gr (7.7 lbs)<br> Engine : .61 cu.in 2 Stroke<br> .91cu.in 4 Stroke<br> Radio : 4 Channels<br> Servo : 6 Servos</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://modelplanes.blog.co.uk/2008/03/16/title-3884759/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:modelplanes.blog.co.uk,2008-03-15:/2008/03/16/title-3884746/iaingrant2008-03-16T00:13:26+01:002008-03-16T00:13:26+01:00 <p>About US<br> Now based in the UK, I have been building and flying Model planes on and off since the early eighties. I began flying model planes whilst living in Zambia (Africa), a small number of us would use a dis-used airfield. My first plane was a Robbe Parat, as I remember it was about 50″ trainer, had an Enya 19 engine, and was 3 function (Elevator, Rudder and throtle) although i believe there was a four function version. Other guys that were there as I remember had the Precedent Hi-boy, Wot 4’s and lots of other planes, and too many to mention. Its been a long time since then and over the years i have enjoyed building and flying many planes. To me, the building of a plane is as enjoyable and as important as the flying. That said, I also have a fair collection of ARTF models myself, and it is only fair to say that the quality of many of these models are excellent.<br> I enjoy all aspects of model planes, whether they be electrics, i.c, high wingers, low wingers, war birds, bipes, all have their place, some days i prefer a lazy ben buckle, others something fast and furious.<br> Iain Grant</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://modelplanes.blog.co.uk/2008/03/16/title-3884746/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>