SMSA
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    • Automate D-Connectors
    • Batteries >
      • Charging
      • What is the "Memory Effect"
      • How Are Batteries Rated? (What Are Volts and Amps?)
      • How Can I Maximize Battery Performance?
    • Build a fly-powered plane
    • Build a Pibros foam model
    • Build straight & true
    • Cast lead nose weight
    • Crimp servo cable connectors
    • Cut ailerons (or flaps) into moulded wing
    • Design and calculate almost anything
    • Debond CA
    • Digital Camera/RX Interface
    • Digital Photography by Radio Control
    • General Tips for building
    • How does a wing work
    • Install wing servos
    • Lipo balance connectors
    • Make NiMH battery packs
    • Make servo linkages
    • Make silicon hinges
    • Make silicon hinges (alternative)
    • Make silicon hinges (alternative)
    • Make wing bags
    • Run your aerial in your model
    • Solder
    • Spektrum Useful Tips
    • What do thermals look like
  • FAQ
    • How do I join the SMSA and how much does it cost?
    • Do I need insurance to fly?
    • What radio equipment would you recommend for a beginner?
    • When am I likely to meet other SMSA members flying?
    • Can the SMSA help get beginners flying?
    • What models and advice would you recommend for a beginner?
  • AGM
    • AGM Location
    • 2021 December (not held)
    • 2020 December (not held)
    • 2019 December
    • 2019 March
    • 2018 (not held)
    • 2017 (not held)
    • 2016 Minutes
    • 2015 Minutes (not held)
    • 2014 Minutes
    • 2013 Minutes
    • 2012 Minutes
    • 2011 Minutes
    • 2010 Minutes
    • 2009 Minutes
    • 2008 Minutes
    • 2007 Minutes
  • Links
    • RC Glider Blogs >
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        • Current Glider Reviews
      • South Wales Soaring - Steve Houghton'
    • RC Glider Classifieds >
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    • RC Glider Clubs >
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      • Thames Valley Silent Flyers
    • RC Glider Manufacturers >
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      • Aero-o-tec Shinto Crossfire
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      • Pace Lesky Composites
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      • Modelfixings.co.uk
      • Model Shop Leeds
      • Nexus Models
      • Plug Molds
      • Servo Shop
      • Slough RC Models
      • Sussex Model Centre
      • West System/Wessex
      • Vapex Tech Batteries
      • Zepsus magnetic switches
    • RC Websites >
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      • RC Groups
      • Scale Soaring
      • Slopehunter
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  • About
  • Site
  • Club
  • Membership
  • Weather
    • XCWeather
    • Wellesbourne Live
  • Gallery
    • Club Members
    • Club Gliders
    • Golden Oldies
  • How To
    • Automate D-Connectors
    • Batteries >
      • Charging
      • What is the "Memory Effect"
      • How Are Batteries Rated? (What Are Volts and Amps?)
      • How Can I Maximize Battery Performance?
    • Build a fly-powered plane
    • Build a Pibros foam model
    • Build straight & true
    • Cast lead nose weight
    • Crimp servo cable connectors
    • Cut ailerons (or flaps) into moulded wing
    • Design and calculate almost anything
    • Debond CA
    • Digital Camera/RX Interface
    • Digital Photography by Radio Control
    • General Tips for building
    • How does a wing work
    • Install wing servos
    • Lipo balance connectors
    • Make NiMH battery packs
    • Make servo linkages
    • Make silicon hinges
    • Make silicon hinges (alternative)
    • Make silicon hinges (alternative)
    • Make wing bags
    • Run your aerial in your model
    • Solder
    • Spektrum Useful Tips
    • What do thermals look like
  • FAQ
    • How do I join the SMSA and how much does it cost?
    • Do I need insurance to fly?
    • What radio equipment would you recommend for a beginner?
    • When am I likely to meet other SMSA members flying?
    • Can the SMSA help get beginners flying?
    • What models and advice would you recommend for a beginner?
  • AGM
    • AGM Location
    • 2021 December (not held)
    • 2020 December (not held)
    • 2019 December
    • 2019 March
    • 2018 (not held)
    • 2017 (not held)
    • 2016 Minutes
    • 2015 Minutes (not held)
    • 2014 Minutes
    • 2013 Minutes
    • 2012 Minutes
    • 2011 Minutes
    • 2010 Minutes
    • 2009 Minutes
    • 2008 Minutes
    • 2007 Minutes
  • Links
    • RC Glider Blogs >
      • Pierre Rondel Glider Reviews >
        • Archived Glider Reviews
        • Current Glider Reviews
      • South Wales Soaring - Steve Houghton'
    • RC Glider Classifieds >
      • BARCS For Sale
      • BMFA Classified Glider Ads
    • RC Glider Clubs >
      • Ivinghoe Soaring Association
      • Leek & Moorland Model Glider Association
      • Long Mynd Soaring Association
      • South Wales Soaring Association
      • Thames Valley Silent Flyers
    • RC Glider Manufacturers >
      • Aeromod
      • Aero-o-tec Shinto Crossfire
      • Baudis Models
      • Flightech Optimus
      • JiTom
      • Lesky Pace
      • NAN Models
      • NCFM Models
      • Pace Lesky Composites
      • Pike Samba
      • RCRCM Models
      • RTGModel Rotmilan
      • Sanda Arsen Mach
      • Stinger Dingo
      • Stratair
      • Vampire
      • Vladimir's Models
      • Willow F3F
    • RC Glider Shops >
      • Ace Model
      • Ace Wing Wing Bags
      • Hyperflight
      • Phoenix MP
      • Revoc Bags
      • Soaring USA
      • South Coast Sailplanes
      • T9 Hobby Sport
    • RC Manufacturers >
      • Airtronics Sanwa
      • Frsky
      • Futaba site
      • Hitec Multiplex
      • Hyperion
      • JR
      • KST servos
      • MKS servos
      • Multiplex
      • Overlander Batteries
      • Savox servos
      • Spektrum
    • RC Shops >
      • Align-Trex
      • Al's Hobbies
      • Brentford Radio Control
      • Easy Composites
      • Inwood Models
      • Kings Lynn Models
      • Modelfixings.co.uk
      • Model Shop Leeds
      • Nexus Models
      • Plug Molds
      • Servo Shop
      • Slough RC Models
      • Sussex Model Centre
      • West System/Wessex
      • Vapex Tech Batteries
      • Zepsus magnetic switches
    • RC Websites >
      • BARCS British Association of Radio Control Soarers
      • BMFA British Model Flying Association
      • RC Groups
      • Scale Soaring
      • Slopehunter