Hello friends,

Today, finally I received the news that my rc air force was unloaded at Santos Harbor. It took 2 long months to arrive, now I need to wait 15 days more for our customs to clear them...

I have been checking everything about rc here in Brazil and my first impressions are:

*They are very organized, in a city like Sao Paulo you can find many groups dedicated to rc,
*Places to fly: This is a big problem here. Sao Paulo doesn't have a lot of places to fly, there are too many buildings, transit, and people, thus it lacks open spaces for rc practice, but, they manage to fly in stadiums parking lots, indoors at the Ibirapuera stadium, and in some soccer fields.
*The rc practice here have another problem: the security. You should never try to fly alone in some places here, they advise that you should have a group whenever you fly so the others can watch your six preventing assaults and robberies (so no more tests at fields alone for me). Some people here had all their equipment, car and money stolen while flying alone, or sometimes even groups had some equipment stolen...
*Prices: Planes, equipment, radios, batteries are way overpriced here, for instance:

Aurora 9 tx, price in Brazil R$1.639,80 (us$ 910.00) in the USA $359.00.
Battery 3s 2500mah in Brazil R$214,00 (us$ 119.00) in the USA $28.50.
Minimoa Glider in Brazil R$877.00 (us$ 487.00) in the USA $189.00.
hobby shop in Brazil: http://www.hobbydelivery.com.br/site...secao.asp?id=2
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Well friends,

The front was so calm and on a day off we start to have some ideas about flying. Here is the result:

Dogfight RC Models Biplanes WW I (6 min 8 sec)

Well I love any plane used to break the ground defenses and it's time to build the A-1, hope she will fly very well...

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...1#post18058828

And the third flight was a very short one, I did a stupid mistake and selected the wrong model in my radio, there is the results...

A1 Skyraider scratchbuild - crash (1 min 7 sec)

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I really love this plane!
Kit version with:

RX Corona 8 ch 2.4ghz
ESC BPhobbies 40a
Battery lipo 3s 1.3 30c
Landing gear from Hobbyking (glider)
Lights

Recommended !!

U-2 Phase 3 maiden flight (3 min 54 sec)

Wohoo,

Nice weather here so lets go maiden the winter buildings...
Here is the movie about my 182.

Cessna 182 maiden flight (3 min 5 sec)

Hello friends here it is the video about how I rescue my planes...
1 slingshot, fishing line and sinkers.

How to rescue your model airplane from trees. (2 min 9 sec)

Winter is really a time to build and fix the models.
Here is the Building of my Phase 3 U-2 (will be adding more photos soon).
Will add a rectratable Landing gear, lights and flaps.

U-2 Phase 3 maiden flight (3 min 54 sec)

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Difference between men and women regarding RC hobby -13 (2 min 8 sec)

Difference between men and women regarding RC hobby - 12 (2 min 24 sec)

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Well everybody now saw my first 182 that went MIA in the woods.
The replacement arrived and after some make over is ready for flight.
I didn't paint it in civilian colors but I find one canadian scheme that I liked.
Will post flight movie soon

Cessna 182 maiden flight (3 min 5 sec)

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Yes, everybody will face this problem one day, what I know is that on that day my number was up..., the plane is MIA on the woods.
But lesson learned...and now I'm equipped to do a better search on next time, bought the loc8tor. (hope will be no next time on this)
So, friends watch, have fun and learn something without loosing a plane...
On the movie you will see my plane disappearing (the gust blowed she away in seconds, no control) and some tests I did with the loc8tor:

Lost / Crash Cessna 182 rc plane to wind (5 min 25 sec)

Hello friends,

I've been receiving lots of questions about details of the water dispenser mechanism, thanks for asking about it!!
Please check the video:

How to make the C-130 Water bomber door RC video (3 min 5 sec)

One of the best planes I have now
Enjoy!

Sky Soar 2m rc glider video (4 min 50 sec)

Finally the C-130 Firefighter version is flying:

rc C-130 Firefighter version video (1 min 58 sec)

and some pictures from Adriana (it must be how women see an air show, 'cause I really don't remember any of this...)

Things you see in an air show (1 min 27 sec)

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Hello,

Some friends requested more details about the cargo bay door.
I uploaded a movie about it on Youtube, enjoy!

How to make Cargo door on c-130 rc video (3 min 17 sec)

To whom it may interest (children of any age), here is an important tool to use today.
Thank you, NORAD !

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html

Happy Holidays !!!

Wooohooooo! Santa is coming to town!!!! Let me open my new planes !!

So, Santa just delivered 04 new planes and fpv system. Lots of work to do.
Merry christmas to everybody and a new year full of Blue skies !

Nelson and family.

My Zero flying,

http://m.youtube.com/?client=mv-goog...&v=22SJ1hUFXZI

My wife did a funny animation about KJFK ATC (I know some of you already know it but with the animation is very funny), and if you like please post a comment. She will appreciate!

Air Traffic Control GND in JFK: Understanding the mess (10 min 0 sec)

Hercules #2 coming along fine. (lots of white paint).

And to my friends some pictures of my little hangar...

I edited my videos about the C-130.

RC C-130 Cargo Launch video (3 min 47 sec)

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Now I Built one AN-2.
See thread at
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show....php?t=1326774
I'm very happy with this plane
First crash:

Antonov AN-2 scratchbuild (0 min 47 sec)

Here is my P-82 take off:

RC P-82 (0 min 51 sec)

A cute, very controllable mini-helicopter that will make happy beginners and experienced RC pilots everywhere.
The SkyLark 4ch coaxial RTF, comes with one Lipo battery 145ma, and a TX that requires 6 AA Batteries (not included). The fuselage is inspired on the MBB BO-105 with a paint scheme that reminds the real Red Bull 105 (no decals).
The small aircraft is easy to control, and will give to beginners a chance to start the hobby with little worries, while the more experienced pilots can enjoy the opportunity of keeping the skills sharp during the winter.
Skylark join two very pleasant features: it is crash-resistant and affordable. it is perfect for indoors, and you can fly her in the comfort of a living room. The size and weight of this mini helicopter don’t cause scratches in the furniture or walls.

RC Skylark (0 min 55 sec)

Check the thread:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show....php?t=1302263