Duncan Osbourn
Introduction
- 2018 F3N Euro Heli Series UK - 3rd Place
- 2018 F3N Euro Heli Series Germany - 3rd Place
- 2018 UK 3D Championship - 2nd Place
- 2017 Align Fun Fly Advance - 5th Place
- 2016 F3N European Champion - 3rd place
- 2015 F3N World Championship - 4th place
- 2015 Helifest Pro Class Duncan Osbourn - 2nd place
- 2015 UK Zone Format - 4th place
- 2013 F3N World Championship - 4th place
- 2007-2013 UK 3D Championship - 1st place 5 times
- 2005-2012 Align Fun Fly - 1st~6th place
- 2012 F3N European Championship - 3rd place
- 2011 3D Masters in Masters - 6th place
- 2009 3D Masters in Masters - 2nd place
- 2005 & 2009 3D Masters Flight to Music Prize
My name is Duncan Osbourn I started
flying model helicopters in 2000 when I was 12, after passing
one on display in a shop window whilst on holiday. I entered my
first competition, the 3D Masters Sportsmans Class, 2 years
later. After winning the 3D Masters Masters class in 2005 I was
asked to join the Align Team, and have been flying their models
in various respects ever since.
I studied music at
university, and enjoy playing the piano when not out practicing
for the next flying contest. Ever since I first began
competitions, the flight to music rounds have always been my
favorite. Over the years I have always tried to invent new and
exciting flying manoeuvres inspired by the music I listen to.
Feed
This weekend it was great to be back at the Weston Park Model Airshow for the annual Helifest event here in the UK. After another hard fought contest I was placed 1st in the Pro Class, with Aaron Cole 2nd and Alex Hawtin 3rd. Well done to all the other pilots that took part and flew amazingly well all weekend, and also to the international demo pilots who came and put on some stunning displays for us. Thanks to Grant, Jason and all the rest of the team who helped to organise yet another superb event!
06-17This weekend I was invited to return to the Banbury MFC to do some demo flights at their annual Fun-Fly. It turned out to be another great event, with some exciting fixed wing flying happening too! Thanks to everyone at the club who organised everything and made us feel very welcome once again.
05-27This weekend was the first F3N competition here in the UK this year, and it was certainly a hot one! I was placed 1st, with Dave Fisher 2nd and Callum Henson 3rd. Well done to all the other pilots that did some great flying, and thanks once again to the Husbands Bosworth UK Gliding Centre and Julie Fisher for organising everything for us!
04-22This weekend I was back at the classic Charmouth fun-fly, and despite the slightly windy conditions it was a really good way to get the 2019 flying season started! Thanks to everyone at the AHA for organising another great weekend for us.
04-09Now the Spring is here and a new flying season is about to begin, it's great to be out flying the 700XN again!
03-25Here are a few photos flying the 700XN on a nice but rather cold afternoon...
11-26Now the days are getting colder it's a perfect time to be flying Nitro - this afternoon I had a great time flying the 700XN!
10-21This weekend it was great to be back competing in the UK 3D Championship, and although the bad weather meant that the competition couldn't run to the end it was still a really enjoyable one! I was placed 2nd after the first 3 rounds, with Aaron Cole 1st and Callum Henson 3rd. Well done to all the other pilots that took part, and of course thanks to Jason Platts and everyone who helped organise the event for us despite the bad conditions!
09-24This weekend we went along to the annual Cuffley MFC Fun Fly for what turned out to be another great day's flying! It was good to be back and to see everyone at the club enjoying themselves. Many thanks to Brian Hamill and everyone who helped organise another great event for us all!
09-03This weekend I took part in the annual BMFA Nationals and 2nd F3N Team Trials for 2019 held at RAF Barkston Heath. I was placed 1st in the F3N Pro class, with Aaron Cole 2nd and Dave Fisher 3rd. The GBR F3N team was also selected for next year's World Championships, which means Callum Henson will be joining us in Germany! I was also pleased to receive the UK F3N League trophy again this year for the 5th time. Well done to all the other pilots that took part despite the rain and wind, and a big thank you to the organisers and of course Julie Fisher for keeping everything running smoothly for us!
08-28