Duncan Osbourn
Introduction
- 2016 F3N European Champion 3rd place
- 4th 2015 F3N World Championship
- 2nd 2015 Helifest Pro Class Duncan Osbourn
- 4th 2015 UK Zone Format
- 4th 2013 F3N World Championship
- 1st 5 times 2007-2013 UK 3D Championship
- 1st-6th @ 2005-2012 Align Fun Fly
- 3rd 2012 F3N European Championship
- 3D Masters Flight to Music Prize 2005 & 2009
- 6th 2011 3D Masters in Masters
- 2nd 2009 3D Masters in Masters
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 I returned to the Charmouth Fly-In after a long time away, and the event turned out to be even better than I remembered! Thanks to the organisers at the AHA for another enjoyable and memorable weekend!
10-10An interview with me at the 2017 Align Fun-Fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFFUxg8cFy0&t=326s
10-03I have now returned from the 2017 Align Fun-Fly, and once again the event proved to be one of the best! It was great to be back in Taiwan after a few years away for what was my 10th Fun-Fly, and wonderful to see all my old friends as well as make some new ones! Congratulations to Kenny Ko, Ben Storick, Luca Pescante and Chatchawit Kamsawang for their 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places respectively, and to all the other pilots that took part and flew amazingly well. I was very happy to be back in the top 5 this year in 5th position around such talented pilots! Finally, a big thank you must go to all the organisers at Align for their efforts in putting on such an impressive event that it was a pleasure to be part of!
09-28This weekend I took part in the UK 3D Championships, and after coming a close 2nd over the last three years, I was extremely proud and grateful to win the title for the 6th time! It's hard to believe that it was 10 years ago in 2007 that I won the first UK Championship with the classic 600 Nitro, and ever since the event has remained as one of my favourites. I would like to say a big congratulations to all the pilots that took part and who all flew to a really high standard, in particular Alex Hawtin, who I know is leaving the competition scene soon. It was a privilege to have such a great flyer as both a rival and F3N Team member! Thank you to everyone that has supported me here over the years, some I know since the first UK Championship! It has always been an inspiration to go out and fly in the great atmosphere that this event provides! A big thank you must also go to the organisers; Jason Platts, Mike Eddington and Rob Turnbull, along with all the other helpers who have endeavoured to make the event such a memorable one for over ten years now!
09-18A big thank you to Align for making my new 700X canopy scheme! I'm looking forward to trying them out in the upcoming events this year!
09-15This weekend I returned to the Cuffley MFC for their annual Fun-Fly. Although the weather wasn't quite as good as previous years, it was still a very enjoyable event that the club arranged! Thanks to Brian Hamill and everyone at the Cuffley MFC for their hard work and dedication!
09-04I had a very enjoyable time this Bank Holiday weekend competing in the annual BMFA Nationals F3N competition! The weather was excellent, and I was very pleased to be placed 1st in the competition and also to have retained the UK F3N League Trophy for this year. Congratulations to Aaron Cole and Dave Fisher for their 2nd and 3rd places respectively, and to all the other pilots that took part. Once again another big thank you to Julie Fisher for organising another superb event for us!
08-29This weekend I visited the Cuffley MFC for another F3N competition here in the UK. I was placed 1st in the Pro Class, with Alex Hawtin 2nd and Aaron Cole 3rd. It was great to see all the other pilots there taking part too and enjoying the excellent weather! Thank you to Brian Hamill and everyone at the Cuffley MFC, and once again Julie Fisher for organising the event!
08-14We have now returned from the 2017 FAI F3C/F3N World Championships in Poland, where team GBR earned their 2nd Silver Medal in F3N! I was placed 6th in the F3N class, but a big congratulations must go to Kenny Ko for his 1st place this year! Also to Aaron Cole for his 1st place in the Juniors, along with Alex Hawtin and Dave Fisher who all did a great job earning our team placing. And of course Julie and Summer Fisher who did an amazing job organising everything for us once again! Read more about the event at the UK F3N Team blog here: http://www.ukf3nteam.co.uk/
07-31Here is a video trying out the new torque tube tail drive and V2 blade grips that I have been enjoying on the T-Rex 470 recently...
07-06