Hi all

A small contribution from a first timer at the JWM who learn't a lot

1. Know your model get it sorted three flights either on a new model or after a major change is not enough

2. Joints need to be disguised or where the real aircraft has a skin joint or transport joint

3. Outline has higher k factors than say paint etc in the static.

4. read the rules . look on the IJMC web site and the judges notes etc all down loadable

5. Get your ground handling solid ie no wheel binding, expo on steering, no snaking on taxi and brakes that work straight smoothly with no pulling.

6. Not sure I agree with comments about slowest flight possible, it needs to be scale and realistic. to slow too much chance of wobble

7. Many seem to have gyros on rudder , nose wheel steering and ailerons

8. expo on most controls

9. Practice practice and practice, get someone who is a good coach, not necessarily pure F3a but understands F3a and the application to jets

10 pick the correct model and colour

all the above I could have done better

hope this helps Ian Russell, proud to have been a small part of the England team