About CSM

The list of pilots we sponsor world-wide is increasing all the time. In exchange for gyros and engine governors, they give us publicity, and test any new ideas or try old products on new helis. We rely on them being brutally honest about our products, so we can develop further.

Duncan Osbourn, UK 3rd Master Class 3D Masters 2008, 3D Masters Champion 2005
Paul Lison, UK 11th Masters class 3D Masters 2006
Jonathan Bossion, France 1st Mistral & Niege France 2008, 11th Master class 3D Masters 2007
Kim Jensen, Denmark 19th Masters class 3D Masters 2008
Dave Fisher, UK UK Nationals Champion 2006, 20th Masters class 3D Masters 2008
Andrea Puosi, Italy 21st Masters class 3D Masters 2008
Darren Hardy, UK 22nd Masters class 3D Masters 2008
Peter Roper, UK 3rd Expert class, 3D Masters 2007
Miciel Slegers, Netherlands 5th Expert class 3D Masters 2008
Dunkan Bossion, France 2nd Mistral & Niege France 2008, 6th Expert class 3D Masters 2008
Trevor Burley, UK 8th Experts class 3D masters 2008
David Nolan, N. Ireland Irish National Champion 2006, 10th Expert class 3D Masters 2007
Patrick Arnould, UK 10th Expert class 3D Masters 2008
Allan Bell-Seiler, Spain 13th Experts class 3D Masters 2008
Guiseppe Robertone, Italy 14th Experts class 3D Masters 2007
Stefan Simmons, UK 1st 3D Clubman 2008, 15th Experts class 3D Masters 2008
Klaus Jensen, Denmark 16th Experts class 3D Masters 2008
PJ Harte, Eire 3rd Irish Nationals 2007
Matt Booth, UK 8th Sportsman class 3D Masters 2007
Lee Bates, UK 14th Sportsman class 3D Masters 2007
Vladimir Golubev, Russian Fed. 1st Russian 3D Heli Maniacs, 15th Sportsman, 3D Masters 2007
Bryan Regular, Canada
Darrell Sprayberry, USA 2nd American National Scale Competition 2007
Chris Lupa, UK
Noel Cross, UK
Jamie Cole (X-Cell), UK
Fred Annecke, Germany -does all our German translation for us.
Ashley Davies, UK
Dave Pacey, UK
Roger Mayo, UK
Ryan Witchey, USA
Knud Pedersen, Denmark
Michael Fortin, USA
Russ Deakin, test pilot, Judge, and critic!

1995
CSM came into being when it was felt that the Simulator that Colin had written (see Colin's story below) was worth launching on the public. It was the first simulator to offer full interfacing between PC and transmitter. Initially we joined up with NHP (the blade people) at their Altrincham factory/ Revolution Models shop.
1997
CSM launched the worlds first commercial Heading Hold gyro, the ICG360, and gyro design has been our speciality ever since. With electronics becoming smaller, the designs have changed so that our micro SL560 is the smallest fully functioning heading hold gyro available.
1998
CSM and NHP decided to do their own distribution, so RC Models Distribution Ltd came into being.
2003
CSM moved out to the country, with their own flying field, taking RC Models with it, leaving NHP and Revolution Models at Altrincham. The companies are now separate.
2004
CSM develops the RevLock engine governor
2005
Duncan Osbourn wins the 3D Masters with a prototype SL720 gyro which becomes available later that year - using the new generation of silicon sensors.
2007
CSM produce CycLock - an electronic mixer for CCPM machines. This paves the way for other electronics on the head - in particular flybarless, using two SL720 gyros.
Later in the year CarbSmart is released, one of those simple, cheap products, that, if we'd thought of it, we'd have produced years ago!
2008
Release of RevLock 30 - not only governs, but has collective management

Colin - The founder of CSM. Back in 1992, having decided to have a go at helicopters instead of fixed wing, he resorted to writing a flight simulator to help himself learn - he's that sort of geek! His background is in Atmospheric Physics, which includes aerodynamics and electronic control systems, so I suppose its not too surprising. In an article in MHW he proposed the heading hold gyro, and when none of the manufacturers took up this idea, he produced the ICG360 - the worlds first commercial heading hold gyro.

Rob - (sometimes known as 'Bert') The technician - this is who you'll get when you phone up. Does the repair work and a lot of the production work, and knows how to set up the most awkward of helicopters!

Wendy - Colin's wife. Started off just doing the books for CSM, otherwise doing the Mum and housewife bit to keep Colin and family fed and clothed. Now works full time, basically purchasing for both CSM and RC Models distribution, and despatch.

Jayne - does the books for RC Models, and mans the sales phone until 3 o'clock each day when she has to leave for the school run.

Katy and Janette - Colin and Wendy's daughters - have done their bit to help: packing, a bit of web-design etc, in between schooling. Now Katy is married and with a 'proper job', and Jan has gone to University.