Tight Fit

Graeme, Lin and Brian checking out the Stinson Lin has just completed.

It only just fits into the trailer, we are looking forward to Heavy Certification so we can see it fly.

Working Bee Saturday

Good turn up for today, a great deal was accomplished.
The pits area was covered with a carpet-like stuff.

Sprinklers ON, runway is the only green area

One of two shades erected

All looking very good.

The field is looking good, everything is going well for the Pattern Competition in February.
Let's hope for good weather.

New year gets off to a good start.

Maiden flights today....

Ben flew the Auster he built from bits of balsa

Brians PBY5A with air under the wheels

Looking and sounding VERY Good flying by

 Brian said it flew extremely well, even better after the wheels were retracted.

There were plenty of witnesses

Although totally overcast, a good morning of flying enjoyed by all.

Brians PBY

Brian brought his PBY to the field today, assembly took quite some time.
 Ably assisted by Ian W everything went together as it should.

Making sure the wing doesn't fall off.

 Ron B was there to lend a hand also and inspect everything closely in his capacity as heavy model inspector.

Getting started.

Stunning scratch-built retractable undercarriage.

I sincerely hope I will be present to document the maiden flight.

Christmas Luncheon

 Sunday Carvery at The BoatHouse restaurant in Paynesville. I reckon there were 40-odd people present, a great time and food was enjoyed by all.
The price for 3 course carvery with a glass of wine or softdrink was well worth it, a very good venue.

17th.Nov.static display at StJohns Church

 My new E-flight T34 ready for maiden flight..













Rod lends a hand to Jim Keat and his neat Pitts Special

Wednesday 19th a very grey day.



 Lots of guys turned up.











Ian has a new Twin Otter, ELECTRIC POWERED, flys like it's on rails!

Wednesday 28th was a bit blustery at times but very flyable, Dave tried out his foam 'Global Hawk' EDF.

It was a very exciting flight from my viewpoint, the model was all over the place, but "landed" without damage.

Dave also thought it was quite dramatic.

He says that some adjustment is required at the V-tail end, otherwise, flew well, but getting off the ground was a bit difficult with small wheels on the grass. The weather map is not looking too flash for Sunday.

A rather nasty incident on the day reminds us that electric models can damage human flesh with equal ease as an IC-powered model.