A good day

A good flying day today.
Brian flew his PBY again.
Unfortunately due to finger trouble I only got the landing.


The video is here.

Club Fun-Fly Day (modified)

Weather, very wet weather meant a change in location and activities.

Re-located to Kremin Hall we were able to have a great indoor flying day, this was really good as the last indoor flying was last year!
A competition was invented, design and build a "chuckie" glider and a judge would decide the best flier and a prize would be awarded, Kev and Rob were hard at work cutting and gluing.








Here are most of the "aircraft" constructed, most flew with a good deal of success.
One or two were a bit dodgy as far as flying was concerned.
Yours truly designed the 'canard' model........ NOT a great success!










Bruce was one of the guys to enjoy the
 'Real Flight Basic' simulator





 


Ian S flew his Twister Quad, one of three present.

 Ken had some success with his Trojan, however, a slightly larger venue is necessary for a nifty fixed wing model like this, as Ken found out.











All those attending, I believe had a good time discussing models.... adjusting models and eating a large lunch brilliantly prepared by Lorraine, Lyn and Carol-Anne, an extremely fine repast.
Next Sunday perhaps we will get to compete in the events originally listed for today, if the weather bureau cooperates.

About Time!

Here's me, all smiles after getting the 'Global Hawk' airborne. This is only the second time it has taken to the air.
You may remember back to 28th August 2012 when it had a maiden "Flight" with Dave F.
He unloaded it to Ralph, who sneaked it back into Daves car, who subsequently gave it to me, assuring me that there was absolutely NO MALICE intended.
A new steerable undercarriage in the nose will benefit things enormously and the new runway is PERFECTLY suited to this aircraft.
Incidently, the model flies AND glides beautifully.
I am looking forward to the next flight.

Big working bee today

Plenty of guys turned up for the working bee.

The aim was to lay the conveyor belt for a smooth runway and if time permitted to roll out the pits area also.

The belt was rolled out, the ends were then buried in a shallow trench, thanks to Aaron and his neat digger.

 

 The guys are hard at work preparing the east end for burial.

 David C neatened the ends after it was thouroughly pinned down.

The smooth runway area is 9 metres by 55 metres as I paced it out.






The executive area of the pits was next for the treatment.

 

Pits and taxiways now covered with tough SMOOTH plastic.

Sunday

Last Sunday Rod turned up with his lovely ARF F4U Corsair.

Up the front is this big 75cc Saito FA 450 R3  Radial Engine.

Two out of three cylinders showing.

 He got out this massive two handed starter he made up and the sound of this motor is FABULOUS!

 He then committed aviation and very nice it was too. Have a look at the video

Back on the flight line.

A really nice looking model, he put in over 100 hours on it he said.
I reckon it was time very well spent.

PATTERN WEEKEND

The weather was fine to hot, wind benevolent for a change, insofar as direction was concerned at least.

  

A great weekend; everyone commented about the excellent catering, sincere thanks go to Sandra, Lynette, Anne and Graeme for top work in the canteen. Most excellent awards also to Dave F and team for the grounds and infrastructure, supporting the event.

All eyes skyward

Unusual; contra-rotating propellers, may become commonplace.

Fully self-contained charging system.

Well done Ben! F3A class, Third Place, extremely proud Mum and Dad were present with congratulations, along with many BADMAC members.

Wednesday at the Field

Plenty of activity, Brians PBY had taxi trials after the rebuild, unhappy with the nose wheel.

 Lin gets ready to fly his Stinson

A very smooth landing coming up.

Ian and Graeme rehearse for the Wagga Easter Comp.

 Ian brings the Mentor in for a lovely landing.

Motor Expo 2013

A good day for it.