Hazy Day

Lots of smoke haze after a foggy start today.
Lots of guys turned up to enjoy the calm conditions.

 David C is tweaking Brians ESC in the Ryan

 A full-size Douglas A-1 Skyraider, a most successful carrier-based aircraft.
A web site dedicated to the type, here.








Graemes model takes flight today, after taxi trials, David C did the honours.
The video is here.

Club Fun Fly Day

The weather could not have been any better for our Fun Fly Day
Lots of members turned up, but there were only 11 who wanted to participate in the events.
Excellent tasks were organised by Kim, seen here presenting the prizes, to Ben (right) who would only accept third prize, despite being top scorer.
(Left) Ken is presented with second prize and below left, Ron B recieves first prize.
 Congratulations to those blokes; contestants and judges/scorers pictured below right.
See the right side panel 'Event Information' for a list of the events.







A great shame that there were no more entrants, I entered, despite a complete lack of experience in the tasks and I had a ball, even performing my first "Proper" loop!

Not a really good day

My models on Wednesday, 3 flown, 3 crashed.
The EDF Global Hawk made its last "flight", the Radian may fly again and the sports model, just needs a bit more power in the shape of a new motor.

Addy

Mondays "Addy" has our storey on the front page and continued on page 2 with a photo.
The reporter, Ryan did a sterling job and we can only hope it is read by someone who can help.

Windy Sunday

 



Rob and Graeme put the finishing touches to our lovely new Security screen doors kindly donated by  Bunnings Bairnsdale.

     
The wind really sprang up at about 10am, in this shot you can see the wind indicator (Yellow thing) as Brian gets ready to maiden his new ARF Ryan.

Looking very good

Only Brian puts his brand new models through all sorts of aerobatics on its maiden flight.

Landing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rod arrived with his big Corsair, I didn't think he would fly it with the strong wind from the NNW being across the runway.

Watch the video of todays flight.

 Graeme brought out his Douglas Skyraider made from Zirolli plans, won't put the artwork on until it has succesfully flown.
Engine is a 111cc twin petrol.

Rod and Graeme discuss large models

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.