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.

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.