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.

Wednesday 25th July was a fabulous day for flying except for the COLD.

 Brian brought along his own designed C5 Galaxy with 4 - 65mm ducted fans running on 2x4s LiPo

Ripping through the sky on 4s

Coasting in for a smooth landing.

Fly on 2 x 3s LiPo it will, very nicely.

Glide very nicely too it does.

July Christmas

About 21 attendees enjoyed "Christmas in July" on 21st July.

Sandra and Lorraine were the instigators and are to be congratulated on top organisation. I think everybody brought along something from a casserole

to hot nibblies.

Much conversation and mingling made for a most enjoyable evening.

The food contributions were excellent in their diverse variety and tasy flavours.

 Here  are just a few photos of the happy crowd.

Mid May Muster

I had to give up trying to upload from the field yesterday.
Weather was as near perfect as it could possibly be.
There were 20 pilots registered with 36 models.
Here are some of my pix.