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Absolutely ...... I thought it was never going to come again. Just need some continuity now. Toto

At last .... 4 flights in today. Started off rough as a ragmans trumpet but as each flight past, gradually improving again. Overall, I have definitely taken several steps back but I expected that given it was last October since I have flown. Great to get back in the air though and hoping for a bit of a run over the next few weeks. Happy man again. Toto

The nerves are jangling ...... will it or won't it. I'm going to predict .... a big .... fat ...... yesssssss. What could possibly go wrong Toto

Back in the saddle.... On for Saturday... as usual transmitters charged as are LIPO's so good to go. I'll report in Toto

No worries, I'll keep plugging away. I've no intention of throwing in the towel. Hopefully next weekend will give me my first big break of the year. In the hands of the gods. Toto

So .... absolutely no progress or even a hint at a chance of it. Same for this weekend as the clubs second site is having its runway rolled. All pointing to next weekend ..... as I wait. What a hobby. Toto

So ..... its this weekend then ...... we live and hope ..... Everything ready to go as usual. Here we go again. Toto

And another call as I was packing my plane and equipment I to the car this morning to inform me that it's cancelled. Apparently out facility has been taken over by an athletics event. ..... beautiful, perfect day. ....... couldn't write a book like this. .....

So ..... another call to my mentor reveals that we could be on for Saturday. Weather is looking favourable but there is still one potential hiccup ...... the possibility that a scarifier may become available which means maintainable at our second site. The scarifier is still to be confirmed. If it is available for Saturday then I will be on maintainable duties. ..... its a bit of a lottery at the moment .... fingers crossed for flying though ..... .... let's wait and see which way the dice rolls. Toto

I'm sure similar lights that I bought were about £18.00 or so a piece. I would thinkthe Lidl versions will be as good as any. Toto

I think for me ..... it is a case of " small steps " to get myself back in to a confident mode again. .... a 4 month holiday after righting off the original Supercub, followed by a period of inactivity as I tackled the mancave which was a pretty big project that required my full time attention ( including weekends ). A few personal issues ( work and family related ) which I am just crawling out of now. This week is the start of a fullscale comeback as the new year starts. The stars are starting to align again so today was just a bit of a start to progress again ..... The Supercub has been maidened and has been agreed as fit to go. I and my mentor took the decision that I would not make my first return flight on a pretty windy day perhaps scaring me off again. For the sake of another week ....... I'd rather maiden myself under more favourable terms and have a more guaranteed new start. I get everyone's comments .... let's wait and see how quick the comeback is. My A test target is the beginning of June. Hang on in there with me. Toto

Just back from the field. Cold and windy but the Supercub was maidened. I asked my mentor to do the maiden due to it being the first flight and the wind factor whichI was not keen on given the lapse in time from my last flight. He was more than happy to take it up. Only minimal adjustments needed to trim it out and despite the wind, it flew just fine. We decided between us that I should wait for more favourable conditions and not to take the chance of me flying today. I'm happy with that as even getting the maiden done is progress in my opinion. Weather not looking great for next weekend but much can change in the space of a week. One happy camper. Toto

I remember what's where ..... throttle on the right.....aileronsto the left. ..... I'll be fine ..... Now ....... where is my hard hat ......... Have a nice day all Toto

Thanks Learner. Just remastering some of the basics again and getting my fingers working ahead of my brain will be good. Some nice easy basic flights would be a nice way back into it again. I'll report in tomorrow. Toto

Just back from a 3 day business visit to Southampton. Made the call to my mentor and tomorrow I on. All batteries and transmitters etc have already been dealt with and are good to go. ...... back in the air ..... about time too. Cheers Toto