kevin b

I seem to be spending a lot of time these days disposing of old modellers collections. I currently have not one, not two, but three Slec T240 kits from the same owner !!! One has been built to the covering stage and has a moulded cowl. The second appears to be a complete kit (though I haven't checked every item). The third is a set of laser cut parts for a complete model. That's all though. No fittings or wood to complete. I'm looking for fair offers for somebody to take one, or all of them. However the built one can't be shipped and would have to be collected from the Harrogate, or Leeds area. If anybody wants to come and look I live between Harrogate and Pateley Bridge.

A 67 year old MULTI MILLIONAIRE from Yorkshire marries a 26 year old woman and takes her down the pub to introduce to his mates.... When his mates see him walk through the door with his new wife they can't believe their eyes "By eck old lad! How av you managed to pull a reyt nice lass like her?" The Yorkshireman replies, "It was easy! I gave her a bit of the old Yorkshire charm and then just lied about my age as well" "Ah I see, so you told her you was fotty?" Asks his friend "No ya daft bugger! I told her I was 90!"

Fly Boy engine was mounted sideways.

Normally I complain about people crashing this thread with non-funny posts. However I do feel this is a subject we should all (men) take extremely seriously. I myself fall into the "monitored" catagory. A friend of mine who's grandfather and father both died from the disease flatley refuses to get checked, despite pressure from his wife and friends. On the positve side, he has made a will !!! Anyway, back to the funnies.

More, or less the response I expected really. Some really good positive comments as well though. Going back to the beginning I ask the question, If you cannot read small black print on a white background that is less than 600mm away (or black print against a shaded / coloured background) what chance have you of controlling a small aircraft travelling at 40kph approximately 200m away, particularly if it is below the skyline ? Many of us wear glasses, both for close and distance vision. It is our responsibility to ensure that they are currently fit for purpose.

I wear prescription reading glasses and am having no difficulty reading the latest magazine. Yes, some of the print is smaller but my specsaver prescription works fine. As we get older none of our senses get any sharper, so I would suggest the answer to the question lies within my response. I would also be concerned that if my close vision is deteriorating, then what of my distance sight ? I often wonder how many of us kid ourselves about the quality of our eyesight. As they say, pride comes before a fall. I am all in favour of regular mandatory eye tests for all drivers over the age of 70 (my age group) and think that it might be a good idea for the BMFA to look into it as it could be another requirement by the CAA for model fliers. It could also potentially assist in reducing BMFA insurance cost. Isn't there something similar already in place for full size aviation, or is that just medical checks ? I have now put on my tin hat in readiness for any response. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." 😉

It's the Generation Z interpretation of history.

Hi Savaneb and welcome to the forum.

Not me this time. 😁

Kit on its way to a new owner. From the same person I have "inherited" What I thought was a Precedent T240 kit. It now turns out that there is one neraly built, but not covered kit. One complete new kit and a full set of laser cut parts for a third one !!! Anybody interested ? Hopefully that is the last of the surprises. I must be a glutton for it. Next week I gave to go around to our ex club chairman's house and clear out his stuff !