Danny Fenton Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Are any forumites coming along to the Greenacres leccy bash this coming weekend? This is one of only a couple of weekend electric only events remaining in the UK and usually attracts a good turnout from both trade and the further afield leccy flyers. Setup is on Friday afternoon, you will be given a very warm welcome if you can join us. We usually light a BBQ on Friday evening to start the weekend off, with a more formal/less ad-hoc BBQ on Saturday evening (If you made it along to the RCM&E 50th bash you will know the routine). To recap: Flying is from 10am until 5pm, there will be an hour for GMAC members/volunteers/marshals to have a fly and catch up on some of the fun from 5 til 6. Off the peg flying until you get bored. Some models with lights were seen at the 50th bash so you are welcome to join in with that. Just please try to call it a night before you get yelled at by a comittee member for keeping the campsite awake! Toilets, refreshments, BBQ etc etc etc........ Drop a PM to me or Chris Bott for any further information, and if you want to book a gap for your tent/caravan/mobile home/hangar.......... Edited By Danny Fenton on 19/07/2010 15:42:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We are considering a flight at dusk in memory of both David Boddington and Phil Smith, both giants of our hobby who sadly passed away this year. DB or Veron models would be ideal for this but this could be a little restrictive so any "gentle" model would do. Obviously it will be weather dependant, but Danny and I will be there with DB Moths. Apart from that keep your fingers crossed for weather, for another great weekend. Cheers Chris Edited By Chris Bott on 19/07/2010 15:26:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 I have had a message from Prop and he is hoping to join us, weather permitting. He is even having to rent a vehicle to make the journey. I am impressed by the level of comitment well done Prop, we look forward to meeting you. I have just about finished Fyffes the Pupeteer (fus is shaped like a banana) and I have Thomas the Triplane, so with a bit of luck we can get them all in the air together with your magnatilla. That should add some Flair to the event Edited By Danny Fenton on 19/07/2010 20:01:36Edited By Danny Fenton on 19/07/2010 20:01:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnesyboy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I'll be there on Saturday i reckon, quite looking forward to it! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Oh Gawd, not another Greenacres event.........................sigh......................... Looks like we'd better break out the caravan again, then. Hope to be there on Friday evening. Weather forecast looks awful; 6mph winds and sunny. Is it worth it, I ask?http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/walsall_forecast_weather.html timEdited By Tim Hooper on 20/07/2010 13:18:34Edited By Tim Hooper on 20/07/2010 13:19:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 I know what can we say........... That forecast cost club funds a bundle to get forged Tim Will try and bring something for the deck chair session, is Netty coming along too? Should be fun whatever....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Ok, well I guess i have to come now Really looking forward to this in fact, helped greatly by Danny's warm welcome. The car is book and the models are charging. Just need to borrow sat-nav from someone and then I'm ready to go. And yes the weather thus far is looking ok too. Danny, I'll hopefully set off just before 9am Satrday morning, so looking to get there around 11am. So there's a local off licence/supermarket near by then? I'll need to charge my batteries Saturday night and I'll need all of you to help me, it would be unsavory to have an entire 6 pack to myself...plus I actually couldn't, need to be sure I find the right tent by the end of the night prop.Edited By propogandhi on 20/07/2010 13:58:29Edited By propogandhi on 20/07/2010 14:01:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Oh spoke with George of 4-max/purple-power this morning too. He forgot the event was on, but he and Colin will now try and make it down too. prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Brilliant news Prop, and it will be good to see George and Colin too, are they wanting a trade spot or just coming for a fly do you know? I think we took our foot of the publicity pedal on this one due to a great deal of effort on the RCM&E bash. There is a co-op nearby that should sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'd love to mate, the Sea Fury passed its control checks and taxi checks, but I will be winging my way to the Greek islands. Maybe another time and we'll get that abomination of a leccy Sea Fury 3 ship airborne.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hoping to come along on both Saturday and Sunday this year and looking forward to one of the best e-fly-ins around. See you all there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 No, they will just be flying if they come he tells me. Brain, will you be camping over or are you going home for a change of models for Sunday ? This is quite local to you right? stuart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm planning on coming for the Saturday with my son, with our models, coming home Saturday evening and then coming back on Sunday with my flying pal and different models, including some of his models. It's just less than a couple of hours trip I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I might come Saturday if the weather's not bad, will be bringing my F22 Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Have you got it all fixed now? It look good in the air at Middle Wallop. prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Barnsey, Tim, Prop, Leccy, Tom - really looking forward to seeing you all. Shaun, shame on you, fancy going on holiday, where are your priorities? Seriously, the forecast was terrible for today but there have been plenty of dry moments with little wind between the showers. The forecast for the weekend seems to be changing by the hour, so we can't take any notice of that yet. I've just been for a quick fly, and the strip is all mown and looking superb again. See you at the weekend Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hi Prop, yes its all fixed and I have hopefully learned from my mistake so I don't do it again Spent the last fortnight fixing my Artist F3F glider, hopefully going to re-maiden her tonight after work if the weather plays ball. Hi Chris, looking forward to flying at your great field, plenty of space to land compared to the precision spot landings I have to do at my own club field Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Yes it is HUGE isn't it, and don't we wish we could use it all year round. What a shame the footballers get the area from August to May. Football eh.. it will never catch on. Still just in case it's on a "use it or loose it" basis - Let's USE IT.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propogandhi Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Well, batteries are all charged, sat nav borrowed and tent packed, the weathers looking good too, maybe just a few showers Saturday evening. I'll be sure to put my tent up after that . Will RCM&E be coming along to this one too? Always good to talk to David. OK well, see you gents there, Danny I'll give you a call if you don't mind,if I'm getting lost or stuck in road works/traffic etc. Looks like its going to be a big traffic weekend with the schools breaking up for summer hols. prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Cant make this one I am afraid AS for RCME movers and shakers - David is still on holiday, and Graham starts his tomorrow, so no RCME royalty I am afraid. Have a great time guys and gals, and we will keep praying for the weather again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Hi, we got set up pretty quickly today and club members have had a lot of flying this afternoon. The sun has been out enough to require lotion and some night flying is going on right now. The forecast for Sat and Sun is remarkably good considering the week we've had, suggesting the odd brief tenth of an inch of rain but mostly dry with flyable winds. Forecast Prop, yep ring Danny if you need to, we'll get you here somehow. If I get a mo, I'll post a piccy or two here each day. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I hate you Bott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnesyboy Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I`ll be along soon, but as normal running very late lol BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Say hi to the guys for me Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnesyboy Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Just got in from a cracking day out. What a well run hasstle free day, Just like every flyin should be well done to the team involved! Gutted i couldnt stay over for tomorrow. Lots of vid to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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