David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Ok, a new thread for pics, thanks to Roger for kicking things off nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger in Dubai Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hi Everyone Well, our weekend here starts on a Friday and what better way than to go flying. Below are some photos taken this morning of a few of the planes. A great idea David, thanks and enjoy the photos. A general view of the pits from the runway Ultra Bandit take off with camels in the background watching proceedings P51 on a low fly by Ultra Bandit returns Pit area as at 07:30 Majestic major on a slow fly by, is there any other way ? Tucano 60 on a fast pass Edited By David Ashby - RCME Administrator on 24/09/2010 13:02:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Wow, what a fantastic facility you've got there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger in Dubai Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks David, we are really fortunate to have a facility such as this. The main runway is 250m long x 20m wide with a pit area of about 80m x 14m. Have attached a photo below showing the runway with the pits on the left. Shade cloth for the planes and us when the temps rise to the early 40's and that is by 0700 in the summer. That does not stop us flying though. We are a hardy bunch, either that or the sun has fried our brains !! Looking forward to viewing the photos from the UK and the rest of the world. Edited By Roger in Dubai on 24/09/2010 15:24:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger in Dubai Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Here is another photo taken this morning. Sorry another post but only just received it from the owner of the plane and camera (GoPro Hero HD), Richard Hogan. I was asked to fly his plane in "formation" with a World Models Zero flown by Jurgen Weidig. Results are not too bad at all, needs some more practice but at least gives an overall impression of our flying site and our first attempt at air-to-air photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Where are the trees the rest of us have to fly over to land? I'll have to try and get some Moose in the background for our shots. Seriously, that's a beautiful facility, you are to be envied. Jack,Toronto. Edited By Papa on 25/09/2010 02:34:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker . Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Hola from Orgiva ! Love Bunny, Flanker,& Pilot Bear squint into the sun and try to keep their eyes open while they wait for the timer to go off. We have just thrashed the nuts off our TT CHAMPION 45L (17 and still going) and we also had a lovely float around with the DF ALULA. Off home for a beer, a carrot cocktail, and a Vodka respectively. So Bye from me and Love Bunny and Do svidaniya from Pilot Bear, 25 years in the Soviet Air force have not improved his English. Wish we had his YAK in the photo but it is in the maintenance hanger awaiting a 15cc Petrol Engine and a 2.4 RX. Go well, F Edited By Flanker . on 25/09/2010 14:05:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard cohen Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Piper AE 1 Medivac sideslipping past the Wiltshire countryside at Swindon Model Aero Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Wirral, UK on a slightly sunny but rather windy and cold Saturday afternoon.... This is what I brought to the party.... Sorry, but as I've said in build threads, I'm no great shakes as a photographer! Some of the other shots are brilliant. I like Flanker and friends - and the photos from Roger are great. But that shot of the Cub is just lovely C'mon guys - where are the rest of you - or are you all waiting for Sunday? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Towell Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Well this was the sceen from a VERY WINDY Suffolk today. It was our clubs family fun day and BBQ to mark the end of the summer session. It was to windy for most a few flew but for the brave of us who turned up it was just an excuse for a chat. The Patch with 25+mph to wind for most... But a few flew......... I Know not quite what was ment to be flying but at least we all had some fun today. lets hope its a bit better tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Towell Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 This should become an anual event!!!!Edited By Dave Towell on 25/09/2010 23:00:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 A bit disappointing today as I'd planned to get a few models out to provide a bit of colour and atmosphere. Unfortunately, the weather hasn't co-operated, with a very strong, gusty breeze which has made conditions very turbulent around my site in sunny (?) Lot, France. Got my trusty Phoenix Rainbow out to test the conditions: She's away!: Looks great in the sunshine: Safely down after a very uncomfortable trip!: After a break to watch the GP Qualy session, I got the Easyglider out. Conditions were no better and the sun had gone, but here she goes: Safely away: Just showing off now!: Got her down safely but I wasn't prepared to risk anything else. I'll try again tomorrow and see how many I can get up in the day Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 The wind was akward today at the strip and unpredictable so only 3 hardy people were there doing any flying. Pete Wind in wrong direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Brenda flew her recovered Boomerang whilst partner Peter flew his Hurricane.Mark in the yellow cap flew a Panic and unpredictable Yak 54 and helicopter.Mean time club chairman Peter tested his latest model disappearing into the trees with a bicycle that turned up at the field from who knows where.I felt unwell and went home,mayb e tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker . Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Come On Where are the rest of you? This is great but we need the numbers - come on POST me hearties ! F x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 It's so frustrating F, the wind is blowing so hard here this weekend - too much for a trip to the patch. We flew last on Thu so a few pics from then.....I know that's stretching things a bit. Dad flew the new Tomboy he's just built - two-channel rudder/elevator with a Boddo Mills .75. Longest glide was 6 mins........ Then a full size Hornet Moth (?) flew over - lovely. Then little bro said to take a new pic of him for his editorial pic in the mag, he hates having his photo taken.....which I did. Him alongside his best model of all time, the 7 year old World Models Midget Mustang.....which then flew....and then he broke it, poss batt failure, not a happy lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 My son and I couldn't make the patch .................. we did fly in the house and garden though ...... sorry about the quality of the inside shots !! GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Fahey Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Leinster Model Flying Club, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. Why can't summer days be like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wrong weekend for me, this is how I spend my other 'spare time', following youth football to watch my son play. They won 2-0 today my lad scoring the first. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Should have taken my camera yesterday, but didn't. I only got there for a brief visit less than an hour before sunset, and there were only three of us flying. But that will be three more than today as it's been raining most of the afternoon... So, sorry, but no pics from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Not that impressive photo wise, but managed to maiden my 700e today before it rained. Nervous moment plugging in two 6s packs in series......now thats a big spark !! Makes a great noise and no smoke (hopefully !!!) Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 A lot of good pictures to come - but at the moment it is impossible to upload any of them. I got stuck after the first 5(all are compressed - may be its a network problem) VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Sorry, I won't be posting either as my weekend has mostly revolved around unplanned visits to hospitals due to my being very silly in my workshop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Sorry guys, our airfield is flooded... Village Sinj ,25/09/2010....Never been like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wot, no floatplanes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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