Andy Meade Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Yup, a bit early for a concrete forecast (are they ever?!), but that right there is what I call....HOG WINDS Don't worry about the wet stuff though - with that weather front coming through it'll be on and off, I'm sure. hehe Edited By Andy Meade on 05/09/2016 09:46:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Saturday looks very favourable atm. Dont see any significant wet stuff showing myself (xc weather). Heres hoping........ 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Get your lifting brace fitted early Mr Launcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I was going to get you a nice Belgian waffle Mr Lawyer...... but may now revise that plan 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Ooo err girth belt and troooser braces at the ready 😨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Afternoon All, Just wondering if there's a guide of where to find you lot on Saturday morning? Think I seen something a while back, but have been unable (too lazy) to find it. And if there's waffles in it.........offers launching service......... as mine's probably going to be static display only Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 If it's finished or not it's getting chucked off! Llandudno - head to sea front - head to pier - drive past pier on your right - head to big stone archway - pay fee - go around Marine Drive - go past lighthouse hotel - go past Rest and Thankful Cafe - take left up a rutted track just after this - drive to the top. Follow your nose to the smell of bacon and waffles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Posted by Andy Meade on 05/09/2016 14:50:37: If it's finished or not it's getting chucked off! Follow your nose to the smell of bacon and waffles me or the A4??? lol And hope the bacon's well done! See you Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I'll be in the big white campervan, chasing two misbehaving spaniels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Start of the tank track off Marine Drive **LINK** Marine Drive, Llandudno LL30 2XD. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 05/09/2016 22:15:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks Mark & Andy..I know where to go now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 MULBERRY RESTAURANT DIRECTIONS. Heres a link to google maps MULBERRY. Basic driving directions for the technically challenged are as follows After exiting the Orme's "Marine Drive" stay on Abbey Rd, then second left and at roundabout turn right to join A546 Bryniau Rd towards Deganwy and Conwy. At Llandudno Junction, take 3rd right at the large roundabout, head over the bridge into Conwy town ( castle on your left ) keep straight, onto Rosehill St, through the archway, onto A547 towards Bangor. Just before the railway bridge ( approx 1/2 ml ), turn right onto Morfa Drive, pass the school on your right, go over the bridge crossing the A55 expressway onto "Ellis Way" and turn right following signs for the pub. Table booked in my name. There is an overflow car park close by if needed. See you there for 8pm seated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve howarth Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Being as my A4 still looks like a balsa box and I've totally run out of time, I thought I'd better make some effort and get something new (to me) ready for this weekend's meet. This Flair Lightening has been rescued from my pile of "Shall I mend it or bin it?" broken air frames. I acquired it 20+ years ago as a wreck from a well know local PSS flyer, one of his more polite names being "Crazy Dave". Those who know this gentleman will probably be aware that he didn't build this plane! It was, in fact built by Ray Jones, his name and address still being in the fuselage. The scale detail on the air frame is to Ray's usual stunning standard. The front end has been totally rebuilt and in time, I will finish off the scale detailing. I have looked on T'internet for control surface throws and can't find any help there. Can anyone advise me please? It has an all moving tailplane, rudder and I also recall that the ailerons need to be reflexed (this is down?) how much? I have the balance point still marked on the fuslage. Thanks in anticipation! See you Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Steve - reflex would be ailerons up AMT's are usually quite sensitive, so go careful on the throws and use a big bag of expo too. Roll rate is likely to be just as hairy. The most recent one I've seen fly is Mike Grey's (previously Steve Houghton's) which was a Flair kit, and they go well. They might be able to chime in with some details? Anyway, set some rate switches and expo would be my advice for this one. She's looks lovely too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve howarth Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Thanks for that Andy. I'l get it set up to what I thinks look correct and bring it along at the weekend and ask you guys to run an eye over it. Must have been having a "DOH" moment thinking reflex was down, I've got 2 flying wings set with reflex. Ah well, more tablets nurse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Done a little article for the PSS weekend here on the LMMGA site - thanks to Dave Gilder for posting his photos on Facebook to which I have linked - **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks Pete 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Quick note to say a huge thank-you to all who attended and took part in our PSSA Fly-In this weekend - it must go down as one of our best attended meets! And a special thanks to those who brought their newly completed Skyhawks for the Mass Build - we amassed 23 A-4s on the Orme today - some great models on show!! A full write up and photo selection to follow in due course - but for now just a couple of the group shots as a memento of a successful weekends flying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Some of Shona's pics - unashamedly mostly of my models of course :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Barlow Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Brrrrrp! What an amazing machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Shona got some good pictures there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Yeh cracking pics from everyone 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Phillips Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I had a lovely weekend flying, the beginner in me showed as I landed my middle phase and managed to crack the tail fin. I enjoyed flying it and it handled very well. Tried to get the Albatross flying but something went wrong and Andy Meade done a good job in landing it as safely as he could and only had minor damage. that was soon fixed but I did not want to fly it again until it is balanced correctly. I managed to get the P51 out and that also flies very well, unfortunately on landing that also suffered damage that will need fixing. I am already looking at my next model for the calm days, a hobbyking 2000 just so I can get some flying time in, and I fancy a mirage 2000(b) for a PSS model. Soon I will have more models than some of the guys who have been flying for years lol. I have just had a read of Peter "Waffle Man" Garsden blog post and it is a very good read. Sorry I missed the A10 in action but I am sure I will see it soon. Thanks to everyone who helped me this weekend, Especially Harry, Steve, Tim, Andy and Dave for helping me with landings and launches and being there if I needed to ask a question. See you all soon Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Here's a short video of a small selection of the flying on Sunday. For once the lift was booming and if I wasn't flying I was either talking or making the trek back to the pits for more models! Hence only a bit of time filming! Huge thanks to Matt & Phil for a PSS model with fighter jet characteristics, better than a fast foamie EDF any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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