Martin Gay Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Alan, Both models were built by Gordon Studley and modified from the original plan with the addition of flaps which gives the option of CROW braking during landing. The prototype Sea Fury has not yet flown, hopefully during the September meet! The Iraqi Sea Fury has flown, and it does it very well. It has a huge speed range and tracks through the turns as if it is on rails. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thanks Martin, that's of interest. I'll keep an eye out for them in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Not long to go now, men. Forecast is looking pretty handy, so keep those fingers crossed. FYI, I have booked Monday off too, and so far that's looking like a great day for flying as well. See you there! Edited By Andy Meade on 04/09/2018 13:27:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 The weekends weather looks very promising for our Mass Build Event with good strength winds forecast from the South West - perfect winds for our most favoured slope at the Tank Track site! We're expecting a big turnout and there will of course be a huge collection of new models on show! Please remember your BMFA insurance, there will be a pilots brief given at 10am each day. Both days will be run in our usual 'Fly For Fun' format but Sunday will see the formal Hurricane congregation for our Mass Build. There will be low key static and flight judging and a prize ceremony planned for 4pm. We have some superb prizes up for grabs in 3 categories - Good Luck to all who are taking part! We will see you on the slope from 9:00am tomorrow! Edited By Phil Cooke on 07/09/2018 10:47:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Can't wait - I've only got 4 planes to maiden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Can't wait either. I'd like to be there both days but it looks like I'll need Saturday for final assembly and install on the Hurricane. See you all Sunday and don't use up all the lift on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 I think there are a few skipping Saturday to give them another days work to get finished for Sunday! If you finish in time and are able to travel - there is a seat for all at the Cottage Loaf pub 7:15pm Saturday night, if you can make that even if you've missed the days flying please let me know on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Lightweights - Saturday looks the best day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Posted by Andy Meade on 07/09/2018 11:29:28: Lightweights - Saturday looks the best day! OK Mr. Smug, just cos you finished your Hurri days ago.....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger James 1 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Orme Weekend 8/9th Sept Well done Phil for calling in the weather gods and for your usual tireless first class work at this event which I will remember for a long time. There were many good flights seen and enjoyed. The highlights for me was the standard of quality seen on the Hurricane build with everyone appearing to enjoy their maiden flights, Matts Sea Vixen which could only be heard 40 yards back from the flight line, a lovely Catalina, Simons Pucara and many more. Great event with great company made the journey well worthwile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi All, Just to add to the above post, still on a high from yesterday, what a great day! A great event and brilliant to see so many Hurricanes on display in many variants and guises and then see them successfully maidened (20 in all?). It was also a great PSS day in general, with many other impressive models getting an airing. Just to say a big thanks to Phil Cooke for driving the Hurricane mass build project, organising the event and keeping us all coordinated. Even the weather played ball eventually. Also thanks to Matt Jones for the original idea and prototyping. From what I saw, every Hurricane that was maidened flew cleanly, pretty much out of the hand on launch. In addition to the flying it was a great social event, sharing ideas and thoughts on construction and finishing of the models. All in all it was a great advert for PSS. Here are a couple of pictures - off my phone so not the best. I'm sure people will pipe in with better images! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 What a wonderful picture of the line up Harry, shame I couldn't make it , I'm looking forward to all the reports and pictures. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 10/09/2018 17:36:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Posted by Peter Garsden on 09/08/2018 17:26:04: No takers for my story above - not really on point and not edited by the moderators - result. Doesn't mean to say we're not keeping an eye on yer.... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jubb Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 A few "team" photos from the mass fly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Well done Paul, thanks for the pics. Good to see you again too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I thoroughly echo everything said above. I even avoided an 8 pint pub crawl due to the weather picking up in the afternoon. I have put a story up on the LMMGA website with pictures if you are interested - here **LINK** Phil you ought to get a secure HTTPS rating for the pss websites. Sites that don't have this can be blacklisted - it should be available from your host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Phillips Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Very good write up Peter. I **Think** Phil and I are going to be redoing the website over the winter months so will sort out the SSL certificate as you are correct that Chrome are going to start blocking these sites with none very soon. See you on the slopes soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I'm just wondering who might be coming to the North York Moors PSS fly-in at Hole of Horcum near Levisham on the 22/23 September? I know Phil can't make it, so we will miss his organisational skills. If there are enough people coming then I'd be happy to look at organising a meal/ get together for the Saturday night. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Phillips Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I was meant to be coming with David but due to "Technical Issues" I am not going to make it I am afraid. Have fun and send some images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Not enough room in his pram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jennings 1 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Sorry Alan, I'm on holiday on those dates, cleaning the primer from under my nails in Greece. I'm very interested in this venue so count me in for future events. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jubb Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 One of these isn't a Hurricane. I wonder if you can spot which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Great launch photos Paul - some superb Hurricanes in action!! Many thanks for sharing here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Ooh, lovely shots. My shoulder still hurts after the Fouga launches. No pics of my JV-Z going up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jubb Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Sorry Andy. These are the only Hurri launches I got. It was all a bit random. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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