McG 6969 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Hey Phil, Thanx for your more than fast reaction. ? Well, NO... I'm not back to building... I haven't been to La Grotte since more than two months now. I'm suffering from a severe skin infection since then and hence it seems impossible to move on with the build of the Dog. Only can hope for better in the future... let's stay positive... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Great pics as always Phil! That was a super weekend's flying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 It certainly was Andy! Here's the event write up, now complete and uploaded to the PSSA site. https://www.pssaonline.co.uk/2021/08/09/a-big-air-weekend-on-the-big-rock/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 WESTBURY WHITE HORSE PSS EVENT RUNNING SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST ONLY Having studied the weather forecasts for some time this week it’s clear that Saturday is not suited for PSS flying at The White Horse, Westbury with light winds, variable wind direction and rain forecast throughout the day. As such we are making this a one day event running SUNDAY 22nd August ONLY. All other details unchanged, eg – 10am pilots brief, location etc. Car park location – https://www.google.co.uk/.../data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4... For more information contact Andy Meade on 07412 502575 or email [email protected] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 It's only light rain forecast for Sunday in dribs and drabs - I'd suggest a tarp or polythene sheet with a couple of pegs. See you on the slopes guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Some great flying achieved by all who attended the White Horse meet down in Wiltshire last weekend, a lovely day on the Sunday especially in the afternoon when the wind really picked up nicely! Lovely to fly our models on a new slope, some challenges with sharing the skies with the paragliders and hang gliders but nothing we couldnt handle! Some photos from the Sundays flying here : https://www.flickr.com/photos/98511435@N05/albums/72157719730676609/with/51403454290/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Great Photos Phil, young fliers, great scenery and ice cream. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 We're on the final countdown! Everything is set, just one week to go until our Sabre Mass Build Event finally runs, 18th/19th September. More details here - https://www.pssaonline.co.uk/event/pssa-fly-in-and-sabre-mass-build-event-september-2021/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Just a quick note before I travel to Wales this morning... Sadly the weather forecast for this weekend is dominated by a High Pressure system with very light winds - and if that holds true then we won't be able to fly our PSS models this weekend at the Orme. But I wanted to make it clear the meet is still all going ahead! With the Sabre Mass Build we still have a scale modelling competition to run with some superb prizes and trophies for; Best PSSA Newcomer Most Innovative Build Model of the Event It is of course a 'fly for fun' event so please bring your DLGs and your thermally machines to make the most of whatever lift we are provided! I'll see you there - Pilots Brief and event launch at 10am each morning. Many thanks - Phil Edited September 17, 2021 by Phil Cooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Best of luck with your PPSA weekend, Phil. Unfortunately, I won't be able to be present due to health issues and travelling restrictions from abroad. ? Wishing you and the Sabre guys a lot of fun Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Here near caernarfon area ( Talysarn, Penygroes ) it's quite breezy, from the westish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Our much deferred 2020 Sabre Mass Build Event has run successfully this weekend on The Great Orme - despite the lack of wind on the Saturday(!) - with a superb collection of new hand-crafted models all gathered together for the first time at the slope. The event saw a total of 18 model Sabres on site, a few of them flown and tested prior to the competition, and once again the project attracted a number of first time builders and model flyers new to PSS who will hopefully return as members of the PSSA at future meets! Every airframe was judged on the Saturday for quality of build and scale realism with a keen focus on finish, accuracy and any additonal features or variation beyond the stock plan build. The judges enjoyed exploring the range of operational features seen including sliding canopies with full depth cockpits, working airbrakes and arrestor hooks (there were two Navy Fury variants), releasable wing stores, working strobe lights etc - some fantastic modelling and ingenuity on show! The winners in our 3 competition categories were; BEST PSSA NEWCOMER - James Archer - NA F-86 Sabre Boeing Chase Plane MOST INNOVATIVE BUILD - Grange Lawrenson - NA FJ-3 Fury conversion MODEL OF THE EVENT - Chris Barlow (pictured) Canadair F-86 Sabre RAF Bruggen Our winners received some superb Sabre trophies and a range of prizes from RCM&E, SLEC, Permagrit and Steve Webbs Models all kindly presented by retired USAF pilot Major Art Havko. Many thanks to all who took part and travelled against a forecast clearly unsuited to flying (on the Saturday at least) - and huge congratulations once again to all our winners! A full event report will be written both for our PSSA website and RCM&E magazine in the near future and I think its clear we will be seeing the shape of the F-86 Sabre on our slopes for many seasons to come! If other attendees have more photos from this event please do upload them here and share them if you would!! Many thanks - Phil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DaveB1 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Wow ! That is an incredible line up of some amazing aircraft. You PSSA guys have got something really special going on, well done. Gonna have to join you with the next build I think 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Viewed from the other end... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Builders, Pilots and their models... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Lots of happy smiling faces there Phil, and a line up of great models. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sack Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Some great models on show. Here is one of my favourite images - to be viewed while listening to the theme from 'Top Gun' ? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 A great end to a very busy season yesterday chaps. Thanks for all the launches and laughs throughout the year. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McLaren Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Yes a great weekend indeed. Shame it's all over for another 6 months.? I didn't take many photos but here are a few whilst we wait for Phil's. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I might be biased but I'm enjoying the pic of Harry's Tuc against the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Yep a great event to end the season, superb to see so much flying and be part of all the usual banter and hilarity! Heres some of my photos from the Sunday, I didnt take many at all on the Saturday with it being so gloomy... https://www.flickr.com/photos/98511435@N05/albums/72157720002408643 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Fabulous photos Phil, love the Cheeky sticker. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Great pics as usual, and thanks...."I think"....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 The event report from last weeks Great Orme Fly-In is now available to view - formally bringing our 2021 season to a close! Big thanks to everyone who's flown with us at our events this year! https://www.pssaonline.co.uk/2021/10/16/putting-the-wraps-on-our-2021-flying-season-in-style/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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