Martin McIntosh Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 £10 for the three OK Dylan? They are in the van. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Should be there early Sat morning. Big rotund chap (strawberry blond....not ginger...what's left of it !!) with a silver Boomerang jet, Hanger 9 B25, bright yellow Pushycat and anything else I can jam in the car. Should have a huge smile on my face because I don't get the opportunity to fly my jet very often due to local restrictions. Hoping to get some good flying in, but happy to support/spot anyone on the flightline. It's an early start from East Grinstead, so how early does the burger van start selling food ? Regards, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Very disappointed to say that I will not be coming this year . The weather looks good too, oh well, hope you all have a good time. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Haycox Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'll be there just as soon as I can on Saturday morning, I'll be in my silver MK1 Focus (modern day classic ). I have never flown at greenacres before even though I have been there the last two years. I intend to put that right this year so if your flying for the first time you won't be on your own. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Just finished playing seat alhambra jenga with a 1/4 scale Zero, a1/3 scalepup sleeping bag clothes chairs fuel cans tool boxes WING STRUTS!! and on the back a trailer, soo whats next, shower, find me desert wellies, and orft i jolly well go, see you in an hour!!! chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I have just noted that Simon will be bringing his PC, I know that Colin is bringing his, my PC is in the boot, i guess there will be many, many more. Does that mean there will be a "pride of pussies" on display at at Greenacres? Edited By Erfolg on 20/06/2014 17:31:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Haycox Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 What time does the flying have to finish? Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 i got to drive round birmingham on a sat morning, so expect me to turn up about 5pm sat eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Another dilemma. ...white greenacres t shirt or green polo shirt. My tops turned up,so I should look the part.Everything on charge will pack the truck later. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 well my biggest worry has turned out to be false. the shack will fit in the car. all loaded, just food to do in the morning and i can leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Well it's not even started yet, and already it's been a great fly-in!We've been flying all afternoon, and they're still at it at nearly 11pm!TimEdited By Tim Hooper on 20/06/2014 22:43:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Got here at 6:30pm to find the busiest field I have seen on the 'set-up day'. Looks like we are in for a cracking weekend. It's 01:15am now, all I can hear is someone snoring across the site. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I am already insanely jealous Allan, not for hearing someone snoring, SWMBO does that very well, but for actually getting there. Off to London today though, doing the museums so that might help to take my mind off what fun you're all going to have. Next year I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Posted by John F on 21/06/2014 07:08:55: I am already insanely jealous Allan, not for hearing someone snoring, SWMBO does that very well, but for actually getting there. . Me too but hey life can be like that and nothing short of international disaster will stop me next year on the + side I do have a chance to fly with some of my club mates at my number 2 club field tomorrow evening once the pesky polo ponies are out of the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Jealous of you all - I'm stuck on the Sorrento coast gazing out at Capri with a beer in my hand, but I'd much rather be there Edited By David P Williams on 21/06/2014 15:10:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 After really blowing it by failing to complete two projects in time for today, I capped it by not being able to find my BMFA card to prove my insurance, so I couldn't fly! However, got home and asked my son when he got in from work and he'd got it! I renewed his and mine together and didn't realise that when I gave him his, I gave him mine as well and he hadn't noticed! Sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Looks like your all having a great weekend, pity I can't make it. Small problem of being 12000 miles away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Only 180 miles away (Brighton) and all packed up, tent and camping stuff in boot of car. Greenacres here I come! It was not to be however. Got as far as Leatherhead and M25 gridlocked with motorway closed due to an earlier serious accident. Returned to home 3h after setting off! What a shame, next year I will set off a day earlier. Looks like a great weekend chaps and fab weather too. On the plus side at least it wasn't me involved in the accident, I am sorry for the poor souls that were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Just got back having left at 14-45. Thanks to everyone who did the organising, they did a great job for us and there was the usual fantastic flying. I didn't do very well I'm afraid. Flew the Toucano from last year, which is normally very smooth. I haven't flown it for several weeks and it had gone out of trim for some reason. I kept it high up while I sorted a strong left turn and up tendency. Once I was happy with it and got back into the circuit I'd run the battery low and finished having to do a deadstick at the back of the field, although it was a good one. Later we did the mass-build fly-off and I messed up my usually decent under-arm launch, the PushyCat looped right over into the ground before I could catch it! No damage done except for a loose pilot, so off again. This time copybook and settled straight into the fast sweeping circuits that it does so well, very jet-like. On the fourth, coming fast up the back field, when I came to do the left turn across the top of the circuit, no response. It just carried on, getting further and further away. I wondered if I was looking at the wrong plane and asked Danny Fenton. He confirmed it was the one I was looking at, but it was so far away that I couldn't orientate and anyway, it wasn't responding to anything, just heading down. I walked around the top of the strip to get to it. It was well imbedded and broken. Having said that, it's all in big pieces and would repair. However, I'm going to bin it. It's rather quick and hard to see at times, (at my age) and the space in the shed will be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namustang1a Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I have been home about an hour now,Had a great weekend not flying but trying to sell some bits off. Some wanderfull flying to watch,great people and weather. Thanks to all those involved hope to see you again in august flying this time I hope. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 had a wonderful time and met some really nice people. had some great conversations and an even better spag boll (thank you Martin) flew the barnstormer and bent the u/c yet again oops, saw some fantastic models and lots of rivets. roll on next year. will sort out my pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Just back home, absolutely fabulous weekend, host club did a fabulous job and great to meet up with so many friends old and new, some pics coming later. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well I had a great day out today at Greenacres, nice to meet a few of you. First time I've been on the other side of the fence with so many top builders and flyers. Top marks for the Greenacre lads, never stopped all day and smile never left their faces . Thanks also to the lads from RCME John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi, back home safe and sound! The weekend didn't start well for me when I stuffed my long serving and beloved Sbach in due to sheer stupidity! (See I told you anyone can do it!) After that I managed to upend my Chippie on landing! I decided Friday wasn't going to be my day and after a meal retired to Mr Bott's caravan to drink too much beer before toddling off to bed in a solemn mood! But Sat and Sun both dawned with bright sunshine and things got much, much, better. Got several flights with the Chippie in, but the highlight each day was undoubtedly the Mass Build Mass Fly - 13-14 models in the air at once on each day - most of which look identical to yours! I tell you it doesn't half focus the mind! During the Sunday one, Danny attached a Mobius camera to his BiStormer and we all worked at trying to get into the shot behind him! Crazy, but fun. And you know what? While there were a couple of casualties, none of them were due to mid-airs as far as I know - I minor miracle! Especially considering we actually even changed the circuit direction mid flight on the Saturday outing! While the flying is great fun - it is of course mainly the people that make it. I met so many folks from on here and everyone was really great. Sadly I didn't get as much time as I would have liked to talk to everyone - hey, three weeks wouldn't have been enough time! - but it was great to meet you all. The conversation was, as always at Greenacres, that mixture of informative, entertaining and most all often very funny. I don't think I've laughed so much in one week end for long while! It perhaps says a lot about the chatting that going to bed was well after 1:00am both nights! Can't finish without saying a great big thank you to the Reg and all the guys at Greenacres. The whole event, every aspect of it, was fantastically well organised, efficient and smooth running and all this is done in that low key relaxed style you all do so well and that promotes the informal friendly atmosphere we've all come to love! Thanks a lot lads we're all in your debt! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Great weekend of flying. Thank you for all at GreenacresMAC for all the hard work Good to see all that said hello....shame about the non-Stampe meet. Maybe next year? Big thanks to Ian for inviting to fly formation with him and his HP 42. Photos in a day or two. Edited By cymaz on 22/06/2014 21:48:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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