Andy Palmer Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Had several flights this morning with a few club mates. Our field is fairly high up on the south downs and at times we could see as far as the Solent. There was only a light breeze but the murk blew up from the coast a few times and we had to keep fairly low to stay out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Erfolg Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Can you all stop showing of, how good your weather has been, whilst here, we have had howling gales torrential rain. I am surprised that the RSPDA have not investigated all the cats and dogs that it has rained. Edited By Erfolg on 26/10/2017 21:05:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 "Our field is fairly high up on the south downs and at times we could see as far as the Solent." Is that the Winchester site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Palmer Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Posted by Nigel R on 27/10/2017 08:32:19: "Our field is fairly high up on the south downs and at times we could see as far as the Solent." Is that the Winchester site? No Nigel, Petersfield club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Parkes Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Not to annoy Erfolg, but the weather yesterday was superb for flying here in Telford, we had the same weather as him for the last 10 days, so yesterday being the first good flying day we had a good turn out , it was cloudy but only 2-3 mph wind and straight down the main runway,as you can expect we are all of advanced age, so you can expect the unexpected, but every one behaved themselves and a good day was had by all, I took my Powerhouse old timer and had 3 fantastic flights, all off 1 3750 lipo. with 45 percent left in the battery. today it looks quite foggy at the moment ,but should clear later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sgwlm Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 At the field now in Torbay, with glorious sunshine, nice and warm with a gentle breeze, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Rain stopped play (it did not start) on Epsom Downs yesterday. I was hoping to maiden my re-furbished Super Air. I still have not taken my A certificate but was given a trainer that I gather would be most suitable for the narrow take-off area as it gets 'off the deck' very quickly. The plane had belonged to a modeller that had died and had never passed his A-test. It has a OS 46 up front which was gummed up so that the throttle was stuck and it would not turn over easily. However having got home and charged up the motor with WD 40 and after-run oil and with a bolt and lock nut fitted in place of the plastic throttle arm I managed to shift the throttle mechanism. It was then possible to start the engine which I gather had not run for seven years, but it is now completely loosened up . So far the plane has no name, I am not sure what it's called but it looks like an early Ready Made. It's wing span is about 6ft 6 inches and it's mainly of balsa construction. The wings are in perfect order as it has never crashed but the covering on the fuselage was lifting and it has only taken me less than an hour to remove most of it. I will re-cover the fuselage and check out and replace / refurbish all other items and hope to get it flying before the cold snaps set in. Anyone know what the plane is called ? Edited By Mike Etheridge 1 on 27/10/2017 13:20:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just finished work, it's blazing sun n flat calm...think i got a bit of sunstroke. John costa del Yorkshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iqon Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Posted by john stones 1 on 27/10/2017 15:20:17: Just finished work, it's blazing sun n flat calm...think i got a bit of sunstroke. John costa del Yorkshire. You missed a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Due to many reasons I have not flown this year. Weather today, hot sun. zero wind. What model to fly to get my rusty thumbs and coordination going again ? Only one choice my,Super Scorpion. Beautiful flights and landings, what more can an old flier ask of an old plane ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Posted by iqon on 27/10/2017 21:57:39: Posted by john stones 1 on 27/10/2017 15:20:17: Just finished work, it's blazing sun n flat calm...think i got a bit of sunstroke. John costa del Yorkshire. You missed a good day Shurrup gloatalot, done your predictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just a flavour of the day down South, John - just had to give the Legionnaire (dressed up as a Nieuport 11) an airing...even if I did manage to knock the Lewis gun off getting the wings out of the car! Thanks for the photos Mr. Larkins! Edited By Martin Harris on 27/10/2017 23:49:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Kenny Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Yes, had some good flights in beautiful weather yesterday... got the repaired Hawk in the air and suffered a sudden loss of battery power on a go around. Will be using a time in future rather than relying of feeling gradual loss of power. Carbon rods and UHU Por will be coming to the rescue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Palmer Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We've had some lovely weather over the last few days down here on the south coast. I flew my latest foamie on Friday, again yesterday, and wil be going again in an hour. It's an F-16 from HobbyKing, bought the previous Friday in a sale. It's a PNP, all stock, 64mm fan, 3 cell 2200mAh pack, and just the standard elevens (tailerons), I have bothered with the optional ailerons. Flies really well, I'm more than happy with it. Club mate Graham Swan snapped this pic on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Miller Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 A fabulous afternoon, no wind, not cold. three of us doing non stop flying from 2 until 4.20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Going tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tony Kenny Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Tomorrow (wednesday) and the BMFA national centre for the intro to aerobatics workshop! Weather is looking good, if a little breezy, so looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Beautiful day today, Hummer at sunset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Gary in daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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