CRAIGAVON LAKES SPLASH-IN
A trial Splash-in was held in the beautiful setting of Craigavon Lakes, Co Armagh on Sunday. Organised by John T and Seamus O'D in conjunction with the Council, the event was thouroughly enjoyed by all those who attended.
Participants came from far and wide; Enniskillen, Dundalk, Donegal and of course, NDMAC. 'Steadyhand', 'Sparky B, 'Taildragger' and Steve B carried the banner for the Club.
All types of water planes were on display. Traditional, Foamies, Multi-rotors and a Gyrocopter on floats. Boats also featured in the day's activities.
Some flyers posing for the traditional group photograph before moving to the lake shore
A recovery dinghy was provided by John T and 'Steadyhand' rigged up the Club's O/b to make life easier for the crew.
The weather was lovely, albeit a stiff on-shore breeze for most of the morning made the landings demanding, but this didn't put off the more enthusiastic pilots amongst us.
John T now hopes to discuss with the Council the possibility of holding more such events in the future.
John T
Seamus with his 3D printed Tri-copter. Whatever next?
Some more pics:
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Video courtesy of CMAC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1ZftIIgkWg
A great day out. Can't wait for the next one.
'Taildragger'