NDMAC TRIP TO COSFORD AIRSHOW

First stop - the 'Toby Carvery'

Big fry-ups all round!

Think this is Mark's favourite plane

Time for coffee

An evening meal and a pint or two

A big thank you to Mark the 'B'-Flyer for these photographs

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO BRIAN

Brian has applied to join the squadron at NDMAC and we very much welcome him 'on board'.

Until recently he has been flying at Newtownards with the Bangor Electric Club.

Brian is an accomplished pilot and has some really nice electric powered models in the hangar.   We'll be looking forward to seeing him at the field on a regular basis.

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TAILDRAGGER'S JUNE B-B-Q

FAVOURED WITH EXCELLENT WEATHER IN THE EVENING THE SQUAD ARRIVED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JUNE BBQ

Mark gets his Dauntless back from the fracture clinic	Chef Barnes enjoying some burger flipping

THE PARTY'S OVER

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ONE AND ALL

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SUNSHINE  AND SAUSAGES

The lovely April weather saw a good turnout of pilots and planes at Kirkistown this Saturday.

Thirteen members took their turn cooking a variety of different flavoured sausages on the BBQ which were kindly gifted by Stephen H.

We were delighted when we received a visit from Brian and Shirley, and one very excitable cocker spaniel.  Brian has been absent from the Club for some time but is hopeful he'll be able to visit us again quite soon.

You're always welcome Brian.

Matthew brought along his new Yak for its maiden flight and I happy to report that all went well.  I understand his pylon racer didn't fair just so good!

Not so the case for Stephen who had an unfortunate incident with his lovely AcroWot XL.  Not to be deterred, Stephen now has his eye on a new WotsWot so do doubt we'll see it on the flight line very soon.

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Lawrence has been busy this winter and completed this beautifully finished 'Harvard'

The model is fitted with an O.S. 56 4-stroke which will sound lovely.

The Harvard was built from a plan and covered in 'Oracover' with lots of scale detail. It looks really well .

Lawrence says he has a couple more things to attend to before bringing the Harvard along for its maiden flight. 
We will certainly very much look forward to see it in the air soon.  Congratulations Lawrence on turning out such a stunning model.

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HEIGH-HO HEIGH-HO  IT'S OFF TO WORK WE GO
WITH A SHOVEL AND A PICK WE GO DIG DIG  HEIGH-HO HEIGH-HO

Team NDMAC turned out in force on Saturday to sort out the ramp at the entrance to the lane

Seventeen tonnes of Crusher Run arrived at 10 am and the lads immediately got to work with forks, spades, shovels and rakes.

Molly (mistakenly) thought one member wasn't putting his back into it and made her feelings known

JOB DONE

A great big thank you to all the lads for turning out on the day

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Two courageous pilots put their name forward and took the 'A' certificate test this Saturday.
 

Brave indeed because the wind speeds were up around 14 mph and across the runway.

Steve tackled the blustry conditions with his petrol powered 'AcroWot XL' and, after being awarded a pass, he went on to answer the mandatory test questions correctly.

Keith got his 'Grand Tundra' out of the car, and despite the strong cross winds, he completed the flying test to the satisfaction of the our club examiners, Mike and Barry. 

VERY WELL DONE LADS

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A PLEA FROM A CONCERNED PILOT

THIS SATURDAY OUR NEW BBQ WAS FIRED UP FOR THE FIRST TIME

Burgers and sausages were the order of the day and throughly enjoyed by all.

The BBQ is available anytime so bring along your 'goodies', fire it up and enjoy some sausages or burgers cooked just the way you like them.

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A VERY WARM WELCOME TO PETER

Peter, who just recently joined the Club,  is 'keen as mustard' to hone his flying skills with his new electric powered model. 
A single gent from Belfast, Peter is hopeful that the winds will die away soon when he can get some enjoyable flights under his belt.

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