LOUGH COWEY SPLASH-IN AUGUST 2017

Another excellend day at the lough

Tony's Seamaster decides to do it's own thing!	Over she goes!
'Rescue One' to the rescue
David had difficulty getting his airborne.  No worries though	Stephen brings his own recovery boat 'Little Toot' to the rescue
Disappearing act!   The Boss's Macchi disobeys orders	Stephen came prepared.  Four water planes, no less!

A good turn out of pilots and excellent weather made for an enjoyable day on the water.

A very big thank you to Steve and Laurie for organising the event and handling the logistics.

TD43

THE PROF'S ACROWOT XL

The Prof had a 'hands on' with Steadyhand's XL and being mightly impressed with its flying characteristics, he ordered one for himself.  Or maybe it was a present?

Today was an occassion for a maiden flight so after the obligitory range testing and pre flight checks, it was a testing moment for pilot and plane when off she went into a lovely blue sky.    All went extremely well and when it was landed the Prof retired to the shelter to steady his nerves with a nice cup of strong coffee.

This one's fitted with an AMG 30cc petrol motor and prop.  Almost half the price of a DLE30 according to the Prof.  The cowl has yet to be fitted which will set off its sleek lines even more so. 

I wonder who will be next to add one of these to their fleet?

TD 43

A BIG WARM WELCOME TO SIMON WHO HAS APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP OF NDMAC

Simon is currently flying one of those 'whirly-ma-gig' things more commonly known as Drones.  He does however have a Thunder Tiger Trainer which he hopes shortly to resurrect to get back into fixed-wing flying.

Kirkistown will be very handy for Simon as he lives just down the road.  He enjoys his chosen career in the field of Biological Sciences associated with QUB, so if you would like to know what's going on in Strangford Lough, Simon will have the answers.

TD43

A WARM WELCOME TO KEITH WHO HAS APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP

Keith hails from Newtownards so Kirkistown is handy for a budding pilot.  Experianced in model car racing and also 'drone' flying, Keith is looking forward to purchasing a suitable trainer type aircraft to get him started.  If anyone has some equipment they wish to dispose of which could be useful to Keith, please let us know.

Hope to see you often on the flight line Keith.

TD43

A NEW MODEL APPEARED ON THE FLIGHT LINE TODAY

Dennis brought along his 'Zazzy' for its maiden flight

This is a sleek looking model from the Hobby King stable.  Foam material and electrically motivated.  Very nice graphics and paint job.  But how will it fly?

That question was soon answered when Dennis had it aloft and trimmed.  Very impressive.  The power is from a 4-S LiPo and controlled by JR transmitter and receiver.  It proved very stable in the 13 - 15 mph winds and all-in-all a very desirable model.  Comes complete with servos, motor and ESC.

MTK appreciating Dennis' piloting skills on this windy day.

The 'Zazzy' is probably one of the best 'foamies' I've seen in terms of the quality of finish.  It yet has to put through it's paces but I'm sure Dennis will fill you in after he's had a chance to 'wring it out'.

A maiden flight inevitably draws a crowd of spectators.

More information here:        http://hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-zazzy-sports-model-1300.html

TD43

TAILDRAGGER'S JUNE BBQ PASSED OFF PEACEFULLY AND NO RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR WAS REPORTED

Chef Barnes was 'on the coals' and cooked to perfection his highly acclaimed,  'Barnes Best Beef Burgers'

Eric and Mark give Tony's burger the 'Thumbs Up'

The look on Ken's face says it all

Waiting for 'seconds'

Yummy, Yummy

The 'Prof' chooses to enjoy his burger on the rocking chair.  It's popular with 'older' folk.

Also on the menu were delicious Chinese ribs supplied by Thomas Family Butcher on the High Street.  Bill makes short work of his.

Good to see Bill looking so well and enjoying a beer

Bill's happy even though he couldn't find ta bottle of Chateauneuf du pape, so settled instead for a chilled beer. TD43 sticks to the vino tinto.

An enjoyable evening was had, the weather was fair and the Barnes burgers were just delicious.  Thank you Tony.

TD43

LAWRENCE'S LATEST MODEL TO APPEAR ON THE FLIGHT LINE WAS HIS STUNNING 'NIMBLE'

This is a beautifully finished plane, built by Lawrence from a kit, and today it appeared at Kirkiston for its maiden flight.

Powered by an O.S. .91-four stroke, the task of test flying it was given to Steve.  After a few clicks of trim the 'Nimble' was flying very smoothly so Lawrence was a 'happy bunny' when Steve brought the model safely to rest on the concrete runway.

We hope to see it flying frequently and we do appreciate the skill and effort put into the sport by folks such as Lawrence.

TD43

A BIG WARM WELCOME TO COLIN

Colin has applied for membership of NDMAC and can't wait to get active on the flight line.  Served his RC apprentiship racing model cars but now he's bitten by the flying bug.

His father is a consumate scratch builder with many modelling achievements under his belt.  In his hangar are various planes including a Mosquito, a Lancaster and a Dakota.  Colin has inheritated his dad's passion for planes and hopes to bring along his Wot4 with internal combustion very soon.

Still gamefully employed (in IT), Colin will be a Saturday man, at least for the time being.

Welcome aboard.

TD43

ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN

At this year's display two lovely models collide and are written off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4YkRh-Rvz0

THE NEED FOR SPEED

This one is a favourite with Tony

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h6D47Lkfcw

THE STAR OF THE SHOW - 'JACE THE ACE'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-5HxRjqo9g

SOME PICS

	....................AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL

TONI CLARKE 30% TIGER MOTH

A new model soon to appear on the flight line will be a 30% scale 'Tiggy' from the Toni Clarke stable.   Powered by a Zenoah 38cc petrol engine driving a  2.8:1 gear reduction unit, it will swing a 32 x 18" propellor.  Wingspan is 106".

The picture above shows the full size 'Tiggy' upon which this model is based

The radio gear has now been installed and the engine is ready for its first taste of petrol.  Weather permitting, we'll get it fired up very soon.

The airframe has been expertly built over a period of three years by none other than Dave Kellett in Yorkshire.  Finishing touches completed by Phil and John at Fighter Aces.   http://www.fighteraces.co.uk/portfolio/toni-clark-30-tiger-moth-current/

A pilot and passenger have yet to be seated

Nice view of the cockpits and instrument panels

See the video of the first engine run here:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m838CNDHgus

I hope to post more photos and details over the coming weeks and shall look forward to the maiden flight, soon after 'Weston Park' I hope.

'Taildragger43'