NEWS ARCHIVE
07 April 2015
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Good turnout
11 July 2020A GOOD TURNOUT WAS RECORDED TODAY AND LOTS OF FLYING TOOK PLACE
A total of fifteen pilots came out of lockdown and enjoyed a lovely day's flying at Kirkistown. Social distancing protocols were in place as was the free hand sanatiser kindly gifted by the Area.
Today saw a variety of models put through their paces including petrol, glow, electric and a jet.
The 'Be Flyer' had his 'naughty' Dauntless along for a trial flight after Mark fitted vortex generators on the wings.
The Dauntless would tip stall easily at the point of flaring so Mark hoped the VGs would help to tame the bird. They appeared to have worked. You can see the small red VGs on the leading edge towards the wing tips.
Video of a successful landing will follow;
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Steve's Trailer
02 July 2020STEVE SOLVES HIS TRANSPORT PROBLEM
A stunning trailer which will carry Steve's 120cc model whenever he gets it!
Steve will customise the interior for his specific requirements
Not quite enough headroom mate!
Super job - Brand new from the manufacturer
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Hamilton House
27 June 2020THE MUCH ANTICIPATED PATIO DOORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE SHELTER TODAY
First - Some cladding is removed
Steve has all the tools and the working drawing in his head!
Now Steve can now see what he's working to
A couple more pieces of tubing to be removed
In goes the frame
Now the glazing panels - triple glazed no less!
David the window cleaner gets to work
A very big thank you to Steve and David for all their hard work.
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Two maidens
27 May 2020FIRST OUTING AFTER 'LOCKDOWN'
TWO MODELS MAIDENED
The 'Be Flyer' brought along his new Cub with a nice little 4-stroke fitted. After a 'wobble' on take-off, Mark managed to get things under control and flew the plane in a lovely scale-like manner. The Cub is out of the VQ stable and represents excellent value for money.
Next up was Taildragger's 20cc 'Slick' It's a Goldwing model of just reasonable quaity and doesn't measure up to Pilot RC standards. (But at least the wings stayed on!!)
Not having flown for many weeks I got my chief test pilot Keith M, to do the maiden. I noticed his hands were trembling on the Tx!! Not suprising though. The responsibility and all that!
The model didn't handle well and we put this down to the C of G being too far forward.
Six pilots turned out and we all agreed we had a great comeback into the sport.
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