Flightline

A new page featuring various pictures taken at the flying site, as well as other interesting material supplied by you the members...

This shot shows Rob Bougourgd's latest project - a Feisler Storch, in the early stages of construction. As you can see, it has quite a complex built up structure, just the thing to keep you busy during the winter months. Rob has said he will supply more construction photos as the build progresses, and I'm sure we all look forward to seeing this bird taking to the air.

Some shots now from Rick Coumbe, of one of John Ogier's distinctive electric powered canards on a fast, but near silent flypass.

Next up is Mick Wilkinson's Extra on a low pass across the site. Looks like his tailwheel is almost getting caught on the fence!

Here's Dave Wilkinson showing us what a prop hang looks like a low level. So cool this pilot !!

Here's a cracking shot of Dave's aircraft showing just how much control movement is available if you really need it !

Great flying shot of Mick Wilkinson's PT 19; could be mistaken for the full size in this shot.

Paul Gilliver's new plane - Somethin' Extra. Built from a SIG kit, Paul has made a beautiful job of this aircraft, and having seen it fly on a number of occasions, I can say that it is a rock steady aircraft. Great colour scheme too that Paul has come up with, certainly makes it easy to orientate.

"After a bit of refurbishment, a few new mechanical bits and pieces, some new radio and a bit of TLC, this machine is now airworthy and has already hovered for a brief couple of seconds this afternoon. It's far from an aerobat, but it should definitely serve as a good machine for anyone who fancies having a go at flying a chopper without the expense of going and buying their own machine beforehand.

I have to say, it was actually an amazingly satisfying experience to get such an old and seemingly out-of-date machine into the air, and for it to be pretty steady with no set-up changes done so far. It will need a bit of tweaking on a calm day, but the basics are there.

Whilst I have bought the servos for the helicopter and done a little of the work on it, I have to say a huge thanks to the following people who have helped and very kindly donated items toward it:"

Stuart Moseley, for donating the helicopter and engine to the club for use as a club trainer.

Andy Best and Carl Armitage, for the rest of the radio gear (gyro, Rx, tail servo)

Mick Wilkinson, for the several hours work he has put in getting it airworthy.