November 2008

Sunday 30th Phil and Keith flew their helicopters. Stan flew his Panic and landed in the next field with a big thud, the model survived with just minor damage. Adrian tried out his rebuilt T-rex 400 Clive organised a working party to make a road into our field, our Chairman arrived too late to help
All day long they work so hard Till the sun is goin' down Working on the highways and byways And wearing, wearing a frown You hear them moanin' their lives away Then you hear somebody sa-ay That's the sound of the men working on the chain ga-a-ang That's the sound of the men working on the chain gang
Saturday 29th Cold and Damp, Stan and Keith had problems start their IC motors Indoor report
Friday 28th Not a bad day for late Autumn, no wind and not too cold finishing with nice sunset

Paul's Extra posing for the camera	Perfect carrier landing

Bright orange disc spotted in the sky.

Tuesday 25th A cold day with a light northerly wind. Keith flew his Raptor and I flew my Funjet Phil Sunday 23rd A cold day with a strong wind, the sun came out mid afternoon and the wind dropped a little . Keith flew his helicopter finding it hard going. Clive flew his Striker near sunset

Phil's Multiplex FunJet, 3600KV 350watt ducted fan motor turning a 4 inch pusher prop. the model coped well with wind, Phil did not
Friday 21st A cold day with a light westerly wind, I had one flight with my FunJet No sign of the cows Phil
Sunday 16th A warm welcome from the cows but a dull afternoon with a little light drizzle. The field is very wet you may better off parking on the track.

Saturday 15th Only Keith flying one of his helicopters and me trying an Emax 2815 motor in My Acromaster, this gave it enough power but felt a bit tame after the big Hacker Indoor report
Friday 14th Paul's Kyosho Calmato low wing trainer misses the electric fence. The cows are still out in the next field.

Marley's Extra in the late afternoon sun

Saturday & Sunday 8th A very wet and windy weekend no reports, see Indoor flying report for Saturday Friday 7th A brighter day but feeling very cold, I has one quick fly only 2 others at the field. The fence is doing its job, the cows are not getting too close to it.
Thursday 6th A dull day with a little light drizzle, I flew my X-Ray and little Fox. An electric fence has been erected, see notices Phil


Tuesday 4th I arrived to find the landing strip full of heifers and one over friendly jersey who would not leave me alone. I managed two flights with my Fox. When CB arrived they all charged off and started licking his jeep, Chris was unable to fly his helicopter. We have seen the farmer and hope to solve the problem. If you visit the field take care to stop them escaping through the gate Phil
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd. Poor weather continues, Saturday grey overcast morning becoming windy and wet during afternoon, Sunday just drizzled all day. No reports of anybody venturing out. Indoor report for Saturday 1st