Indoor flying 13th January 2007
 

 Another day of strong winds and rain tempted many out in the evening. With a few regulars missing some new faces helped keep up the numbers with even more watching. 

Many new models, several being own designs. There was one new OD shocky but I failed to get a pic before the owner left having had a mishap. However not before he had it flying really well. 

Ken M. had a new Blade but found the model disappointing. 

Ken B. had an enlarged BMFA Dart. This was a free plan a few years back designed for a .15 so Ken fitted a geared speed 400. The first test flight on just 2 cells was just a long glide but three it actual flew. For a large model keeping it in the hall was no problem but some strange power/pitch problems made for interesting flying? 

A couple of pretty new “proper” helicopters. Adrian’s Aplus 400 is a new on to me, but after I sorted out some tail/gyro set up problems it flew very well. By the end of the evening Adrian had it hovering when I took the pictures. 

Paul B. using the proceeds no doubt of his sale to me of a Walkera 36B flew a new Align 3DX 400, I think these size models are about the limit for small sports hall. 

Phil “the fridge” had two new models made from sheet corex, the delta flew extremely well looking very jet like in the air. The round No 14 left a bit to be desired! 

I had my recently acquired Walkera 36B flying, although I have to cure a sticking tail rotor, it does fly very well. The performance of these “cheaper” heli’s is amazing and for a beginner they are real value for money.

For the first time ever I went home from an indoor event with nothing to repair! Made my wife very suspicious! 

See you all in fortnight.

Flightline from far end, IFO floating past.	Ken M.'s Blade needs setting up.
Electric BMFA Dart	A pensive Ken B. shows size of Dart
Phil photo's own model caught in net.	Before Clive arrives with roach pole.
Adrian's very attractive "Aplus 400".	Corex Dart flew well.
Corex toilet seat flew like it to	Paul B's Align 3 DX 400 very tasty!
	A brace of "Asian" helicopters
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