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Craig Cundey’s Flying Diary
Just an update on the flying.
Last weekend completed my 2 land away solos, both in the same day … quite unusual to do them on the same day ( So I have been told) a rather stressful experience and one a day is usually enough.
Have completed over 7 hours solo with 3 more to do followed by my Navigation exam then my General skills test should see me finished.
Meteorology
Air Law
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B Certificate Training
Notice to all holders of the A Certificate
We have compiled a roster for B Certificate Training. This is available on the Website.
We have run a couple of sessions since 1st April 2012 but with a disappointing turn out. The next session is on Sunday 20th May.
Will prospective candidates let me know if they wish to attend this session and advise me at least three days before any of the other rostered sessions.
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Urgently required for club training
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
CLUB TRAINING
This is an urgent appeal!
The majority of our Trainees have Spectrum and Futaba T/X’s . In order to provide Buddy Lead Instruction we have an urgent need for Slave T/X’s.
If any one has Futaba/Skysport or JR/Spectrum T/X’s, 35 mhz or 2.4 which they could donate to the Club it would be very much appreciated.
At this stage 1 Futaba/Skysport and 1 Spectrum/JR would enable us to carry out the required training.
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Two practical tips applied to recent models from David Thorpe
Hand Balancing a model – not for exact scale aircraft
This tip was gleaned from a magazine or internet article but proved itself useful on the last glider I assembled and will suit IKEA DIY fanatics!! Use model instructions to determine where the CG should be then mark this lightly. Then under each wing, close to the root with the fuselage, stick one small domed soft blisters (used in flat pack furniture to prevent noisy door banging) at the C… Continue reading
Craig Cundey– Flying Solo
For those who aspire to fly bigger things – here is an encouragement via Craig.
My Flying lessons are going well and had my first solo outing yesterday, after just over 15 hours of dual training.
This is the aircraft.
Programme of Events
11th April Club night (Wednesday) Concourse and Quiz
This is the last winter Club night before we start again in October. The Concourse (concours d’elegance) event is open to all and covers all categories of model construction including modified ARTF, we shall have a special entry for the club projects. Also during the evening our President Robin Gowler will be running the club quiz following on the tradition set by in recent years by Mike Luscombe sadly missed ,… Continue reading
F5B League Event
Flying will start at approx. 10am with course setup from 8:30.
We are always looking for people to come and try flying the F5B event. Basically any electric glider will do – We have flown the ST Blaze and an Easyglider Pro amongst others on the course before. They do not generally go very fast, but accuracy is more important than… Continue reading
New Pilot Open Day – Precision Aerobatics
I am writing to find out if you have any pilots who would be interested in finding out about precision aerobatics.
The Great Britain Radio Control Aerobatic Association (GBRCAA) is delegated by the BMFA to organise precision aerobatics in GB. In order to generate more interest in this aspect of the sport, they support a New Pilot Open Day at which experienced aerobatic pilots will take rank newcomers to the sport under their wing. The… Continue reading