Phil's news letter 08/04/2013

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World's worst pilot sells his model collection

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parkzone-Spitfire-MkII-RC-Plane-Spares-or-repairs-/2611

96966782?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3cd08d6b7e 

 


The SCSA South Cotswold Soaring Association

2013 Records:

ALTITUDE GAIN:   2284 feet phil  "http://www.scsa.org.uk/records/2013/phil2284.jpg" New 31/03/13

THERMAL DURATION: 42:06 Phil 

HLG Tony Hickson   14 mins 9 secs

Details at http://www.scsa.org.uk/records/records.htm 

Next club meeting  17th April
8:00PM at the BGGC

 


 

 
Gloucester model flying club

Indoor Flying

It’s been a good (and seemingly long) winter season of flying on Saturday evenings at Bentham Country Club. We had some weeks with low attendance and some that were much busier. I think the economics, with the slight price rise, worked out in the end. As it’s open to any flyers with BMFA insurance, I think it’s a great opportunity for members of different clubs to meet each other. The evenings were mostly incident free, except for the meeting of one attendee and his Blade 400. Glad to see Richard’s thumb is on the mend!    
A big thank you should go to Paul Gurr, who managed the desk for most (if not all) of the evenings, taking the money, calling out the slot changes, even phoning an ambulance when needed! Thanks Paul. We hope that everyone has an enjoyable summer (when it arrives!) of flying outdoors and we look forward to seeing you all at Bentham in the Autumn. 
Feel free to feed back any suggestions you have for the new indoor season and GMFC will discuss them at our next committee meeting. 
Mike Frith

 


Malvern Soaring Association


Calendar of events  http://www.malvernsoaringassociation.co.uk/cal13.html

April events

Sunday 7th E Soaring 2 − Distance, start 10:30 am Upton − Fish Meadow
Friday 12th Indoor Flying [7 − 9:30 pm]THE CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE Elms School
Saturday 13th F3b − BMFA National League Upton − Fish Meadow (no club sport flying)
Sunday 14th F3j − MSA Open
Qualifies for the BARCS League, entries to Mike Raybone, send an email.
MSA members are encouraged to enter.
Upton − Fish Meadow (no club sport flying),
Sunday 21st Thermal 2 − Progressive Times, 10:30 am Upton − Fish Meadow

We had an all up last down comp in very good conditions, except one slot where we all hit sink

!st Steve Hannon

2nd  Geoff Carter

3rd John Freeman


 

Slope soaring

Another very poor week

Monday

   

Wednesday

Thursday


Friday

  Saturday

A good day on MInch with strong lift
I got away from 30 metres and managed to gain height while looping

  

  Sunday

Below my launches using an RCelectronics Multi2 height limiter
Some very accurate cut-offs

  


 

Latest photos at http://www.ebley.talktalk.net/photos2/?C=M;O=D 


 

For Sale

Models, model related items for sale 
No live stock, fire arms or Cynthia Payne type personal services, well not too many.

Newly listed items

1 x Black magic vintage cabin model plans set - £6
1 x Unstarted Black magic kit, including plans set - £55 + £6 postage, this kit is usually £85 new.
Barry O'Hara 01905 421264

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http://www.flyquiet.flyquiet.co.uk/smf/index.php?board=10.0      http://www.bmfaclassifieds.co.uk/index.php?catid=56 

http://www.glos-mfc.co.uk/forsale/for-sale.htm   http://www.esoaring.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=9be5e7aa62c38e0362754ed0a90eb9b0 

 For Sale at Glos-mfc

http://www.barcs.co.uk/forums/forum/59-for-salewanted/ 

Blade SR Huey RTF, Thunder Tiger Field Box, Scroll Saw, Blenderm tape, Spektrum DX7JP, Stinson, FRsky plug in 2.4gig Futaba/Hitec conversion module,

 

Events

http://www.esoaring.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2445&hilit=&sid=4d0c8caf50116f2793c6a973444d74fa 

Summoning all my optimism considering the current arctic weather and long range forecast. I announce the entry list for the
first Midland Region eSoaring League competition for 2013 is now open!

Venue: Hawling, Glos. GL54 5TA
By kind permission of John & Sue Davis



08.30am to 9.30am – Signing on, flight testing and Altimeter checks where required.
09.45am - Pilot Briefing
10.00am - Contest start time
After three or possibly four rounds - 30-minute lunch break.
04.30pm – Contest ends.
05.00pm – Results and Prize giving.

A £7.00 entry fee is payable at sign in.

A loan H/L switch can be provided if required at a fee of £5 for the event.
If this is your first esoaring event then the switch will be loaned F.O.C

Details of all the sites we use can be found on Martins 'eSoaring &F5J' website:-
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=2

The full address is:
Manor Farm Bungalow, Hawling, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5TA Map ref: 51.904645,-1.916234

If you will be approaching Hawling on the A436, from an easterly direction ie. from Stow on the Wold.
Please ignore the first two signs (right turns) to 'Hawling' and take the third. "eSoaring" signs will direct you from here.
This will reduce the time you spend in narrow lanes, negotiating the village, and is a quicker and more direct route to the field entrance.

Those approaching from the West ie. from Andoversford traffic lights on the A40 will pick up the "eSoaring" signs at the first Hawling sign/turning on their left.



Please enter this event by posting to this thread, with the following information:

1) Your name
2) Preferred Frequency if on 35Mhz plus alternative, or state 2.4GHz.
3) Class being entered - i.e. OPEN or 2 METRE.
4) If you require the loan of an altimeter switch for the day.

Regards to all, and looking forward to seeing you on the 14th, weather permitting!

Cliff


HLG http://www.flyquiet.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3706.0

Esoaring Dates http://www.esoaring.net/index.php?page=competition-calendar-2013 

April Sunday 14th – BMFA eSoaring – Hawling, Gloucestershire

 

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