CMAC Weekly Newsletter: 04/10/2014

Another typical day in paradise... Sun and more bloody wind..........When is this wind going to give it a rest. It started off gusty and got nice and strong and waited until we were about to call it a day before it eased to a gentle 15knots. Great kite flying weather.

With more grading of the runways the field is taking great shape and with some grass and rain it should be fantastic.

We have had a few visits from Bob who originates in Perth and is traveling around this part of the country.

He is a keen flier and showed us just what an electric biplane can do. That thing had a huge boot full of power and it seamed to fly for ever with those massive batteries it uses. Had everyone looking skyward.

Safe travels Bob..

The Roulette's have increased in number with the arrival of Dennis's new Pc9. Roulette 705 at the ready for its maiden.

After a bit of engine trouble it was decided to give the maiden flight a miss this week and head back to the hanger for a carby clean and fuel purge. Should be ready for next week. Hope the other 3 roulette's can make it out for a bit of that precise formation flying we are known for. (cough)

James getting his edge ready for another flight. This is proving to be the ever reliable combo we would all like to have. (the engine and plane i mean)

Anthony got his day started with a fly of his MXS-R.

Trying to settle his nerves before getting his re-vamped Wilga (bloody ugly) ready for a test flight. After a lot of fault finding, the ugly old girl wouldn't play its part. First the opti-kill was playing up and then after the starting issue was bypassed the engine decided to throw a few gremlins into the pie and as they say...That was That. Back into the trailer in disgrace waiting to have more time and work put into it.

Gee i hope it flys good when you do get it in the air. Hehehe

Anthony had to rely on his chopper to punish the air this week.

Rob had his MSX-R ready and was just waiting for the cyclone to ease a little before testing his nerve.

Ready for take off with a bit of coaxing from Michael. After a great flight the wind proved too much on landing and threw the Msx-r to the ground from 10 feet. A broken prop and one side main wheel made into a retract was the only damage. Come on Rob you love it. Its only glue and time....Ohh and a few bucks..

Jack was showing off again after launching his foamy into the strong wind. A great flight and a greaser of a landing just made you a lot of enemies from most of the club members. Show off.......

Well done Jack you are certainly going to ace that private pilots licence in. You sure have the talent.

Billy had his sbachie airing out all day but with the wind as strong as it was decided to spectate instead of adding to the carnage, Good idea Bill.

Michael plucked up the courage to send his hanger rashed Katana on another mission only to have a dead stick on take off and make those ever, on again/off again undercarriage .....Off again....... You gotta love epoxy glue. I am sure that it will fly again soon. Keep up the glue Michael. We love to see you punish that thing.

Our new member James ( oh how unfortunate) another James.

I think that makes about a half dozen of them.

Anyway.. Lovingly nicknamed Dum And Dumber, as seen above arguing who is who...

With that sorted out and with the buddy system in place, all is ready to go. A good training flight with positive comments from the instructor James. Student James announced his intentions of doing the take off next week solo. This could be interesting.

Keep up the good work James. Bugger it (D1 or D2. Not sure who's who)

Welcome back Turk. It looks like Turk will be doing 3 weeks overseas and 3 weeks here for a while yet. We will have to get the Dual ace and flybaby in the sky.

Thanks again to Irish for the yummy cinnamon and sweet rolls.

Just because that partner of yours disappears overseas all the

time doesn't mean you have to stay away. You and your great home cooking are always welcome....

Hehehehe sorry Turk...Pity you don't cook..

With the latest global crisis our security at the field had to be beefed up. You can see the efforts i have taken to keep my Pc9 safe from terrorists. Thanks to the on duty security staff. They take their job pretty serious.