A variety of photos with Colin and his new cub…
Flying
Happy at last?!
Taming the beast has been quite a job, but from the looks of it, it was worth the effort! Of course it could be the sticker I stuck on the cowl, hinting (to the engine) that if it was not gonna behave it would end up at the bottom of the nearby ocean!
Let’s say, the main engine problem was Not Enough Fuel, caused by various carburetor bits, not being quite adjusted/matched as they should have been. It really helps to read all of the Walbro manuals to give you an idea of what is supposed to happen, and then you can figure out why it does not happen, and then you go and get the big adjustment hammer to make it so!
I must say, the one flight I had with it, was actually nice. It flies like a (overpowered) trainer, and the landing speed is so slow it catches you out! If al else fails, a pound of gravity should sort it out
Second round of the area aerobatics
The second round of the area aerobatics is to be held on Saturday 4th September at Newbuildings.
We will fly Basic/Sportsman & Intermediate (as per Ballymoney & Tyrella) and any aeroplane can be used from a EEP foamy to a £10000 jet!
Schedules can be found here.
Scores from first round can be found here.
We will hold pilots brief at 10am and flyign will begin at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome and the NWMAC guys always look after us well so come along enjoy the day!!
Any questions just ask!
Thanks,
Matthew
Pitts special, that for sure!!
It’s been flying a lot recently, hence the ‘tapes’ to keep all the vital bits together. Somewhere it reminds me of the story you hear telling about the old B-52′s: ‘A collection of loose spareparts, generally moving in the same direction.’
Never mind, it flies, it’s just thirsty, drinking approx 70cc/min, and if you run out of fuel you have to get home without the fan keeping you cool..
what do you mean it's a bit windy..
A few slow passes were needed to get him in the picture. Of course Roxy like to chase planes, she does not understand what a waste of time that is. They will come down eventually, all you got to do is wait! Silly dog..
Roxy chasing planes, and getting a good workout!
This is a slow pass for the benefit of my camera, with Roxy doing her best to catch up..
Sometimes objects are closer than they appear to be on your camera viewer
Long time no see..
I know, I’ve been in hiding! Since there was nothing extremely exiting to report, there were no stories. But since the summer is definitely on the way south, it is a good time to catch with some pictures. This Sunday was actually a good day, almost no wind, a bit chilly, but for the rest, nice.
Dessy flew his big Yak. There are still a few minor issues to be sorted, but as long as the plane goes home the way it arrived, all is well!

























































































