“Entente Cordial”

Horam model fly club were kindly invited to join Eastbourne & District model flying club at Deanland for Vintage day and what a great day it proved to be with many members from various clubs Joining together to enjoy both flying and watching the huge mix of Vintage models being put through their paces in sunny but somewhat blustery conditions. This day was very much in line with the Horam committees aspiration to work more closely with other local clubs to both promote and enjoy model aircraft in all their forms -

A great deal effort obviously went into organising this event so a big thank you goes to the organisers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A great Wednesday evening Aug 14.

 We had a good turn out of the Wednesday evening flying session. Terry, Steve, Robbie, Jeff, Jon, Mike, Kev, Scott, Les, Ben, Mark, John S, Matt, Ronnie and Dave who turned up late with nothing to fly!! The weather was very nice with light winds and a good sky, and a nice temperature as well.

There was a very eclectic mix of planes on show, from RE diesels to a couple of 3D addictions. John S brought along a few of his home built electrics, which flew very well.

Mike had some nice flights with his Pulse with an OS 61 upfront.

Robbie had a vintage plane with I believe a 2.5cc diesel. Sounds very nice.

But it did look a bit underpowered, do we allow RC cars at the field?

Matt, Ronnie and Scott are all coming along nicely, they have all got take-offs and landings under their belt's, a bit more polish, and they can start looking for their A cert.

There were a few aircraft in the air at once, but with the good level of flying skills demonstrated all landed without incident. 

The evening finished off with the usual bit of viper fun, though Kev's was found to have a issue with the gyro. A couple of nice pictures courtesy of Les.

Jon seeing how low can you go.

A really nice evening enjoyed by all, hopefully we can get a few more in before the night's draw in.

Wednesday Evening 31/7/24

 An enjoyable evening flying, though the wind was a bit gusty early on, but it died down about 7pm. With 8 members turning up and one guest, who is thinking of taking the hobby up again.

 

Terry brought along his Brooks Comet from a 1937 free flight design, power by a magnum 52 four stroke. He managed a flight when the wind eased off.

Jeff got his SIG mini out for the evening, and managed to the OS 52 Four stroke running after a lay off.

Perseverance is an asset where diesels are concerned.

Congratulations are due to Jeff for passing his BMFA B certificate. Well done Jeff 👏👏👏

There was even time at the end of the evening for a few of us to nip down the chippy for a fish supper. 🐠