A big ‘Thank You’ to all who attended and especially to those who stood up to be counted when it looked like we might have to cancel the event, but who on the day turned out and made the day a success. We know who you are! Thank you again.
And what about the weather? Rubbish [...]
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22nd August – Family Day and Barbecue
Sunday August 1st
At least, that’s the date my notes tell me these photos were taken. Don’t know where the times goes. Anyway, a pleasant Summer’s day at Keevil with a good selection of aircraft to enjoy.
Here’s a couple of Garth’s scratch built Foster Wickner ‘Wicko’.
I happened across this excellent article on the Wicko when I was checking [...]
Roy’s Racer
Roy Packer’s been spending money again!
‘I thought i would send you a couple of pics of my new model - it’s a GeeBee “Y”, 84 inch span, powered by a DLE 30cc petrol engine. First flight was last Friday, 23 -7-10. Flies lovely, very forgiving, makes me look like I’m in control !!!!!’
Melksham Cub Scout Visit Saturday 10th July
Andy Morse organised another highly successful Cub Scout visit again this year, this time for the Slindon Cub Pack. The Gliding Club also once again entered into the spirit of things and laid on a static display, food, and flights for the brave!
Here’s a selection of photos of the day’s activities:
Vic welcoming the Cub Pack [...]
Sunday 13th June – Fun Fly Day
And what an excellent day it was too! Good weather, lots going on, from the barbeque and the maiden flight of the new Club Trainer to having to pause whilst our RAF chums came over and had a practice drop from one of their Hercs.
Chris (Wakely) did the biz with the supplies and sorting out [...]
Saturday 22 May
The hottest day of the year so far. 25c and clear blue skies. Wonderful! A good number of us managed to put off those chores and made it over to Keevil for an excellent day’s flying.
Andy Johnston brought out his fabulous Tiger Moth and this Venom ‘Chuckie’ from a Westfield kit. Ample power from an OS 25LA and what an [...]
Saturday 17th April
Had a prior engagement booked by she who must be obeyed on the Sunday, so we made the most of the current weather and had a full day out at Keevil on Saturday. Excellent flying conditions: bright sunny skies (very strange without the vapour trails!) and little to no wind, and a good turnout. Brian [...]
Sunday 11 April 2010
After a fine day on Saturday with no access allowed, the weather turned windy and cold again especially for aeromodellers on Sunday. A fair few intrepid types braved the cold and difficult flying conditions, but just this once (!) we didn’t fancy it and retreated after a quick natter to a more sheltered corner of [...]
Sunday 21st March
The second official day of Spring 2010, manageable winds from manageable directions, with a good dose of sunshine thrown in. Let’s hope for more like this. An enjoyable busy day at the patch with all sorts of aircraft (almost the full range, I think) and lots of flying. Having remembered to charge up two planes and a [...]
Sunday 14th March
A bright, breezy day and a good turnout after a slow start (well it was Mothering Sunday, and there was a Grand Prix, so I guess it was mainly just us bad boys). There were loads of photo opportunities and it’s difficult to work out what to put in, but here’s a taster:
One side of [...]