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2016 / May Fly In: Jims Photos

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 23/05/2016, 01:57:28 PM »

All,

Just the first dozen or so showline photos from my camera phone...

http://www.eight33n.com/gallery3/index.php/Greenacres-Fly-In---May-2016

More (better) ones to follow...

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Club night chat / May Clubnight: Manny Williamson

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 23/05/2016, 11:49:09 AM »

 Just a quick post to remind you all that we have a talk by Manny Williamson, BMFA Development Officer, on the role of the BMFA in supporting model flying clubs.

Manny will be presenting at clubnight on Wednesday night, 25^th May, from about 7:30 – 8:00 onwards for an hour or so.

By all accounts Mannys’ talks are very interesting and entertaining.

Hope you can attend…
 

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2016 / May Fly In: THANK YOU ALL!

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 23/05/2016, 11:47:00 AM »

Just wanted to say a big "THANK YOU" to everyone that helped set up, break down and generally attended the May Fly In this past weekend.

Even with poor weather on the Saturday we had an excellent turn out, and many very happy visiting pilots by the close of play on Sunday.

There we quite a few pilots that were "discovering" Greenacres for the first time, and the repeated theme was:

"Why didn't I know about these shows before? They're ace!"

We also saw a good attendance from the public, with many Aldridge area families bring their kids along and having a look at the plane and trying their hands at flying models on the BMFA Simulator, which IMHO is exactly what these shows should be about.

I am very proud of our club and our members for staging such an excellent and positive event!

Thank you all...

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Kits / Re: Free Flight Indoor Nationals 2016

« Last post by DannyF on 05/05/2016, 09:06:36 AM »

The Nationals were great and I had a great time. The little Se5a placed 15th out of 30 in static, I am not sure why it didn't do better. I couldn't have made it more to the plan?
As for the flying I did as well as I could considering the trimming time I had, I think it went okay, need to flatten the turns and increase the altitude, but it is getting there

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2tEfRXH6jI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7elvZ06e6-8

It was good to see Ian and Pete

Cheers
Danny

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Kits / Re: Free Flight Indoor Nationals 2016

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 26/04/2016, 09:47:19 AM »

Danny,

Looks really nice mate!

If the weather "up north" is looking lousy, then I'll definitely be there.

I have a SWMBO approved weekend flying at Winterton Model Clubs show, so if the weather is OK, then I *must* attend...

Cheers!

Jim

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Kits / Free Flight Indoor Nationals 2016

« Last post by DannyF on 22/04/2016, 11:18:55 PM »

For those of you that don't know, the British Indoor Free Flight Nationals take place a week on Sunday (May 1st) at Wolverhampton University.
I went last year and it was really interesting, I swore then that I must have a go. Of course I left it until just a few weeks before the event before deciding I would enter this year. Anyway in 19 days I managed to turn a kit into a model, so if you come along on Sunday you will see loads of fantastic models........ and mine 



I have entered kit class, which means the model has to be built and decorated EXACTLY to the plan. Those that know me know how difficult I find it to not add detail, well in kit class you are not allowed! So it has been very refreshing, to not even be able to choose the tissue to use!
The model spans just 17" and before adding the rubber motor weighs a whopping 26g.

Maybe see you there?

Cheers
Danny

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Club night chat / Changes to Clubnight Calendar...

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 23/03/2016, 09:20:02 AM »

All,

Just letting you know about a few changes to our Clubnight Calendar over the next few months...

Danny Fenton has kindly agreed to move his lithoplate or glassing demonstration from the May Clubnight to the June Cubnight.

This is to allow us to host Manny Williamson, the BMFA Development Officer, to give a talk on the BMFA role in supporting model flying clubs. Some of you may have already seen Mannys talks at other Midlands flying clubs, and by all accounts this should be an interesting and amusing night!

To summarise:

• May Clubnight - Wednesday May 25th at 19:30 - Manny Williamson
• June Clubnight - Wednesday June 19th at 19:30 - Danny Fenton

See the full Clubnight Calendar here: http://www.greenacresmac.co.uk/J/index.php/about-us/calendar

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Flying chat / Greenacres MAC in Phoenix RC Simulator

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 18/03/2016, 09:58:27 AM »

Great joy! You can now fly at the Greenacres Practice Strip any time you want, in any weather, simply by downloading and installing the "GMAC Sunny Sunday Afternoon" flying site for the Phoenix RC Simulator...

Download here: http://www.greenacresmac.co.uk/J/index.php/about-us/simulators

Enjoy!

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General Discussion / Electric Indoor Masters 2016

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 15/02/2016, 12:12:22 PM »

All,

Myself and Morgan (and Becky) went up to Barnsley at the weekend to the Electric Indoor Masters competition. This is run by the Great Britain R/C Aerobatic Association (GBRCAA) in association with the BMFA.

We were there to a) see what the event is like and b) support Greenacres member, Alex Ames, who was flying in his first major indoor competition. Chris Moseley was of course also in attendance providing pit support.

Alex was competing in multiple disciplines: F3P-C (C Schedule Precision Aerobatics), Solo Freestyle Aerobatics, Solo & Team Aeromusical and the Indoor Pylon.

The equipment used were:

• Twisted Hobbys Edge V3 Super Light for Aeromusical
• Elanor Feather 2014 for F3P (C Schedule)
• MT Foamies EIM Racer for Pylon racing

Here's a few photos:



Alex about to go for his Solo Aeromusical routine...



Before the Pylon Racing first round...



Before the Pylon second round (final)...



And on the second step of the podium after the Pylon Finals. Fantastic!

Alex also picked up an excellent 3rd place in the F3P-C (C Schedule Precision Aerobatics)...



For Alex's first major indoor competition, not a bad prize haul!



From all at Greenacres, well done Alex!!!

PS: We also took some video of the Aeromusical routines, here at our new YouTube Channel...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TgjcTI5ws0mOwut-kSP8w

Cheers!

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Plans / Re: Chipmunk - Denis Bryant plan

« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 10/02/2016, 07:28:52 PM »

Danny,

Looking most excellent!

Videos of control-line maiden an absolute must...