Glider Time

This is a classic Ralph Learmont Apollo that was passed on to me. The radio gear has been updated an the pushrod layout changed for better access to the wing joiner hooks. I have ZERO experience with unpowered gliders and towline launches, so the maiden was interesting. Thanks to Clem for passing the Apollo to me, Ralph and Beverley Learmont for supplying build documentation and Bill / Peter for the launch. More fun to come!

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Chasing Ray T

I have progressed sufficiently in my Quad flying to start practicing in-flight videoing of airborne aircraft.  Ray T was keen for me to video his birds.

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It’s QUAD Time

Hi All,

It has been a while since I was out at the Tharwa field.  This morning’s conditions was one that could not be let pass by.

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Clem’s Spitfire Update

You may have seen Clem flying his Spitfire at the October BBQ. It flew beautifully but a heavy landing in the long grass damaged the undercarriage and resulted in the firewall saying goodbye to the fuse. Now Clem has an update on the progress of his repair …

Hi all

here are some pictures of the spitfire it’s a big job I had to take the nose completely off as there was a lot of internal

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