Not exactly what we were hoping for in the way of weather, but despite the fog, a few members decided to come down to Chouet and enjoy a bit of a social gathering. There were a few flights, but pilots had to keep models very close in, which presented some ‘challenges’ to flying skills 🙂
Thanks for Chris Wilkinson for these photos, plus I’ve added a few of my own to give an idea of just how challenging the conditions were.
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- Early in the day, only a few models have arrived
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- Andy Best’s diminutive Habu certainly tested his skills as a pilot to make sure the fog didn’t swallow the model up.
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- Not the best colour scheme for these flying conditions 🙂
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- Alan Howell’s ‘Stik’ taking to the air, fog had rolled back slightly at this stage
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- ….then the fog rolled back in !!!
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- Andy and Stefan discussing take off tactics prior to the flight.
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- And away goes this lovely little model of a ‘Trojan’, great colour scheme for the conditions too !
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- OK…. I can hear it, but where is it !
Not ideal conditions, but it turned out to be a fun day nonetheless. Thanks to those who made the effort to turn out, let’s hope we can finally bring this event to complete fruition in the not too distant future.