TARMAC NEWS JANUARY 2007
Trevor’s
public spirited sundowner, which was held on the 4th day of Summer
at Whiteman, was a great success. It
was also the first working day of the dreaded “daylight saving”. This probably
doesn’t mean much to the average bod, but for me it meant that I got home at
7.30 p.m. in broad daylight, after several hours of pleasant flying and a very
sociable B.B.Q.
The
fact that my 25 year old Burford “Wombat” bit the dust for keeps is a secondary
consideration because the big diesel is at long last showing signs of becoming
a good engine.
Numerous
models flew, despite a brisk breeze, and for added entertainment we had a silky
terrier who was determined to attack and destroy every kangaroo in sight! Well, he tried!
Without
detracting from other models, Bob Fry’s little “MIDGE” speed job deserves a
mention. “Pocket Rocket” just about
sums it up.
I
am pretty sure that a repeat of this shindig in the New Year would go down
well, even if we all pay for services rendered.
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Fred
Tower gave us a fright recently by coming down with an ailment which had all
sorts of Doctors running around the place.
I guess it boils down to erratic behaviour in the timing
department. Happily all is getting back
to normal now and we will be seeing Fred for quite a while to come.
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This
may not be news to some people, but we have been told that Aero Flyte has gone
out of business. Cheap imports have forced the local business to close. A big hole will be left where C23 and Dope
used to be. Let’s hope someone can resurrect these products.
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Chas Stone sent this photo of a new FOX .60
stunt engine. Not quite released for
general sale at this time, it looks like a handful of pure unadulterated power!
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The
TARMAC Xmas BBQ went off very well with most of those present seeing stars at
some time during the evening. This was
because our honoured guest, Noel Mitchell, set up one of his telescopes so that
everyone and anyone could do a bit of stargazing. Very interesting! Our
thanks to
Mitch.
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| Tarmac BBQ - Guys | and Dolls |
Note,
if you are going to Whiteman, don’t forget the Aerogard.
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Kevin
Cook’s treasure trove of engines including new DCManxman.
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| Scott Lehman at Lumen Christi | Kevin Cook's new Cardinal |