FIRST OUTING AFTER 'LOCKDOWN'

TWO MODELS MAIDENED

The 'Be Flyer' brought along his new Cub with a nice little 4-stroke fitted.  After a 'wobble' on take-off, Mark managed to get things under control and flew the plane in a lovely scale-like manner.  The Cub is out of the VQ stable and represents excellent value for money.

Next up was Taildragger's 20cc 'Slick'  It's a Goldwing model of just reasonable quaity and doesn't measure up to Pilot RC standards.  (But at least the wings stayed on!!)

Not having flown for many weeks I got my chief test pilot Keith M, to do the maiden.  I noticed his hands were trembling on the Tx!!  Not suprising though.  The responsibility and all that!

The model didn't handle well and we put this down to the C of G being too far forward.

Six pilots turned out and we all agreed we had a great comeback into the sport.

TD43 

A BIG WARM WELCOME TO MICHAEL WHO HAS JOINED US AT NDMAC

Michael is a 'Drone-man' and obtained his licence to operate a drone commercially, the PfCO.
(A Permission for Commercial Operation)

Formally, a flight test engineer at Short Bros, and laterally a retired 747 captain, now Michael has plenty of time on his hands to persue the hobby and maybe take up flying fixed wing aircraft. (Eh Michael?)

Michael hails from Belfast and we look forward to seeing him down at the field as often as possible.

TD43

MY PILOT RC LASER 88" READY FOR ITS MAIDEN FLIGHT

After the demise of my Pilot RC Extra 330sc (wing tube failure) I decided to go for this new model with my fingers crossed that the same would not happen again!

There is extensive use of carbon fibre giving the fuselage great strength and rigidity.

The plane is powered by a GP61 2-stroke petrol motor and Hitec servos are installed.  Another great feature on this model is the quick connect system for stabilisers and wings.  Very nifty!  Love the decals too.

Maiden flight went well and she lives to fly another day.

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Fourth year students from Q U B's School of Mechanical & Aero Space Engineering were granted permission to test their final year projects at Kirkistown today.

George        Jacob Robinson       Aaron McMaster       Keith

Supervised by George and expertly assisted by Keith, the lads programmed their models to take off, fly to pre-programmed waypoints, return and land safely on the runway, all autonomously!

The winds were light today and the models behaved well.  Some adjustments were deemed necessery so the lads
hope to return shortly and perfect the autonomous capabilities of their flying machines.

I'll definately need one of these for my 'B' Test !

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We all were very sad to learn of Bill's passing.  Bill had been a long standing member of NDMAC and previously a member of UMAC.

Amongst Bill's other interests was his enthusiasm for Meccano building.  He has constructed many intricate models, none of which would ever fly, but none-the-less, very detailed in design and build.

Our condolences are offered to his wife and daughters and to his greater family circle.

TD43

NICE DAY FOR A FLIGHT WITH THE SE5A

Well done Steve.  Another successful flight.

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STEVEN IS MAKING GOOD PROGRESS WITH THE UPGRADE

Steve's next step is to fit the cladding and source a suitable double door unit for the middle portal.

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THE 'RE-BUILDER' RETURNS

After a long absence we were delighted to welcome Brian back to the squadron

Brian has been a long-time member of NDMAC and feels now he is fit to join us again at the field.
He very much likes a challange.  If you have a badly smashed up model, Brian would take it to his workshop and meticulously rebuild the pieces into a great flying model once again! 

You could be kept busy again Brian!

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THE INNER LANE GETS A TIDY UP

Such a difference!

Team NDMAC   -   JOB done

A BIG WARM WELCOME TO BRIAN

Brian has applied for membership and says he's  "looking forward to getting back into it". 

As an experianced aircraft avionics engineer he will have no problem getting to grips with the intricacies of today's modern transmitters.

Brian hails from Bangor and is looking forward to upping his skill levels with the assistance of the club's instructors.

Welcome aboard Brian.