This Tuesday saw a good turn out of pilots at Kirkistown. 

By noon the wind had all but died away and with the appearance of the Sun, every one was in good spirits.  Good too to see Richard back flying again after his absence since November.

Richard has added an Align helicopter to the fleet and got in some useful practise during the afternoon session. 

To get back into the way of flying fixed-wing, Richard thought it would be prudent to take his first flight with a Trainer.  This went smoothly, and in due course he proceeded to execute a perfect landing.  Confidence building indeed.

Twelve enthusiastic pilots were in and out of the Pilots' Box during the course of the day.

Mark McM (aka 'The B-flyer') had quite a few flights  mentored by George and Steve.  His professional skills shone through as expected, so I guess it won't be long until he's up for the 'A'-Cert test.

'Steadyhand' brought along his latest build in the form of a new plan built gyrocopter.

These heavier-than-air machines can be fickle at the best of times and today was to prove no different.

Despite Steadyhand's best efforts, and given there was virtually no wind to spool up the baldes, the test flight ended about five meters from the 'chuck' point but without damage.

Next time George I'm sure!

Flying continued until after 4pm and twelve pilots returned home in the best of form.

Taildragger