Dave Wilshere

So, little over a week to go till the annual CJ event run buy Dick and his slick team...always look forward to this one, we have had some really good weather, considering the time of year and UK 'winter' weather.
I know there are a few new "toys" appearing for the first time, should be good!

Dw

ModellbauUK

Yes Dave, really looking forward to this one too. I'll be there with the new Aurora. It won't be flying but will be in static display for all to see. Jamie & me hope to have it test flown early in the new year so we can post some video and it can be ready to fly at the first jet meet next year.

Famous last words on the weather. Let's hope it's going to be a good day

See you all there

Ian

Pat Barnes

Just my trusty 'old' Raptor for this meeting! Looking forward to it!

lozza1965

Yep can't wait, trusty old Phoenix for me Pat.

BTW the Tamjets 1/8th airline multi coloured stuff got some on order from the States but think its gone via the Moon so anyone coming who's got a spare roll that wants to sell it, no ones seems to have any in stock, my F5 is half complete and i want to keep it all colour coded, I admit to being a bit sad like that.

lozza

3dean

hopefully i'l be there with my new kingcat

HenryRG

My gate number is over 100!

Attendance looks good to me. Forecast wind 10-12mph from the SouthWest. All we need is a little sunshine!

I note that some unflown models are coming. Has any thought been given to reserving a slot for maiden flights, perhaps over lunch? I have always tried to bring well tried models that can cope with 3 or 4 others in the air with me. However with most grass runways underwater over the last few months, I suspect that there are quite a few new models waiting for their first flight? Watching others prepare and conduct a maiden flight could be instructive, particularly while enjoying Dick's culinary artistry! If the committee announces a definite slot planned, I might even find the courage to bring one myself!

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas,

Henry

Claire.Alley

Gutted I'm not going to be there gents, but don't worry, Dave will be bringing plenty of sweets and cakes on my behalf :-)

trevor Skedge

Be nice to get out for a fly and see everybody again. Happy Christmas.

Trevor.

Dave Wilshere

Trevor...is that you ?

Looking forward to a good day. Already have a CF Flash to test fly (yup he is a slow builder )

Dw

mungrelv8ute

I'm in.

Geoff, you up for a curry??

Gregg

Geoff White

Hi Gregg,
Yep, definately up for that. There will be 3 or possibly 4 of us.
Geoff

mungrelv8ute

What's the weather looking like for Friday?

Local knowledge??

3dean

i realy want to make my first classic jets but the weather is looking pure ****e

jason

My Feedback: (1)

Dean don't worry about the weather. It will be perfectly flyable guaranteed!

3dean

hopeso mate
how r u chap ... ok ?

Jamie C

I am going to hold you to that guarantee!!

ModellbauUK

Sleeping Beauty will be there. Come rain or shine.

Dave Wilshere

So far hardly any rain, warm and wind down main runway. But like our Xmas day flying yesterday it forecast wind and rain and it was almost flat calm all morning and the sun even came out as we left!

Dw

3dean

16mph and 31mph gusts !!
thursday looking good though

Dave Wilshere

Yep, lets hope so the M&R gang will all fly in that. but like I said, almost what they showed for Watford yesterday and we were flying 2 oz gliders!

Dw

madmodelman

You are so brave Dave.

DV1

I'll be there, probably annoying someone with me Eurosport!
Loz , when we gonna see your Eurofighter in the air bud?

lozza1965

Oh thats being saved for a quiet day at Wroughton, along with F5 air pipe finally arrived from the States, think Friday willl be a paper plane, thats all I can probably fly its been that long, oh and the camera, did I see someone mention curry !!!!

Jamie C

Yes Loz! thursday night in Abingdon, Geoff has the details.

I am still hoping for decent weather despite the forecast getting worse, i am desperate to test fly the Hunter!

Geoff White

Loz,

Jamie, Steve E, Gregg Voak and myself are going for a curry in Abingdon tomorrow night. Would be great if you could join us(infact anyone is welcome).

Geoff