Classic Jets #50
04-06-2012 | 12:03 PM
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Longest day at a CJ in a long time, I've only been home an hour and I'm knackered! As always the 50th Classic Jets event was a great day out with good friends and a ton of flying. Having decided to go light I still ended up with 8 models, I managed to fly 7 of them...some two or three times and a host of customer/friends models. Our day always starts in a Mcds where we meet up before travelling the last 15 minutes to Abingdon. We were greated with a clear blue sky, crisp in temp and as usual on the wrong runway 
Think there were reasons this time 
. The turnout was huge, but the flying was not too manic..save the usual loose cannon flyers I couldn't second guess We fly 4-5 models at once and there were almost no incidence today. I had the pleasure of re test flying a friends Ultra Flash, now with G Booster 80 and DMSS 11Zero X radio...perfect. Also helped with several other guys who were a bit rusty coming back to models not flown for a long time...on the subject I took and flew the #1 Classic Flash P-120 v 4.9 ECU Gas start model, hundreds and hundreds of flights and still perfect!
I had my Habu 32 T, Nano, Classic Flash, Ultra Flash, DerJet Vampire, CARF Hawk, BVM Bobcat (not flown) and EDF Venom. I did three unit formation flights with both the Vampire and Venom! Gregg came over from Belgium with his Vampire (P80SE) added to mine and Rob W (P-100RX) model we had one attempt at formation! The EDF Venoms were good fun!. As always the event would not have happened without Dick and his happy group of troupers. Thank you all.
Dick's bestest mate Geoff also organised a gift for Dick to celebrate this special day and he now has an EDF Venom to enjoy...
Big thank you to Capt Aldridge who was really on it today with the busy flightline.
Dw
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Think there were reasons this time . The turnout was huge, but the flying was not too manic..save the usual loose cannon flyers I couldn't second guess We fly 4-5 models at once and there were almost no incidence today. I had the pleasure of re test flying a friends Ultra Flash, now with G Booster 80 and DMSS 11Zero X radio...perfect. Also helped with several other guys who were a bit rusty coming back to models not flown for a long time...on the subject I took and flew the #1 Classic Flash P-120 v 4.9 ECU Gas start model, hundreds and hundreds of flights and still perfect!I had my Habu 32 T, Nano, Classic Flash, Ultra Flash, DerJet Vampire, CARF Hawk, BVM Bobcat (not flown) and EDF Venom. I did three unit formation flights with both the Vampire and Venom! Gregg came over from Belgium with his Vampire (P80SE) added to mine and Rob W (P-100RX) model we had one attempt at formation! The EDF Venoms were good fun!. As always the event would not have happened without Dick and his happy group of troupers. Thank you all.
Dick's bestest mate Geoff also organised a gift for Dick to celebrate this special day and he now has an EDF Venom to enjoy...
Big thank you to Capt Aldridge who was really on it today with the busy flightline.
Dw
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04-06-2012 | 12:32 PM
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A rock cake, also called a rock bun, is a small fruit cake with a rough surface resembling a rock.
Rock cakes originated in Great Britain, where they are a traditional teatime treat, but are now popular in many parts of the world. They were promoted by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War since they require fewer eggs and less sugar than ordinary cakes, an important savings in a time of strict rationing. Traditional recipes bulked them with oatmeal, which was more readily available than white flour.
Rock cakes originated in Great Britain, where they are a traditional teatime treat, but are now popular in many parts of the world. They were promoted by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War since they require fewer eggs and less sugar than ordinary cakes, an important savings in a time of strict rationing. Traditional recipes bulked them with oatmeal, which was more readily available than white flour.
04-06-2012 | 12:54 PM
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Dave how did you manage to get your wheels so dirty on your Flash with all that tarmac
looks like you all had a realy good time
cheers
Andy
Dave how did you manage to get your wheels so dirty on your Flash with all that tarmac
looks like you all had a realy good time
cheers
Andy
We fly 90% from grass and the last time the old girl flew was late winter 2010/11...it was very muddy and I didn't clean the wheels...had set like concrete!
Vin...we get a good selection!
Dw
04-06-2012 | 01:10 PM
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I'd like to add my thanks to Dick and the team for organising a great day! Enjoyed the flying and the banter immensely! Just one down side, Dick - 'the sights you see when you dinnae have a gun!'
04-06-2012 | 01:12 PM
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Well what a fab day out, somewhat knackered, but a belter of a day, slow start flying wise for me but made up towards the end of the day, got a few photo's to go through 800 plus, good job the camera was playing up, god knows how many I'd have otherwise, so just the one for now of John Sanders Hawk which I know John really enjoys flying, sure I could see a tear in Geoffs eye for selling it.
So time to chill with a cuppa and my Cadburys Flake Easter egg, compliments of Dave Wilshire, cheers fella.
Big thanks to Dick and the crew for another great day.
Oh BTW think we need to work on the formation driving off down the runway, think Dicks Pikey caravan didn't help [X(][X(]
lozza
So time to chill with a cuppa and my Cadburys Flake Easter egg, compliments of Dave Wilshire, cheers fella.
Big thanks to Dick and the crew for another great day.
Oh BTW think we need to work on the formation driving off down the runway, think Dicks Pikey caravan didn't help [X(][X(]
lozza
04-06-2012 | 01:24 PM
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Just in after a slight deviation to see my new grandson, 1 week old, thanks Dick and team for "a grand day out", new Ultra Flash going like a dream.
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04-06-2012 | 01:42 PM
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Hi Dave
No expo but the port leg spring retaining screw had almost come out releasing the lower part of the leg/wheel to freely rotate causing the snaking on take off and landing, other than that had a very enjoyable three flights
Ian B
No expo but the port leg spring retaining screw had almost come out releasing the lower part of the leg/wheel to freely rotate causing the snaking on take off and landing, other than that had a very enjoyable three flights
Ian B
04-06-2012 | 10:57 PM
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Another top day out...Well worth the 270 mile round trip.
I brought two additional "Pitt crew" who hadn't attended before and despite the cool temperatures, really enjoyed themselves.
As said many times before, none of this would be possible without Dick and his crew.....Many thanks to all of you!
DW
I can't beleive that not only are you very knowledgeable on the products you sell, but also the cakes you eat! Rock buns.....I didn't know they had such a history!
Where was the first "McBacon Roll" sold???? Lol!
I brought two additional "Pitt crew" who hadn't attended before and despite the cool temperatures, really enjoyed themselves.
As said many times before, none of this would be possible without Dick and his crew.....Many thanks to all of you!
DW
I can't beleive that not only are you very knowledgeable on the products you sell, but also the cakes you eat! Rock buns.....I didn't know they had such a history!
Where was the first "McBacon Roll" sold???? Lol!
04-06-2012 | 11:29 PM
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good one 
Dave would you have the recipe ?Looks like you guys had a great time with agreat venue ,I love the classic
Flash in the thunderbirds scheme
Robert
Dave would you have the recipe ?Looks like you guys had a great time with agreat venue ,I love the classic Flash in the thunderbirds scheme
Robert
04-06-2012 | 11:37 PM
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What can I say? The best so far...we catered for 200 people and there were 80 pilots registered! Busy is an understatement - not once did I get out to see the action but the constant sound of jets being flown and the fullest pit area I have ever seen at a CJ point towards everybody having a good time! That there was not a single major incident all day (someone estimated there must have been 400+ flights done during the day) reflects the superb piloting skills of all the guys who flew, and also the incredible reliability of engines, avionics and airframes. Excellent!
As I mentioned at Pilot briefing, I have the peach job...I get all the accolades and thanks here and in the mags, etc, and they are very much appreciated, but the true thanks firmly belong to the small team who actually come along and do the work. Without those people, it just would not happen and I am indebted to them all for their constant help and support - and they keep coming back for more! I'd like to mention each by name but the danger is (especially with my memory) that I'll forget someone, and so can I just say you know who you are, and thanks very much!
In the lead-up to the JMA AGM a couple of weeks back, I decided to buy one of the superb little foamy Venoms that Colin Gontier brings into country, and I was disappointed that Colin wasn't able to be there! As it turned out, Geoff White told me I'd been saved from buying trouble - he'd heard they'd been having problems with them - so I put the idea on the back burner. Turns out this was a ruse to stop me buying one as, to my complete surprise, from an idea generated by Geoff, I was presented with the complete package of a foam Venom and set of batteries as a gift in recognition of CJ # 50, by Colin Gontier, Ali and Dave Wilshere. To all of you, sincere thanks - what a fantastic gesture. so much appreciated! I am reliably informed that fitment of a receiver and a little work on the booms takes a half hour max - so, given my relaxed building rate, it should be flying within the next couple of years!!!!!
To all, thanks for a brilliant day - see you all in June!
Cheers,
Dick
As I mentioned at Pilot briefing, I have the peach job...I get all the accolades and thanks here and in the mags, etc, and they are very much appreciated, but the true thanks firmly belong to the small team who actually come along and do the work. Without those people, it just would not happen and I am indebted to them all for their constant help and support - and they keep coming back for more! I'd like to mention each by name but the danger is (especially with my memory) that I'll forget someone, and so can I just say you know who you are, and thanks very much!
In the lead-up to the JMA AGM a couple of weeks back, I decided to buy one of the superb little foamy Venoms that Colin Gontier brings into country, and I was disappointed that Colin wasn't able to be there! As it turned out, Geoff White told me I'd been saved from buying trouble - he'd heard they'd been having problems with them - so I put the idea on the back burner. Turns out this was a ruse to stop me buying one as, to my complete surprise, from an idea generated by Geoff, I was presented with the complete package of a foam Venom and set of batteries as a gift in recognition of CJ # 50, by Colin Gontier, Ali and Dave Wilshere. To all of you, sincere thanks - what a fantastic gesture. so much appreciated! I am reliably informed that fitment of a receiver and a little work on the booms takes a half hour max - so, given my relaxed building rate, it should be flying within the next couple of years!!!!!
To all, thanks for a brilliant day - see you all in June!
Cheers,
Dick
04-06-2012 | 11:38 PM
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Cakes are my thing! I only bring William as he doesn't eat anything with fruit, so I get his doggy bag too :-)
Was a great day, I'll had into the office this morning so sort out the models which were scattered around the building as I unloaded!
Dw
Was a great day, I'll had into the office this morning so sort out the models which were scattered around the building as I unloaded!
Dw
04-06-2012 | 11:43 PM
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What can I say? The best so far...we catered for 200 people and there were 80 pilots registered! Busy is an understatement - not once did I get out to see the action but the constant sound of jets being flown and the fullest pit area I have ever seen at a CJ point towards everybody having a good time! That there was not a single major incident all day (someone estimated there must have been 400+ flights done during the day) reflects the superb piloting skills of all the guys who flew, and also the incredible reliability of engines, avionics and airframes. Excellent!
As I mentioned at Pilot briefing, I have the peach job...I get all the accolades and thanks here and in the mags, etc, and they are very much appreciated, but the true thanks firmly belong to the small team who actually come along and do the work. Without those people, it just would not happen and I am indebted to them all for their constant help and support - and they keep coming back for more! I'd like to mention each by name but the danger is (especially with my memory) that I'll forget someone, and so can I just say you know who you are, and thanks very much!
In the lead-up to the JMA AGM a couple of weeks back, I decided to buy one of the superb little foamy Venoms that Colin Gontier brings into country, and I was disappointed that Colin wasn't able to be there! As it turned out, Geoff white told me I'd been saved from buying trouble - he'd heard they'd been having problems with them - so I put the idea on the back burner. Turns out this was a ruse to stop me buying one as, to my complete surprise, from an idea generated by Geoff White, I was presented with the complete package of a foam Venom and set of batteries as a gift in recognition of CJ # 50 ,by Colin Gontier, Ali and Dave Wilshere. To all of you, sincere thanks - what a fantastic gesture. so much appreciated! I am reliably informed that fitment of a receiver and a little work on the booms takes a half hour max - so, given my relaxed building rate, it should be flying within the next couple of years!!!!!
To all, thanks for a brilliant day - see you all in June!
Cheers,
Dick
What can I say? The best so far...we catered for 200 people and there were 80 pilots registered! Busy is an understatement - not once did I get out to see the action but the constant sound of jets being flown and the fullest pit area I have ever seen at a CJ point towards everybody having a good time! That there was not a single major incident all day (someone estimated there must have been 400+ flights done during the day) reflects the superb piloting skills of all the guys who flew, and also the incredible reliability of engines, avionics and airframes. Excellent!
As I mentioned at Pilot briefing, I have the peach job...I get all the accolades and thanks here and in the mags, etc, and they are very much appreciated, but the true thanks firmly belong to the small team who actually come along and do the work. Without those people, it just would not happen and I am indebted to them all for their constant help and support - and they keep coming back for more! I'd like to mention each by name but the danger is (especially with my memory) that I'll forget someone, and so can I just say you know who you are, and thanks very much!
In the lead-up to the JMA AGM a couple of weeks back, I decided to buy one of the superb little foamy Venoms that Colin Gontier brings into country, and I was disappointed that Colin wasn't able to be there! As it turned out, Geoff white told me I'd been saved from buying trouble - he'd heard they'd been having problems with them - so I put the idea on the back burner. Turns out this was a ruse to stop me buying one as, to my complete surprise, from an idea generated by Geoff White, I was presented with the complete package of a foam Venom and set of batteries as a gift in recognition of CJ # 50 ,by Colin Gontier, Ali and Dave Wilshere. To all of you, sincere thanks - what a fantastic gesture. so much appreciated! I am reliably informed that fitment of a receiver and a little work on the booms takes a half hour max - so, given my relaxed building rate, it should be flying within the next couple of years!!!!!
To all, thanks for a brilliant day - see you all in June!
Cheers,
Dick
Dick
You are more than welcome, as you have said without a team around you it would and could not happen...but its the man you are that make these people want to help you out time and again.
I feared you might be slow and thought about building the model before I came
I'm sure big G will bully you to get it done, formation flying with them is so much fun!The gaurantee runs out end of the month so you better get it flying soon
Dave
