Some photos from recent club events / meetings
Tether car running at Paul's track on May12th.
A few random photos !
 giving the AM25 in the Roadster a good telling off! Started OK just afterwards. |  Paul's 'rolling road' type starter. Used to warm up and finely tune the motor prior to it's push start on the track |  Some of the model cars having an outing on the day. Nearest 2 are Roadster15s ( with AM25s) from Aeromodeller plan |
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 Rogues gallery 1 Please excuse the bleary photo - I think the castor oil had built up on my Iphone lens? |
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Photos from April Berkeley meeting - Taster Stunt
 Jim A & Dave P man the cake wagon ( 17th April) |  Alistair and Dave Farmer with Dave's new speed pylon (17th April ) |  Alistair releasing the speed trainer to try out the new pylon. |
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 Another pylon/pole - the club's new tether car pole - I just need a 60' patio to try it ! |
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 A relaxing day for those not participating in Taster Stunt |  Richard signalling for his next manoeuvre |  Now - let's see what we can get him to do next? |
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 Ian flying a nicely controlled wingover. |  Brendan struggling to get his PAW 149Ct to get started |  Brendan's motor finally gets going - but , unfortunatley , not for long! |
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 Always good for a giggle this Taster Stunt! |  A nice bit of level flight for Colin's model |  Dave R gives a clear signal of intent to carry out his next manoeuvre |
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 A vigorous launch by Brendan for Nick's model |  Nick concentrates on his flying whilst caller has an icecream? Or is it the loud hailer perhaps? |  Participants , judge and caller get together for a photo opportunity. |
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Some photos from two of our March meetings - Berkeley and Colerne
 A lineup of the Voetsak Tribute entries and there owners. |  Pete T giving his model a final adjustment before heading to the pilot's circle. |  Keeping the engine warm - ready for next flight. |
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 David R flying Dave H's Voetsak model. |  Richard gives it just a tiny bit more fuel? |  Richard's Voetsak - needs the mandatory Voetsak propnut rather than spinner? |
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 Pete T flying his Voetsak Tribute. |  Nick B launching his Mini-Goodyear model. |  Another MGYR model about rto get away. |
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 "cut engine now" instruction after 1 minute warmup. |  A pair of 'Lil' Quickies' MGYR models awaiting their turn. |  Brendan piloting for Nick |
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 Just some of the C/L contingent - a busy little day! |  Nick ran out of space on the usual runway so taking off from the peritrack! |  Richard preparing his model for another flight |
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 Three muskateers ? or in this case happy c/l fliers. |  In the F/F area Phil about to launch his Cox powered model. |  New member Martin with a very nice A1 glider. |
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A batch of photos from our two indooor meetings in February ( Berkeley and Thornbury ) - whilst waiting for some better weather outdoors!
 Mervyn's duration model skims the ceiling at Berkeley. |  Graham keeps an eye on another good flight by his Butterfly model |  Tim gets his CLG model way for another flight. |
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 Tim's model completing another good flight |  Jan's Butterfly model - best performing Butterfly of the day at Berkeley. |  Daves No-Cal (16") profile racer being prepared for flight. |
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 Dave launching the No-Cal model - he looks worried! |  Nice shot of somebodies model ? passing by. |  Daves 14" duration model nearing the ceiling at Berkeley. |
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 always something to chat about at these events! |  Mick's r/c Tutor climbing away at the r/c end of the hall. |  The indoor scene at the Thornbury Leisure Centre |
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 Mervyn and Dave discussing the finer points of something? |  Models being prepared in the 'pits' |  Dave R's Cooter R/C model humming past! |
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 Another Butterfly sets off . |  John B awaits a suitable moment to get his model aloft. |  Mrs Burles - sorry don't know her christian name!- launching a BMFA Dart. |
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 Jan launches low - ready for the big climb back up. |  action on the floor at Thornbury |  " no Grandad - you should point it that way!" |
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 Tactical discussions with Mick , Dave R and Martin |  Nice box of models ready to go - before anything got broken I guess! |  Tom undoubtably getting instructions from his son? |
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 Kevin A about to launch his Lacey rubber model |  Dave's 14" OD rubber duration model |
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A few snaps from the first (unscheduled) 2022 meet at Colerne on Jan 16th
 Jim gets his rubber model away. |  Dave P's Double Dolphin glider |  Colin's Nobler |
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 The peril of not using a winding tube! |  Nick and Dave prepare the ex-Phil Darke Goldberg Shoestring stunter. |
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Mini-Goodyear at first Berkeley meet of 2022 (Jan 9th)
 Dave R's MGYR model sets off |  Tony P-F flies Dave R's model |  Dave H's model tries to escape sideways |
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 Tony gets it back under control. |  Pete T flying high - but excused due to gusty weather? |  Most of the models after flying. Yes - the second from front does have a damaged tailplane! |
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 Most of the pilots and timekeepers line up for the group photo. |
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From Paul's tether car track on 30th December 2021
 Pete T's roadster running nicely |  My car with all 4 wheels off the track momentarily. |  Most of the cars being run that day. |
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Colerne 24th October
 Colin enjoying training on a cold and windy day |  Full concentration from Paul and Brendan |  It was cold, so Brendan was sporting some exotic headgear |
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 Paul is primed and ready |
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Colerne 7th November
 The last flight at dusk |  All the gang having a cold but happy day out |
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Berkeley 21st November
 The Mini-Goodyear Racers after a great day out |
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Flying at Colerne October 17th 2021
 Dave's boot full of F/F models.Ready to break. |  A good flightline for freeflight. Slight breeze only.No rain. |  Kevin's selection of electric profile models.. single engine,twin,four or six ! One interloper - a rubber powered Dusty crophopper. |
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 Kevin's free flight Peacemaker - utilising power unit from 'toy biplane'. |  Jim testing out his E20 model |  Jim piling on the turns to his rubber model. |
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 There seemed to be a steady stream of members returning from retrieving their models. |  Not forgetting the control-liners. Nick and David with a boot crammed with models |
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Sunday's fliers (from the left)
Dave , Martin , Phil , Kevin, Jim
Paul and Mervyn
Voetsak Tribute and Fun flying at Berkley October 10th
 In the pits at the Voetsak Tribute |  Preparation makes perfect as the pilots and pitmen get prepared |  How many SBMAC members does it take to to prep a Voetsak? |
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 A beautiful day at the field |  The squadron is all set to go |  Colin Bell and his beautiful Nobler |
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 The sun and perfect weather showed off the models to perfection |  Mick Lewis launches to perfection |  All ready for the fight |
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 The combat boys all ready for the off |
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 Jim's model gets away. |  A rapid climb away! |  Jan's model gets going for the fastest time of the day. |
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 Struggling to see in the bright sunshine. |  Jim and Dave's models ready and waiting. |  Just wondering how the opposition is doing? |
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Mini-goodyear training in the rain at Colerne on 3rd October 2021
 Miserable weather - as per the forecast! |  Running up the PAW149 s ready for the start of the first two-up flight. |  Paul signals that he is ready for the pitman to launch. |
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 "he's behind you !" |  Circulating nicely. |  Happy chappies - just before the Heavens opened ! |
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Tether cars at Paul's track Sept 23rd 2021
 Jim Andrews Roadster15 - AM15 powered - as were all Roadsters |  Dave Hanks' own design 'Sportster' - PAW 149 powered. |  Dave H's Roadster15 |
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 Paul Harris' wheel driven Cooper/Bristol with RTYM 2.5 motor |  Pete Tribes Roadster15 |  Dave Raynor's Roadster15 |
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 Dave H's own design car in action. Bit battered after crash. With 'hidden' OS10 for power. |  John Mealing's own design Hesketh with Russian 2.5cc motor. |  Dave Raynor's Roadster on its first outing. |
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 ete Tribe's in action. |  Dave H's Sportster in action. |  Pete Tribe fettling John' s model. |
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 Pete Tribe demonstrates how to stop a car - with a teatowel! |
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voetsak Tribute testing - Sept 19th at Colerne
 Pete Morrisons Voetsak ( all these models are fitted with AM25 motors) |  Jim Andrews Voetsak |  Dave Raynors Voetsak |
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 Dave R flying his second Voetsak? |  Dave releases Jim's Voetsak Tribute. |  Dave R flying Dave Hanks' Voetsak. |
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 Meanwhile Dave Farmer and Alistair MacNair were kept busy testing out this new speed model |
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Taster Stunt at Berkeley September 2021
 Taster Stunt line check and preparation area |  One stunt entry |  One electric stunter |
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 Another stunt entry |  - and another |  - and yet another ! |
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 Nicks electric stunter about to go |  One very relaxed flier - Tony P-F |  and Mick also looks fairly relaxed! |
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 John M giving it a little more concentration |  Richard going into a loop |  Colin Bell about to enter the circle flying his 40 powered Thunderbird. |
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 Colin giving a nice clear signal prior to his manoeuvre. |  Colin really concentrating - he went on to win the days event. |  Judge MacNair checking the manoeuvres in the bright sunshine |
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 - whilst some combat takes place at the other end! |
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Club 'Fun Day' - poor weather forecast - poor turnout - grim weather!
 Phil Rogers gets in some practice between showers ready for the 5pm mass launch of Cloud Tramps.. |  Dave watches as his Voetsak takes off for its 60 lap 1 pitstop time trial. |  Timekeepers and stalwarts look on. |
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 Pete Tribe brings Dave's Voetsak back in for a soggy landing in the rain. |  Preparing for the Cloud Tramp 'mass launch' |  'mass launch' ! gets underway. Just 4 brave souls this time around! |
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SAM1066 Free Flight event held at Colerne on Sunday 25th July
 Part view of flightline |  Careful winding preparation. |  Senator model awaiting it's turn for winding. |
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 Rubber at full stretch! |  Watching the competition. |  Dave's hi-start glider gets away |
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 John's rubber model also gets away. |  Martin's model climbing rapidly. |  John's glider passes by. |
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 Dave's 'fuel gauge ' for 15 second engine run on Vintage power model |  Getting the times recorded. |
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The Club's Lo & Behold event on 18th July at Berkeley
 different view of site showing proximity to Severn Estuary |  the 'Phantom Menace' collection of 16 Phantoms and Phantom Mites. |  Phantoms being prepared for 'Speed' flying |
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 Peter Fox releases a Phantom for a very quick getaway! |  Chris Coote flying his Phantom |  Pete Tribe 'fettling' his model |
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 Pete Tribe flying Phantom with his horizontal handle action. |  Winner of 'Best Phantom' Phil Rogers with his nicely finished Phantom Mite |  One of three rows of 'lockdown' models on display in the hall |
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 part of another row of models. |  A table of models showing the diversity of styles |  and another table ! |
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 not all necessarily finished ! |  including a lockdown project - airscrew driven tether cars. |  Keeping out of the heat in the shade of the trees. |
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 Icecream time - what could be nicer? |  Brendan and his boys taking a break from flying to watch the action. |  Brendan back in action! |
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 Time to catch up on life during our 'annual' get together. |  Dennis Finch with possibly the winning Voetsak Tribute model? |  Getting the settings right? |
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Voetsak Tribute models at LO & Behold day.
Colerne Saturday June 19th 2021
 Dave seems happy with his flight in Hi-Start as Martin prepares his rubber model. |  and now Martin should also be happy with his rubber model way up there! |  New member Paul - whose main interest is free flight having a very successful flight with a Linesman C/L trainer |
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Berkeley monthly meeting - June 2021 Taster Stunt competition
 Sorry - not too sure whose model this is - waiting to be fired up! |  Dave calling for Richard Evans with his Rothwell Oliver R150 powered Junior Ringmaster. |  Our dedicated judge for all flights - Jim Andrews - enjoying the sunshine.. |
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 Could this possibly be the Firebird of Richard Long ? |  Dave calling manoeuvres for Brendan - who seems to have wandered off a little! |  Colin Bell signalling for his next move - flying his PAW powered Mercury Monarch |
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 Spectators gathered to watch the proceedings. |  Mick Lewis about to go into his next manoeuvre with his Oliver powered Talisman. |  Richard Long concentrating hard on his flying with the Firebird. |
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Some free flight at Colerne on Saturday June 26th
 Unusual wind direction ! Launching point from directly opposite crashgate 2 ! |  Jim gets his rubber model away. |  Jim returns with his model whilst Paul awaits a calm moment to launch his. |
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 With rubber wound Martin and Dave get ready for launching. |  Either an intense technical discussion or a bit of palm reading? |  The famed KeilKraft long grass and rubber models just waiting for their owners to set them free! |
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Berkeley monthly meeting on 9th May - Phantom Speed event & general c/l flying
 Richard Evans with grandchildren Polly and Robert |  Chris Ottewell launches for Roberts first taste of c/l flying with tuition from grandad ! |  Robert 's first try - note arm brace integral to handle to help reduce any excessive wrist movement. |
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 Polly finds it all a little too much - time to relax! |  A quick socially distanced natter before the action kicks off. |  Does my elevator look level to you? |
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 a gloved David R not taking any nonsense from his Rothwell Oliver Cub |  Alistair taking the strain on pull test duty |  Dave F releases Alistair's Phantom on the take-off strip. |
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 Most of the participatiing Phantoms lined up in the line check area. |  Dave Hanks PAW 149br powered Phantom in the 1.5cc class |  Richard Long''s Phantom - Oliver Tiger Mk4 pwered. |
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 Dave Farmer's Frog 249BB powered Phantom |  Alistair's Phantom powered by a Mk3 Oliver Tiger. |  John Mealing's Phantom - powered by CS Oliver 249 |
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 Pete Tribe's entry in 2.5cc class - Rothwell Oliver powered. |  Dave Raynor's Rothwell Oliver Cub powered Phantom - in 1.5cc class |  Dave Hanks's entry in 2.5cc class - powered by Oliver borrowed from John Mealing |
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 Pete Tribe's entry in 1.5cc class - powered by PAW149 CT. |
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Actually some random photos taken since flying recommenced in April 2021 !
 So pleased to be back flying at Berkeley on April 11th |  four and five fifths of Voetsaks after first outing back at Berkeley |  a Voetsak rekitted! Line caught on grass on takeoff meant eventual vertical arrival ! |
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 Unwrapping models ready to get into the air again. |  IN the air at last ! |  Pete Tribe starting the 'regulation' AM25 in his Voetsak Tribute model. |
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 Discussing the finer points |  Nick B at Colerne on 2nd May - judging by his fuel bottle he was looking forward to lots of flying. |  Alistair releasing Jan's new Weatherman speed model at Colerne. |
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 Part of the freeflight flight line at Colerne on April 18th - a glorious day! |  Air cars and their owners at the 'Bristol' track |  A view of the tether car track |
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Photos of the Roadster15 tether cars - another 'Lockdown project' - Some unfinished at the time of photography but mostly complete by now
 Jim Andrews Silver and black Roadster15 - just awaiting decals and fuel proofing. |  Alistair MacNairs version of the '72 Lotus - will be powered by an Oliver Tiger clone motor. |  Pete Tribe's Roadster15
- AM25 powered ( as they all are at present ).Awaiting tether bar and final finishing. |
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 Dave Raynor's Roadster15 - also awaiting tether bar . Fitting of the tether bar and balancing the model are the two final steps. |  Dave Hanks' completed Roadster15 . Note tether bar on the inside ( almost in line with the prop) |  Dave H's second car. Also an aircar ( but engine pod not fitted ). Being painted. |
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Voetsak Tribute models awaiting the opportunity to get some flying done!!! More to follow once I get the photos - DH
 Dave Raynors Voetsak tribute model - the first of two for him! |  Taffy Bollen's Tribute in green & yellow with matching spinner. |  Jim Andrews Tribute - yet to be flown as he has been locked down in Wales ever since the build! |
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 Dave Raynor's second Tribute - he so enjoyed the first build he was tempted again! |  Dave Hanks' Tribute and his matching Class 1 Weatherman ( another lockdown project) |  Jan Huning's recently completed and very stylish Tribute. |
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 Our first Tribute outing at Buckminster ( models from Pete Tribe,Pete Morrison ,Dave Raynor and Dave Hanks , |  Three more Tributes at Buckminster ( Sept 2020) -from other clubs |  A Ron Moulton pilot ( as produced by Dave Banks ) .Ron was the designer of the original Voetsak racer. This pilot painted by Dave H. |
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 Pete Tribes Voetsak Tribute |  Nick Bridges Voetsak Tribute - Wing finish is black tissue. |
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Berkeley 11th October 2020 - Taster Stunt event.(South Bristol relaxed version!!)
 Contestants Nick,Mick,Pete and John with CD/caller Dave , judge Jim and main scoring co-ordinator Alistair. |  Jim and Alistair came prepared for a really cold day - turned out not too bad. |  Nick's model flies past doing an inverted lap. Meanwhile caller Dave has to keep his head down! |
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 Mick concentrating on a high level manoeuvre - Dave ready to call his next one. |  John's 'Mustard' model in the 'level lap' portion of the flight. |  Dave's OD 35cm model- note Halloween cobwebs on t/plane etc ( result of sliding down the window behind the curtains!) |
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 Mervyn studying his models flight. Unfortunately broke later on. |  John B gently releases his model for another flight -- timed by John M. |
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 Nick Bridges model with Richard Evans model in background. |  Brendan Perring's model. |  Tony Parton-Frost's model. |
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 Colin's Peacemaker and John M's Mustard with Brendan's model in background. |  Mick launching Richard Evan's Talisman? |  Richard going into a high manoeuvre. |
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 Mick releases Tony's model for it's second flight. |  Tony in the middle of an overhead manoeuvre |  A spirited launch of John's Mustard by Brendan |
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 Plenty of line tension for John before he turned into the sun! |  Colin launching for Brendan. |  Brendan looking fairly relaxed whilst flying his first flight. |
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 A masked-up Dave Raynor launches for Nick. |  Nick concentrating on his looping skills. |  Dave R releases Colin's Peacemaker whilst Dave H stands ready to call out the required sequence.. |
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 Colin in true aerobatics style pose signalling for judge. |  Judge Alistair and a few of the spectators. |  Richard gets Mick's model away for another round. |
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 Mick helping his model get up to speed. |
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 David Rayner , Mick Lewis and John Mealing at the 'RC end' of the hall |  Dave Raynor's RC Butterfly |  Dave launches his rubber powered scale Avia. |
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 Mick's RC Cub goes by. |  Another Cub type model ( this time rubber powered ) is launched by Kevin. |  You can get hungry there! No -it's just Dave de-warping the wing on his profile racer. |
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 John B launches his Giminiy Cricket rubber powered duration model. |  Martin gets his Hangar Rat away for another good flight. With Chris Ottewell in the background. |  Dave's electric Wittman Oshkosh racer commences it's takeoff run. |
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 One of the two RC Night Vapours in action - either Mick Lewis or Chris Ottewell |  Kevin's Peanut size Lacey being launched. Made some excellent flights. |  John M's Parkzone RC Mosquito awaits a flight! |
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AGM prizegiving Dec 2019
Berkeley meeting on 20th September
Thornbury Indoor - January 2020
 Dave Hanks receives the 'John Mayes Free Flight Shield' from Chairman John Bond |  Mervyn Harris collects the Indoor Champion shield from John |  Mervyn also picks up the 'Cloud Tramp Cup' . Looks like he's wondering how to tell his wife he has to find room for them. |
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 Peter Tribe and Dave Hanks share the honours with equal points in the control-line championship. |
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Photos from Berkeley on first day of flying after the Covid-19 lockdown - July 2020
 A selection of models waiting their turn at 'circle one' |  Brendan launching a Linesman for his 7 year old son. |  - and here he is in perfect control ( and he painted the model himself!). |
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 Dave H getting David Raynor's Goodyear/stunter ? ready to go. |  Chris Coote came up for the day - well prepared for a full day's flying! |  -and here is Chris with his c/l twin that featured in the Aeromodeller ( Oct 2017) |
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 Mick Lewis getting in some flying with his combat models |  D H about to launch Nick Bridges stunt model. |  A nice selection of new ?models from Paul Edgecombe. Looks like he is going to have a busy year! |
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 Paul with yet another model! Sorry - I forgot to rotate Paul before I loaded the photo!!!!!!! |  Dave H running up the Mills 1.3 in his new Weatherman. |  Brendan and the Long Bros. discussing the day. |
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 Ian Perkins and son Eli with his combat launching device in 'circle two'. |  Dave H's Voetsak Tribute waiting for an outing. |  - and here it is about to take off . |
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 This is David R's new Voetsak Tribute - awaiting a pilot ! |  Chris C piloting David R's Tribute on it's very first flight. Very successful! |  More models waiting to take to the air in 'circle three'. |
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 Some still readying models whilst other sit at a table having a pint and a natter! |
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Some random photos from the last few weeks
 synchronised Cloud Tramp launch by Paul and Kevin at Colerne! |  Mervyn at Colerne with his two new CLG OD models. |  Paul Harris's homebuilt 0.5cc diesel in his Ebenezer model. |
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 Ollie Harris with an ex Pete Stiles PAW 80 powered RC glider. Flew well! |  Kevin with his twin electric Ebenezer style model. |  Phil Rogers about to try out his new Hi-start glider whilst Jim and Mervyn await the flight. |
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 Jim preparing his latest rubber duration model for action. |  Paul loading rubber into his KK Ace rubber model. |  and yet another style launch by Tony P-F. |
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 Different MGYR style launch ( by Richard E). |  Mini-Goodyear model gets away after Nick B launches. Watched carefully by CD Pete ! |  Never mind the rain - just keep going! |
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