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A selection of photos showing some recent club activities.
 Stewy comes third in the Oliver Combat competition At Old Warden on July 28th. |  From the left - Nosher and Ian with Stewy making up the third placed team in this Annual competition. |  At last the the grass has been cut and the free flight gets going again at Colerne on July 28th. Nice weather and good turnout. |
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 Paul's rubber model gets away with a great launch. |  Someones model making the most of the thermal activity... let's hope it has a working DT? |  Colin's 'Hummungus' vintage stunter at Colerne |
 Colin's beautifully finished 'Spacehound' at Colerne |  Nick's 'Typhon' ( not typhoon'! ) stunter at Colerne |  Ollie on the horsing platform having just got Daves glow powered car off to a good start. |
 paul's track looking good in the sunshine ( amkes a change from the wet! |  Paul's Bluebird with just one wheel on the track! |  Another view of Paul's track. |
 Phantom lineup at Colerne on 30th June. |  OK - Phantom racing finished what's next!. |  Pete turns his attention to Dominator combat practice. |
 New member Robin with his Ellipitas model, |  First flight of the Ellipitas - very successful and looks good in the air! |
A few Random recent photos!
 The workings of Paul's MK17 powered Bugatti model |  Doug with his beautiful brand new Fred Boxhall coupe model |  and away it goes on it's maiden trial flight |
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 making a short but really steady first flight. |  Gerry launching his rocket powered scale Vampire model |  Indoor - Jan launches his Gyminnie Cricket model |
 A different Gyminnie Cricket flies nicely just under the ceiling in the GC contest. |  john M's Pennyplane in the rubber duration competition. |  Dave's own-design 14" model in the duration competition. |
Voetsak Tribute flying at Berkeley on 9th June
 Timekeepers ready - let's get some flying done! |  Dave readies Pete's Voetsak. In the 60 seconds warmup period. |  Pete in the magic circle - with his unusual horizontal handle piloting style. |
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 Paul swapping the motor in Dave's Voetsak - but no improvement! |  Alistair releasing his model for the fastest timed 10 lap session to date. |  Alistair's model goes past - ably flown by Jan. |
 Jan's own Voetsak - recorded the fastest 60 lap time of the day. |  Ex- Nick B's Voetsak - entered by Scott and flown by Paul. |  A good mix of models waiting in the pit area. |
Indoors at Berkeley - 12th May - BMFA Dart Air Race
 During trimming a Dart gets caught in left over Xmas decoration string. Do not do this at home! |  Dart winding and preparation underway . |  two models being wound , one on its way around the balloons. |
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 Scott gets his Dart away. |
Dave's new OD model on first takeoff - surprisingly speedy !
From a sunny but windy day at Colerne
 Scott and Reelika travel a long way to be there so they like to be sure to have plenty to fly ( 10 models!) |  Newish member Geoff with his 3 newly built models. A DC Spitfire powered Firefly , a PAW 149 powered Gazelle and a PAW 249 powered Peacemaker ( to which Geoff had added flaps) |  Scott giving Geoff's Peacemaker a trial flight. |
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 Colin preparing his latest model ( a Tucker Special) for another trial flight. |  Dave had a nice MPJet 1cc motor spare so he designed this model for it. Goes like stink! |
Photos from the Jack Marsh Oliver Trophy held at Old Warden on 19th May.
 Preparing for some practice |  The winning teams ( our club's 2nd place team on right hand side ) |  Not all survived ! |
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 Preparing another model |  The club's team ( L to R ) Stewy , Sion ( distant member from Minorca!) and Ian. Sion with his Kanible '68 model. |  Sion picking up his winning bottle. Hope he shared it? |
Taster Stunt competition at Berkeley on 12th May 2024
 Judges for the days Taster Stunt comp - Reelika and Ernie |  Wide range of models in the pits awaiting their starring moment! |  Tony preparing his OS40 powered Thunderbird with Scott ready for releasing duties. |
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 Tony in action during the 'two laps inverted' section. |  Scott concentrating on his level laps with his PAW249 powered Akromaster |  Watching and judging ( officially or otherwise ) the competition's flights. |
 Richard flying his Enya09 powered Junior Lightning Streak whilst clutching his manoeuvres schedule reminder ! |  Simon (also with reminder sheet) flying his AM15 powered Picador. |  Paul flying the PAW149 powered Roundsman |
 Dave P releases Nick's OS35 powered Aerostar for his round 1 flight. |  Nick's Aerostar going to inverted mode. |
Berkeley on 14th April - Mini-Goodyear comp
 Busy day - Mini-Goodyear here ..combat behind and some aerobatics at the other end of the field. |  Anxious moments...awaiting the countdown to start. |  One minute warmup...30 seconds to go. |
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 Scott and Simon nicely circulating in the centre circle. |  Jan launches Pete's model after another pitstop |  How many laps to go ? "let me know when we've done 35". |
 Let's get back into the action! |  Hurry up pitman - they're getting away from us! |  He's behind you !! ( well it is sometimes a bit of a pantomime!) |
Voetsak Tribute speed/racing competition at Berkeley on 17th March
 A serious looking Alistair warms up the motor in his new Voetsak Tribute |  Dave Farmer flying Alistair's model |  Dave Raynor's Voetsak about to get away on the club's take-off strip |
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 Pete Morrison's immaculate model awaits the call to the circle! |  Pete Tribe giving his AM25 a final tweak. |  Paul Griffiths flying Dave H's Voetsak. |
 Dave hand launching his Voetsak after the mandatory pitstop to avoid the puddles ! |  A Voetsak Tribute spraying water everywhere as it tries to break free of the waterlogged field. |  The end of an interesting afternoons flying - and no breakages ! Maybe it'll be drier next time? |
Paul's tether car track Thursday 14th March
 Ernie and Tom Preparing their new Roadster for action |  Paul McD's electric Rc controlled chassis awaiting it's first trial run. |  The end of another good morning's car running/testing. |
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 March 10th - as evening draws closer and the breeze drops its time for a quick flight with the Tomboy |  The Tomboy returning with the help of a little RC assist. |
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Thornbury Leisure Centre on 9th March
 Tim gets his catapult glider away for another flight |  Due to a mixup there was a shortage of tables! Scott and Reelika prep theie models from the floor |  Ernie piling on the turns on his Butterfly model. |
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 Gerard's large electric powered indoor/outdoor FF model. |  Mervyn really stretching the catapult rubber to get his model up amongst the metalwork? |  Dave watching his small profile scale racer navigate the airspace. |
 Mervyn's very nice Penny Plane. |  Scott keeping an eye on his Gyminnie Cricket rubber model |
Colerne 3rd March -chilly!
 Ist Colerne meeting of 2024. The snow is just about cleared and Paul launches his KK Gipsy |  The speck in th middle is Dave's 16" rubber model making the most of the calm (but cold ) weather. |  Reelika , Scott and Richard Evans getting ready to do some flying. |
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 It doesn't matter how cold it is if you've you've got your sandwich , a flask of tea and some models to watch ! |
"EasySpeed " at Berkeley 18th February.
 Some of the 8 entries being made ready for the start. |  A repurposed Mini-Goodyear model ready to go. |  Reelika's easily identified model! |
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 A repurposed Linesman trainer - but failed to complete the necessary 10 laps! |  Scott running up the PAW to test the motor run time - suitably equipped with wellingtons to cope with the water-logged ground! |  Jan makes sure that Simon's BooRah gets safely away for it's two laps prior to the ten timed laps. |
 Timekeepers and Dave R waiting for Dave H to launch. |  Dave R launches his MGYR model for one of his three timed flights. |  New (returning after a 40+ year break ) member Geoff prepares for a trial flight with the club training model. |
Thornbury Leisure Centre Indoor flying January 20th
 Lots of members , plenty of models but very little flying so far! |  John Bond launches his Gimminie Cricket |  All eyes on someones circulating Cricket |
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 Ernie B 's wife winds the motor on his large duration model |  Mervyn really stretches for the launch of his latest catapult glider |  Alistair gently releases his Butterfly model for another nice steady flight |
 Dave's 14" duration model cruising around. |  Timekeeper at the ready as Tim releases his Gimminie Cricket |  A rapid climb away for Kevin's Hangar Rat |
Phantom Speed flying at Berkeley on Jan 14th
 Timekeeper Reelika waiting fot the action - with the new ' timing pole' in line with the takeoff point. |  Some of the 9 Phantoms present on the day |  Two 'matching' Phantoms - at the front a PAW149 powered model and an Oliver 2.5 powered version behind |
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 the one and only Mk 1 Phantom in the competition |  Alistair firing up the Oliver in the Mk 1 model |  - and away it goes |
 Dave Farmer flying Al's model watched by timekeeper/contest director Ernie and 'helper' |  Dave R releases his model which then quickly climbs away |  Scott settles the model into level flight |
 Pete T flies his Phantom with his typical horizontal handle action. |  Dave H releases Brendan's Frog 249 powered Phantom |  Most of the motley crew and their helpers and models - another fun filled session draws to a close. |
Prizegiving at 2023 AGM - Berkeley 10th December
 Phantom event winners for 2023 Dave Hanks and Paul Griffiths receive their certificate from club chairman John Bond (on left) |  Winners of the Voetsak Tribute events for 2023 were Dave Raynor (L) and Scott O'Brien (R). |  The 2023 Combat champion was Tony Parton-Frost (R) |
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 Indoor Champion for 2023 was Mervyn Harris. |  Overall Control-line champion for 2023 was Paul Griffiths - our Free Flight secretary! Multi talented! |  Mick Lewis receives a photo print of the front cover of the months Aeromodeller - as he recently took part in his last competitive combat event - having been flying combat models since the late 1950's !! |
 Reelika receiving her certificate as the club's 'Helper of the year' for 2023. |
Colerne 26th November - at 12.30 - 3 degrees and raining but you can't stop keen SBMAC fliers!!
 Nick flying in the rain ! |  Colin flying in the drizzle/fog |  Scott and Reelika keeping warm? |
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 Reelika with her own Mini-Goodyear model ( obviously taken on a much better day! |  which does do the motor or fuselage a lot of good! |  Scott's Talisman make an unexpected vertical arrival |
 and for something completely different. Jim's grandson Angus towing up his kite. I think Jim has plans to replace the kite with an A1 glider soon? |
Thornbury Leisure Centre Indoor Flying on 18th November
 Lots of air and floor space - shouldn't have any mid-air collisions! |  Kevin gets his model away. |  Two models circulating nicely |
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 Ernie watching his model making its way upwards for another nice flight. |  Ernie's model on it's way back down? |  A nice neat box of safely secured models. |
 Steve T watches Mick's RC model flying. |  Another view of the 'pits' area. |
Berkeley on 12th November Oliver Rat Racing - sorry no pics from actual race - but some other random photos from the day.
 A break in the Oliver Rat Race allows members to watch some of the trainer flights. |  a day guest having a flight with the club Linesman trainer |  Guest flyer Ed has his first go at C/L flying - having last been involved with his father's aeromodelling many years ago. |
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 From indoor flying on the same day - Reelika with her own built Gyminie Cricket |
 Spectators at the Taster Stunt day - Berkeley 15th October |  CD Dave , Judge Alistair and visitor Dave Cooper |  Scott tweeks the motor ready for Nick's flight |
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 Nick flying an overhead eight manoeuvre |  Dave adjusts the PAW149 in the Roundsman |  Paul with the Roundsman in level flight |
 Mick hauls his model aloft on his first flight |  Scott flying in a very relaxed manner! |  Lineup of Voetsak models for the last Voetsak event in 2023 ( at Colerne 8th October). |
 Voetsak competitors and helpers before battle commences! |  Timekeepers for the event - camera lens blurred by diesel fuel!!!!! |  What a lovely end to that day - at 6pm after a little last minute free flight activity. |
 Pete Tribe's friend Paul McD.. with his RC car based tether chassis at Paul's track on 12th october |  Paul McD gives Paul H's Bluebird a push start whilst Paul H horses it. |  Dave's PAW powered OD car on the track with his Roadster behind |
 Paul H giving his ClarkY wheel driven car a determined push start |
A few random photos of recent club activity.
 Nick and David's fleet of aerobatic C/L models |  Flying on our 'new site' but with a view down our 'old site' |  John M firing up the OS 25 in his Junior 60 ( built many ,many years ago by Brian Hopkins) |
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 Recent tether car outing at Paul's track. |  Mervyn's duration model floating around under the ceiling at Berkeley |  No - he's not launching a canard HLG - just catching it on the landing approach ! |
 Dave's 35cm model on it's way up. |  14" rubber duration model on it's way up. |
Photos from 2023 Nationals -Vintage and Oliver combat - courtesy of Denis Murphy
 Stewy launches Richard's model in Vintage combat |  The two Richards ( Evans left and Herbert ) battle it out in vintage combat. |  Richard launching for Tony Frost. |
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 Tony versus Simon Miller in Vintage combat |  Richard launches Stewy's model in it's original state. |  Richard launches Stewy's damaged model - a little cosmetic damage won't stop him! |
 The SBMAC Vintage combat team of Malcolm , Mick and Richard with Mick's KK Talon entry for Vintage combat |  Malcom and Richard sort out the lines and streamer on Mick's Talon |  Mick versus Martin Johnson in Vintage combat |
 Richard takes on Simon Cassidy in Oliver Combat |  Stewy takes on Dave Riley in Oliver Combat |  The SBMAC for Oliver Combat - Stewy , Tony and Richard share a joke. |
 Tony launches Stewy's model in Oliver Combat |  Mick and Richard Herbert in Oliver Combat action. |  Richard Herbert and Mick still friends after their Oliver Combat bout! |
 Found a nice bit of hardstanding for cars on the east side. Need to find access without cutting across the grass! |  Kevin launches his cox powered plastic helicopter. Goes quite high! |  It's on it's way up! |
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 Our new hi-start bungee with line rewinder. makes life a little simpler. |  Paul's KK Gipsy way for another fine flight |  Jim with his two American glider designs - a Topkick and The Ghost. |
 Kevin's RC electric 787. Not 'real aeromodelling' but actually looked looked quite realistic in flight so we've forgiven him! |  Ian back from retrieving his towline glider. |  Dave's fleet of models awaiting an airing. |
 Paul with his other rubber powered model wishing the photographer would let him get on with the flying! |  The 'free flight corner' of the mown area on September 10th. |  Jim's Cloud Tramp gets some air under it's wings. |
Taster Stunt at Berkeley on August 13th
 Models ready for Taster Stunt to start |  Judge and jury ready and waiting... |  Relaxed day by the pits! |
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 Just a final tweek ? |  ..and a tweek for this one too.. |  Clear signal for the judge style 1 |
 Another clear signal to the judge style 2 |  ..and style 3 using your walking stick just a few weeks after a knee op ! |
Cloud Tramp mass launch on 6th August at Colerne
 Getting ready for the 5pm launch |  All poised and ready to go |  and they're away |
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 The Launch - 9 in the air |  One down 8 still aloft |
SBMAC members at Basildon Combat on July 2nd
 the SBMAC team at the Basildon Vintage combat event |  tactical discussion taking place? |  and away we go.............. |
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 Tony P-F in action |  Ian P in action |  No modellers were harmed in the taking of this photo !!! |
Phantom Speed at Berkeley on July 16th
 but Brendan that's not a Phantom! |  Pull testing the Phantoms and their lines prior to flying |  A nicely decorated Phantom awaiting it's flight |
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 Paul G flying Dave's Phantom - nice and level between gusts! |  Brendan flying his ED Racer powered Phantom |  Alistair flying his Phantom - very steady and definitely not whipping. |
 Someone steps back a little on takeoff - nearly pulling the model off the edge of the takeoff mat! |
Some Photos from our Jamboree on 18th June at Berkeley - Sorry - I somehow lost all the captions and couldn't face starting again! Try making up your own to suit!
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Colerne on June 11th - a bit of Taster Stunt and a little freeflight action
 Paul G and his KK Senator rubber powered model |  Paul's Senator goes by! |  New member Ian and his daughter watch his KK Gypsy fly overhead. |
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 Judge Alistair and Paul and Scott watching the high level manoeuvres |  Scott gets in a level flight with the Roundsman |  Tweaking the obstinate PAW149 in the Roundsman! |
 Colin signals being about to take his next selected manoeuvre |  Brendan concentrating on his aerobatic action |  The big ex- Phil Darke Taurus stunter awaiting a flight ( not in Taster Stunt comp though) |
 Alistair flying the Taurus up high! |
Berkeley on 21st May - Mini-Goodyear event
 Classic two handed launch from Richard for Mick |  Let battle commence! |  Classic kneeling launch from Dave R - bit steep though? |
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 Alternative standing launch from Jan |  Kneeling launch from Dave H |  Mick overtakes Simon |
 Graham launches for Richard L - watched by timekeeper Reelika |  Scotts concentrates on his model as it gets away |  Running launch from Dave R |
 Pete and Richard in action |
Club members at the Jack Marsh Oliver Combat event at Old Warden on 14th May 2023
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Photos from Combat Flyers Association day at Berkeley plus extra date Berkeley on 7th May plus ?
 Simon Miller picks up the winners Trophy for this year's event |  Not winning this time but the Bristol 'boys' still looking very happy with the day's flying |  Winning and runner up teams after the final ? |
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 Some interesting yoga positions ! Don't try this at home children! |  A little of the overhead action on the day. |  some of the action in the centre circle under the watchful eye of the centre marshall. |
 A few drops of rain but not enough to stop the action. |  Richard Evans getting Ian P's model away. |  The judges and some onlookers. No beer for the judges we hope though? |
 a breakaway combat model lands a little too close to the judges for comfort! |  Maenwhile in the hall Scott and Reelika? enjoying their first try at indoor duration flying with a Gyminee Cricket |  &th May - Some of the members sorting out their mini-Goodyear models for upcoming competition? |
 Putting the world to right - what we all do best. |  Some talking , some flying ,some engine testing. Something for everyone on a pleasant relaxed day at Berkeley. |  One to keep Brendan's sons happy ? Part Lego Star Wars with potent Cox TD upfront. |
 Scott flying Reelika's MGYR model - very smoothly. |  Colin and Brendan in the 'Stunt corner' preparing a trainer model. |  Well - does that sound right to you? |
 Ian P with the remains of his model after a midair incident.Don't think super glue will be the answer this time! |  Another visit to Paul's track on another fine day in the country. Calls for more tea and cake! |
tether car running and small field F/F at Paul's track on April 8th
 The track is looking better every visit. A big thankyou is due to Paul for making this available for club member's use. |  Changing models over at the track.Roadster25 being readied. |  There's always time for a cup of tea , a cake and a natter. |
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 Line up of models - direct drive cars , prop driven cars and a selection of small F/F models. |  More nattering - this time on the F/F field! |
Berkeley on 2nd April 2023 an extra day of fun flying.
 Combat models awaiting some aerial action - undamaged as yet! |  -and here in action! |  Pete M with his beautiful C/L biplane. |
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 the same biplane being put through it's paces by Simon. |  what a collection - everything comes out to play on a non-competition day! |  and some more |
 and another one. |  meanwhile down in the aerobatics corner preparations are underway..................... |  and likewise in 'circle one'. |
Berkeley on 19th March 2023 - Voetsak comp and general flying
 Ron Moulton sits in his cockpit patiently awaiting a flight |  Dave gets his model away for a timed flight. - under the watchful eyes of the timekeepers.. |  Jan releases his model to make what turned out to be the fastest heat time. |
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 The winning model with Simon on the handle. |  A little preparation taking place in the pits. Why do the engines always run better in the pits than in the circle? |  A couple of the models ready to enter the circle. |
 Dave R gets his model away at the beginning of a 10lap 'speed' trial. |  6 of the 7 models lined up in the sunshine. all flown and no damage - a good result . |
Photos from the recent Thornbury Leisure Centre Indoor sessions -
 Simon winding his Mini Phantom Mite |  The blur is Mervyn's glider getting away for another dice with the lights! |  Mervyn catching his model on it's return. |
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 A Night Vapor R/C model passing a light fitting. |  A look down part of the 'pits' area. |  The very popular Gyminnie Cricket rubber duration model - as used for the mass launch. |
 Mass launch about to go. Interesting to see all the different techniques used to maximise the flight times. |  Several down - one almost down and one still going well. |  Nice to see Martin Fardell who popped in for a chat and possibly encourage people to attend the indoor scale Nats? |
 Talking of scale models - a few semi-scale models present. |  When a pole is just not up to the job. £25K of modern technology to recover a 7" Butterfly model! |  |
 two different styles of model about to get away and share the airspace? |  A nice selection of duration models. |  Paul doing some very careful winding - with counter attached to winder. |
 A very handy size storage box with models neatly held for safe transit. |  Happy chappies enjoying their day out! |
Berkeley on 5th March - a 'no-competition' day
 In the pits. On the right a little hamper to keep the models fed? |  A very nice Frog 2.49 ?powered Phantom. |  A little preparation and a lot of chatting in the pits area. |
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 L -to-R . Richard Evans , George Copeman ( of "Copeman tuned Olivers" fame ) and Mick Lewis. George , now 83 , is back tuning engines again ! |  Paul G test flies a MGYR model whilst pitman Dave H seems to be looking elsewhere! |  Ian P tackling slack lines as he brings in his combat model to land? |
 In the foreground two combat flyers whilst Colin B flies his stunter behind - and ,yes is there is a gap between circles! |  Who needs to concentrate when you've got a stable model? |  David F is certainly concentrating with this much faster profile model/. |
 Ready for another combat bout. Streamered up and waiting for the 'off'. |  and a little aerial action then follows. |
Mini-Goodyear flying at Berkeley on 12th February 2023
 Tony flies on whilst Paul waits for his model to get away. Contest Director Jan looks on. |  Scott and Paul get the laps in. Is Scott whipping? I hope not! |  Jan adjusts the PAW 149 in Simon's BooRay model in the line check area. |
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 Dave R gives his PAW09BR a final check before letting it join the fray. |  Dave H gets his Li'l' Quickie away with a determined launch. |  Paul and Tony midway through a bout.. |
 Nick gets his model away on a nice level trajectory. |  Sorting out a bit of a line tangle mid bout! Both models and pilots undamaged. |  Scott has to sit out the rest of the bout after a landing model took out his lines - very unfortunate. |
First official event in 2023 - Phantom Speed at Berkeley on 15th January .
 Yes - it was a very damp waterlogged field but the rain stayed away for our Mini-Goodyear event. |  Dave R and Paul G awaiting the timekeeper prior to their first flight in the 1.5cc Phantom class. |  Alistair starting the Oliver in his 2.5cc class Phantom. Look carefully and you may see the comabt fliers and 2 combat models in the air behind them? |
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 Alistair hands over his running Phantom to Dave F before piloting it. |  Dave F struggling to get his misbehaving Frog 249 running. Had to abort the attempt eventually. |
Paul's End of Year tether running session on 29th December 2022
 Version 1 of the new Timing Display designed and constructed by Ollie. |  Paul's "Kindling Special" - so called because he said it was carved from a piece of old pine! |  Ollie push starting the Kindling Special. Proving rather tricky on a very wet slippery track. |
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 Dave's "car no. 4 " awaiting a go on the track. |  Paul's other new car "Clarky" - so called because the body shape is based on an inverted Clark Y airfoil section ( to increase traction). |  Dave's Roadster ( from Aeromodeller plan - with AM25 which is an easy starter! ) negotiating the 'water feature' between downpours. |
Photos from the club's AGM held at Berkeley on 11th December - Very cold and first snow of the year !
 Martin Launching his CLG at Thornbury on 19th November |  Another of Martin's models get away to a sprightly climb. |  Alistair and Jan concentrating on preparing their Butterfly models. |
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 Weather forecast was bad for Nov 13th at Colerne but look at this! Luckily members mostly ignored the forecast! |  Tony with his beautiful Thunderbird built from a kit purchased from Darryl H's estate. |  and on the wing a tribute to Darryl - very much appreciated by Darryl's family when they saw it. |
 Nice to see Jim back flying - this time with a nice new large electric powered thermal soarer built from a plan. |  Box of mainly electric F/F models from prolific builder Kevin. Plenty of choice whatever the weather! |  The end of another good days flying - as sun starts setting at 4pm locking up time! |
 Competitors that braved the weather to take part in the Oliver Rat competition. |
 A little snow and 1 degree weather isn't going to stop keen control-liners prior to the AGM start. |  No-one present to disqualify Simon if he didn't have his safety wrist strap on - so he could have pulled his sleeve down to keep warm! |  How do you keep warm once your hands get covered in diesel fuel starting these models? |
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 Whatever the weather - being on the flying field seems to keep these members happy. |  Number of members present restricted by the foul weather but looking happier than at last year's AGM when masks were worn ! |  Mervyn Harris (L) collects the Indoor Champion shield from chairman John Bond |
 Paul (L) accepts the Cloud Tramp trophy on behalf of Kevin Atkins. |  Tony (L) accepts the new Combat Champion shield on behalf of the 2022 champion Ian Perkins. |  Paul Griffiths collects the Free Flight Champion shield for 2022. Paul is also new F/F competition secretary for 2023 |
 Dave Hanks collects the Control-line Champions shield for 2022. |  Not the AGM ( you can tell that by the weather!!! ). Richard is the new Euro combat champion after getting first place at Gran Canaria. Well done Richard ! |
Photos from Berkeley on 16th October 2022 - Taster Stunt day
 Momentary slack lines as model gets away. |  - but settles into a nice level flight pattern |  Two extremes - a 40 powered model and a PAW 149 powered model. |
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 Another nice steady model in the 'two laps level ' section of the competition. |  "So how are we doing Steve?" Steve Tromans on judging duty. |  We are all watching now - no room for mistakes! |
 Nick Bridges winning flight |  Nice clear signal from Mick prior to his next manoeuvre. |  Happy competitors and officials gather for the customary 'photo opportunity'. |
A little tether car action on 23rd October
 Plenty of room on the tarmac for a few small cars and a tether pole. |  John Mealing prepares his 'skeletal' car for a trial run. |  Johns other car - a cut down Hesketh F1 car - passing him as we count/time the laps. |
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