2012 MK Fly In

[p4ddy]

Spare a thought for me whilst your all enjoying yourselfs. I'll be painting walls in our kitchen all weekend

[LaurenceGough]

Damn lead acid charger is playing up, hope I get it working overnight. Not what you expect from a CTek! I just reset it all so fingers crossed.

I should now have all the bits I need for my tent too .

Weather is looking better here, well it should be after raining all day.

[waveydavey]

No joke you really do need your sun screen. It's a bit wet under foot but it's a beautiful evening. Lots of people arrived already and the normal mele for a camping spot. A few vans and campers too..

Get yourself sorted and we'll see you tomorrow..

[mikeKendall]

Charging batteries ready for tomorrow, I hope to be there about 9:00ish. It one fly-in I wouldn't miss.

[waveydavey]

It was bloody wet this afternoon Mike, got my boots in the oven drying out...

Really cleared up around 16:00 and the evening was beautiful

[mikeKendall]

Ummm. why does Waveys boots in the oven remind me of his breakfast rolls.

[waveydavey]

I'm at home so no worries there boys

[Mark_T]

Back at the field this morning, no rain, sunshine and some great flying going on

[waveydavey]

Well a great day today, a bit wet but great nontheless.

Jamiem brought the 700 turbine, wow. All I've got to say is what a work of art. So well designed and put together, an awesome job. Jamie flew it in a very spirited fashion with some superb smooth 3D. Following this he took to the sky with the Goblin. Superb flying Jamie.

My mate Chris took his B cert today with Jason Platts and Jamie, he passed and I would like to say a massive well done Chris and thanks Jason for making him stick to it, and thanks Jamie for being the other examiner.

Swale has entertained us all day with some excellent flying, with the Extreme, Goblin, Velo 90. The extreme coming towards the flightline inverted and getting bigger by the minute is slightly unnerving, it's massive. Guy (Gate88) shouting down a loud haler every time Swale lands, "Is that all it does". Priceless

Mat T has been flying superbly all day, flew Rachels Rave and an awesome display.

Connor putting on a good show with the 700E, as only he can. Only thing is Connor, it needs to be Loweeerrrrrr!!!!

Jason was flying the Whiplash I think, I didn't think he was ever going to land, he was out there long enough that he came back with stubble. I've got so used to the flight times of electric. We must all sadly mourn the passing of Jasons beloved sandals, the mud was just too much for them

Only a few showers, one particularly heavy. But as always the show goes on and although the ground is wet and parking is, "ahem" soft! It hasn't bothered anyone. For some of you thinking of whether to come tomorrow or not, the weather is the same as today and whats the worst that can happen, you get a slightly muddy under carriage. Put some wellies in the car alongside your heli and we'll see you tomorrow. You never know you might win some of the fantastic prizes on offer in the raffle. Our sponsors for the raffle have always been generous but this year I was shocked at whats on the list. I've taken some photos and I'll post a bit later.

[Mike W]

Dave.

Any problems with getting cars up the track ? . I have a different car and its lower than my audi .

[jamiem]

What a day It really is an event everyone should try and get to at some point! I had around 10 flights, flew the Goblin which was faultless, as was the 700 Turbine and 550. Saw some great flights, lots of "young guns" giving it serious big guns, well impressed! Swale certainly spanked the crap out of everything in his impressive fleet, some nice flying there pal Laurence flew the 130x very well, looks like a great little Heli!

I won't name everyone, it would take me too long to try and remember you all, but needless to say it was a great day, superb facilities that would surely rival those at any club in the country, and nice to meet loads of new faces, and some familiar old ones (Guy shouting at Swale down the loud hailer was priceless!). I'll definitely be back next year

[Mark_T]

Any problems with getting cars up the track ? . I have a different car and its lower than my audi .

The track itself is solid, no problems there, the parking is mostly along the bottom section of the track, just a simple pull off to your right onto mostly grass, not too much soft ground there, just take care if you've got low clearance as you pull off. Let the guys know if you have a concern and they will do their best to find you a good spot to use.

Also no problems driving right up to the flight line area to unload, but no room to park up there so we can keep it free for everyone else to drive up and drop off.

[dszabo]

Quality day!, Thank you MK Heli Club for your hospitality, Will defiantly be back next year for the whole weekend..

[Mike W]

Cheers Dave . Am in Northampton tomorrow with the wife and kids as sister in laws live there so might have a sneak up if I can get the time lol...

[Boggy]

Cheers Dave . Am in Northampton tomorrow with the wife and kids as sister in laws live there so might have a sneak up if I can get the time lol...

PMSL yeah right!

"Look at this weather no flying for me! I know what dear ,why don't we pop down to northampton tomorrow and visit your sister instead?"