……so The Phoenix MFC Dorset club held an evening indoor distance competition for Depron-constructed Chuck gliders. We had eleven entrants who were provided with a sheet of Depron, a stick of balsa, glue, Blue Tack nose weight – and shown pre made balsa chuck gliders plus books like “The Eagle Book of Spacecraft Models” to provide a… Read More »
We will be having a Club meeting at Carey Hall, Wareham. The evening will commence at ~7:30pm with a short formal gathering, followed by a competition to….. MAKE YOUR OWN DEPRON GLIDER AND FLY THE FURTHEST!You will be provided with materials to make the plane ( but see later as to what YOU need to… Read More »
January 16th dawned with yet more irresistible blue skies complemented with little wind. Who could not wish to fly? Some photos below tell the story…… Some action! Addendum: A few ground snaps from 20 Jan showing the EDF passion remains alive and well at PMFC! Original imagery: Simon Cragg.
Wednesday January 12th was the sort of day we all pray for, blue skies and a gentle north-east wind; idyllic. Admittedly, the patch was a little soggy due to the previous days and days of relentless precipitation, and the temperature, low – but we didn’t let all that trouble us! A good day’s flying was… Read More »
Oh No!!! ………but everyone else was having fun, so that’s okay………. 😉 Two observations today:- Phil is now the proud owner of the fastest Vulcan @ 91mph. 😮Roly has the best sounding Vulcan………………ever! 😀 Club Competition time! The photo below was forwarded to me by our esteemed Hon Sec for inclusion here. Best answer explaining… Read More »
As of 1st November we revert to our normal winter flying times schedule. For winter 2021/2022, details are below……… Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the only permitted flying days. Saturdays – no flying! Period covered is 1st Nov 2021 to 2nd February 2022 inclusive. Site entry is from 10am and members must be off… Read More »
Occasionally, very occasionally, the weather has been kind to us. The “Gallery” below provides an excellent pictorial record of activities. Enjoy!
Those of us who were able, turned out last Sunday morning to give our little airfield a measure of TLC. Molehill remains were “levelled” and balding and uneven areas treated similarly so. (This did not apply to attending members of course!) Resident topsoil adjacent the parking area was wheel-barrowed to the needy “grass” areas by… Read More »
All being well, we will be able to commence flying again at our patch on Tuesday 30th March! Had we landlord’s permission to fly there on Mondays, it would have been a day earlier on the 29th. Only one more day! We are now back on summer flying times. A reminder…… Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays,… Read More »
Flying Times Reminder – Whilst COVID is still with us, our Landlords have given us permission to use the site on Tuesdays, in addition to our other existing days. Winter days & timings are currently: Saturday…………………………………………..No flying Sunday……………………………………………10am – 4pm. Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday……………..10am – 4pm Christmas Day……………………………………No Flying Boxing Day………………………………………..No Flying New Year’s… Read More »