The Magnificent Seven!

So, in the middle of the day, we found ourselves at ‘The Clubhouse’ awaiting the arrival of Storm Isha – and the weather incompatible with safe model flying. What were we to do? A small amount of ‘house maintenance had been pre-planned but with little else to keep us occupied, the activity expanded into a… Read More »

Santa’s Grotto Flying Competition!

A good morning for flying at Trigon heralded the first of the Winter Season’s flying competitions. The object of the competition was to take off, fly a couple of circuits and land as close as possible to Santa’s Secret Grotto. The winner who finished closest to the Grotto, flown over 2 rounds, would win a… Read More »

BIG FUN 2023

Throughout 2023 we have been holding regular competitions for our “Club Model”, which has been the Bill Kits “Big Fun”. The events started at the beginning of the year with static judging, and have been followed by regular events such as fastest and slowest, timed flight and spot landing. All of the planned events have… Read More »

An Enjoyable Sunday!

Sunday 3rd September saw perfect flying conditions – the type of day we all dream about! It was off to the flying patch…….. Several members enjoyed an excellent ‘session’. Program custodian Phil was so impressed with the activities, he photo’d a selection of the activities and these are reproduced below. Phil also provided a little… Read More »

2023 BMFA Record Attempt

It was proposed by the BMFA that members across the UK come together at 12 noon on the 14th May and attempt to collectively set a new record for the greatest number of model aircraft of all types in the air at one time. In 2022 a similar event was one of a number celebrating… Read More »

Club Model!

Late 2022, our esteemed Club Secretary (No names, but it was Simon) suggested a club model for ’23. There were eleven takers, including your scribe, who each purchased a “Bill Kits – Big Fun”. The general idea was that Big Fun owners would compete against each other during the year in various novelty events orchestrated… Read More »

BIG FUN

We gathered on the evening of March 9th with our club “Big Fun” builds for a spot of competitive friendly banter and to be awarded marks for our creations not out of 10, but 8! Organiser Sec. Simon has kindly prepared a short script of the evening which is reproduced below. “Strange” you might think… Read More »

Some Flying Photos!

Although the wind was not always approaching from the most ideal direction, some excellent flying was enjoyed by members at ‘the patch’ on Sundy 19th February. Even the clouds were cooperative and moved away to let the sun shine upon us! This assisted member Paul B. to make the most of his camera and record… Read More »

A Post from David B.

Flying at Trigon Sunday feb12th. Quite a number of “core” Trigon members assembled this morning to be greeted by a medium strength wind from an unusual direction….we were joined by Chris Evans, a skiing friend of DB who came to watch R/C flying. Chris has been a long-term member of the Ski Club of GB… Read More »

February 2023 Update!

Last Sunday provided excellent weather for model flying and our membership took the opportunity to make use of it. Chilly or not, it was a day enjoyed by all who could make it. At its peak, our car parking area was full; tells you something! The small photo collection below tells some of the story;… Read More »