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Tom Thumb off plan build Part 2; finish and fly (hopefully :) )

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

5th July 2013; The little chap is all covered with Solarfilm and looks lovely. Then I hit a major hurdle that should have been obvious when looking at the plan. The original was designed with a relatively heavy diesel up … Continue reading →

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Off plan build of a Tom Thumb designed by Vic Smeed

Posted on June 23, 2013 by admin

With an eye towards next winter I started thinking about a little chap to fly. The rtf models around didn’t grab me and I have collected enough transmitters already. 45 years ago in my youth we spent many hours at … Continue reading →

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Autumn Glider weekend getaway in Wales proposal

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Wanted to know if anyone would be interested in a glider/slope soaring weekend away. My suggestion is a visit to the Bwlch in South Wales; http://www.knewt.com/bwlch/thebwlch.htm This is a fantastic gliding and slope soaring venue in beautiful surrounds. There is … Continue reading →

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Bow Site Flying, 20th April 2013

Posted on April 21, 2013 by admin

Around 10 members gathered for a good club day today. The wind was a little gusty at times but I don’t think it got much above 8 Mph. There was some great models in the pits and it was good … Continue reading →

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In Door Session – 17th March 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by admin

Thank’s to all the members and guests who supported today’s meet. I had some great flying, as always the flying conditions were spot on! Paul had some new models today, his self built tri-copter was awesome  😀 YouTube link, See the photo’s … Continue reading →

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Bow 2nd March 2013

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

The Bow site is remarkably dry, I was able to drive to the site without any problems. I would say it’s now drier than the summer! The grass is short and the strip is only just discernible. The conditions today were … Continue reading →

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History

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

Okehampton Model Flying Club History Okehampton Model Flying Club was formed on the 2nd of November 1992. The Inaugural meeting was held at the Royal British Legion Social Club, 3 Station Road Okehampton Devon. 16 people attended and joined the club … Continue reading →

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