April results;
Mike R 13 points
Gary 11 points
Simon 2 points
The April FunFly was held over until May 6th due to the weather, there was a really good attendance, both regular competitions were well contested.
Since inception of the Oke Stik, there has yet to be an Oke Stik Race without casulties! May’s event was no exception – collision with pylon!
This month the winner was Mike Robinson – congratulations Mike!
Finally the club’s original wooden shed (donated by Rob) was moved from it’s first home at Bridge Field to the club’s 18 Acre field. Felix provided the transport, Gary, Simon, Paul, Rob, and Andrew the lifting! Photographs by Paul.
The shed will provide additional storage, and could become the club’s on site facility!
Starting the journey!
Negotiating Woodhall Bends.
Helping Hand into 18 Acre
Excellent sunny weather and light winds for the last Funfly of this year. Great turn out, with some superb flying by all.
The Oke Stik race challenge was won by Geoff Pratley, following a close run fly off, pipping Gary to the line. Well done Geoff, who keeps the trophy until next season. Some great Scale heli’s on display today, new member David Matthews (Hughes) and John Ansell’s (Llama – foreground left & Chinook, minus fuselage to right)
Geoff wins the Oke Stik Trophy.
Last man down gliding competition, was hotly contested and won by Simon Vallance after Andrew narrowly missed the runway. (I promise to get out of the way quicker, next time Andrew)
Simon wins Last man down Gliding. Well done Simon.
Indoor flying commences Sunday 11 November at Okehampton Leisure Centre – Simmons Park 2pm – 4pm. The AGM will be held on Tuesday 13 November at the British Legion Club – 7.30pm.
Postponement until Sept 29th was a positive move, well selected Gary!
The weather was glorious with very light but variable breezes. Some really good flying and splendid scale models brought along and flown by Phil. Here a couple of snappy shots of Phil’s Fokker D VII.
Regrettably, the quality of the photographs does not do justice to the attention to detail and finish of the build!
The club usual competitions took place – Oke Stik Race was won by Gary, seen here the trophy being presented by club chairman Rob.
Five members took part in the Last Man Down Competition for 2m Foamie type gliders, (Simple rules: Hand launch and 30 second motor run – timed by independent scrutineer – then last man down, who MUST land on the strip to qualify!)
this month the accolade goes to Nigel! Being presented by Andrew – last month’s winner.
The day only marred by another arboreal event – repairs are continuing!
The club organised an aerotow event from the 12th to 16th September. Although there weren’t many that availed themselves, those that came had a great time.
Saturday the 15th was the best attended. There were some good thermals around and Graham Tolhurst recorded a flight of 55 minutes and reached 2200 feet on that flight.
Visitors and club helpers with their models.
Thanks to Felix for all the work and lots of tows on Saturday and to his wife Verity for pilot registration. Thank you to all the all the club members who came to help over the period.
The August Fun Fly proved to be another successful club day, the weather was cooler, but light winds and good company made for another fun day.
Gary (Vice Chairman) presenting Rob (Chairman) with the Okey Stik pylon race trophy – notably the first time that Rob had won the competition since it was started at Bridge Field three years ago!
The Last Man down competition was won by Andrew, seen below being presented with the trophy by Simon, last month’s winner.
Andrew, receiving the Last Man Down trophy from Simon.
The splendid weather and good attendance made for a super day at the field, notwithstanding another arboreal experience!
The Oke Stik race was held again with Gary, Nigel, Simon and Rob competing over three legs, Gary was the eventual overall winner!
The Last Man Down Competition was a little disappointing – no one managed to get into lift, Simon took the trophy.
Richard finally managed to get his SLEC Precedent 240 airborne after pumping out the fuselage fuel spillage!
June Fun Fly on a glorious summer day at 18 acre!
Simon won the Okey Stik event!
………and Andrew won the Last Man Down competition
A second training and instruction exercise was held at 18 Acre field today – a super day with valuable advice and assistance – thank you especially to Felix!
Best wishes and happy landings to all
Andrew
