A big welcome to Martin who has joined the squadron at NDMAC

Martin decided a H.K. 'Tundra' would be a suitable model for starters.  Mentored by Michael, he's had the three trial flights, covered under the terms of the BMFA's insurance. 

Martin thinks model flying is definately for him so had no hesitation in applying for membership of the Club. 

Glad to have you a'board Martin.

"Happy landings"

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A big thank you to Michael who stepped in for chef Barnes who unfortunately, was unable to join us on the night

Some of the gang looking in good spirits after enjoying the grub, the booze and some good craic

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RICKY HAS BEEN BUSY

Ricky has wasted no time in constructing our new Loo.

We'd like to pass on our grateful thanks to 'Ricky the Bricky' for all his hard work with this project.  Hopefully we'll have a commissioning ceramony soon if George would make himself available.  First splash and all that!

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AN ENTHUSIASTIC GANG OF EIGHT TURNED OUT THIS EVENING AND TACKLED THE INITIAL SESSION OF WEED SPRAYING

We should see the results of our efforts in about two weeks time, so fingers crossed.

The next item on the agenda will be to fill the many holes in the runways with either cement or cold tar.  Difficult to know which is more suitable for the job.  Neither seems to last for very long.

Team NDMAC:  John    Ricky    Mike    Barry    Peter    Mark & Molly   Ken   Stewart

Mark brought Molly along to supervise and ensure there was no slacking.  Nice set of nashers there.

After nearly losing his left arm, Peter keeps a safe distance from Molly

A very big thank you to the Lads for a job well done,

                                           and 'Happy landings' to you all.

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Light winds and sunshine motivated fourteen pilots with upbeat spirits (and planes) to descend on Kirkistown Saturday past, for a most enjoyable day's flying and craic.  It was lovely to see some family members visit and watch the antics we get up to.

Some lads had to depart early but nonetheless, it was nice to see everyone in such good form, especially after an abysmal winter season.

I hear on the grapevine a couple of members are contemplating purchasing the Durafly 'Tundra'.  These bi-functional models are becoming really popular.  There will be six of them in our club if that's the case.  Supplied with floats (and wheels) as standard, powered by a 3-S LiPo and fitted with flaps, they are really good fun to play with.  Quite aerobatic.  We've watched MTK ( rip the ****, )  tear up the sky with a very skilled flying display, such as only a young man of tender years can do!   Keith too has one, but fitted with an uprated motor and battery!  Goes vertical for ever.......

http://hobbyking.com/en_us/durafly-color-tundra-1300mm-51-anniversary-edition-blue-red-pnf-upgrade-version.html

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WE WERE DELIGHTED TO LEARN THAT KYLE HAS JOINED THE RANKS AT NDMAC

Kyle, who is 11-yrs young, is the latest member to join the Club.  We welcome him 'on board' if for no other reason than he brings down the average age of the club's membership!

Kyle is learning to fly his Dad's 'Tundra' with the aid of a 'buddy lead'.  Today he coped extremely well in the strong breeze.  From what we have witnessed so far, we are confident he will follow in his father's footsteps and quickly become a confident accomplished pilot in the very near future.

He has kindly taken it upon himself to nuture the recent plantings of Nasturtiums at the Pits and see off the hungry caterpillars, which given half a chance, will have the leaves for breakfast!  Thank you Kyle and we wish you many Happy Landings.

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THE CLUB RESERVED A TABLE AT THE RENOWNED 'INDIAN OCEAN'  RESTAURANT IN HOLYWOOD

Nine diners were able to attend and enjoy the gastronomic experiance and a good evening's craic

It was generally agreed the food and service was excellent on the night.  A big thank you to John, George and Tony
for providing the 'taxi service' to and from the restaurant.

Until the next time.................

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TWO PILOTS REPORTED A 'MID-AIR' COLLISION ON SATURDAY

Clear blue skies.  Just two aircraft flying at the time when a Wot4 and a Tundra competed for the same air space!

Fortunately for the two pilots concerned only minor damage was visible on the airframes and both planes landed successfully.

As regulations require, the commercial pilot who was flying the Wot4 is busy filling in a mandatory accident report form for the authorities. The pilot of the Tundra was astonished that this type of incident could have repeated itself!

'Happy Landings'

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At a recent coffee morning Eric produced this interesting Futaba transmitter

This is a Futaba 'J' series which was used on 27 Mc/s or should I say, 27 Mhz

Eric demonstrated it still working although it has been upgraded with a module to 35 Mhz.  Purchased in 1979 it was considered a very desirable piece of kit and cost the princely sum of £310 after discount.  I wonder what that would be in today's money?

Note: The 'Oldie' referred to is the Tx and not Eric!

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IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT WE LEARN OF THE DEATH OF DENNIS MCNEILL

Dennis was a founder member of the Banbridge Aeromodelling Club and that was 43-years ago.

Our sport has lost a most enthusiastic supporter and Dennis will be sadly missed.

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