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LOCAL LIVES 13
Derek Russell of Whittington Road,
High flying in miniature Westlea spends most of his fine weather
weekends flying.
If the weather is good at the week- stickon the transmitter is eased back radio controlled planes will find a
end, you'll usually find me at to make the model rise into the air. It well stocked model shop near the
Wroughton airfield flying with the is always pleasing to make a good Wyvern theatre where they can get
Swindon Model Aero Club. take off, and see the plane climb advice, and membership forms for
Although termed models, most nicely to a safe height, where the fun theSwindonModelAeroClub. Why
modern radio controlled planes are can begin. not try it? I can guarantee you'll Bouncy
miniature aircraft, having all the WiththeChipmunkflyingstraight have fun.
basic functions of their full size and level,Iopen her up to full power Castle Hive
counterparts, and can perform all of to build up speed, by easing back Car Boot Sale
theaerobatic manoeuvres, plus more and holding the elevator stick on the Sat 7 June 10am 12'x12' & 14'x14'
than the real thing. I have four transmitter. The plane climbs into a £5 & £6. Tel: 873368 • Parties.
model aircraft at present, including loop, throttle back as she goes over
a Y5size American Super Chipmunk the top of the loop to stop her Proceeds to • Events
and a Y5size TigerMoth biplane with screaming downward,s to complete 1st Tooth ill Scouts © 762955
a wingspan of six feet. the manoeuvre. Once back on the
Derek in his Whittington Road hanger
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As there is a stiff breeze blowing straight and level, I throttle up and
today, I have elected to fly the Super push the stick to the right, and the
Chipmunk as it weighs nearly 8lbs, plane completes a 360' clockwise
and is more predictable to fly in roll, stick to the left and she rolls 360'
windy conditions. Being the first anti-clockwise. I gently push the
man to arrive at the airfield I go the stick forward, the nose drops and
the club house, and get out the field the plane completes an outside loop, LI STAT
equipment. This consists of cones to further aerobatics consist of inverted OFFICE SUPPLIES
mark out the pilots area (away from flight, figure of eights, and stall turns.
the pits), fire extinguisher, first aid After fifteen minutes or so of fly-
kit (those propellers can really bit), ing, I know the plane is low on fuel invites you to help celebrate
and a frequency marker board. The so it's time to land. I take her out for
car is unloaded at the pits, and then a rectangular landing approach into their move to new premises
driven well away to a safe spot. wind, throttle back, line her up with
There are three flying sites on the the runway, and let her descend with these special offers
airfield for models, one for power, gently. When theChipmunk is about
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quency clearance by placing their landing.
peg on the frequency marker to en- If there are newcomers on site All models feature: 16,000 - character storage memory
sure that there are no conflicts. with trainers, the experienced flyers (upgradeable to 48k)
Otherwise we would have planes assist them by taking the plane off, 40 character LCD
droppingout of the sky like autumn and getting plenty of height. The 44 line correction memory
leaves. My flight box provides a novice can then practice safely,
pumped fuel supply, glow plug en- handing the transmitter back to the (500 characters maximum)
ergiser, and a 12 volt electric starter, tutor when it's time to land, or if
to make fueling and startingengines they are in trouble. Suppliers of commercial stationery, office machinery
much easier. After a flying session the fuel resi- and accessories and office furniture.
The plane with the engine run- due is wiped off the plane, and the Repair and maintenance service available on most office machinery.
ning is restrained, and run up to full wings removed for transportation,
power whilst all radio controls are any damage is noted for attention Tristat Office Supplies Ltd
checked to ensure there no vibra- back at the hanger (garage). Unit 7, Oaklands Estate
tion problems. With the plane on I derive great pleasure from the
the runway, pointing into wind the hobby, and can recommend it to all Braydon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 OAN
throttle is opened, and when suffi- those who are budding pilots. Any- Telephone: (0793) 853002 • Fax: (0793) 853002
cient speed has built up the elevator one interested in taking up flying