Notice to all members:-

It's that time of year again for our General & Annual General meetings.

Date: 11 September 2016.

Held at the field.

Time: approx 1:00 pm.

Barbecue lunch will be provided before meeting.

Don't forget to bring something to fly.

See you all then.

Mike.

Message from Fred C ----

David's Memorial Service is at Forster
The Prom Motel  at 11am on Tuesday 2nd of August           

David and Alex

David Chigwidden 

Sad news, David passed away Monday evening 25th of July.

David has had a long long medical fight, which he faced with unswerving bravery and cheerfulness.

Team Chigwidden (May2014)

He was a founding member of SWAMPS and an absolutely passionate aero modeler, flyer  and competitor, he provided our first flying field on his own property in Harkers Road, Lang Lang.

He leaves behind his wife Rebecca, children Christy, Owen and Alex, father Fred, and their extended families.
 The Club wishes to acknowledge sympathy and support to his loved ones.

SWAMPS Sunday 28.2.16

    SWAMPS Sunday 28.2.16

 Hi all, another great day for flying, light winds early increasing a little after lunch. Bob H always first on the scene with his collection of Little Sticks, Heli's and even a Bixler glider. Neil Busby after a long holiday turned up early too, must of been in two minds as what to bring so why not bring them all, petrol powered Baja included. Below is a Big Stick that Neil recently purchased and wanted to test, OS GT 33 up front, run and flew well, as sticks do......

 Mike turned up later morning and put the Quad through its paces........

 After changing the carby on the Saito 65 which caused a no idle problem last week, a run through the drain caused the under cart to depart from the Dragon Lady. Typical ARF as far as that goes. Engine run good though........

Myself and Alex with our trusty fleet, blew the dust of the Fokker DR1 for the Foster show so thought we would give it a go, hadn't started in 12 months and fired up first spin, flew just as well as it always did. A patched up wheel the only problem when I tried to turn on the field, $50 dollars for a new set?????

  Foster Show  27.2.16

My own Fokker triplane and a Greens model Tiger Moth by organiser Brian Mellor. The electric Mustang  yacht from a Walkerville Nth local, free flight models, tanks etc all from a Foster locals. My Large Spitfire and Alex's electric Cub in back ground.....

 Still  amazes me at the number of people who say, do they actually fly, also surprises me as how many people have planes and haven't flown them and talk of others in area that do. Hopefully that may change as a reported sighting of a few, flying models from a private strip at Stony Creek. I have been to this strip before in search of a full size Nanchang that gets around, there is a large hanger and some other buildings on big open paddock, but no one ever there when I have visited....

SWAMPS SUNDAY 21.2.16

 

   SWAMPS SUNDAY 21.2.16

Another seemingly perfect day for flying, clear sunny conditions with light winds and no less than 6 members trying out some new  and regular models. Bob H first on the seen  with his collection of heli's and a couple of little electric sticks Brad C, Martin T, Matt and myself as described below and Fred C with his Saito 65 powered Dragon Lady. The day started well but those light winds became a problem, you will always see more damage done in no wind day, than a windy one. Faster landings and lots of runway, some into the rough , see  under carts departing models and other minor damage.

 Brads Red Zephyr and a smart looking Fairchild, as indicated below. According to Brad built many years back but never flown. Interesting first flight with the Red Zephyr, Fred C at the controls . The Zephyr all over the sky and then somehow getting it back on terra firma, only to discover that they hadn't put the  transmitter aerial up, 36 meg.........

 Right is Martin T's two new 60 size trainers, the Boomerang with a OS 60 fitted and the one nearest with a Super Tiger 60 fitted. Both took some trimming to get set up and some minor adjustments, but both flew well after that. Below is Matt's revamped Skyraider, also had a large electric P47 and a new 60 size low wing trainer, Sporster type, both Matt and Martin had got onto a fella with lots of models for sale and they went shopping.......

                                                                           

 Left are my two Spitfires, Saito 180 fs in the closest one and OS 120 fs in the trusty CMPro one. The 180 version on the ground after the muffler came off and was hanging on the pressure line, I was  forced to get down quickly and those light winds made for a faster landing resulting in a retract departing

Graham Mcdonald

                                     Graham Mcdonald

   It is with sadness and regret, that I inform all our club members and followers, of the passing of a long time friend and  member. Graham will be remembered mostly in the old timer society, but has tried his hand in all types of what modelling has to offer over a lifetime involvement. Accomplished fine builder and competitor of an aircraft. Passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon at Peninsula Private Hospital.  Our thoughts and best wishes go out to wife Jenny, daughter Fiona, sons James and Ashley and there extended families

                                                        Graham front and centre

                                                        Rest in Peace Graham Mac

                  

SWAMPS Sunday 7.2.16

             SWAMPS Sunday 7.2.16

Not much flying for myself since we had our Xmas breakup last year, I think this was only the 3rd time me and Alex had got to the field. I know however that others had been using the field on a much more regular attendance, which good to see. Today started with perfect flying weather and all made the best of it early, had some lunch and proceeded with other commitments in the afternoon, at the same time the wind got quite strong. A  good attendance as well, with Brad Crossman ,who we haven't seen for some time there early and along with Ben got in a couple of good uneventful flights, well done!!! Joe Thoonan and son of Martin paying us another visit, bit of a family affair going on there and  some  new work friends of Mikes also making the trip. All I believe had a good pleasurable day...........

 Matts recovered Sky Raider, OS 40 up front and below some more of his models. Matt also making the transition from electric to glow and
improving his skills as a result....

 Left is Martin's trainer, below is cousin Joe's electric glider, Joe also had a trainer  or 2 on the day and below that is Martins sons Heli, Thoonan family squad....

 Left is Mikes Ultimate bipe and and below his Quad and along with his sons, not to be out done as  I think I saw 3 such examples around on the day  and at least 2 in the sky at the same time.

 Right is one of Mikes new work mates 40 size trainer, in what I would  say had a Stick influenced stiled theme......Sorry I didn't get round to catch a name and introduce myself........

 Right is Fred's Dragon Lady, Saito 65 four stroke powered, not the only one on the day as Chris H had his red and white version  there as well as a Red Zephyr to pair up with Alex's. Below is Fred C's mid 80 inch Seagull Mustang, bought some years back on our passing through Wagga Wagga on our way to Tamora for the  warbirds down under weekend at Col Taylor's shop. Conducted so engine test runs ZDZ 40 Petrol up front

Left my 120 OS Four stroke powered CMPRO Spitfire.



I know there where some others who came a different times during the day,so if you can help me with some names etc I will add thanks David......

SWAMPS XMAS DAY 2015

 Sunday the 6th of December Xmas day, conditions cooler than forecasted but nobody was complaining about that, winds were up  but smooth and those who brought something all flew. Lunch supplied, we all fed our faces and enjoyed a relaxing socializing day.........

 A happy little boy, as these two unwanted air craft were gifted to him over the past week, the BAE Hawk might be a way off though as even myself had trouble getting this one stable in the air, a trimming nightmare. be easier next time..........



                      Below is Mikes Ultimate bipe..........

Martin T  has a new  trainer and yes that is a OS 46 glow engine up front. Martin is enjoying the new experience and learning of gas powered aircraft, especially being able to fly in more windier conditions..........


Below are David and Alex's aircraft of choice for the day.......

             MERRY XMAS TO ALL  AND YOUR FAMILIES AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAMILTON FUN FLY 28/29 NOV 2015

 HAMILTON FUN FLY 2015
A trip to Hamilton for there annual fun fly and swap meet for David, Alex and Fred Chigwidden, weather was great , low 20's and light winds made for some good flying. Great to catch up with friends that we haven't seen since last year. The event was well supported with lots of planes and pilots, something the Hamilton club was most appreciative of as other events had reported poor attendances. For myself it is the pick of the bunch as it is a great weekend, most inviting and friendly atmosphere, pre xmas get together.

Above Trogans of all sizes and left/ below a very nice Gilmore racer, Evolution 9 cylinder radial up front, flew and sounded nice ..

 110 inch P47 Thunderbolt razor back, Composite ARF of excellent quality, 250 Moki radial [$5000] up front.
That scale prop hub is adjustable and you can vary the pitch on blades, cost $900, cockpit was reported as being the same. As you might guess model wasn't cheap either,$6000 plus $3500 for retracts, wheels and air kit, this one all up ready to fly will set you back $20000 +

 Right are some models from the SA crew and below some general shots of the event

 Nice sized and looking Tigermoth and large jet displayed on Sunday, but didn't fly...

Above some more nice models and right team Chiggy, another successful event, with myself taken out overall fun flyer of the event and dad with best scale model with the Gannett. All in all a top, relaxing, friendly weekend, that I will be attending again..............

Swamps Sundays Sept/Oct/Nov

SWAMPS SUNDAYS......
Since our A.GM mid Sept the weather has been perfect, with all but one Sunday afternoon being a bit windy, suitable for flying. Reports say that not just Sundays got a work out as well, with Saturdays and week days getting there share as well. Following are some of the aircraft that have taken to the sky in the past months

Some of the regular aircraft flown by David and Alex C, below, Alex now trying his hands at some aleron flying and progressing well with the Sky Raider trainer

Fred C has been given both the Gladiator, right and the glow powered Rainbow, above, regular Sunday fly

 Bob H now boasts several electric helicopters and fly's them regular on a Sunday morning

Bob H all packed away for the trip home

Above and below are regulars of Mike S

 Martin T and Joe T [uncle], right Joe's very nicely finished models, looked better than factory and below Martins powered glider.

 John turned up with this very nice Tiger moth on 22 Nov, looked good and flew well.