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You are here: Home / Galleries / Christmas – 2011

29/04/2024 / George / /

Christmas – 2011

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Merv Cameron's Jabberwocky saw the light of day for the first time in years!
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Dave Jacobs concentrates as he test flies his new Pageboy
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The "Tomboy" participants. What a great turnout!
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The "onlookers" (L-R) Greg R, Max W, Doug C, Jacques W and Danny N
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Jacques - always the comedian!
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The scramble is on!!
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Dave Jacobs is still trying to get his Pageboy started.
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CD John Moody takes some notes.
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Greg Robertson (L)  gives junior member George Gray some tuition as father Anthony watches on.
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Terry Pearson with eyes skyward. No wonder we end up with crook necks after a day of doing this event!!
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Fred Willis' "Sportster" in flight.
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Another shot of the Sportster.
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Dave Jacobs 81 years young with his scratch built Pageboy.
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"Director of Operations" Will Deal, keeps an eye on proceedings.
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Mick Green (L) assists Geoff Hays in getting his Tomboy started. (we never have this problem with the electrics). ;-)
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Fred Willis "lands" his Senior 60. "I landed it that way so I could spot it in the long grass".
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Dave Jacobs and Past president, Kevin Swiggs (now based in Darwin and flying Embraer Brasilia passenger jets) share some memories.
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Nice to see Tim Sydes (L) attend the day. Tim is readying his "Champ" (I think) Old Timer.  Richard Cooper also getting ready for a flight.
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There was quite a queue for the smorgasbord on offer! It was well received by all.
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Justin Cameron grabs the first lolly drop prize.
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Kevin Hay readies the T-240 "bomber". Will Deal watches progress as Fred Willis handles the prize bag.
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I think the bomber missed his target?
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Fred proudly displays his Senior 60 powered by an ASP FS61.
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Another shot of the Senior 60
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Test pilot Terry Pearson waits as Kevin Hay assists Dave Jacobs with his "New Ruler" OT.
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Very nice to see Ros and Tim Sydes at the Xmas day.
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(L-R) Gerry de Groot, John de Groot, Chris Klimeck and Richard  Cooper watch proceedings from the shade.
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Gloria Willis, John, Anita & Elle Gray enjoy the shade too.
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(L-R) Peter Riall, Mike Rutledge (HMAC), Fred Willis, Peter Allen (HMAC) and George Carnie
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Mike Madden & Jacques Wakae watch on.
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Justin Cameron and the Baby Buzzard built by Merv Cameron
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The "Old Timers" getting ready.
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Owen Cameron shows his launch style!
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Sometimes "style" doesn't make for a good landing!
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Leanne Hays, Alice Robertson and Tenishsa Hays
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Kerry Carnie and Kevin Hay waiting to draw the raffle - look at the number of tickets!!
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Fred Willis quenches his thirst!
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CD John Moody and HMAC president Tony Gray share some thoughts.
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Geoff Hays deep in thought.....
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The Control Liners get in some air time.
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Gerry de Groot finds a quiet spot to fly his DLG.
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Another shot showing the launch technique.
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Gerry gains some height!!
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Justin Cameron "Come on Dad, I've had enough now" time to go home!
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Kevin Swiggs & Merv Cameron catch up.
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Owen Cameron "no bites so far"? Plenty of concentration though!
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