Shorts SC7 Skyvan Build report by Mick Green Some years ago I saw a kit for sale on E-bay that caught my attention. It was not an attractive aircraft by any stretch of the imagination, but it was interesting and I had to have it. The kit was originally produced by Cambria Models, a Welsh company, in the 80’s and is now long out of production. The plane is a Shorts SC7 Skyvan ... Read More
Hangar Talk – February 2018
Here we are again nearing the end of another month and with the exception of club day on February 4, there was very little activity due to the ongoing windy days. I was hoping for some promised material on member projects but we'll have to wait for another day. In response to my request for some material on the past club history, two members came forward and they are my usual ... Read More
Hangar Talk – December 2017
There is not a lot to write about this month given this seems to be the longest continuous windy period in summer that I can recall. The only news was the Christmas lunch and then the flying was only for the brave (or foolish). New Members We'd like to welcome another new member to the club - Jackson Oliver - as a Junior member. Jackson is a past member and the grandson ... Read More
Hangar Talk – November 2017
Apologies for the time between posts. New Members We'd like to welcome another two new members to the club - Chris Jones - as an Associate member. Chris hails from WA and is currently a member of PFL; Welcome Chris. Peter Armstrong - flies regularly with Peter Daniels and Doc Baldock. Peter has also just gained his Silver Power & Glider wings. Congratulations ... Read More
Hangar Talk – June 2017
New Members We'd like to welcome 3 new members to the club (2 are past members) - Russell Walker - a past member from many years ago Mike Linton - also a past member from a few years ago David Magee - A new member who previously flew with the SAAMBR club in Queensland I'm sure you will all give them a warm welcome to the club. June 30 Membership Renewals Many ... Read More