Hangar Talk didn't make the printing deadline for November, as November was a month that had its challenges for me. Add to that the "silly season" and I have only now got around to belatedly completing this issue in January. A shout out to Fred Willis too. Fred has had a bit of a battle health wise. He is coming good, so we wish Fred a speedy recovery and we hope to see him ... Read More
Hangar Talk – May 2024
A quick turnaround this month and a new Hangar Talk, just a few days after the last, and unfortunately I have to start with some very sad news. Vale - Alice Robertson 24/11/1935 - 07/05/2024 On Tuesday, May 7, Alice Robertson passed away. Needless to say Greg and his family are deeply saddened by this news as I am sure many of our members are. Whilst I am sure many of ... Read More
Hangar Talk – April 2024
Apologies for the absence of any HT's since January. I managed to get to the February and March Club Days but everything went downhill after that. It's been a rough couple of months health wise, but slowly getting on top of things now. Unfortunately given my absence, I don't have a lot to report. I do ask you all to drop me an email or a text with your latest build or anecdote ... Read More
Hangar Talk – May 2020
COVID-19 Another month and another month of isolation. However, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel with some easing of restrictions; restaurants partially reopening, kids returning to school and for some of us - the reopening of the field! On May 22, after receiving revised advice from the government, the committee decided to reopen the field on the ... Read More
Mick Green’s Top Flite GS P-47 ARF
by Mick Green This one is powered by a Saito FG-60R3. Model is complete and has two tanks of fuel through it. Needs a few more and then it will be ready for certification. Photos show baffling to ensure adequate cooling of the motor, addition of functional doors for the tail wheel, pilot and gunsight, internal layout (25 pin plug for single point wing connection visible at ... Read More