Nice day at the field - winds less than forecast but a bit choppy from west..Present and correct were: Michael, David, Andy and George. Andy showed me his 'Coronal Mass Ejection' - well it wasn't his but the Sun's - seen through his very fancy telescope!

I maidened my winter build - SAB PIUMA 700 size heli - very pleased! Photos below...

Perfect!  Thanks Michael.

Frank

Sounds like a plan @Michael !!

If weather is really nice, instead of the restaurant, join us for a BBQ (hotdogs and drinks) at noon at the field.

I'll confirm on March 27 in this thread.

Here is the explanation for the 56-day frequency of update.

https://www.icao.int/airnavigation/information-management/Pages/AIRAC.aspx

The ICAO agreed that such a frequency would be appropriate and internationally agreed. The obscure reason on why exactly 56-day cycle was agreed to in 1960.

Sanding is my least favorite part of the build.
-Not just because it's time consuming. It is
-Not just because it makes a horrendous mess. It does
-Not just because it makes me sneeze my head off for hours afterwards. I do. Usually when I'm trying to glue some small part! 
The main reason I don't like sanding is because of the damage I do to other parts of the plane. Usually Ribs.
Pic 22 shows the multiple pieces I used to repair this rib.
I was to embarrassed to take a pic of where I put a finger partially through some 1/16" sheeting. Ah well!

Nice weather brought out a number of planes, and also jets, a glider and a helicopter.

A few images:

1. Simon with a big aerobatic helicopter.
2. George with his Avanti jet.
3. Paul at a pilot station.
3. David with his 3D-printed Cobra jet; it had a perfect maiden flight.
4. No more snow on the field,
5. Simon's glider.
5. David and I enjoying rolled chocolate wafers.

Looking for a good home.  A 99" span 4 channel power glider.  https://www.airplanesandrockets.com/airplanes/windfree.htm
See build post https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=7863.0
Just add an RX and battery (3S 1800-2200).
- 99" span with E-Flite 480
- plug-in wings.  Including protective sleeves (silver bags).   photo 374
- folding prop Photo 370
- ESC
- spoilers with servos installed
- rudder and elevator servos installed.  Note: this is a flying elevator (entire stab moves)
- removable canopy for battery access.  Photo 371
- removable hatch on the bottom to access the rudder and elevator servos.  Photo 379

Total price $10.00. If you are interested, please post on this thread.
Can bring it to the Friday March 28 lunch/flying session.

Frank

Peter I sent you a PM, not on the war wings, it was about the radio.
Polecat
Ken