A visit to Solent Sky Museum in Southampton last week

I went with friend Dave Saich who is a full size aircraft buff to the museum where the largest exhibit is a Short Sandringham which was converted from a Short Sunderland and was once owned by actress Maureen O'Hara (now 93) and her husband. There were a number of model aircraft on display as well as full size aircraft and a mock-up of an aeromodelling shop from the 1950's / 60's and earlier. Needless to say I have at least one of the exhibits a Jetex augmenter tube !

We were given to understand that the place is haunted and there has been an investigation lasting one year . see if you can spot the ghost , it's not the first or second pictures.---No prizes given!

A place worth visiting prior to your trip to the Isle of Wight as it is right by the Red Funnel dock and an excellent pub.

Cessna 172 - a bit of the first take off

Cessna flying lessons

Its All On The Level.

Delivery of Clubs new rollers.

No Computer Graphics Here...

As our flying field is out of action perhaps this light hearted  look at historic aviation will show how we got to the stage of flight we are at now. Remember this is a very old film and there are no "computer graphics or green screens". All the props in the film were made... I am pleased this film has been saved for posterity as so many have been lost.
It's a long film but it's interesting so get a cup of tea and just enjoy it - or go to sleep...   

Old Warden Air Display Sunday 05-10-2014

Went to the display last Sunday when the weather was perfect. The main flying theme was air racing and the star of the show was the DH 88 Comet Racer that won a race to Australia in 1934. Other racing planes that flew were two Percival Mew Gulls, one red the other white. The latter was flown by Alex Henshaw for various record breaking flights as covered by the book 'The Flight of the Mew Gull'.

Sorry about the music !  

Due to the amount of Dogs at the field heres the new A. Certificate

Post by Sarah Elora Belleli.

2ND ATTEMPT.

FPV - Good Video

Hi all - good shots and well edited - Great pilot view from inside the Cub...

FLYING FIELD NEWS

Hi All, This is to let you know that work started on the field today therefore there can be NO  FLYING until further notice.
If you were thinking of going to the field tomorrow (Saturday 4th) or have nothing else to do we would appreciate your help.  If you could come along with a bucket and help pick out all the large stones that have been left behind.
Many Thanks Jan

We thought it was about time we posted something on the Blog again. We had a great day with low wind and the grass was very short. A couple of club members turned up after two hours but where were all the other old gits?

12th Sheppey Beavers Have A Go At Flying.

Last Weds (10th) we had 17 of the Sheppey Beavers down to our flying site to have a go at flying a plane - I have to say they did very well. We also had two of their lady Leaders have a go...
It must be said that:-
The Beavers were much better fliers than their Leaders!!!

Sunday At The Field

Sun, Warm, No Wind - What More Can You Want...

Medway Flying Clubs 40th Anniversary Bash.

Did you miss it! - If you did this video may give some idea what took place. The fireworks were great and its amazing the LED covered planes flying IN the fireworks stay in one piece...
Well almost. (Happy 40th Anniversary Medway Club).

Airshow

I Cubs and Rocket Launch Test Ground

Well we had some very polite Kiters over on Sunday who also loved Rockets it appeared.

     We couldn't resist offering them the field for a Test Launch !  Its amazing how grown men get when something they've made actually works !!!  His Face says it all at the end of the vid LOL

Joe and Craig Hijack Bartons

Great to see you all on Sunday and thank you for putting up with Craig LOL.


   Got a fist full of videos I'm slowly getting through!  Big THANKYOU to Dave for your camera and SD card which you should back in the post tomorrow.

  As Pete will tell you these videos take a while to edit and get right with the music so sorry for delay but i hope you like the 1st 1 up which will be used for Boomerang Jets UK as a Promo Vid.


    Big Love Joe

FUN DAY - General

Funday