Speed, Navy Carrier. We finally managed to have a speed competition. It was the first one in 6 months due to the weather but it was another small turn out.
Thanks go to our regular time keepers: – Ron Savage and Phil Wake, also Fiona and Rebecca for catering the snags etc.
Noel returned to flying after being absent for nearly a year due to health problems. He flew some vintage models to get his hand and feet into gear. Vern Marquet flew his regular Vintage Proto model with a K&B 29.
I tested a Novarossi. 28 in my old class 5 model in Class 2 and was happy with it. It will go better when it is properly sorted but I have not had the opportunity this year. I also tried a Sirio .24 piped motor in an old FAI style model. It was OK but requires more testing.
Harry Bailey flew in 1/2A Proto with an OS FP 10 diesel using the South Australian specifications. Graeme Wilson tried an old Super Tigre model and motor that once belonged to Tony Cincotta but the model did not want to fly above the concrete. Next week we get do it all again at the Vic State Champs.
Last free plug, a supply of methanol in Dandenong, Ausfield Oils, 36 Mickle St, Dandenong South off Hammond Rd. Cost is $26 for 20 litres + $15 for drum which is re-funded on next drum. The guys give great service (Do you remember service???)
Report by Robin Hiern
