This WOT4 landed safety and then got flipped over by the wind while taxiing back.
I have flown most types of aircraft, but one 'plane I would like to try is a
floatplane or a flying boat.
The Reading club hold two events a year at the Child Beale park (nr Pangbourne,
Berks,) on one of the park's lakes.
Here are some of the pictures from the October 2000 meeting.
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| Out in the early morning sunshine. This electric is incredibly light and carries a digital camera! - The owner has published the plans for it on The owner has published the plans for it on his website | A lovely Flair Puppeteer - It is actually one of a pair. They flew in formation later in the day. (See the video clips at the bottom of this page). |
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| Ophidio. featured in an RCM&E plan not so long ago. It was here for its maiden flight. I waited all day to see it fly, but the owner never quite got around to it! | Not a good day for everyone... This WOT4 landed safety and then got flipped over by the wind while taxiing back. |
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| There is a lot written about the Northstar. After Seeing how this one stuck to the lake, I don't think I'll bother building one. It finally got away after a lot of full power taxiing. Perhaps if it had a step in the hull it might get out of the water easier. | ||||
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passes, you should always know where the obstacles are.
Look out Chris! - there's a tree over there. (Highlighted with a white border) |
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