Awesome Bashem Up Trainer Hybrid…
I was at the field a few weeks ago and happened upon a set of Hobbico Nexstar Wings discarded in the clubhouse. They looked in OK shape and I took them home to try and make a viable flying concoction out of them. I am not a builder and can...
Training With A Multiplex Mentor…
Paul Dina loves to fly his foam “Multiplex Mentor Trainer” because it allows him to learn about flight with a simple, clean, easy to repair R/C Aircraft. The foam construction lets him “glue” virtually any repair in a clean and concise manner… without wood, covering and filler to contend with....
My Favorite Eagles…
This past Saturday I got to the field real early and was rewarded for my efforts… I finally managed to get a picture of Bell Air’s two resident Eagles that love to perch in the big tree at the sharp corner east of the flying field… What a beautiful pair...
Roosters Do Fly…
When I first saw a picture of a “flying chicken” on Facebook I took it to be an R/C Model. I was wrong… It’s actually a “home built” and it looks great! Click on any of the pictures to see the full story on their website…
A Hurricane Maiden
Wow… Tonight… The first flight… I did the flight after the pylon guys had finished… Flew beautifully, only needed slight right aileron trim. Landing could have been better but, no damage was done. “I love it” says Russ! These were the words of a Bell Air pilot after the maiden...
Who Will Be Crowned The King ?
Bell Air members Take Note ! Pylon Racing Championships Will Crown The 2013 King on Saturday, September 7th… 10:00am till 3:00pm… With lunch being served for everyone ! That’s right! This year’s Pylon King (with a co-operative Mother Nature) will be determined by putting the speedy boys into the air...
Doolittle’s Raiders…
A friend of mine sent me some information that may be of interest to all the warbird flying pilots in the club. I thought it was a good read… Picture from the Wiki Site… On Tuesday, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the surviving Doolittle Raiders will gather publicly for the...
Heroism : Remembered…
Every Generation has it’s heroes and it is always good to take a moment or two to be reminded of those who have served and bettered the condition of the human race. This is an inspiring story about the origins of the phrase : “Tango Mike Mike”… “Tango Mike Mike”…...
Warbird 2012 Legend 01
The Bell Air R/C Flyers Warbirds Event contains many forms of entertainment for our pilots, guests and the general public alike. The overall theme is “Warbird related” but as in any good story, sub plots exist. A “sub plot” has recently been brought to light and is worth sharing with...
