BAeA Competitons
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From: Bracknell, UK
Four of us in G-YAKH are planning to, provided we can
get ourselves up to scratch - which means we won't
be at Breighton
As of last week I'm also a part-owner of Pitts G-MAXG,
but I'm planning on sticking to the Yak for competitions
until I can get my head round the Pitts....luckily, there's
a contingent of ex-YAKH/MAXG members in the Extra group
at WW now in higher levels of competition to show
us novices the way forward.
(Edited - morning brainfade - can't even remember my
own registration)
get ourselves up to scratch - which means we won't
be at Breighton
As of last week I'm also a part-owner of Pitts G-MAXG,
but I'm planning on sticking to the Yak for competitions
until I can get my head round the Pitts....luckily, there's
a contingent of ex-YAKH/MAXG members in the Extra group
at WW now in higher levels of competition to show
us novices the way forward.
(Edited - morning brainfade - can't even remember my
own registration)
Last edited by eharding; 11th April 2005 at 14:02.
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From: UK
I am hoping to join the beginers in a Yak 52, and was aiming to be ready for Breighton. Sadly MPD paperwork and a very minor technical problem have prevented any training or practice for the last month+. So unless aircraft / coach / weather etc etc all come together next weekend for an intensive practice Breighton is out. Its too far to drive but if I can get there by air as a spectator I will - just to at least start learning how the events are run.
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From: Norfolk
I've decided not to compete this year just do the odd local Airshow instead.
However, I will be at Breighton as I'm buddying a newbie, who I hope will do well in his Christen Eagle!
eharding - the MAXG guys are a good bunch and really help each other out. I don't understand why you are still wasting time with the Russian aeronautical tractor when you can loop and swoop in a very nice S1S with Falcon wings and a Monty Barrett donk!
Stik
However, I will be at Breighton as I'm buddying a newbie, who I hope will do well in his Christen Eagle!
eharding - the MAXG guys are a good bunch and really help each other out. I don't understand why you are still wasting time with the Russian aeronautical tractor when you can loop and swoop in a very nice S1S with Falcon wings and a Monty Barrett donk!
Stik
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: East Yorkshire
Yup, I'm down for Breighton.
Starting to get a bit stressed about it due to crap weather meaning no practice. I've never flown an "unknown" before either, albeit, I may well have a dabble at that before the event.
It will be my first proper event after doing the begineers at Tiger last year.
Bricking it might be a good term to use.
Have to do a lot of power conservation in the T67 as well. The roll off the top after the loop is bloody hard work, push the stick over and f.a happens........
Depending how I get on this season, and then a BIG dependancy on funds.... I might attempt to get into a group.
While I do love flying the T67, it's relative lack of power and slow roll rate make for interesting times.
Still, it's all good fun which is the main thing
Starting to get a bit stressed about it due to crap weather meaning no practice. I've never flown an "unknown" before either, albeit, I may well have a dabble at that before the event.
It will be my first proper event after doing the begineers at Tiger last year.
Bricking it might be a good term to use.
Have to do a lot of power conservation in the T67 as well. The roll off the top after the loop is bloody hard work, push the stick over and f.a happens........
Depending how I get on this season, and then a BIG dependancy on funds.... I might attempt to get into a group.
While I do love flying the T67, it's relative lack of power and slow roll rate make for interesting times.
Still, it's all good fun which is the main thing
Northern Monkey
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Newcastle, England
I should be at brieghton as well, although flying the beginners, so probably only there on the saturday, Ill be flying the same bright yellow firefly as MikeeB.
Wasn't sure if I was going to get enough practice in, but a couple of hours yesterday, and Im a little more confident
regards
NB
Wasn't sure if I was going to get enough practice in, but a couple of hours yesterday, and Im a little more confident
regards
NB
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I'm will be in the beginners as well - won't be at Brieghton; but hopefully the others. Will be great to meet lots of other people; wasn't actually sure how many people entered beginnners comps 
What aircraft do you all fly? - Mostly firefly's from the sounds of things!
What aircraft do you all fly? - Mostly firefly's from the sounds of things!
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From: Norfolk
Beginners at Breighton and at most comps is Friday afternoon. Breighton beginners briefing is 14H.
If you are new to competition flying, then it really is a missed opportunity to NOT fly beginners. Firstly you feel the comp adrenaline. Secondly you get scored for your flying and thirdly - you get to see the box from the sky in advance of Saturday's Standard level comp. All in all - a no loose situation!
Stik
If you are new to competition flying, then it really is a missed opportunity to NOT fly beginners. Firstly you feel the comp adrenaline. Secondly you get scored for your flying and thirdly - you get to see the box from the sky in advance of Saturday's Standard level comp. All in all - a no loose situation!
Stik
