2nd Tasmanian IMAC - 8th August.

Tony Gray checking his Esprit

The 2nd Tassie IMAC competition was held at the Phoenix Flyers Launceston club on Sat 8th August and the Roaring Forties Aeromodellers were represented by Tony Gray, Tony Sheppard & Mike Rutledge with Peter Allen & Will Deal adding support.

From Left to Right; Tony Gray, Tony Sheppard, Dave Cook, Mike Rutledge,
Terry Pearson, Andrew McIntyre, Kevin Hay, Ben Goode and Steve Reece.

Although a cold day the lack of wind was a bonus and made for excellent flying conditions. As always our "good luck" weatherman, Andrew McEntyre came up with the right conditions yet again - nice work Andrew, what ever you do just keep doing it!

Steve Reece (PFL) was top man in advanced and flew to his usual high standard with his immaculate Yak model. The Sportsman class was a close contest with Ben Goode (PFL) just edging Matt Box (PFL) and Kevin Hay (LMAC).

The Basic class was also a very close contest with very little separating the contestants. Terry Pearson (LMAC) came out on top with a polished schedule, however very closely followed by Mike Rutledge, Dave Cook (PFL), Tony Gray, Tony Sheppard and Andrew McEntyre (PFL).

Three of the larger models, all Yaks.

Peter, Tony S and Mike with
Mike's Aerosa.

Top marks to Tony Gray for actually making it to the “starting Line” after recently suffering a debilitating injury working at home. I suppose we can forgive him for landing the Esprit halfway down the paddock on one occasion!

Mike being presented with the silver by
Ben and Mel Goode.

Saying thank you to the weather gods?

It is great to see the Tassie clubs getting together now on a regular basis, competing and enjoying friendship and flying. It is quite obvious that flying skills are improving with each contest. Special thanks to Mel & Ben Goode and Andrew Mac for organising and running the event so well.

Steve Reece (PFL) with Mike and Tony G.

We look forward to the next Pattern event at Phoenix on12 September and the 3^rd IMAC event at Roaring Forties on 17^th October.





William Deal 14/08/2015