On the 6th of June last we held the 2009 Scale Gala. We modellers never seem to catch a break with the weather and considering the previous weekend we could not have been more unlucky. Either way we and our compeditors battled on bravely and an enjoyable and jovial event was held.

Modellers travelled from as far as Cavan in their mobile house!?!?! starting out as early as 5 in the morning to get to the competition. It was a pity that more compeditors did not attend but that is their loss and ours.

With Eamonn keenan competing in F4C I was witnessing flying as good as any I have seen from Eamonn especially considering the windy conditions. Even with no competition in this class he gave a great display and was in spirited good humour throughout the day.

In Clubman there was tough competition for the top spot with Liam butler with his YAK 54 pipping our own Andy Ryan flying a Cub.

But in NOVICE there was James Murphy who would have given anyone in Clubman a run for their money with his PC9 which seemed to be flying in calm conditions.

Overall a good day was had and plenty of food on the Barbaque all day. The competition basically ran its self as all knew what to do. Also many thanks to Judge Steve Quigley who assisted the novice Judges and myself on the day.

Check out some of the photos on our Gallery Page.

On the 24th + 25th of May last the Leinster aerobatic Championships were held at the Model County Flying Club.
With Pilots arriving on the Friday to practice this was shaping up to be a great event. On the Saturday morning some rain held up the competition slightly but then the day improved and was even better on the Sunday.
Food was plentiful with barbequed meats, potatoes, sweetcorn and not to mention the WEXFORD strawberries for all who competed or even just came to watch. Many thanks to the great efforts of Andy Ryan on the Barbeque and Collette for EVERYTHING else, you did us proud yet again.
Tier 1 was won by Angus Balfour with Shane Robinson coming second with Ray Keane just behind.
Tier 2 was dominated by Les Cowpar with Dave King is a close second and Jim Howard picking up the third prize, well done Jim.
The King of Masters again Paddy Galvin regained his trophy with nobody brave enough to give him a run for his money, is anyone brave enough yet?

Many thanks to all who travelled for such an enjoyably and uneventful competition and many thanks to the Model county Flying club for hosting he event.
See photos of the event in our GALLERY .