Met up with some flyers

Well I've had this guy ring me a few times over the past year. Not sure how he got my details, but got the idea that I was wanting to get flying again. Guess he's right in a way. Always turned out I was too busy to meet up with his crew, but after yet another call a couple of days ago I decided to pay them a visit at their monthly flying day today. Nice bunch of guys, all in their 60s and above but really keen to get younger guys (like me at 54) involved. They're not competitive, just like to get together, spin around a few times and talk out the day. They meet in the centre of a horse race track in a nearby town. Nice flat well mown Cricket ground. (Look up the game of cricket- I'm sure Ian knows all about it). Lots of space, no-one anywhere nearby (except for those playing Cricket at the adjoining oval). Wind was up a bit and only the brave ones gave it a shot, but the larger planes coped ok. Smallest plane there was an OS .25 powered "kind-of" Ringmaster, plus a couple of Flight Streaks. The fellas generally use engines ranging from .25 to .51. (Biggest there has a Super Tigre .51). .35 is a popular size and while I have several .35 engines, I have no airframe to suit. They must all use mufflers according to local govt. rules so I guess that rules out any of my 1/2As. They don't seem to have a lot of rules and regulations, just show up & fly. Don't even think they have formal membership, but can arrange independant insurance for a fraction the cost of the stuff our national governing body provides. I think I need to go back some time.

Rod.