Al's Hobbies Gallery :: Old Warden Scale Weekend

It was a Old Warden event some 12 years ago where Al made his first flight at a public event. For this reason Al has a strong affinity with any events held at this picturesque venue, and always makes an effort to attend their events no matter how big or small.

The Scale day is an event that has been running for as long as we can remember, and although not the biggest event it always has bags of atmosphere and those that go always seem to enjoy the day. This year Al took a small selection of models to display. The Cougar was unfortunately grounded due to a technical hiccup, and the Raven went U/S after a quite spectacular engine failure. Luckily this was at a safe height and no damage was sustained. It also happened on the last flight of the last day so it was able to perform its intense and loud display both days.

The model that seemed to get most attention was Al’s new electric Tucano. Most people were surprised just how much performance this large scale all composite model had. It did so well that it picked up the award for best post war model. Al was delighted to receive the obligatory tin pot, but what came as a real surprise was the second part of the award…Al received a flight in one of the Old Warden aircraft, hopefully we can bring you some coverage of this vent when Al gets time to collect his prize.

Al looking rightfuly pleased with his Electric Tucano after winning the modern scale award, and thinking about his flight in the Magister.

Early Saturday morning and set up begins

Al, with some of his friends from Spain, that came all the way to see him fly. Thankyou, and great flying Martin!

Al's Turbo Raven Turboprop, soon after it's last run. Notice damage to rear or turbine section, as well excessive heating of the exhausts

Neat and Tidy install in the Turbo Raven. thanks to Terry (Spike) Milgate for the first class build.

Al needs to work on how he parks his Airworld Cougar.........

One half of the relaxed and laid back Flight line at Old Warden

The silverware up for grabs. With these delightful Trophies came the prize of a flight in the Shuttleworth collection Miles magister.

Always a important part on any Old Warden meeting. the free flighters made the most of perfect conditions all weekend.

Al's Tucano now featuring it's full scale detailed cockpit, ejector seats and pilot.

a most unusal Italian Triplane. (Sorry no details). At half scale this was by far the largest model fo the meeting.

A splendid Fokker Eindecker was flown well on the Sunday, and captured the spirit of the event.

All three Old Warden winners pose in the summer sunshine.

Martin Pickering came all the way from Spain to see Ali fly. Little did he know that he would end up flying at his first UK Show. Martin impressed all those that watched with the smoth way he flw Al's Minnow pylon racer powered by ys 140.