Few weeks ago first F3P event in North Ireland was held. Im pretty happy to see this wonderfull class become more popular. Also it is very nice to see that my designs (Future, Futurion) was flown durring this competition, special thank you for making my planes so popular in Ireland goes to my good friend Richard Boyd.
Pictures:
Boyd family (from L to R), Richard, Reggie and brother Adrian. It is so nice to see when our wonderfull hobby bring all family together.
Richard dad Reggie Boyd. This man deserve respect, Mr Reggie is 76 year old and flew his Future in indoor competition !
Mr.Sean Scullion and Adrian Boyd, ussed Futurion powered by Vytas CD-R motors. Sean finished in second and Adrian in third place in Basic class.
Nice way to transport all family planes and equipment!
Results:
Overal F3P-C and AM competition winner Matthew Poots, also well known F3M pilot.
Basic 1) Alistair Henry (Bug) 2) Sean Scullion (Futurion) 3) Adrian Boyd (Futurion)
F3P-C 1) Matthew Poots (Yak 54) 2) Robert Graham (BPLR Reflex) 3) Richard Boyd (Future)
Aeromusical 1) Matthew Poots (Bug) 2) Robert 'Rod' Graham (Futurion) 3) Simon McNeill (Smove)
Special thanks for all pilots that flew my designed plane, i really apreciate this!!!
Competition trophies next to main competition sponsor Flight power flag.
Competition review
(By biggest F3P enthusiast in Ireland Richard Boyd)
F3P first ever competition in Ireland or the UK was the the most successful competition ever staged in this Island . When the idea was first thought of it was reckoned we could get about 8-9 pilots to compete in F3P-C . What a surprise we got we had 22 pilots register for the competition . It was felt that to give all the pilots a good chance of winning that 2 sections would be flown F3P-C and Basic Level . This Basic level gave pilots that didnot have a competition model the chance to fly and feel what competition flying was all about . We had pilots from all over Ireland , some travelled over 400 km just to fly and 1 pilot travelled over from Scotland by ferry also to fly . FLIGHTPOWER UK , FREESTYLE - RC , PHILLIPS ELECTRICAL , MOTORS AND ROTORS , MID-ULSTER MODELS and EXPRESSFLY were the competition sponcers . The majority of models that were flown in the competition were Futures and Futurions ( DONATAS )also there were Smoves , Knuffels ( Slowflyer )and Doodle Bugs ( Expressfly ) and a few Ikarus planes and Index flown by designer and pilot Aidan . The whole competition was a massive success and thanks has to go to Banbridge Aeromodeling Club for there hard work and dedication . All the pilots that flew have requested another competition as they enjoyed this so very much . A special thanks has to go to Donatas for all the help and support prior to the competition . Myself and Matthew and Trevor Poots will be travelling to Prague to cheer on and support our great mate Donatas on the 19th - 21st of January 2008 .
Dungannon MFC are proud to confirm that the next F3p event is scheduled to take place at Dungannon Leisure Centre on Sunday 2nd March 2008. Doors will open at 10am with the competition starting at 11.30am. Flying will continue to 5.30pm followed by the prize giving.
Entry level, F3p-c and Aero Musical competitions are planned.
Due to time constraints we will have to limit the contenders to a maximum of 35. Entry forms and flyers will be posted here in the next few days so bookmark this page and keep checking back. You can also contact the competition organisers by email
if you want to be kept up to date
