Flying in Salem CT

[hello82]

Hey all...thanks so much for the fun July4th. It was great to meet you all and do some soaring. And Thanks to all you guys towing, helping out and lunch...and Len for teaching me what I needed to do to get my new plane into shape before the maiden, which he did for me. It sure felt great to soar this plane and learn the ropes of landing. Here's some photos and videos I have

[Asher Carmichael]

Looks and sounds like the Bidule is pretty much what I thought it would be. Congrats on the maiden, Len. Working to get mine in the air.







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[lenb]

Landing

[lenb]

Ok, everyone just CALM DOWN. lol

It was another wonderful day at the Salem field.
We welcomed a new pilot into the group today, Matt from the Boston area took the drive down and we maidened his HF models 3.7m DG 505.
After a couple small tweaks and adjustments we flew it off a cradle for the first flight.
The plane flew great and Matts a fast learner, he was flying it on the second flight and makings some excellent thermal flights.
Congrats Matt and welcome aboard, we're glad to have you with us.

THE BIDULE......

Holy cow Bateman!!! AND WE HAVE A WINNER'

Really not knowing what to expect from this unusual airplane,we fueled it and off it went
Its a beauty.Powerful, stable and predictable. Here are some shots.

[Swiss1]

All talk and not a picture, apart from a blurry Bidule image posted by Steve, that could have been plucked from anywhere on the web, and then a phone call from Len late in the afternoon telling me how great the Bidule is for towing Just kidding, but come on we need pictures of this Beast!!

Jeremy and Ben
SCC AAA TT TN

[BobM]

What a great day of flying....we had a group of at least 10 or more there with a couple tow planes going as needed. Steve, Len, and Bob did towing duty.......many thanks !

Len flew the Bidule for the first flights today.....it is really a great towplane and a real workhorse. Plenty of power and had the sailplanes up in no time at all. I have to get mine completed before Cumberland !

Steve had the Porter going.....reliable as always and a great towing machine.

I flew my Ventus 2c.......great sailplane, my go to sailplane so to speak.Enjoyable flights and great to be back flying with my 12x repaired and working again.

Thanks again to everyone, it was fun to be there enjoying the day together and seeing so many of us from the area.

Bob

[Nodd]

I had my camera with me or should I say it was in the Van. No excuses, spaced on taking some shots of the new tug. And what a tug it is too! Oh well, I'm sure someone shot something.

Thanks guys for another awesome tow, sure needed my Salem fix. Now I can go back to my workbench a happy man. Until next time!

[stihac]

It was great seeing you guys again. Big thanks to Bob for the awesome lunch and to Len, Steve and Rob for towing! Sorry Jim I didn't take any pictures. Len was taking some so maybe he'll post some.

Petr

[JimD]

I will need pictures of flying!

We are all socked in here with rain...😕

[hello82]

See ya there Petr, and all

[stihac]

I will be there in the am with my wife and daughter. chances are we'll stay just for couple of hours and head somewhere else. They are trying to find some other entertainment in the area other then aerotowing. Not sure why...

Petr

[Jeff D]

Looks like family gathering obligations may get in the way :-(

If that changes I'll try to be there.

Jeff

[lenb]

Bob,
You are too generous as always.
I'll be sure to bring something for the feast.


See ya there

len

[TomTerrific?]

thanks for bringing the dolly guys! I will be there around 8ish coming from Boston. Looking forward to meeting you all.....

....also still figuring best way to keep wings attached (after rods of course)......might just use electrical tape...what size do guys usually use? regular 1/2&quot;?...might eventually go to using an inner system with bolts or velco...

Matt- i'll have some extra electrical tape (both white and red varieties) with me that your welcome to use and tryout...

[Tom M]

Have a great time I'm going to be out of state this weekend.