It's been a while since I (Cameron) have written a blog and while the summer is definately starting to heat up I'm still building and flying my planes. Yesterday saw the end of the build of another kit, this one being my first twin engine. The plane, a Transall C-160, includes an engine synchroniser (which we had trouble with and have disabled for the moment). So, up we got in the wee hours of the morning to head out to the new Jet Flying Field on the Al-Ain Road. At 6am, it was 30degC and stinking humidity, and I was on the road. A couple of hours later (after making some adjustments to the engines) the plane was on the runway for it's maiden flight. Gerald, a colleague, Aussie and fellow flyer assisted with the flights by taking control for the maiden flight. Throttle up and the roll-out started and it was up, up & away. After some in air adjustments, control was handed over to me to 'get a feel' of the new beast. After a short but reasonable flight, Gerald took control over and prepared for the landing approach. On the final approach, with only meters to ground, one engine cut out however skilled control by Gerald brought the plane to a perfect landing and the completion of a successful maiden flight. Back to the 'pits' for some minor adjustments, some more 'sophisticated' radio programming and a refuel and it was one more flight for the day. Again, Gerald did the take off and landing, while I did the rest of the flight. All in all, a great success with much thanks and appreciation to Gerald for the assistance.
Below are a few photos of the plane, named 'George' by Kathryn. Also in the photos is one of my other planes I'm flying at the moment, an Ultimate 40S Bi-plane, which is a real good fun plane which fits in the back of the Jeep without being disassembled.
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