A very successful 'Club Day' enjoyed by many of the members.

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Early one morning just as the Sun was rising...... or so we hoped as it was a bit of a miserable start. Set out the pits area and get the transmitter tent up! With a technical operation such as this it is always advisable to get one to read the instruction, one to do the work and plenty to advise on any mistakes you make. Best way to get the job done. Plenty on hand to try out the bacon cobs later!

Duncan Osbourne (left) returns to the pits area after an incredible display of 3D flying to music. Who's the sleeping Mexican in the foreground? Trio of awesome machines (right) means someone's in for a serious days flying

The day turns out to beautifully sunny with little or no breeze, and what better than to relax in the pits area soak up the sun and have a chat with fellow heli fliers. Matt Booth (right) a member of  LMFC has made tremendous improvement over the year, entering the 3 D Masters and practicing on the sim. Definitely one to watch for the 2007 season.

Paul Lison (left) who can regularly be seen on the Fly-in circuit flies constantly throughout the day. One of the many who's enthusiasm and flying abilities inspires others to greater things. His attendance at the event this year paid off with first prize in the raffle, a TREX !

Over the years of the LMFC Fly-in the many pilots who attend every year are a constant incentive to newcomers and seasoned pilots of what can be achieved. Their advice and experience is gladly passed on with a friendly smile and genuine interest in other pilots progress. Most will help with set up and even test flight to improve others machines. We hope to stage our 10th Anniversary Heli Fly-In early September. Our thanks to all who have supported us over the ten years and look forward to seeing you in September.

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8.45 on the December morning of the LMFC Swapmeet. A bright cold day but already the front car park is virtually full with expectant sellers and buyers. Final preparations are in progress inside the venue in the halls and kitchen so we can open at 10.00am. The LMFC members work hard to complete the tasks and have time to serve tea to the table holders prior to opening.

Sunday December 17th 2006 saw the Clubs' 9th annual swapmeet. As can be seen from the photos trade was very busy indeed and many smiling faces were seen leaving with assorted airframes, engines and other paraphernalia tucked under the arm - last minute presents for the wife of course ! As usual a raffle was held with many festive prizes, and the kitchen staff were kept on their toes dispensing delicious bacon cobs and hot dogs. This years event has already been booked - Sunday December 16th - don't miss it - put it in your diary now and watch out for the ads later in the year. A big thank you to all our patrons for supporting another successful event.

A packed hall with lots of money and goods changing hands

Midday and still extremely busy with deals going on.

Bacon cobs, tea and a chat go down well with the ladies.

More Ladies here to help carry the purchases to the cars (and Fund it?)

Colin Monk (right), event co-ordinator in his counting house ably assisted by Carol Soars who sold record numbers of raffle tickets and, Pearl Sewell chief clerk for the proceedings. Many thanks to the kitchen Staff, Guss, Sandra and Rob who also sold a record number of Bacon Cobs and Hot Dogs and all members that helped prior to and on the day. Colin just has to draw the many raffle prizes and the stress is over for another year. All tables booked - All food and drink sold out - record number of people - record takings. Many of the patrons expressed that this is one of the top three Swap meets in the Country.......

Wrong it is the NUMBER ONE !