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NEWS
PLANE OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER 2026
MAURIE’S SEAGULL ” WEEKEND SPECIAL”
This month’s selection is an impressive and imposing sports plane.
This classic design, the “Weekend Special” was a popular model kit sold by IM Designs in the early 1990’s. Recently it was updated and redesigned by Seagull’
Power is by 20cc petrol engine. Wing span is no less than 2500 mm, and length 1615 mm.
The sleek glider like wings enable it to float almost like a sail plane , or perform high speed aerobatics. Maurie reports that it flies superbly, but can be reluctant to land!
NEWS
Many thanks to Craig who is doing a fantastic job as the Club's mowing volunteer
Steve B receives expert advice from "table of knowledge" experts prior to recent maiden!
Congratulations! Gold Wings pilot Tai qualified as an MAAA instructor. Here he is with CCMAC's other MAAA instructor Paul S. (left)
Maurie assists Ken prior to the maiden of his recent Spacewalker plane of the month.
Tai is thrilled with his absolutely gorgeous four stroke nitro powered Ultimate biplane
Another long term member Rob L recently left the Club to move to the North Coast, where he will continue to fly.
Long term member and ex vice president Dr Chris recently farewelled the club to return permanently to the UK.
RC Jim recently built this superb electric C47, and was awarded plane of the month immediately before it was sadly destroyed!
River Dave recently made a final decision to move out of I.C. and into electric for his whole squadron!
Tai built this impressive foam jet liner; then added the UN markings as a reminder of his recent posting to South Sudan with the organisation!
Vincent only started flying micro helis some months ago, but rapidly became expert in 3D; and has now moved into larger choppers.
CCMAC SPONSORS
Doug is hooked on Pitts bipes, and is spectacular with his enthusiastic flying, not to mention occasional prangs. How many Pitts have you had now?
CCMAC gratefully acknowledges generous support from the following for our annual Christmas club event.
"RC JIM" YOU TUBE CHANNEL
New(ish) CCMAC member Jim M has built up an excellent new You Tube channel called "RC Jim". On this are a number of videos he has shot of some of the flying action at the Club. in addition he has produced a couple of videos for exclusive use by us.
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