28AAD local jolly

I realised the other day that the centre pin in the BNC connector on 28AAD’s antenna cable was missing and as this would mean that I couldn’t use my Vertex radio kit in it, I needed to order a new connector. In fact I ordered two, from a German supplier who, unlike those in France, realises that if you spend only a few euros to purchase some items on line, it doesn’t make sense to then quote 20-30€ in carriage.

In fact, because their delivery charge was so reasonable (under 6€ from Germany), I actually bought more than I was originally going to from their web site and have bookmarked it for future use. Read, mark and learn, French suppliers.

The parcel arrived today so late this afternoon I went to Malbec to fit one onto 28AAD’s antenna cable, and as the flying conditions were still very pleasant, decided to go off in it afterwoods for a little local jolly. It was about time too, because I haven’t flown 28AAD since September of last year and I therefore thought that it would be a good idea to do a few landings at the usual places, Galinat and Condat.

I didn’t bother planning a flight but instead just loaded an old one into my tablet, fired it up and off I went. I took a few shots along the way, and as there are only eight, thought that I wouldn’t bother choosing the best ones and to show them all below. The first two are of 28AAD at Galinat.

Now one of 28AAD at Condat. There was some kind of party or function going on there and everyone watched me come into land, which was a bit disconcerting as the crosswind on the approach was playing some very weird little games.

I then returned for a second landing at Galinat and here are some shots that I took as I approached and passed overhead Montignac.

And finally, a couple of shots after I’d returned to Malbec of both of my aircraft in the barn there. I tried turning 28AAD round this time with its nose towards the back corner and it does seem to have given more room to push 77ASY further in.

I put 28AAD up for sale on Le Bon Coin a few weeks ago but my asking price was a bit high and although there was some interest, there were no takers. Time to re-do the ad, I think, as it doesn’t make sense keeping two aircraft, and quite honestly, I don’t now enjoy flying the slow little Weedhopper half as much as I do the Savannah. It would be really nice to find a good home for her with an owner who will appreciate her more than I do.