Seth's Helicopter

Seth and his RC helicopter; Joe Warren looking on

Ah, Seth bring's out his helicopter to start the afternoon's entertainment.

Seth and his helicopter at Kathy Gill's 50th birthday party

Pre-liftoff preparations underway.

Seth's helicopter at Kathy Gill's 50th birthday party

Clear the decks - coming in for a landing.

Seth and his helicopter after a not quite right landing

Ah, down, but not exactly a perfect landing, although the pilot surived without injury! As did the helicopter - it seems rather robust. Pity real ones don't survive as well.

Seth adjusting his helicopter and discussing with Joe Warren

Some investigation is required, as there was obviously a problem with the helicopter - obvious even to me! So a good mechanical engineer is called in for a consultation - and Joe happens to be here.

Seth's helicopter at Kathy Gill's 50th birthday party

Ah, that's so much better - the stability is back, now that the loose tail rotor has been tightened. Time to buzz the neighbours :)

Quite an audience watching Seth fly his helicopter

Quite a crowd watching the flight. No pressure on Seth at all. The helicopter is not easily visible - it's just on the right side of the trees on the left. But here's an in-flight photo.

Seth concentrating on flying, with a crowd of onlookers

Cool under pressure.

Seth's helicopter at Kathy Gill's 50th birthday party

Coming in for a good landing.

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