Wings That Rotate

The weather is still very poor with strong winds today and it is very depressing as I still cannot fly even after taking time off work. Maybe Friday will be better. Part of the problem is that our airfield has been waterlogged and closed to fixed wing aircraft. Even when it is open the sufrace is poor, being very soft and wet. Not ideal conditions for our aircraft. However, if you don't need a runway the airfield is open!

Yes, a helicopter does not need a grass runway as it goes straight up into the air. I do not have a licence to fly helicopters but Stephen does. He owns a share in this turbine powered Enstrom 480 as well as the Piper Arrow.

I haven't yet flown in this helicopter but I have had a few goes in a piston powered Enstrom and found it very enjoyable, though hovering is very tricky. You need many hours of practice to master that art!

We hope to take the helicopter and the fixed wing plane away for some flights soon, again when the weather improves.