20 April 2026

the 8th

 

Another Holly session... that's two in less than a week. Forecast can't make its mind up between S or SSW, but the Medway gap works its magic and Holly is on fine form offering up a mellow, sub 10mph evening.



comparative span exercise... note that's two Micro Maxes on the hill in almost as many days! Mr Fisher's graces the spring air on this evening (and does a fine job with the photo captures). Also enjoying the lift is Bernard, stalwart of the 90's Holly scene (we didn't get a photo).



....but here he is, second from the left circa 1991





2026....



1989




landings are a little more predicable these days
even with a dried leaf shoved in his collar....
oh no, it's a massive lug hole!



06 April 2026

Holly Easter

 

A sunny bank holiday is a rare thing. A sunny bank holiday with a flyable wind is even more rare!



Richmond preps the Micro Max




It's a fine little beasty... 1.15m of moulded pocket rocket!




nesting season for some




racing season for others!





just when you need a tree surgeon....




one turns up, fully equipped!



22 January 2026

meanwhile...

 

100 years ago...















18 January 2026

last flight

Final airtime of '25



the ascent of Longman



 

New Year's Eve, 4mph and frosty, but it delivers the goods!