I totally agree with Trevor.

Now I am really peeved not to have been able to travel to Chilliwack this year.

Could not have happened to a nicer person. Congratulations Ivan.

What Trevor said!

Congratulations Ivan! We're all very proud of our models. And I am one of those indebted to Ivan's help and encouragement, as well as his design.

Justice!

Nick

Originally Posted by pentaxman

Could not have happened to a nicer person. Congratulations Ivan.

I agree with both Trevor and Andy, Ivan definately deserves this, he is a true inspiration, and never lets those that ask his advice or opinion go unanswered.

Well done Ivan, a great achievement.

Mike

A much deserved award - well done and thank you Ivan for all that you have done for the hobby!
Paul W.

Although I've yet to start on either of my Ivan Pettigrew plans, I'll nevertheless add my congratulations here too!

Geoff

If something we all agree , is that this man does a lot for our hobby , congratulations IVAN

Carlos

Theres a wonderful pic of Ivan, Hal and the award in Hals postings, Luke I think we need to borrow it???

Just a quick posting at bedtime after an enjoyable first day of our weekend meeting. We amassed a reasonable collection of models and, more importantly, like minded builders and pilots.

More later

Trevor

Very nice Trevor. Good to hear you are having fun. Ivan would be pleased as punch, I'm sure. You'll need to put names to all those faces so we know who you all are!!!

Dohhhhhhhhh! ............. next time .........

Names to faces

Left > right

Nickchud
Jim (Local inhabitant)
TrevorH
Shell (Pentaxman's wife)
Pentaxman
Paulbw
Wallis 100
Siddus
Sopwith Mike

Now you can do the work with naming the models!

I've got another picture of the Ivan's planes at the BIMBO event: front to back we have Wallis100's Twin Otter, Pentaxman's Mosquito, Sopwith Mike's Minicat, TrevorH's Rapide and Sealand, nickchud's Mosquito and Pentaxman's Chipmunk.

There's a gallery and some commentary at http://sopwithmike.mudefordsc.org/html/bimbo_2009.html

Same again next year then?

Mike

Great pictures Mike, you have certainly captured the flavour of the event.
As to next year, I certainly hope so, maybe before if we can sort a site?
And maybe a certain other water plane in attendance??

Hail good fellows! I've been away from the computer for nearly two weeks and am just now getting caught back up. Congratulations on the first ever BIMBO meet! And congratulations to Ivan for his well-earned recognition!

I just wanted to post here that Ivan has finally completed the plans for the deHavilland Express and the details are now on his website, Ivan's Plans. Yes, you know what this means - the plans are officially for sale, for those of you brave enough to take on this aircraft!

As always, contact Ivan directly for orders. He will tell you what the price is to your country of residence, it varies since the shipping costs vary.


Luke