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Not a regular (as in every week) flying place, but we flew a few times at the ground behind the ESI hospital near Kottayam town.  A nice location, next to a hill (but flat ground).  Some people I know fly there occassionally.

Some pics attached.

Hi I fly in Dubai, and need some help to find fuel and a field at kottayam. Any one can help ? please mail me (bmanoj2@eim.ae) :(

wow  :salute:

Regards
Dileep

For the record... these photos were taken when Aditya from Bangalore and myself visited Prakkat at Kottayam :)

Did you fly Planes or Heli ??

Both.

I can see from the picture that you have a Tiger trainer on the field, but was not sure if there is enough open space there to fly that. I will check this place next week. Thanks for the information. :)

Am from Kottayam, working in Jeddah, KSA. Right now am thrilled as I am taking my annual vacation (july 7th till Aug 8th). Hope to make a profile jet or a small SPAD. Well profile Jet seems more appropriate as I wont need a run way (hand launch). Glad to know that there is a spot near Kottayam for RC flying. Thanks for the info :)

Get in touch with Prakkat, he flies right outside his house these days, in a recently cleared rubber plantation.

Thanks Anwar, I am in touch with Santhosh, who offered some help and to introduce me to Prakat. Hoping for a fun filled vacation. I intend to introduce this hobby to my nephew (he is 12 and in Dubai flying coaxial helis), who is also visiting us. This is one of the reasons other than the urge to fly (basic instinct), I intend to risk my spare Tx/Rx, Lipo's etc where Customs is still a scary thing.

If you are within kottayam town, check out the medical college ground (Called ESI Ground). Same one in the first post of Anwar Gi. I fly my smal, nitro and foam planes while on vacation. But this year I will reach only by August 10th.

Thanks Manoj, I have already noted that one on Google map ;) I will return on Aug8th.....what a shame.... may be we could meet next vacation :) In fear of spots, I am considering profile jets. Now that there is at least this site as well as any other once I meet with Prakat bhai.. I think I could make a eSPAD. Am looking for couple of items now (40A esc, 2.2 Lipo, mini servos etc.). Once I heard that there is a hobby shop in EKM or Perumbavur... got to find them.

Yes there was a post from Mr. Prakat if I remember correctly. But not sure if they have these thigs available. As Anwar Gi told order from one of the shops in south India.you have shops in Bangalore and Madras and they can sen it to your house before you reach from Saudi.

Yes Manoj, looks like that could be the way to go. Thanks. Am a bit worried bout bringing Lipos through our Customs.

I found a small open area (where my friends play cricket) near my place (Karapuzha, Left turn just before Thiruvathukkal town). Flew couple of times, there are some puddles of water here and there, still doable. First day I was attacked by just about 100 crows, but later on did not see any. Could not enjoy much as my one night built SPAD trainer (plus its week as I couldn't find 4mm coro) is not so perfect :( . Planning to build a mini version of SPADSTICK this week.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfQNyd8yE8

And above all, I lost the only 8x3x8 prop the first day here. Its on a 7x4 which is not sufficient for this birdie for a quick take-off :(

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Nice :) 

You should really post some close up pictures of these quickly built spads !!

Thanks Anwar. Will certainly post some pics (hopefully before my next crash ;) )

Updated... with pictures.

Nice..  :thumbsup:

 :thumbsup: looks neat...

 just the motivation for me to get my a$$ back on Extra 300 soon...

await your pix & maiden flight...

Thanks guys...by the way these flights were few days after a crash landing at Santhosh Bhai's place. The fuse was crumbled in the impact. Few skewers here and there, she is back alive :D

Sunday Update:Visited the said site (ESI ground), flew 3 or 4 times and had fun. At last I found out why my bird was having trouble landing :)) The horizontal stabilizer was at least 10 degree off!!! Fixed it yesterday night and she flew quite well today :) The site is quite good and i really loved flying there. A more sporty model would have been more fun..any how enjoyed today's flying!!! Attaching few clips we shot today,

Video1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFAj9g1e-F4
Video2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ_83unpv4I
Video3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWiWmTWfkeg

 {:)} Nice video

Thanks Manoj :D

wow...nice...

Thanks Roopesh

welcome samli..

i'm from kajirappally i'm also doing aero modeling i have  nitro planes and glider,........i like to join with u r group now i'm in bangaloor...my no is 09742331607 ......

Its great to know that there's a lot happening at such a nearby place . My home is about just 6km away from this ground . I have only a rc truggy now . Im looking forward to enter the planes or heli's world ( electric ) soon. If any of you have any planes for sale , please let me know . And , it would be great if anyone could let me know the next time you fly at the same location next time . My no is : 94 97 32 34 80 , available on whatsapp too . :)

Hello folks, any RC flyers in and around kollam? am shifting from pune and taking up a job in kollam. be have been into RC flying for over 15 years now. will be very grateful for any inputs. thank you. Colonel Vijay sagar

Any RC activities near Kottayam these days?

sameer are you back in kottayam?

I will be there by 23rd morning :)

Am home.  Ordered a techone Arrow from kinetic and eagerly waiting :D

Arrow is ready for maiden. Anyone from kottayam want to join?  ;) dont feel like going alone.

Maiden-ed  :)

hai sir can u please give phone number

Hi Jeevan, PMed.

Visiting my home town for a short vacation (8 days :( ). Anyone flying nearby these days?

ESI ground is blocked for public.:(

Oops! Anyway, for small foamies, Nehru Stadium would do  ;D

Yes, but expect "unwanted " guests:)

I have flown there couple of times few years back. Hope you could be more specific so that I dont run into trouble in case I get to fly there!

These days authorities are strict and not everyone likes our private affairs!

Will keep that in mind thanks :)