So is anyone planing on going to the field tomorrow or will it be too cold.
I was hoping to fly my glider and the Spitfire :P
What time? I might awing by but have to look at times still
Didn't plan a time yet, depends on the weather - need to hand launch my planes so I hope it will not be too cold.
Just checked the weather for Stoufville. -7 with a 20k wind (-13 windchill), if you thought last weekend was cold, tomorrow will be much colder.
Better bundle up.
Quote from: thehaze on February 01, 2013, 10:39:00 PM
Better bundle up.
Looks like this is the only option -9.3 with gray sky is not the best :(
Turns out I just can't swing it time wise. Was just out for a bit and its COLD
Watch out for groundhogs if you fly today! If we can figure out where ROGO Roger lives, maybe we could do a TEMAC version of Wiarton Willie!
He's probably up near the side road!
Jack.
Hi Guys:
It was fantastic at TEMAC on Saturday afternoon! Brisk for sure (-6C, wind chill -12C), but the winds were quite manageable, 13-15 kmh from the SW. I was there from 2-4 pm. Snowpants were great for pre-warming my flight batteries per Ed's recommendations!!
Andy
Yikes! Andy if you had your batteries in your snowpants, I hope you didn't get your wires crossed! :o
Oh yes, I was really careful to keep my wires uncrossed. I learned that from Simon's sagely commentary about FireWire at the January workshop! :)
Forget football who is going flying? Charging as I type!
I did a couple of flights with the glider and Jeff flew his pylon racer and rifle - started nice but when then the wind picked up a bit and together with the clouds it was freezing....
Just in from the field. Good times. Cold but tolerable if you dressed for it.
Good times today for sure! Beautiful winter flying: -6C, wind chill only -9C to -11C; winds SW at 7-11 kmh. Love my Farmer John style 1970's snowpants!!
Field is frozen solid so there's no mud. Just have to wait for some more snow so I can put the skis back on.
Andy
Have all you guys who are flying paid for your 2013 TEMAC and MAAC memberships?
I'm gladly up to date!
Me too.... paid in advanced :)
yup...
All paid up. I suppose I should think about flying at some point....
Quote from: Michael on February 03, 2013, 10:27:23 PM
Have all you guys who are flying paid for your 2013 TEMAC and MAAC memberships?
Fully paid - TEMAC for 2013 and MAAC for 2013-2015. Winter flying is great and helps you get max value out your memberships and your sweaters, scarves, toques, snowpants, boots and long underwear!
Cheers!
Andy
No fair! :(
I also paid but haven't flown yet! ;D
Quote from: Michael on February 04, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
No fair! :(
I also paid but haven't flown yet! ;D
You really should come out! The field's got your name all over it !! :)
Andy
Would you like to see me write my name in the snow? ;D
We should have a February fun fly. I might even bring the mobile clubhouse!
Sorry to disappoint Michael but as of Sunday there was no snow available. The ground is hard as a rock too!
Quote from: Michael on February 04, 2013, 04:41:17 PM
Would you like to see me write my name in the snow? ;D
What colour were you thinking of ? :)
Today looks good boys too! I might grab something and head out if it stops to snow..
On my way to the field to get in some flying. YEA RIGHT!
I'm pretty sure the driveway would be no problem at all. Drive all the way in. No sense walking in from the road.
Well, I just got back from a wonderful day at TEMAC. The weather was perfect, I don't understand why more of you weren't out.
;D
Funny it didnt look like that when I was there!!
I may venture out on Sunday, if people can actually get out of our road on to Yonge Street by then!
Pffft I drove to the sportsmanship show at the CNE and back to newmarket already.
Looks beautiful and bright today wish I could go flying!! I would make the track but alas no time. Someone get out there and enjoy it!
I might go now that the drive way is clean!
Weather tomorrow actually looks like it could work. Anyone drive past the driveway that can report on how burried it is? I don't mind walking in but don't know if I could even get in off the road.
Thanks for volunteering Ed, can't wait for your field report ;)
I figure get in at 11:00 and out at 1:00 snow should still be dry
There is NO WAY your driving into the driveway. Was just there and it aint happening!!
Tunneling? ;D
The snowplow did a number in the driveway entrance. If I was going to say a specific number I would say it looks like it took a large number two if you get my "drift"
Have any of the locals been past the club field that can report on the driveways condition? I don't mind walking in but wonder how the shoulder is doing for parking there.
I'm heading out there, with the intention of flying!
The shoulder of stouffville side road is fine. Just have to walk in.
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 18, 2013, 08:46:07 AM
I don't mind walking in but wonder how the shoulder is doing for parking there.
Ed, as I mentioned in the other thread, the shoulder is for emergency use only and cannot be used for club parking. I would hate to see anyone get ticketed or towed! Hopefully the driveway clears up for next weekend :)
Simon and myself attended TEMAC today. I shoveled the entrance of the driveway and the road in did not look too bad. (Yes I'm a little insane this is common knowledge) having lots of off roading experience I knew it would be better if I got stuck backing down the driveway. I backed down but was sliding off to the west side of the drive. Getting a little stuck we made the decision that it just wasn't going to work. So with a firm push from Simon and a little run I drove out of the driveway. As for parking on the shoulder I did not see any no parking or stopping signs. This is a regional road not a highway
We went and flew several flights at my Area51 flying site. Great sun and good times
It was amazing, but 2 hours outside was enough. The cold did creep in!
I managed to catch this photo of Ed and his crazy fast "glider" - amazed I got them both in shot, with an iPhone, on a sunny day!
Thanks Ed!
S
Wow my butt looks great in that suit!
Good times Simon!
I had a few flights at a local field as well. A friend brought out his trusty PZ Supercub and we lasted about an hour before retiring indoors...might look in to a tx glove for next year!
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 18, 2013, 04:15:01 PM
Simon and myself attended TEMAC today. I shoveled the entrance of the driveway and the road in did not look too bad. (Yes I'm a little insane this is common knowledge) having lots of off roading experience I knew it would be better if I got stuck backing down the driveway. I backed down but was sliding off to the west side of the drive. Getting a little stuck we made the decision that it just wasn't going to work. So with a firm push from Simon and a little run I drove out of the driveway. As for parking on the shoulder I did not see any no parking or stopping signs. This is a regional road not a highway
We went and flew several flights at my Area51 flying site. Great sun and good times
I must have just missed you guys. I was there from 1:30 to about 3:30. I made the same decision after gently testing the snow on the driveway and parked my mini-van at the top of the driveway, although Thomas Kwak stopped by to visit at around 3:00, and he was able to drive right in with his 4x4 SUV with no problem. It was a gorgeous winter day, with nice dry snow for skis!
Thanks for shovelling Ed.
Andy
Quote from: flying saucer on February 18, 2013, 03:39:26 PM
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 18, 2013, 08:46:07 AM
I don't mind walking in but wonder how the shoulder is doing for parking there.
Ed, as I mentioned in the other thread, the shoulder is for emergency use only and cannot be used for club parking. I would hate to see anyone get ticketed or towed! Hopefully the driveway clears up for next weekend :)
Update on Winter Parking at TEMAC
http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,3823.0.html (http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,3823.0.html)
Andy
Thanks for looking into it Andy. My information came from talking with a Police officer two winters ago. Just hope everyone's on the same page with this.
Anyway hopefully we'll be able to drive on in very soon :)
Well today was the day! Winds were quite manageable varying between 5-15km/h, and above freezing temps made it almost toasty out :)
I squeezed in two flights while Andy had several solid flights with his Sportster. Best of all the driveway is finally accessible!
What. You b@@@@t@@@rds. John and I spent all day building an original Electra cub for Sunday and you guys go out today. Lol
So what time you guys are planing to go tomorrow ?
My plan is to show up around 11 and stay till 2 . MIGHT bring something new to fly.... might leave it at home....
Put the skis on your planes guys. The snow is glazed and fast. Lots of fun! See you tomorrow!
Andy
is it smooth or choppy Andy? I dont mind some foot prints but if its a canadian road in spinrgtime ?
I will also be there and will bring a couple of planes
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 23, 2013, 11:08:44 PM
is it smooth or choppy Andy? I dont mind some foot prints but if its a canadian road in spinrgtime ?
Except for a small heap of snow (which is almost invisible under an overcast sky!) on the runway side of the second pilot station, I'd say the field is relatively smooth. There are footprints, but skis or a fuselage can easily traverse the runway.
Driveway was easily navigable for both Jeff's car and my minivan. Last week's rain has compacted the snow. A bit icy in spots, but OK if you take it slowly.
Andy
John and I finish the cub last night at 5. It was a fun build and ready for a flight today. This should have gone under craziest maidens. The second it lifted a white plane on a dark sky it disappeared. Lol. Plus it was the three channel converted to 4. So it did not react normal at all. Ended up just flying it with rudder and landed what I could see. Lol. We will be there.
All charged up and ready to go. What time is everyone else going?
I'm shooting for 1130
Wow! Another great winter flying day (if a bit blustery at times, snowy and overcast), and a great turnout (Ed, Greg & Mike H, Fabiano, Greg C, Fabiano, Simon and myself). The driveway is open and passable, making access decent for winter flying, and the fresh snow on the field has made the runway ideal for skis!
Of particular note, Fabiano flew a stealth (white) F-16, and Greg H flew a stealth glider, both of which did amazing disappearing acts against the white sky. These guys are truly gutsy and an inspiration to us all!! And our good president distributed some of the newly arrived Nooner kits to those in attendance. Thanks so much for coordinating this Simon, and to Ed for his excellent build thread.
Cheers!
Andy Hoffer
You missed it Andy but I flew my new hot little pylon racer the Pyro in the snow. Was so fast and difficult to see I only had 30 seconds on my full throttle timer after the flight!! Took me half an hour to calm down. Hopefully someone else that was there can describe its maiden flight it was s blur to me
I took a photo of Ed's Pyro maiden see attached.
It was awesome!!!
I think you should be the official club photographer Mike!
Actually Simon that is exactly as I remember it! The ability of his photo to show the speed AND visibility conditions is amazing!
Wow, can't believe all you guys were out. Me and Ronny showed up late (Thomas popped by to say hello as well), but stayed until 6! . It was still light out, in fact my last flight was at 5:45. By around 5pm the weather really cleared up with very light winds and even some blue sky peeking through.
We may come out tomorrow in the afternoon as well, as it seems tomorrow might be the only nice day for awhile :)
Tonight looks ok? I heard that the remainder of the week will not be too pleasent. If I can get my motor mount fixed, I will head over with some skii's and a big blue and yellow plane.. lol!
Well what a day!!
Winds were a very rare dead calm all afternoon making take-offs and landings possible in any direction. Thomas demonstrated impressive flying skill with his T28 and Supercub, and brought out an 8ft makeshift runway that worked a treat. I managed 2 ROG snow take-offs with the panther, but it needed 150ft to rotate with the big 6S 4000mah pack :o
The video is not too good due to the poor visibility and constant snow but yet again it was worth the effort.
http://youtu.be/htcs20-rhzw (http://youtu.be/htcs20-rhzw)
I watched and waited Bobby. Then I saw your caption at the end! A little disappointment that it didn't catch one pass but that was the longest 2:30 seconds of motor run time my eyes, nerves and fingers have ever experienced. Flew great thank goodness!
As for the rest of the video AMAZING JOB! Good footage well framed and equally well composed. Hats off!
Nice work Bobby!
Great video!
Sorry :P ...I was also looking for it ..
What is the weather supposed to be like this weekend? You guys know that the Aurora Swap is on and there is a show in Hamilton called Heritcon? It's mainly plastic models, but at the war museum. Well another busy weekend! :P
When and where is Aurora?
New market area. Look at the this link for details... http://www.auroramodelaircraft.com/html/Swap.html (http://www.auroramodelaircraft.com/html/Swap.html)
Oh, now you know where I get all my planes... lol!
WW1's are mine.. hands off!
>:(
I will be at the Aurora swap meet.
I am already in the line up. Had my tent going and a Bon fire.
Is it really that busy?
Quote from: Gregor77 on March 02, 2013, 06:39:57 AM
I am already in the line up. Had my tent going and a Bon fire.
Sure could have used Greg's bon fire at the field today! It was very brisk. Wind chill was -10C with NW winds at 24 kmh!!
The snow is nice and should stay that way till things warm up later this week. It's crusty now so I'd bet you could even use wheels. I used skis on the front, and the tail wheel did not sink into the snow at all. Unfortunately the driveway has been totally blocked by a wall of snow pushed in by the snow plow, so you have to park on the shoulder of Stouffville road. Good news is the shoulder has been well plowed so there's plenty of room to park safely off to the side, and it's an easy walk in to the field because the snow was saturated before it froze and you only sink in about 1/2 to 1 inch walking down the driveway.
Andy
Andy, you really are crazy! ;D
Quote from: sihinch on March 02, 2013, 06:32:46 PM
Andy, you really are crazy! ;D
Of course! That was one of the mandatory requirements for entering this Nooner insanity!!
Andy
Wow, you win the "ice pilot of the year award" today was cold.
Quote from: thehaze on March 02, 2013, 07:01:54 PM
Wow, you win the "ice pilot of the year award" today was cold.
Yep I stayed indoors and made airplane noises.
I stopped by for a couple flights late this afternoon. Lots of sun and blue sky was a very welcome change, even managed to get the rifle airborne and log my first proper flight with it (man that thing totally disappears at some angles!) :)
PS The driveway is now clear and open, but only about halfway -- which makes the trek to the field a lot shorter. Big thanks to who ever cleared the snow as it is still quite deep.
Saturday?? Weather looks like it will be warm. Wonder if the field will be a sponge by then...
No driving on the parking area or field! :P
Well I am going to follow Simon's lead and go flying in Arizona!
It's snowing now.. but looks like the weather on the weekend might be OK for some hot laps...
Looks like it will be better than just OK.
They're calling for +5C with lots of Sun and low winds for Saturday. Hard to beat that for this time of year!
Shhh you'll jinx it....
It's like talking about a shutout..
So when are yu guys planning to go?
I changed the firewall on the spitfire and will need a hand launch :)
I drove by Temac last night on the way home. The drive was is a bit slushy and there is a good layer of compressed snow. Be careful. I had to take two runs out of the parking lot to get out. Jeff and Ronnie were a bit water logged. Lol. There is tons of snow in the field at least waste height in some area's.
Hmmmm.... so no flying today :(
Not saying that. I am saying bring water proof boots. The field will be ok as there is lots of snow between us and the ground. Ronnie's feet were soaked after a day of flying.
I'm going. How to be there around noon. Going to park by the road and walk in, in my water proof boots.
Hopefully the fog will burn off by then
I'll be there about 1pm. I'm already nervous about the Nooner maiden!
Ok so 12-1 sounds like the time....
Bring boots!!! I am going to do a maiden on my old timer.... :-X
Ummm
"that's what she said "
What a terrific day! We came we flew we laughed. I'm so proud and glad to be a part of TEMAC that I just want to thank everyone that was out for having the club motto on there face all day! Thank you. YOU the members make this club what it is. (OK OK our amazing executive does do all the footwork so we can have fun.) Those of you that didn't make the trek missed a good one!
Poster Boy! ;D
What a perfect day for flying!
I counted the maximum number of planes in the air at the same time a number of times. Good flying, spectacular failures, and all the things that make this hobby so much fun! The smoke trail from Ronny (I need more power!)'s F-16 was quite the sight as well.
Can't wait to do it again!
Days are getting longer! Just got in from flying at 7:00 and I didn't pack in because of daylight!
High winds, cold, and a solid ice landing area. What normal person wouldn't go flying lol
Ed,
There is a very fine line between dedication and desperation when you write about "flying", "high winds", "solid ice" in the same sentence. I don't do it because I don't want to give my wife a reason to call me an idiot. I save all my flying for better weather when my wife calling me an "idiot" sounds more complimentary. 8)
One day closer to spring!
Frank
Im not out looking for anyone to say im normal!
I just figure your about 1000 Nooner flights ahead of me. Im at flight 6 now.
Ed,
Quality versus quantity. You probably had more minutes under control in 6 flights than I had in my 1000 flights. Remember my only mission in this pylon project is to beat Simon and achieve second last place in the standings. Humble beginnings. ;D
Frank
I've got a full-immersion, 360 degree Nooner simulator at home. This week I've logged 1,000 of hours. I even loan it out (as you can see here, I've had some famous people come and try it!)
Mission BVB is on! ;D
So are you planning to fly it in Alaska ?
Or you just plan to let Sarah fly it FPV via satellite link.
* If you are planing on bringing her over and fly it for you I think you will be disqualified due to unfair advantage.
....By the way things move I will probably have the maiden flight on the day the races begin.
"This week I've logged 1,000 of hours. "
Simon,
I hate to be precise, knowing we are a flying club and not a math club, but a week has 168 hours. Are you a part-time advertising copy writer? Sounds like the marketing plans we used to write when I was in corporate life.
May your Nooner stay at my 6 O'clock and Sarah Palin be your co-pile-it.
Frank
Details, details, Frank! ;)
Wow, look at that video screen; you can see Russia from there! ;D
2 more flights tonight. Same crap conditions. If there is ever a race in high winds I'm ready! As long as you can land into the wind its all good. That is unless you have a rudder. At speed it handles the wind quite well.
Going to the field today about 1-2 Bring out your racers chickens!
Might try for a lap of two.
Only a few brave souls out this afternoon.... Ed and I got some laps in on Simon's nooner. We felt sorry it wasn't going to get to fly today; Since Simon couldn't make it out today
Thank you! The more it turns left, the more it gets used to it!
Ummmmm. That was supposed to be a secret!! I'm sure it will be easy to fix Simon
I am grabbing the old timer. Will be there around 1.
Does the runway still have snow on it?
Yes. The drive way is good to park. It snowed here this morning.
A couple of us intend to get out and do some flying Saturday. Plan is to get there around Noonish! Pun intended
Why so late.... I will join you
By the way you didn't answer my email
Bobby
I'll be there Noonish!
Bobby I just replied now to your email. Sorry for the delay
At the field right now. Driveway drifted in. About 12" in spots would bring snow boots.
Windy and cold but still managed 6 flights. When does summer come again?
Glenn, John, Ben and Rob went to the field after the meeting.. The Hazelton brothers were there also. We had some fun, but it got cold fast! >:(
Who's going to join me tomorrow???? :)
Please be careful the ground is thawing and quiet mucky. You can damage the pit area and the field with footprints. I had a look today and the edge of the road was very soft. I left footprints about an inch deep.
Jack.
I will stop in from 12-2 and hope the mud isn't too bad. If it is I might bail out early
I will pass by and say hi.
Has anyone flown at Temac today?
I was planning to go tomorrow morning and was wandering how was the field.
thx,
Bobby
I was there. The drive up to the barrier is OK, but there are parts of it where the gravel is under water. I didn't go to the end of the drive.
The field is soft and there is a river across the north end of the runway.
Because the ground is soft the areas around the tables is vulnerable. I tried to limit my time there and varied sides.
Thx, sound like we should stay away for a while...:(
Thank you Bobby, there is more rain forecast for Sunday.
We need about a week of warm weather and high winds to start dying out and a work party to open the drains.
Jack.
I stopped by today and tried to avoid the water and mud the best I could. I was there to pick up my new plane from Ed... Saweet! ;D
And Ed let me take a few laps with his Nooner. Flies very nicely, although I'm used to more gentle aileron throws. It made me anxious to get building my Nooner.
Quote" Ed let me take a few laps with his Nooner. Flies very nicely, although I'm used to more gentle aileron throws. It made me anxious to get building my Nooner."
That was my goal!
Hi Guys:
Despite the gray overcast, the rain held off and provided great flying today at TEMAC! Bill and I were treated to a master class by the great Greg Cadez who stopped by to show us the finer points of flying a Tim Horton's coffee cup! Amazing!! Thanks Greg!
Andy
Didn't get out to witness this amazing coffee cup flight. Was it even better than this one?
Stopped engine aerobatics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZBcapxGHjE#)
Flew at ROGO this morning and Saturday morning. Field surface was still frozen on Sat. a.m. but not today.
Sat, Ken Ross was there to maiden his Super Decathlon. I flew my Seawind yesterday, and today a Polaris...both seaplanes(okay, so technically they're flying boats) and both handled the bumpy, mushy field better than Greg's Tim Horton's cup!
How was the driveway/pits area after the warm weather on Saturday? On Friday there was a stream across the field.
No streams Sunday...gravelled part of driveway was fine. Grass is mucky where there's been foot traffic.
Quote from: Ededge2002 on March 31, 2013, 08:15:37 PM
Didn't get out to witness this amazing coffee cup flight. Was it even better than this one?
Stopped engine aerobatics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZBcapxGHjE#)
I remember this clip. It is one of my favourite aerobatics videos. Bob Hoover really is superb, but alas, he's still in second place behind Greg and his Timmy's cup routine! :) (Thanks for sharing this.)
Andy
I was fortunate in that I saw Bob Hoover do this routine live in person in California years ago ( about 1971). When he came by on the deck( about 3 or 4 feet altitude) with the engines feathered all you could hear was the "woosh" of the air and then he pulled up did the loop then a roll and then the landing on one wheel then the other.
He rolled down the runway to the middle of the crowd and turned the plane to face us, opened the door , got out and bowed---all with dead engines! I'll always remember that flight.
Earlier he flew the Rockwell sponsored P-51 Mustang and I didn't realize that the flying field had a dip in it until he disappeared below the level of the ground and all you could see was his vertical tail scooting along.
Hoover was wingman to Chuck Yeager during WW2 and they stayed friends long after.
Incredible talent
Nice day today. Field might be too soggy?
I'm thinking too windy, no?
It's ok at the house. Maybe 15 k but steady.
It is supposed to calm down a lot a bit later, after 5PM
http://www.intellicast.com/national/wind/windcast.aspx?location=USNY1232 (http://www.intellicast.com/national/wind/windcast.aspx?location=USNY1232)
Of course that might just be because it will start to rain ;D
Pat MacKenzie
Well, it looked to be a good turn out yesterday late in the afternoon. Jeff, Ivan, Pat, Andy, Thomas, Francis and more were there. I had a chance to see some planes zip around. I can back later and Maidened the Roy Brown Camel. It flew well except for needing more right rudder. After a 5-6 min flight I used up 1600 mah out of a 4,000 pack battery. So I should be good for about 10 mins with a normal flight. I did have some concerns with C/G with some other models of this type, but it seemed fine. So time to give the other planes a bit of a balast diet. :-\
How bad is the mud? After all the rain we've been getting I figured the filed would be underwater.
Field is not bad, parking is still the gravel. But lots of people looks to have driven around the gravel and there are some dangerous sized tire marks to watch out for. It could suck you in! Please make sure not to drive past the posted barrier. It is very soft there and you will damage the parking area.
Quote from: Gregor77 on April 15, 2013, 08:27:02 AM
Well, it looked to be a good turn out yesterday late in the afternoon. Jeff, Ivan, Pat, Andy, Thomas, Francis and more were there. I had a chance to see some planes zip around. I can back later and Maidened the Roy Brown Camel. It flew well except for needing more right rudder. After a 5-6 min flight I used up 1600 mah out of a 4,000 pack battery. So I should be good for about 10 mins with a normal flight. I did have some concerns with C/G with some other models of this type, but it seemed fine. So time to give the other planes a bit of a balast diet. :-\
I was thinking about this. After the flight it looked like it had both right rudder and right aileron, but was still looking like it wanted to pull left?
Perhaps it needs more right and down thrust?
Seeing what happened with the power off would help tell, but it didn't look like you wanted to test that part of the flight envelope just yet. ;)
Nice model, should be a lot of fun once you have it sorted out.
Pat MacKenzie
Thanks Pat. It was nice to see you guys out.
This Saturday April 20: current forecast: 2 degrees high with 35km winds. Perfect for drying the field.
This Sunday April 21: current forecast mid-day: 6 degrees, 5km north wind. Perfect for flying.
Hmmm, Sunday is my wedding anniversary. Les will let me fly, right?
Quote from: sihinch on April 18, 2013, 09:45:48 PM
Hmmm, Sunday is my wedding anniversary. Les will let me fly, right?
You might need to drug her first...
Just be real good saturday night! ;)
bahahahaha
If you cant make it I will try to have some fun for you but im not making any promises
Hmmm... I may be ready to test fly my Nooner, but that still sounds kinda cold for us fair weather flyers.
Cold chickens (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_8wIyRkrV4#)
I love you tube. Because a video is worth 1,000,000 words!
They look so happy and comfortable in their little house. The chicken who are outside are cold and miserable... but they think they're tough ;D
Yeah, we sure do look miserable !! :)
How did these planes get in my car?
What's that I have an appointment in stoffville?
Anyone else going?
sounds like you had a visit for the plane fairy ;D
fly one for me... i'm stuck in the lab making the world a better place people who use AMD graphic cards.
« Reply #167 on: Today at 10:45:57 AM » :'( :'( Is that a day off ?
I wish - instead of flying and enjoying the good weather I am stuck in meeting rooms .. ???
I am coming tonight... I should be there around 5:45 :-\
Just left. COLD and high winds. 6 flights in though.
Anyone going out this afternoon? I'm going for 1:30 arrival
I was there 11am to just after noon.
It was windy but I had a few good flights.
My AS3X-equipped Spendor flew 'rock-solid' in the wind.
Take-offs with my Habu jet went well on the newly rolled field.
Tuesday night TEMAC boogie?
Who's in?
Menu:
Enigma, Nooner and Pyro for desert
Now that's what I call FAST food!
Wish I could, but since I'll be there tomorrow I don't think the warden will approve.
Tonight's plans canceled.
Anyone need some charged batteries?
Installing tolet.
Anyone coming tonight? The weather seems to have cleared up a bit. Not sure about the wind right now.
So who's going tomorrow?
I am hoping to be there around 11:30
Bobby
Weather dependent, yes!
Looks like 30% chance of rain but not much of it. Cool temperatures.
If I can slip out past the troll that lives under the bridge..... hahaha
Ed - you love the bridge troll, be nice!
I was being nice! I didn't call her grumpy or old
Ah, I see your plan.
You're being mean and nasty so that if you're found out you get told to "get out" and effectively are forced to spend the day at TEMAC.
There's one flaw on your plan......
I know you're really a nice guy!
Looks wett. But not bad.
Weather CHECK!
Weekend CHECK!
Airplanes CHECK!
What's the Who, What and When for the Weekend?
Saturday for sure. Noon till I'm too dehydrated to fly anymore.
Bringing Nooner. Suggest others do the same. Hint Hint ::)
count me in ;D
Me too!
Hopefully me too - maybe earlier. Mike, are you planing to bring the Sundowner?
I am planing to be at the field today around 5:30. Am hoping to maiden the P40 and also have the nooner in the car.
Yes, the sundowner will be joining me at the field on Saturday
I might even fly it ;)
Hi,
I expect to be active at the field this weekend.
Hopefully Fri eve too.
Ken
"Active at the field" wow! What does that mean??? Sounds exciting!
Ok so I guess Ken can now say "We we warned"
:o
Hours till the weekend starts! I suspect its going to be a busy one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUSxKPbwTYY&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUSxKPbwTYY&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
"I think this baby is gonna fly!"
Ed - what are you doing to us? Have you lost your mind????
I figured there might be a few hanger queens out this weekend...
Oh and was there question about me losing my mind?? That ship has sailed buddy
This prooves, once and for all, that you have way too much time on your hands.
You need a hobby to keep you occupied!
Jack.
Well this thread has finally hit rock bottom
Quote from: thehaze on May 17, 2013, 06:33:10 PM
Well this thread has finally hit rock bottom
Do I get credit or blame for that?
It is after all a rule now to have your wings... hence "always with wings" hahahaha
If you don't already own this shirt... I'd add it to your Christmas list.
http://t-shirtguru.com/2008/04/15/men-s-that-guy-t-shirt-palmercash/ (http://t-shirtguru.com/2008/04/15/men-s-that-guy-t-shirt-palmercash/)
;)
Despite the windier than forecast conditions, there were quite a few members at the club. None of which were "active" ;)
Highlights included some nooner lap practice, on one occasion we had 5 planes racing at the same time. I think the Nooner racing is going to be a lot of fun, the chosen model is a very good flyer, and it is very stable going around the course.
After stressing about it for a while, I finally maidened my Sundowner 36 Ef-1 racer. It went really well. And I'm really happy with the model.
All in all, a great way to start a long weekend.
I wish I could have flown. Tomorrow for sure!
Quote from: thehaze on May 18, 2013, 08:31:19 PM
Despite the windier than forecast conditions, there were quite a few members at the club. None of which were "active" ;)
Highlights included some nooner lap practice, on one occasion we had 5 planes racing at the same time. I think the Nooner racing is going to be a lot of fun, the chosen model is a very good flyer, and it is very stable going around the course.
After stressing about it for a while, I finally maidened my Sundowner 36 Ef-1 racer. It went really well. And I'm really happy with the model.
All in all, a great way to start a long weekend.
Mike That's great the SD maiden went well for you, a much better design than the Pogo.
Ken
Yes, it is.
The Pogo was excellent in the air but a nightmare on the ground.
The Sundowner tracked much nicer on the ground. And the ailerons had more authority in the air. The Pogo rolled very slowly, I setup the SD as per the manual, but I think I'm going to reduce my rates a bit or increase my expo, as it rolled much quicker.
Hard to tell which one was faster though. My guess is that the Pogo went a few mph faster in the air.
Well, 2 more successful maidens for me this weekend - or more accurately re-maidens.
I flew the HK Lancaster for the first time. It crashed on take-off last time I tried, so I got my Handlaunching-Assistant to "give it a firm toss!"
And I flew Michael's old Super Chipmunk for the first time. Obvisouly Michael had flown it before, but it was new to me. Amazing plane, I loved it.
It was a great weekend! I missed Sat - Sunday, but had a good full day of flying my H9 Camel "Roy Brown" and the Great planes 40 size 80" cub. This was a maiden for that plane and it was perfect. A bit over powered and the esc was getting a bit warm. I am going to reduce the prop to a 13X8E. But none the less it flew very well. The wind really picked up and unfortunately it flipped the plane and I broke the tip of the rudder. >:(
As the warbirds day event has been canceled and I've already charged batteries....
Who is going to fly tomorrow anyway? I plan in going out and doing a little battling with the wind!
Its the battle of the wind funfly!
Bring out your battled and weary and challenge yourself to fly when no one else will!
Quote from: Ededge2002 on May 25, 2013, 10:13:45 PM
As the warbirds day event has been canceled and I've already charged batteries....
Who is going to fly tomorrow anyway? I plan in going out and doing a little battling with the wind!
Its the battle of the wind funfly!
Bring out your battled and weary and challenge yourself to fly when no one else will!
I'm in. :)
Andy
I may bring out an old bruiser!
I think lots of us are coming. Themed or not I was charging all day and preparing some of my finest. Now I will be grabbing some of the ugliest for a day of fun and misfortune. Should I bring my BBQ? Similar to last year? Just a hibachi and some dirty dogs. I could grab a case of water too.
I know it's 6:20 am. But wind is at 9 k forecasted to 24 this afternoon.
FYI Buttonville forecast at 8 am Sunday = NNW 22 kmh gusting 40 kmh for the remainder of the day. Perfect conditions for an uglyfest! :)
I'm staying at home, cos it is gusting too much!
Did you want the rest of the chicken or just the wings?
You got any veggie wings?!!!
Oh no not that again.... ???
Was good to see the real warriors of the club out today doing battle in windy conditions. Aside from one fly away Rifle I don't think there was any carnage! Good demonstration of skill and most seemed to enjoy the challenge.
My nose is running now. Lol.
Looking like today will be a good day to hit the field. I am sure that we all have some batteries left over from the windy weekend.
Quote from: Gregor77 on May 27, 2013, 06:40:28 AM
Looking like today will be a good day to hit the field. I am sure that we all have some batteries left over from the windy weekend.
Oh no! I just finished drawing them down to storage charge! :)
A few of us were there. Beautiful night.
Quote from: Gregor77 on May 27, 2013, 09:56:06 PM
A few of us were there. Beautiful night.
It was a great evening.
I flew four planes, and helped two others fly.
Something was missing though .....
Oh yeah, the WIND was missing! ;D
Yep, a good one for sure.
Turned in some laps with the nooner. I'm getting good. You suckers don't stand a chance.
;D
Anyone is planning to go to the field Thursday May 30th?
I finally got the P40 working and planning to bring it together with the ASK21 tomorrow around 5:45pm.
Bobby
I know this thread's about tomorrow, but I maidened my F-22 Raptor 70mm EDF tonight. Flew amazing, with CS 10 blade EDF and 2900kV motor, but sucked the 2200mAh batteries dry in 3 mins! And they were hot!
But it looks nice and flew well!
Crashed my Tornado again - twice. It's a bu*&er! I think I had a stall, in the turn with the wind behind me. Only slight damage and a ripped servo arm and control horn. And I think the fan has dropped out of position. Do I fix it though? It's always been ready to bite me, when flying.
Hi Bobby,
I am coming to the field today and look forward to seeing your P-40 fly!
Glenn
Great Gelnn,
I will be there around 5:45.. :)
Simon, sorry I missed the F22 hope you'll bring it over the weekend again.
Bobby
I have some people coming over at 8:00.. So my time is limited. Maybe one or two small flights...
My buddy flew today and said it's nice right now.
Stopped by the field last night. The bugs are bad at the flight line. Make sure to have spray on. Too humid to fly for me.
Since there was no wind at all it was quite bad and the repellant I used didn't help....
Hopefully Saturday morning we'll have a bit of wind to keep the bugs off and cool the air a bit.
Today's weather numbers from Vegas look possible. Just bring out something that fits in the car assembled! I might head down for a bit later but plan to stay on the gravel portion of the driveway.
I'm not saying I'm on the executive or anything just might be a good idea with all the rain.(IE: please don't take this the wrong way)
Hey Ed you can make all the common sense statements you want.
That's a good idea. Our parking area is still in poor shape.
Right now they are forecasting 25km winds with 44km gusts and a 70% chance of 1-3mm of rain.
Remember if you end up in the field you will be wearing 10lb. clumps of clay on each foot in seconds after all this rain.
You'll end up like Frank with his shoes stuck so bad he had to run back in his stockings carrying his shoes. Better be fit.
Jack.
It looks pretty good outside right now, I might consider going to the field for a few laps.
What happened to everyone last night? Training too hard on most of you Wednesday night? Bill, Andy and myself arrived to an empty field with no people and especially NO wind. Limited bugs and all.
I originally ran home from work, sent a bunch of emails off and everyone seemed to be busy. So I loaded up my M1C from Balsa usa. This is now my second one in green and cream. I spent a few nights doing the conversion which was easy. The only issue that I had was the ESC should have been mounted under the cowl for cooling.
Bill flew his Bee Gee R3 and Andy his sportster. My first flight was a bit hard as the plane has a bad adverse yah effect similar to a DR-1. Once you get your mind into DR-1 mod, it flew better. It needs rudder on all the turns. Landing was fun as the fixed landing gear bounces a bit.
I will make the required changes and try it again, looked great in the sky. I am hoping to get out there tonight, but with the light rain right now, it looks like a building night!
It did look good last night, but I had other things going on so I couldn't make it.
I bet with all the rain today the field will be pretty wet.
Today looks good! Might get out later but the honey do list is lingering.
I'm going today :)
Great time today at TEMAC!
Yes it was hot and humid, but winds were very low, and there was lots of flying.
I saw about a dozen people, with all kinds of models.
Gordon had an amazingly terrific flight with his WW1 monoplane; Jack flew his jet-glider superbly, Ed and Ronnie flew aerobatic models, Burt flew his Mentor, I flew my 1/4 scale Cherokee and my 20 ounce 1/6 scale Piper Cub, Greg and Glenn flew warbirds, there was some casual Nooner racing, Jeff flew his jet, and so on and so on. A terrific summer Sunday at TEMAC!
just a few photos from today
Was Ed sitting down and enjoying a relaxing F5D flight?
F5B lol
Ed was melting from the heat ;)
I would just like to point out the creative and intelligent use of the work bench Burt is demonstrating in the photo. Hats off for being safe.
I thought he was trying to move the table!
What the photo doesn't show is that he yelled "taking off!" just prior to that.
had a great time yesterday
Brave photography, standing in front of the loaded catapult!!!!
see the lengths i'll go to get a good photo for the club ;)
By the way, can the Hazeltons change their Avatar's - they both look alike! I can't tell which one's which!
Quote from: sihinch on July 29, 2013, 12:50:53 PM
By the way, can the Hazeltons change their Avatar's - they both look alike! I can't tell which one's which!
Done!
That's much better, thank you!
Do I get double the posts now?
Now that is funny.
Quote from: sihinch on July 29, 2013, 10:01:17 PM
That's much better, thank you!
Do I get double the posts now?
and done
Wow the two brothers teaming up to be a bigger pain in the a$$ than even I am!
High five
Quote from: Ededge2002 on July 29, 2013, 10:53:11 PM
Wow the two brothers teaming up to be a bigger pain in the a$$ than even I am!
High five
Simon asked and we updated our avatars ... it crazy there were the same
Crazy!
What are the odds of this happening?
I think you're on to something....I think everyone should use a picture of me as their Avatar!!!
Heading up for some late afternoon flying with Glenn. Weather looks great.
Enjoy guys! Can't make it today.
This thread has been talking about flying "tomorrow" since February 1! When will "tomorrow" arrive? I'm so confused.
When it gets here, will the sun be out?
Ok, I am coming out.. trying out the NEW H9 P40B.. I am still worried about the 5,5 V SBEC in the stock ESC. But the plane is sporting only 4 servos that are not HV. E-Flight retracts should be fine. I might not put the wheels up until one or two flights. :-* Looks great outside, I just checked the weather channel and they said 2K winds. Sky is nice and clear from my desk.
sweet... i'll have to stop in and watch this :)
It does look nice.
Wish I could come out and play.
:(
Great night. Lots of people out. Got the maiden out of the way. H9 needs a kick in the butt for cancelling this plane. Flew great. So easy to fly. Looked amazing in the air. Everything worked out. Just need some cooling for the esc. Got a bit warm.
Yeah, I was looking at it pretty seriously, and then it was gone. I even missed the $99 fire sale. I'm pretty sure it didn't sell because:
1. It wasn't a P51
2. It didn't have the AVG Flying Tigers scheme.
3. It wasn't a P51
/\ hahaha!
Talking about P51's.. I have some parts to put the NEW P51 from H9 together, their new 40 size. I like the lines.. Should be spot on. ;D
Is anyone thinking of going today. I had a bad Monthend at the office and got home rather late. Thinking all the way home of open skies! Looks to be about 16K winds right now, but it could be OK later on. After flying the P40, I might grab the spitfire or something for tonight. It would be nice to see a few guys out.
I might go :D
I was just out cycling. The wind is way more than 17kph downtown. More like 25 - 35kph. I'll take a pass today. I'll stay home and keep working on my RC workshop todo list.
Looks pretty good here in aurora.
Too bad my social planner has other ideas for me...
Besides an impending storm rolling in.. I might head out for a bit! :-\
When isn't there an impending storm rolling in?
This weather sucks. Although I've never had greener grass this late into the summer ever..
Never made it. Weather was crazy. So worked on some repairs and a cold beer.
Dang. 38km wind gusts in the forecast today. That puts a damper on things.
Yeah, but then wind mapper is forecasting 15mph which isn't great, but somewhat better.
Not sure what to think. This isn't summer, but more like the longest autumn ever.
I am heading tonight as the weather looks pretty good. Anyone else?
I just went out to soothe that flying itch... With a maiden of my enticement. I figured I would get it because even if I didn't like it I can just rip out the electronics and build the Yak 55 Ed posted the plans to (thanks Ed! Already bought the foam for it).
This plane does not like wind.. At all. No damage thankfully, my dad made a nice catch once I brought it close.
Is it some sort of profile foamy?
Probably more of an end of the day flyer on Wednesdays I'm guessing.
Yeah it's a foamie pattern/3D plane. E-Flite discontinued it a few years ago
Ive built a couple of 3D foamies....
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9197918&postcount=1 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9197918&postcount=1)
How do you define "A LOT".
LOL
Jack.
LOL agreed! Define a lot!
"A lot" = more than I have. :)
I have more than a dozen flyable foamies right now.
Arrow V6, two Click!, Animal, Osiris, Quasar,Star Flyer,Vrolet,Yak55M, Saturn (my design), two of my Opus F3P models, plus a small Opus for UMX gear.
Probably a couple more around that I have not thought of. I have quite a few kits around as well, both commercial and ones I have cut out.
(Including a Yak55 in EPP that I cut out but never put together)
Pat MacKenzie
Just want to say a huge thank you to all my friends at TEMAC for making today such an awesome day.
I really enjoyed flying with everyone and had some great fun hanging out and chatting too.
Thank you all.
Special thanks to Frank vB for making the effort to come even though he missed the racing. Great to see you Frank.
Also hats off the Ben for driving home to get his race batteries. That's commitment - and it was rewarded.
And more special thanks to Jack and Robert for teaming up and organizing a triple-action day. Great racing again Jack - you created a fabulous series. And big thanks to Robert for selflessly collecting float planes in your dingy-contraption (hope that's spelled correctly!!!!) and not getting to fly your planes as much as you want. Without your boat and enthusiasm we wouldn't be float flying.
P.s. sorry for hitting your boat Robert!
Cheers,
Simon
I wholeheartedly agree with Simon, and offer a great THANK-YOU to Jack and Robert for putting together a phenomenal day of fun!
Yes I too agree! Simon hit the nail on the head five times.
Good times, good fiends, good entertainment.
TEMAC
Today was awesome!
Thanks to the guys who made it possible.
Hey Mike, did you manage to fish Ed's boat out?
The parts that weren't on fire... Yes.
::)
Amazing day! Maiden-ed my Habu! Battery died as soon as i was pulling up from a low fly by, had enough power to turn and make a amazing landing on the runway!
Awesome, I guess we should have warned you that edfs don't fly for very long.
I knew it wouldn't last long, i set a timer for 3minutes but i did a lot of high speed taxi tests because the front gear was off by a lot, didn't realize it would take up so much of the battery. well lesson learnt :)
just a few shots to summarize the yesterdays activities .... can't wait to do it again!
Wow, amazing sunset. Wish I'd stayed to the end.
Looks OK, I might head over for some flights... ;D
Well today looks pretty horrible ;D whatever will I do?
i'm going to the field soon and i'm taking my habu :) hoping i'm not going to be the only one there ;)
This was a weekend for the books. Great weather, great flying, great friends.
Thursday Aug 29th 2013: Anyone thinking of going tonight... weather looks mint! Just a bit muggy.. what are the bugs like at the field?
I might try and press my luck and go tonight.
The bugs are brutal just at sunset. I'd say the best plan is to not linger after the flying is done.
I was thinking of going today around 5 or 6 :)
You should have.. It was perfect.
Only Philip, Jeff, and I brought any planes to fly though.
The rest of you missed the most calm and tranquil evening for flying we've had in a long while.
Oh no :( don't make me feel bad now! I'll go out this weekend! Last weekend before school starts
Do you have spelling class?! :-)
lol I know I make a lot of spelling mistakes, it's because half of the time I post from my phone and I hate typing on phones. If you notice, sometimes a actually modify my posts because I find my mistakes. I'm not bad at spelling! I get good marks on my essays :)
Now that is devotion. Going to Mississauga at 8:00 am and there are guys at Temac flying. Weather is overcast and I hope the weather holds out.
The weather numbers from Vegas look like clearing after 2:00 today..
Anyone else feeling the need?
Oh yes! I need to fly before school starts
Almost at the club weather looks good, a little bit of wind
There was some wind today but as the sun came out it was a nice day for the tough guys to fly. The Imran boys were out along with Andy, Bert and myself. Had a good time and enjoyed seeing others out.
I'm coming back at it (with a vengeance) this week!
Watch out.....
Some good flying today even with lots of wind, it was lots of fun.
Now time to prepare for school and to do some more painting on my yak
I will bring some garbage bags for you Simon... ;D
Sooooo.... When are the cool kids going out to play this weekend?
Down wind! Down!
I'm shooting for Sunday.
same here if the weather network is right Sunday is going to be breezy...
So i guess I'm cool now 8).... (my mom always said i was cool)
I'm going on Sunday :) and maybe tomorrow
Quote from: imran1042 on September 06, 2013, 05:24:08 PM
I'm going on Sunday :) and maybe tomorrow
Imran you seriously need to change your avatar. It's confusing me.
lol, done :)
I just spend a few hours fixing the rudder on my Funntana. It wouldn't center properly when i moved it to the right. I also found the screws I need for it after buy new ones.. Go figure. So i'm all ready for tomorrow :) i'll be there at 12!
If you missed today or avoided because of the wind wow did you miss a great day! There were LINEUPS to fly!! Flight stations were full for the majority of the day and the winds grew less and less even then they were from the north right down the runway.
Good times
I'd love to do today over again!
Miffed about the cuts and bruises on 2 of my models, but it was a great day at the field.
I love flying in the fall.
What a great turn out. (i'll let the pictures do the talking)
Thank you for the cookies and timbits!
We should do that every sunday ;) the weekly fly
I'm going to be at TEMAC every Sunday I can, at least until the snow starts flying... then I might slow down a tad.
Today was awesome.
I was planning to come out to fly today, but my plans were changed. Sucks to be me!
Robert
Another fantabulous day at TEMAC!
Non-stop flying from noon on.
Simon and I had a mid-air, both planes landed safely.
Don't worry Simon, I'll repair it for you! :)
Sorry you missed it Robert.
I feel terrible about your plane Michael.
I had a great weekend, and a great day.
Don't worry about it Simon; it was nobody's fault, and these things happen.
It was literally wonderful to be at TEMAC today.
Quote from: sihinch on September 08, 2013, 10:32:42 PM
I feel terrible about your plane Michael.
I missed this incident but I can assure you Simon no one is to blame here. The massive size difference between the two planes would have made it quite difficult to predict they would hit. Plus neither of the planes is a total loss and that easily could have been the case. The fact that your both taking the credit for this shows your stand up guys and is commendable.
Today was an air traffic controllers nightmare!
http://youtu.be/h4WF7sLuwio (http://youtu.be/h4WF7sLuwio)
Sounds more like the hooligans showed up LOL.
Midairs?? Never had them in the old days!
Jack.
My bus lady from Markham was looking for me and said no one was at the field? Shame. It was a nice night.
I finally made it out for a Wednesday evening of flying and I was all alone. That's O.K., as I was thee for a new age approach to flying with only one plane...my 17 year old (recently recovered, so like new), 2 metre, polyhedral, rudder and elevator, powered glider (very much like the one that was auctioned off at the TEMAC Fun Fly but with a modest 250w/lb).
The wind calmed right down (to my surprise) and I flew, non-stop, for about an hour and a half (two flights) until it was almost completely dark. It was the type of flying where I could lounge in a chair, eat my Cheesies and drink a Coke while occasionally redirecting the path of the plane. Not the most exciting type of flying, but certainly a nice way to spend a late summer's evening at the field, and a type of flying that is very pure in it's simple, quiet, basic aerodynamic approach to keeping a model aircraft in the air. Very Zen :)
Richard arrived at the beginning of my second flight and kept me company until it was getting very hard to see the plane and I had to land.
Good times ;D
Robert
Quote from: piker on September 12, 2013, 10:30:15 AM
... Very Zen :)
Robert
Did you hear about the Zen hotdog vendor at Bloor and Yonge?
His cart said "hotdogs; $3. each"
So I ordered a hotdog, with mustard.
He gave me the hotdog, and I gave him a 5 dollar bill.
I waited and waited and he gave nothing back.
I finally said, "What about the change?"
"Change comes from within." he replied.
The issue was the dark skies leaving work and for many of the guys in the city. But you are right.. a few hrs of being at home, the dark sky's disipated rather quickly. I was also thinking of going.. but I though no one would be there.. oh well, missed a good relaxing night. ::)
Hey Michael... Shut-up! ;D
Yes, I almost decided not to go as the weather did look pretty ugly where I work, but I figured I'd go for it and the worst that would happen is I would end up taking the long way home.
I'm thinking of flying tomorrow.....
thinking of joining the morning crew tomorrow (since i have the day off)
Its a fire drill at school right now... So I'm stuck on a soccer field with about 1800 other people. Wouldve been some nice flying right now... If only planes fit in pockets :(
Well, it was cold, and grey and windy, but I had a blast! Just got back from 90 mins at the field - alone!
I re-trimmed my repaired Nooner (thanks Frank ;)), so now I have 2 race-ready planes. And I had some fast laps with my Reverb, and really started to get used to how it feels. And just to use up the batteries, I tested the repairs on my F-22 after the dodgy launch at the weekend. So all-in-all, a very successful evening.
It was cold though........
It was you. I had reports of a person flying a red sport plane. Lol
Cliff. Francis and myself had a great evening. Just starting to get cold. Oh ya Tuck was there with the family. I got to try the eflite bonanza. That flew great. Reminder. You will need to bring a sweater.
Wow, today is 23 and 0 wind... looks like TEAMC is going to be busy! ;o) Hope to see you guys there!
I'll see if I can make it, I have a few things to do though.
I head from Greg it was a good turn out... I got stuck at home with house duty... >:(
yep a good turn out last night (sorry no pictures.) The usual gang were out flying and improving their skills.
Bob had some great landings with his apprentice.
Bill and his Dad brought out the Macchi M5 (she looked great) and flew his Mossy.
Glenn was perfecting the 109 and 110.
Jeff was having a hoot with his Shoestring.
Philip was flying his assorted park flyer planes.
Jay and Lloyd were sharpening their flying skills.
Sorry if i missed anyone
I fixed my Nooner! ;)
Quote from: sihinch on September 19, 2013, 09:28:05 AM
I fixed my Nooner! ;)
I bent my wookiee (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_MuywHuEoM#)
Did the M5 fly? I hope it went well!
BTW, I'm sitting in the wind tunnel in San Diego waiting for the run to finish. Each run takes about 10 minutes then it's go time... Kinda like a NASCAR pit stop every 10 minutes. Testing wheels right now.
Robert
Have you tested the Nooner in the wind-tunnel?
And where are the plans for Morpheus, or whatever your plane was called? ???
Hey, no nooner wind tunnel time allowed.
Jack, we need a cap on racing R&D expenditure. This is getting out of hand.
Right! racing budget has $1.75 left.
Jack.
I'm going out to the feild tomorrow around 2, it's going to be pretty windy but it'll be alright. Anyone else going?
The Nooner didnt test very well but the Morphine was a rocket. Itll need a drag shute in order to land at Rogo
So where are the plans, Piker?! :-)
Quote from: piker on September 21, 2013, 07:51:50 PM
The Nooner didnt test very well but the Morphine was a rocket. Itll need a drag shute in order to land at Rogo
Was your Morphine on a CC18 ESC? Spoilerons helps a tad with the Sunracer, you might want to give it a try.
Good day, the wind really calmed down near the end. The sad part, my habu went into the beans because it wouldn't take off and the nose wheel as well as the servo broke :( I even cut the throttle but It kept rolling.. which has never happened before
Chin up Imran! I'm sure you'll have it repaired in no time. 8)
Some pretty good flying, although all I had with me today was the Leader, I flew Imran's Funtana and Yak 54 on buddy box. Lots of fun. It was a bit windy, but those planes handled it no problem.
a bit windy and cool but a few us got some flying done
Great photos Greg - but I cant believe you didn't get any of me! ???
And Andy - why were you holding your plane like that? ;D
sorry no actions shots but i did get one
At least that's proof I was there! :P
It was a fun day! Ronnies Last flight in Canada too!
Looks like a nice day outside.. Anyone... thinking of coming out tonight? Yes, I know it is Monday! lol!
Im watching all this fun from a far as Im still stuck in San Diego. But I see you guys wearing jackets as I'm getting a serious tan from riding along the coast and body surfing in the Pacific :-)
Lucky guy!
Not sure if you heard the news today, Robert, but the Provincial Government has declared Wed & Thurs paid holidays and the weather forecast is 24-26 degrees C with 5km/h winds from the South. We've all decided to have a 2 day party at TEMAC, and have a band playing with Hero Burger doing the catering. Oh, and Dave & Ron are giving everyone $100 gift cards!
Sorry you can't be here! ;D
April 1 sure came fast!
Jack.
Quote from: piker on September 23, 2013, 10:06:34 PM
Im watching all this fun from a far as Im still stuck in San Diego. But I see you guys wearing jackets as I'm getting a serious tan from riding along the coast and body surfing in the Pacific :-)
Sharks. Just sayin'
Batteries are charged.. heading out as soon as the car is loaded. Looks like it will be a fun night!
Can SOMEONE call my work and make some excuse for me to go flying.
Thanks. I will gladly return the favour.
My Mum once took me out of school to see a commemorative fly past over Derwent reservoir, of the Dambusters raid, consisting of the BBMF (Spit, Hurricane & Lanc) and a Tornado, because she said it was educational!
Weather looks promising.. I have some planes that have not seen sunlight yet! ::)
I'll be at the feild on saturday and my dad is coming for the first time :) anyone else planning on being there?
here are a few shots from today... it was a great day for flying!!
Looks like a beautiful day out there today. There are some breezes up here where I live but manageable.
Just to make the day sweeter to those out in it. I'm washing dishes.
What's the gangs plans for the remaining days of the weekend?
Hopefully out Monday :)
The forecast is for 10km north wind on Monday.
PERFECT Thanksgiving Day flying weather !!!!
I'm going.
Jack.
... looking forward to it !
... hope to be there between noon and one.
I plan on a brief visit today! A little sun and flying are in order.
I'm tempted to go! Maybe i'll show up for an hour
Scratch what he said. We will be there.
It's Sunday. Anyone thinking of going? Just got back from a long trip. Itchy to fly again.
Sure! Should be there late morning or so. :)
I just finished gliding with Cadets, it was AWESOMEEE!! Sadly I didn't get any pics of Rogo, but I'll post the pics I did take when I get home ;D
Today looks POSSIBLE! Who's in?
Thinking 1:30
See you there!
Glenn
Urghh worst day :( all my funtana servos decided to jitter so much so it wasn't fly able, the trees blocked the wind near the ground but up there it was actually really bad, I could barely fly my habu and broke all wheels on landing.. only flew once :( time to repair. Well at least I have something to do now
Imran if your having troubles at the field please feel free to approach me or one of the others with the problem. One of the greatest things at TEMAC is the resource of the other members there. Sorry to hear you had a tough day but it will just make the good ones feel even better! See you soon!
This is a message to the weather:
You suck!
...the west winds indeed blew strong, gave flight to the leafs and cleared my lawn.
Hey, not such a bad day! ;D
Speaking of leafs and things that suck, I missed the last minute of the game last night because Colin showed up at my door wanting to make step by step instructions for his first big scratch build.
So did the Leafs pull off a win?
It's to bad that it gets dark so quick. By the time the car is loaded, its dark outside. Guess it's back to the work shop...
Check the forecast for Saturday!
I'm in for Saturday - will charge my batteries this evening and hope the weather will hold as I badly need some stick time on the Revolver and others...:)
I'm dreaming that the weather for Saturday will be nice enough to get a couple flights in. I'm beginning to twitch from not getting to the field and flying so something HAS to be done!
http://youtu.be/QPMVYPxWQA4 (http://youtu.be/QPMVYPxWQA4)
i have no words...
So any chance for flying tomorrow :P
only if you have a pink swimsuit :o
OK boys Saturday is supposed to get to +2. Who is tough enough?
I'm in, need to put skiis and setup a few things. When are you planing to go
Saturday the winds are 20 kph and I haven't flown in a month :( but I might come. The weather is better on Sunday but me and Imran L are going skiing! :D
My enjoyment has been cut by management. I'm not allowed to go out and play Saturday. Please don't call her bad names. She knows not what she does. Or some BS like that as she claimed "its winter get over it". What difference does that make?
CHARGING!
Great winter flying at TEMAC today (3:00 - 4:15 pm). Snow depth was 5.5 to 6.5 inches, and perfect texture for skis. Winds were very light. Temp -6C, wind chill -10C. A few light flurries later in the afternoon. Driveway and parking area were navigable in my minivan. I took full advantage of the nice tracks left by someone who had been there earlier in the day. Greatest difficulty was getting through the windrow left by the highway plow at the top of the driveway.
Andy
Sounds like fun. I hope to get out for some float snow flying this year. Maybe next weekend if the weather is reasonable. :)
I am not sure anyone has attempted to get into the field lately.
Quote from: Gregor77 on December 18, 2013, 10:41:28 AM
I am not sure anyone has attempted to get into the field lately.
Thomas Kwak graciously blazed a nice trail into the parking area with his Toyota 4Runner yesterday and today. The driveway is navigable with good snow tires and high ground clearance. The ice under the snow is treacherous - lots of potential for sprained ankles so walk slowly and carefully in the pits. Current ice cover on the assembly tables is about 2 cm, but it works fine if you brush off the snow. Thomas and I had a great time this afternoon! (http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,4430.msg26067.html#msg26067 (http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,4430.msg26067.html#msg26067))
Tomorrow looks like another great winter flying day. Hope to see you there!
Andy
I plan to go for a bit!
Same here...I've built enough Lego
Quote from: sihinch on December 27, 2013, 10:58:51 PM
I plan to go for a bit!
Quote from: battlestu on December 28, 2013, 12:05:59 AM
Same here...I've built enough Lego
I can't figure it out. Jeff and I, and later Thomas and I, looked everywhere for you guys - the trees, the bushes, the ditch, even under the assembly tables - all to no avail. Another great winter flying day! ;)
Andy
But I was there earlier with Thomas.... I guess he got what he needed from Ron and Dave and came back for round two
Sadly, cleaning the house and buying a new duvet cover took priority!
Duvet covers?!!! Simon, you should really start lying more about what's keeping you from the field. Something more impressive, like saving the world, or driving bikini models around town. People are going to think you're getting soft...
Quote from: sihinch on December 29, 2013, 12:56:06 PM
Sadly, cleaning the house and buying a new duvet cover took priority!
Okay. You've had more than enough time to clean the house and buy a year's supply of duvet covers. It's time for snow pants, skis, (or floats if you must) and a trip to ROGO field. Thomas Kwak has done a terrific job of keeping the driveway open by setting down tracks with his SUV every day. You NEED to get there.
Andy
I could not make it to TEMAC today nor have I renewed my membership yet. I will attend to that shortly... after I return from Cuba... I did manage to come as near as I dare to Andy's level of sanity today by maidening an all white plane in a snow storm. All went well and I plan on bringing it to the pilots meeting hopefully with some form of markings on it.
Quote from: Ededge2002 on January 05, 2014, 08:06:44 PM
I could not make it to TEMAC today nor have I renewed my membership yet. I will attend to that shortly... after I return from Cuba... I did manage to come as near as I dare to Andy's level of sanity today by maidening an all white plane in a snow storm. All went well and I plan on bringing it to the pilots meeting hopefully with some form of markings on it.
I did that once! And I mean once. All white plane (Ace Tiger Kitten, Astroflight cobalt geared 615 brushed motor on 10 sub-C NiCads) on skis, white overcast day, snow covered ground (nice white reflection off bottom of white plane!!) at the old 14th Avenue field. A real stealth handful. Got it into a series of tight loops; I couldn't control it. Even Andre Wedseltoft couldn't save me, despite his valiant 3 seconds of trying when I desperately handed my transmitter to him after he asked if I needed help. I have mementos of the wreckage in my airframe collection. ;D Thanks to the nice snow cover and tall grass, the motor, servos, and battery all survived the crash. The airframe was not so fortunate. One of those events that stays with you forever, burned into long-term memory with crystal clarity!
Andy
Has anyone been to the field lately? I saw a Massive mound of snow at the enterance prior to the mild weather. Last year was great and there was that one day were we were out in t-shirts.
Hi Greg:
Thomas and I were out on Sunday (Jan 12). I tried to shovel away some of the windrow left by the highway plow at the entrance. The driveway was barely passable (soft ice crust, underlain by slush and water), but Thomas had opened the path with his SUV. I was able to make it in with my Sienna van with good snow tires, but there were a few tense moments. Traction was very iffy. I imagine much of the snow has melted during the week, and expect the ground will be soft. Walking in might be the best option, but let us know what you find if you go to the field.
Flying was great by the way. Very slick icy crust on the field.
Andy
Lucky guys.. .Do you think that large wheels would be OK on the crust to take off / Floats? Carmen and I are getting a RAV Limited AWD, I am hoping that would be OK to take. The other cars seem a bit low. I have that Eflite cub that I am dying to try again. That was the one from last year. I am worried that the floats being fiber glass might take a beating on the ice.
I sold some of the planes and the skii's left with one of them. They would have worked very well on the Unionville beaver. As a matter of fact I sold that one too... ooops.
But don't worry, there are still lots of planes left... ;o)
You sold the Unionville Beaver??!!!!! I will rend my clothing in mourning.
I would not try wheels unless you can spot an untrodden area and keep to it. Wheels will find footprint potholes and you risk tearing out the landing gear and/or flipping the plane and incurring damage. Floats should be OK. I've been OK with DuBro park flyer skis (which are about 2" x 6") on my Mini Funtana, and DuBro aluminum skis (about 2" x 12") on my Sportster (http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,4429.msg25988.html#msg25988 (http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,4429.msg25988.html#msg25988))
Andy
Besides the fact that it is -15 right now.. 2 km wind..
Aren't we due to get 10-15cm of snow tonight?
Quote from: sihinch on January 22, 2014, 03:50:11 PM
Aren't we due to get 10-15cm of snow tonight?
1 cm tonight
5 cm on Friday (30 km winds)
1-3 cm on Saturday and (40 km winds!)
5 cm on Sunday (20 kmh winds; -8C) - Perfect winter weather!! And all the "potholes in the field will be filled in!
Lots of great "White Water" float flying left. Come on Rob. This one's got your name all over it!
Andy
Hmmmm... That sounds pretty windy :o
Everyone knows that the fun only really gets started when the winds hit 45 km/h.... From the East!
Quote from: thehaze on January 22, 2014, 10:18:10 PM
Everyone knows that the fun only really gets started when the winds hit 45 km/h.... From the East!
That's my man!! I think this would be a good adjunct to your flight training program. I would be pleased to help out with the winter qual testing. That way we can make better use of our super-sized, super smooth, white field runway. :D
Andy
Got out and had a couple flights just now. Winds were low but still strong enough to make it quite cold. Flying with my thin flying gloves I managed two six minute flights before I did the short walk home. The little plane is a blast to fly and I cant wait to get some nice weather to enjoy. Robert is always telling me if I flew off of water I would be just a little cooler so I figured I would post a photo of my plane sitting on some. He failed to point out the temperature of the water!
(Current conditions -14 (Feels like -22))
Well, I was right, wasn't I. After only twelve minutes of flying you were very cool.
Quote from: piker on January 26, 2014, 11:52:30 AM
Well, I was right, wasn't I. After only twelve minutes of flying you were very cool.
As a Cucumber!
Quote from: Ededge2002 on January 26, 2014, 12:08:55 PM
Quote from: piker on January 26, 2014, 11:52:30 AM
Well, I was right, wasn't I. After only twelve minutes of flying you were very cool.
As a Cucumber!
Well, since this is a family show I am
not going to touch your cucumber! But I will tell you that I too was out today, at TEMAC, from 1:30 to 3:00, including the walk in from the highway (unfortunately no trailblazing by Thomas Kwak) and it was fantastic flying. Moderate winds straight from the south, beautiful snow cover (all holes filled in),and only light snow at the time. You whitewater float flyers would have been in heaven. The toughest part was the white sky, which moved in around noon. Lots of layers is all you need! No bugs! No sunblock! YES!!!
Andy "The Ice Man" Hoffer
I think his Cucumber is a Dill(y)!
Jack.
Quote from: Papa on January 26, 2014, 07:01:46 PM
I think his Cucumber is a Dill(y)!
Jack.
I wonder what Claire and Conrad will think of Papa when they see this!!
Andy
How you two can take my innocent cucumber in ice photo and make it something more I find......
I think you've been hanging around with ME too much!
They've been cooped up too long.
I'm seriously thinking about flying on Saturday afternoon if the weather forecast holds. It would be nice to have some company. When do the regulars head out to ROGO?
I was planning to attempt Sunday flying. Even though it'll be colder than Sat it looks like less chance of snowfall.
I'm sure Andy will chime in but it would be nice to get out this weekend. I spotted him out the other night!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrKtzGxNxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrKtzGxNxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
"Ding, dong! Ding, dong! Ding, dong!" (Andy chiming in here!)
As it stands now I'm aiming for Sunday. Saturday forecast is calling for 10-15 cm of snow at Buttonville, so driving will not be fun, and parking onthe shoulder of Stouffville Road carries a risk of getting ploughed in when the highway ploughs go by. Sunday forecast is gorgeous: high -4C, wind chill -10C, wind W at 20 kmh, variable cloud (much better than a white overcast sky). Hopefully the ploughs will clear the shoulder as they have been so we have a good place to park. And the fresh snow should make for fantastic white water flying!! And maybe Rob could rig up his camper top with a big fan as a "swamp buggy" recovery boat to rescue float flyers from the back 40! :D.
Andy
Quote from: Ededge2002 on January 30, 2014, 09:43:38 AM
I'm sure Andy will chime in but it would be nice to get out this weekend. I spotted him out the other night!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrKtzGxNxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrKtzGxNxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Can't wait to watch this when I get home!!
Andy
Yeah! I made it out today, to do my first winter flying of the off-season! Madness.
Hoping to maiden the Vixen, Slipstream and Hadron tomorrow. Anyone coming to help? :)
Oh, I also met Ed's imaginary friend "Dave"! ;D
Quote from: sihinch on February 01, 2014, 03:57:44 PM
Yeah! I made it out today, to do my first winter flying of the off-season! Madness.
Hoping to maiden the Vixen, Slipstream and Hadron tomorrow. Anyone coming to help? :)
Oh, I also met Ed's imaginary friend "Dave"! ;D
It would be a pleasure. I hope to be there after lunch.
I expect we will have to walk in from the highway. Expected snow accumulation is 15 cm, plus the stuff we got last week, so driving in is not a likely option. We'll see what the brave SUV drivers, if any, are able to do!
Bring a snowbrush to clear off your assembly table! :D
Andy
Sat & Sun both look promising weather wise....... :)
Good weather for sure. Excellent opportunity for crosswind practice - winds SW 25-30 kmh both days!! And rock hard on Sunday!! ;D
You'd better bring a recovery boat because your water may not be so white!
Jack.
Quote from: Papa on February 20, 2014, 10:07:17 PM
You'd better bring a recovery boat because your water may not be so white!
Jack.
I was thinking hip waders, but Rob's camper top boat would defintiely be more fun AND would make for some great photos! It would definitely bring us full cirlce on the White Water theme!
Andy
I thought it's all going to freeze again?
Make a nice ice runway!
Quote from: sihinch on February 21, 2014, 01:10:00 PM
I thought it's all going to freeze again?
Make a nice ice runway!
That's right!! What a perfect winter opportunity for all those jets with tiny scale wheels. And no trouble finding the centreline. I hope to see lots of jets out on Sunday (-4C, wind chill -10C, winds W15 kmh).
Taxiing EDF's should provide an interesting challenge until you get up some speed.
Andy
IF the weather man can be believed there could be SUN and POSITIVE temperatures tomorrow. Who's with me on thinking this could be a sign? We might get a nice day off flying in before the spring mud gets started.
I'm hoping to fly over the field tomorrow at about 2:30 to have a look. If all goes well, I hope to be at TEMAC around 3:30. The winds should be fun - north at 30 gusting 45 kmh! Ed will almost be able to hover his Enigma !! :D
The Ice Man melteth and bringeth his rubber boots!
Andy
I stopped by the field late this afternoon (Saturday) to see if it offered wide open grass like the rest of Toronto and area, but only found about a foot of crusty, lumpy snow, and an unusable driveway. I'll hold off of flying for a bit longer. My planes need work anyway :)
Fantastic! I was worried that the snow might have melted by the time I got there this afternoon!
White Water Flying Rules!!
Snowballs (Iceballs???) Hoffer
The surface ice on the field has melted leaving a nice corn snow surface. I managed to back 1/3 the way down the driveway even but I would advise to do thus at your own risk.
Had several flights and made some videos that I might post later. The sun was beautiful and the winds not that bad as they were right down the runway.
We flew over at about 3:10 and we couldn't find you! No Enigmas at 1000 ft or anything!! ???
Videos up! Sorry the hat camera was aimed a little high.. I will work on it.
Enigma
http://youtu.be/XBRExrUuamA (http://youtu.be/XBRExrUuamA)
X-Plane
http://youtu.be/Dya7nsD7TRw (http://youtu.be/Dya7nsD7TRw)
Forgot this picture! If there had been a rope and a second car I would have backed right in!
Quote from: Ededge2002 on March 30, 2014, 08:13:49 PM
Videos up! Sorry the hat camera was aimed a little high.. I will work on it.
Enigma
http://youtu.be/XBRExrUuamA (http://youtu.be/XBRExrUuamA)
X-Plane
http://youtu.be/Dya7nsD7TRw (http://youtu.be/Dya7nsD7TRw)
Well, this "clearly" explains why I didn't see Ed's Enigma when I flew over TEMAC yesterday. The Enigma flies at >150 mph, but my eyeballs max out at 140 at close range! ;D
Love the graph Ed. It rivals the ones we use to monitor our generating units!! :D
Looking forward to some head-down videos.
Andy
How is the drive way doing? Would it be helpful to put the white and blue fence up to keep anyone from driving into the ditch or soft shoulder? I really don't want to see a repeat of last year with the tire marks and ditches all over the place?
I suspect with today's temperature I was the last one to drive on our frozen and snow covered driveway. I would recommend that the board make an assessment of its condition. Also the field WILL be flooded and to prevent damage in these next couple weeks I would advise the executive take a look.
Other than that I'm not saying anything lol
Ed was last seen trying on his hip waders and dragging something along the driveway that looked a lot like Rob's recovery boat.
Nice Ed!
Anyone been past the field in the last couple of days? Any snow left? Water depth?
Tx
Andy
I'm wondering the same. The forecast for Sunday is lookin' pretty good.
Quote from: piker on April 03, 2014, 01:05:37 PM
I'm wondering the same. The forecast for Sunday is lookin' pretty good.
just got this in my inbox.....
Significant rainfall expected in Toronto & GTA, Environment Canada says Environment Canada has released a special weather statement saying significant rainfall is expected in Toronto and the GTA tonight and tomorrow.
General rainfall amounts of between 15 and 25 millimetres are expected. Many regions will get freezing rain.
If weather Canada is right ::) looks like we are still walking in boys
I would suggest that walking in is a given, for the next week or more...
But I'm wondering if that horrible white stuff is gone yet.
it's not all gone but getting there.... expecting the rain to wash away most of it (and flood the parking lot)
I hope we can use the field soon but if you do go (anyone) please respect the fact that all our members will want to use the drive and parking area this year. No silly damage, please!?
Quote from: sihinch on April 03, 2014, 10:29:56 PM
I hope we can use the field soon but if you do go (anyone) please respect the fact that all our members will want to use the drive and parking area this year. No silly damage, please!?
I agree with Simon. I would strongly recommend staying off the driveway and parking lot until the ground firms up.
Any thoughts from others on this?
Andy
Quote from: battlestu on April 03, 2014, 08:14:03 PM
it's not all gone but getting there.... expecting the rain to wash away most of it (and flood the parking lot)
Still looks like ski country!! :D
Slushballs Hoffer
Quote
I agree with Simon. I would strongly recommend staying off the driveway and parking lot until the ground firms up.
Any thoughts from others on this?
Andy
I agree with the above. I too am anxious to get out there and fly but making a mess of the driveway/parking area will push all the new gravel down. Lets not have the previous steps we have made wasted.
Quote from: sihinch on April 03, 2014, 10:29:56 PM
I hope we can use the field soon but if you do go (anyone) please respect the fact that all our members will want to use the drive and parking area this year. No silly damage, please!?
I would think this could go without saying, but that has been proven wrong in the past ;D
I'm happy to park on the road, walk in while avoiding the really soft spots, and treading carefully in the pits and especially on the field.
Looking at the photos that Greg posted, it looks like the snow in the pits is taking longer to melt than the landing area. Probably 'cause Snoballs has been packing it down all winter! :P
So .... what time is party time tomorrow? Is been such a long winter I think I will fly in my Bikini
I'm aiming for 1:00pm.
Travel light. Expect to walk in and expect some ice, snow and very soft and wet grass. I was there this afternoon to check it out and the landing area still had patchy snow and was quite wet.
Oh, and the drainage ditch was working beautifully.
See ya tomorrow!
What an awesome day at the field. T-shirt weather! And thanks to everyone for parking considerately.
It was great to catch up with a few people that I hadn't seen since last year. And also to see some new models. And I think we saw out first ever towed glider launch (which I captured on video - post later.)
My repaired, re-motored Nooner flew awesome and seemed very quick, but I managed to brain-fart with my hadron and nose in from inverted.
Now I remember what it's like to hang-out and chill at the field. It's just so fab!
It was great to be there, but it was still quite wet!
Nevertheless, I maidened two models successfully.
I did have to repair an elevator, adjust trim, and also program a speed control to brake (stop spinning the motor so a folding prop will fold), but that's all done now.
The outer area is very wet and muddy, almost like quicksand.
Sun and smiles-- it was great to see so many at the field again!
Wet, but much better than I was expecting. I stuck with the UMX Icon 5 myself thinking the field might have been a lot softer.
Wonderful to see all of the others flying new and familiar aircraft, including Greg's K8. Not to steal Simon's thunder, but I promised to share video of the K8's flight as well. (At least there should be 2 angles of the same flight and perhaps others.) Nice job, Greg!
The road in was dry in the early afternoon, but gradually became part of the stream by late afternoon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85QGKQXlm0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85QGKQXlm0)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E9falPAgaM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E9falPAgaM)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO_sCTKmBf0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO_sCTKmBf0)
I had a great time at the field today too! I arrived with Michael before 1:00 and left after 5:30. It was really nice to get out flying again and get a feeling for the summer of flying to come!
Nice video Graham.
Nice, then scary, then funny!
;D
Yes I too had a great day at the field. Sun, flying and the familiar faces of TEMAC! Some new models and some great flying. Even blasted around the sky with a couple of mine. When I looked at my watch I was shocked to see the time had passed and I had to get home so if I failed to say goodbye I only left abruptly with hopes I could return some day!
http://youtu.be/YRljULE1esM (http://youtu.be/YRljULE1esM)
Please forgive the lapse I had filming.. I was In awe at what was happening at had a huge brain fart and forgot I was even filming! It was an intense moment! The shouts and cheers from the pilots and the others were amazing!
For those that witnessed it I'm so glad I made that catch!
And a big hats off to Andy for his amazing tow plane recovery after release!
Thanks for the video guys... Boy that was one wild ride
Yikes! I can't believe how close I was to buying a new Sportster! This is way more fun than racing !!! :o
Slushballs Hoffer
Touchdown!
So many skills on display here!
http://youtu.be/cKlKpAJEII0 (http://youtu.be/cKlKpAJEII0)
sadly none were of my flying skill.... good catch Ed :)
Quote from: battlestu on April 08, 2014, 09:15:08 AM
sadly none were of my flying skill.... good catch Ed :)
But you were positively AWESOME on hitting the "Eject" button! :D
I was stuck in class for most of the day! But had a chance to play at the park! It would have been much better to go to TEMAC, but I was worried it was too muddy and soft. To bad the weather is crazy for the remainder of the week. Back to building!
Gorgeous night at TEMAC this evening! Very little wind and beautiful sunset! Lots of geese in the circuit.
You can back in about one third of the way down the driveway (up to the orange pylon). Parts are flooded and soft beyond that. Very little snow left in the pits. Field is clear. Rubber boots are a must.
Cheers.
Andy
Stop teasing us! >:(
Is the roadway OK to park on? How is the gap between the road way and the field... Last year there was a fair amount of water there. I know that we added the gravel, did that help? I assume that the field is still very soft on the sides. I personally will wait and play in the park. Actually the weather is perfect today! Cough Cough.. time to go home! ;D
I plan on getting out tomorrow (Saturday) for a test flight, but I won't be there until later in the day. Probably evening.
I would think the driveway would be O.K. but I wouldn't venture onto the mud at the side, or onto the parking area yet. But I haven't been there since the weekend, so what do I know :)
Quote from: piker on April 11, 2014, 01:37:31 PM
I plan on getting out tomorrow (Saturday) for a test flight, but I won't be there until later in the day. Probably evening.
I would think the driveway would be O.K. but I wouldn't venture onto the mud at the side, or onto the parking area yet. But I haven't been there since the weekend, so what do I know :)
I was out again on Wednesday evening. Another beautiful night with clear skies and light wind. I was able to back my van down the driveway up to the barricade at the entrance to the parking lot. Parking lot and shoulders of the driveway are still very soft. There is much less water on the low spots of the driveway than the day before. Drainage seems to be working reasonably well. Pits and field are still very wet, but not flooded. Boots are a very good idea. Today was another good drying day so it should be nice on Saturday.
Andy
I'm hoping to be at Temac around noon, hope to see you there. Just bringing a couple of small planes.
Glenn
I stopped by TEMAC this afternoon.
The roadway in looks dry but be careful.
The stream to the west has subsided and the gravel looks dry.
There are 2 washouts from the farming field south of the barrier, but quite minor.
The major problem is that the ground is saturated in the parking area, pit area, and between there and the pilot stations. (Stand in the apparently dry parking area and wiggle your feet back-and-forth and you will see the water rise.)
My recommendation is to back down the driveway to the checker barrier if you must, or enjoy the casual walk-in from the road. (Personally, I would still park near road.)
Great field report Graham.
Thanks so much!!
Andy
SO...................
Some people intuitively understand what Graham meant when he said, "The roadway in looks dry but be careful."
And some might even take the drastic step of actually listening to Hoffer (granted this is a risky proposition) when he says, "...the shoulders of the driveway are still very soft."
But others just seem to need a more tactile demonstration of what we were talking about to really grasp this abstract concept. So our selfless CFI, who is expert in teaching methods, graciously provided same today at the field.
Mike, you are true leader and your selflessness is an inspiration to us all.
Andy
P.S. Mike went the extra mile today with a live demo of scale weathering techniques which can be applied to model aircraft.
As always Andy you seem to catch me at my finest.
Yes, it's true, my dedication to teaching is boundless. It's a good thing my flying was better than my driving today. It was great to finally be back flying at TEMAC for another season of fun and flying.
Hilarious photos!
Poor Mike didn't read or heed the advice. ::)
I am sure it was all about courtesy parking...
But it all worked out and did not affect his great flying!
I really enjoyed my time with everyone today, thank you all.
Dear Mike:
I just showed my wife the photos of you being stuck and getting towed out. She wondered why you couldn't get out yourself since you have one of those B-A 4WD SUV things.......
I couldn't come up with a good answer.
Could you help me out ???
Andy
Glider Greg scores more airtime with a tow from Andy.
(Andy sure seems happy at the end :) )
http://youtu.be/hVCqUxMVnJs (http://youtu.be/hVCqUxMVnJs)
Great job guys with the glider tow!
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on April 12, 2014, 11:04:27 PM
Dear Mike:
I just showed my wife the photos of you being stuck and getting towed out. She wondered why you couldn't get out yourself since you have one of those B-A 4WD SUV things.......
I couldn't come up with a good answer.
Could you help me out ???
Andy
Well Snoballs, it's very technical. Basically,
1. The vehicle is not equipped with 4wd or awd.
2. Mud is very slippery
Mike,
That is the same place I helped pull you out of last spring when you got stuck trying to do a 16 point turn!!! :-[
"Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it".
The first sign of spring used to be when the first Toronto snowmobiler goes through the ice on Lake Simcoe. So now it becomes....when Mike H gets stuck at TEMAC.... as long as spring gets here.
Glad you got out. :)
Frank
Just drove by the field, parking area still has huge puddles and there was one red car just arriving. Conditions looked pretty good though.
It was another great spring flying day. I was there from 11:30 to 3:50. Ken Ross came by and flew a new Cessna and couple of jets. Later on Greg C came by to show me his "new" 19 lb scale Lancaster. All in all, pretty quiet, considering the great weather. Lots of flow through the driveway washouts due to the heavy rain last night, and the ground is really squishy, but the flying was good.
Unfortunately no Mike. Too bad considering the increased variety of nice super-soft parking spots along the shoulder of the driveway!! ;D
Quote from: gmcnic on April 13, 2014, 10:14:15 AM
Glider Greg scores more airtime with a tow from Andy.
(Andy sure seems happy at the end :) )
http://youtu.be/hVCqUxMVnJs (http://youtu.be/hVCqUxMVnJs)
That Andy guy has no shame!! ;D
Good news for those of you who are absolutely in mourning over the passing of winter!
Forecast is 2-4 cm of fresh snow Tuesday morning! High of minus one! ;D
Best regards,
Snowballs Hoffer !!
Can anyone provide me with a nice head photo of Andy? I need it to put the finishing touches on this voodoo doll im making for no specific reason.....
i would but i fear the repercussion of the ever watchful lens of that camera .... and Andy's the only tow pilot i got so far ;)
Here is the best aspect of Andy I could find.
Voodoo pins in his Arse may get his attention.
LOL
Jack.
I actually have a few amazing (funny) pictures of Andy ;) i'll post it when I get home. I'd love to take the honor of being the first one to play with the doll :P
Here you go ;D Just crop out my face
He's flying with no hands just like he flies his models and he's using a road map to get home. HA HA!
Jack.
I am truly flattered that I have so profoundly captured everyone's imagination!! ;D
(Now if I can just manage to get this smile off my face so my ears won't ache!!)
Merry Christmas y'all !!
Coldest regards,
Snowballs Hoffer
With a nice turn out yesterday. Anyone coming out today?
I might slip over for 3:00 or so and get a couple flights in.
I plan on being out around three p.m. today too!
Bruce ;D
Imran L and me are going to be at the field around 2pm today. Anyone else going?
lol!
We are still at work! ;)
Looks great outside!
a lucky few had the day off (government types, union kingpins, OPG employees.... you get the idea) ;D
Don't forget soccer aficionados... ;D
but you were busy brushing up on your soccer knowledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye-2jqJbGqY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye-2jqJbGqY)
The wind completely stopped around 5 and the sky was bright, Imran L and I had a great time ;D
If anyone questioned if Robert aligned the pilot stations in a straight line please see the above picture!
See I told you they would look straight from space!!
If only the chairs were in an orderly fashion..
What's with the crop circle in the middle of the field?
Quote from: thehaze on April 21, 2014, 10:27:44 PM
What's with the crop circle in the middle of the field?
If you look closely there is also a rectangle to the left of the circle, I think they are from "landing on a dime" and "landing on a carrier"
Those are my crash targets! ;D
Quote from: sihinch on April 22, 2014, 08:24:26 AM
Those are my crash targets! ;D
The trees are going to feel very left out if they hear about this!
Andy
I didnt say that I am able to hit the targets, the trees should still be worried!
Quote from: imran1042 on April 21, 2014, 11:18:20 PM
Quote from: thehaze on April 21, 2014, 10:27:44 PM
What's with the crop circle in the middle of the field?
If you look closely there is also a rectangle to the left of the circle, I think they are from "landing on a dime" and "landing on a carrier"
What did we use to make the circle with? Acid?
Quote from: Ededge2002 on April 21, 2014, 09:18:32 PM
If anyone questioned if Robert aligned the pilot stations in a straight line please see the above picture!
See I told you they would look straight from space!!
But the spacing looks out of whack. Perhaps we should have checked that :)
Time to revive possibly the best thread on this page!
Weekend plans? I'm counting down the hours already. Who's with me? When and what you plan on bringing out?
Let's have it
Going to try and negotiate Saturday.
going to spend most of the day thinking on how i can fly most of the weekend ;D
I'm going to be out tomorrow. And then head over to frenchman's bay for some float-mosa racing!
Monday looks good too!
It's 10:30 and I've almost entirely checked out for the weekend here at work... ;D
Atta boy! Plan for the float fly too!
I would like to get out during the day tomorrow, but I'll probably be working.
But I'll be at the Bay for 4:30!
Yes you will be working during the day!
Quote from: sihinch on May 16, 2014, 05:09:17 PM
Yes you will be working during the day!
Rob i'd call in sick :)
cough! cough!
Well, I may not have to if my boss doesn't get the supplies I need ;D
I got supplies all right!
Shortbread cookies I hope.
Well, what a day. Flew 5 aeroplanes, crashed 4!
2 are already repaired, 1 is nearly done and the last is a write-off. Bugger!
Great to see Ed, Liz, Jack, Gill (briefly) Don, Thomas, Gordon and new member Rob!
Always great at TEMAC!
The weather looks decent. Who's flying on this Victoria day holiday? I'm hoping to be there around 1
Me about 3pm
I will be headed down for 2-3:00 or there about.
A strange day weather wise. But mostly pretty good for flying. There were a number of guys out today enjoying the holiday. Managed to fly the Scimitar a couple times today and it flew well. Some tinkering to do to make it really perform, but overall I was happy.
Greg and I went head to head with our EF1 racers and managed to split our two informal races at one win a piece. Rematches are planned. Lots of fun, and the runway made the takeoffs a dream.
Here's hoping for more good weather next weekend.
whaaat this thread was on page 2???
A great weekend of flying and i thought i'd share a photo of Mike, myself, and buddy ;)
Buddy's face says it all!! ;D
Andy
Quote from: battlestu on June 02, 2014, 10:17:52 AM
whaaat this thread was on page 2???
A great weekend of flying and i thought i'd share a photo of Mike, myself, and buddy ;)
That's great to see you guys are out doing some laps, I haven't had my EF1's out yet.
Keep practising!!!
Don't know when I can get a pylon date set-up.
Even got some laps in with Glenn yesterday... sorry no pictures but it did happen ;)
Still need to get some laps in with Simon.
I challenge ye all to a "race" this Wednesday ... four planes, left turns, and loads of fun .... before (or after student night)
let the trash talk begin.... a sight you'll need to get use to
If I inserted my plane there
@Ededge2002 would be right next to it, knocking it out of the sky.
I'm up for the challenge Greg! ;)
Flew the Nemesis at the weekend but when I tried to land, it floated, and floated, and floated, and landed, then bounced, and floated some more until I broke the prop! So that was my only flight at the weekend. :(
@ bfeist I only took you out because I didn't see any of the others as a challenge. Who would have thought Simon would make the full ten laps! I had sabotaged Glenn's plane just before the race so I had that under control. You were the only one I needed to settle.
For the next race I'm installing roman chariot style wingtips!
In the immortal words of Cal, "Shake n' Bake! ;)
Looking good fellas!!
landings are a trick, thats for sure. ;)
Sorry, due to the forecasted high west winds, and the fact that I need to keep working on the Nooner repair I'm going to pass on coming to the field this evening. Hopefully an Ef1 race will be in the cards for Sunday.
Glenn
Thanks. How's the wind?
I see 12-13 knots, gusting 15 for the evening.
That's 20km/h gusting 28km/h
That's pretty windy!
@sihinch will you be there this afternoon? 8)
Has anyone noticed how very windy it has been this spring? I bought one of those little hobbyzone champs about 2 months ago. Because I have a soccer field across the road, I love to go out and put in 2 or 3 flights before work. I have been very aware of the wind. There has not been one day in the last 10 weeks were it was dead calm. I have been able to get in flights first thing in the morning, but the little champ is pretty blown around even then. I am anxious to get in some hours on the Apprentice, but not with 28 km crosswinds. Oh well, at least there is a hockey game on tonight!!! Saying all that, I will probably venture up to the field after work, and pray the winds drop!
It's definitely been really windy lately but flying in wind is really fun and challenging, the most i have EVER flown in is 28 gusting 35km/h with my Leader 480, its risky but that's the fun part, especially the harrier landings! ;) I consider anything over 25km/h challenging ;D
Looks like a good one today.
Who's flying?
Quote from: imran1042 on June 04, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
It's definitely been really windy lately but flying in wind is really fun and challenging, the most i have EVER flown in is 28 gusting 35km/h with my Leader 480, its risky but that's the fun part, especially the harrier landings! ;) I consider anything over 25km/h challenging ;D
I'm with Mike on this one! Wind is fun!! And it keeps you nice and
COOOOOL while you're waiting for winter!! ;D
"Snowballs" Hoffer
(although I guess now that summer weather has arrived it would be "Snoballs" Hoffer). ;)
Wind is the best!! Especially hovering on the spot, while still being parallel to the ground ;D wind makes everything magical *mysterious background music*
I am going to head to the field tonight? Anyone coming? Looks OK right now... May grab something special... lol!
Well flying on the 15th was lots of fun! It was like a mini fun fly! Lots of great planes flying around. Ken had an amazing Bronco, Michael with his large moth and larger Cessna? All the boys were out, we had a flight with some Windrider Hurricanes and a HK Spitfire from Bill. The pylon racing with the pogo and other planes was crazy cool! Some real good landings on the run way and some not so good.
I somehow had managed to twist one of the landing gears on the TF 115 Corsair on take off... It flew great and is so nice to see in the air. The landing was a bit tricky as the one wheel was sideways. Well "crunch" as it landed it made a spectacular scene as the battery ejected from the sudden stop and had all the plane guts all over the runway. It looked way worse than it was. Collecting all the bits, It ended up about a 1 hr repair and I felt better afterwards, just lacking a cold beer to celebrate. The cowl only broke two attachment points and the retracts only lost one link. I ended up finding it in the landing gear bay. After some quick surgery and re-alignment, it was all back to get there an ready for another flight. These old TF kits are heavy, but very tuff.
It was a great day! Looking forward to more in the summer! What a great club!
I had a great time on Sunday. I brought the Albatros and T28 out for maiden. Thank you Greg and Greg C in trimming the planes. Both planes are maiden and landed successfully.
I met a lot of new club members that afternoon. Not to mention, lots of different types of planes.
Anyone planning to go tonight, Friday 11th July? 8)
I could be tempted......
It's either fly or build.
Your sense of freedom is overwhelming you! You can't even wait until tomorrow morning ;D
Quote from: sihinch on July 11, 2014, 09:09:39 AM
Anyone planning to go tonight, Friday 11th July? 8)
I could be tempted......
It's either fly or build.
Just go Simon! You can build on Sunday when it's raining. The worst that can happen is that you have the Loo all to yourself!
Andy
What an exciting day at the field today!!
Burning ESC's, Nosediving gliders, a mid-air collision, a stryker ejecting it's battery in a flat spin, and some pretty decent flying in the summer sun.
I hope the boys over at Tavares pond had as much fun as well!
I had a great time today. Such an awesome club and wonderful friends. Thanks everyone!
Here's my second flight of the big 1/4 Cub I bought from Michael. Flies like a dream!
http://youtu.be/7Iu6uMia1Js (http://youtu.be/7Iu6uMia1Js)
yep had a great time today.... and thank goodness i spent the five mins to install a BEC on new plane :)
I'll add pictures later .... now back to saving the world on byte at a time
as promised here are the pictures....mmm toasty
Nice flying, Simon.
I love the sound of that plane as it flies through the air, and the sound of the prop.
Big planes are fun, and unexpectedly elegant in the way they fly.
Quote from: thehaze on July 12, 2014, 09:39:56 PM
What an exciting day at the field today!!
Burning ESC's, Nosediving gliders, a mid-air collision, a stryker ejecting it's battery in a flat spin, and some pretty decent flying in the summer sun.
I hope the boys over at Tavares pond had as much fun as well!
Is that Thomas and Mini-Me (err Mini Mike) in the beans?? ;D
(Nice photo Greg!!)
Monday was a fun day too! Nice and easy flying for all of us!
Thanks Andy for the shots!
wow great shots!!
Forecast appears to be pretty good today. After a fantastic night of training, anyone want to hit the field and fly something fun? I am going to grab my Great Planes SUPER steerman and maybe the Kyosho Spitefire.
Quote from: Gregor77 on July 17, 2014, 08:44:01 AM
Forecast appears to be pretty good today. After a fantastic night of training, anyone want to hit the field and fly something fun? I am going to grab my Great Planes SUPER steerman and maybe the Kyosho Spitefire.
I do hope to be there this evening. As for "hitting the field", I would prefer to leave that to others who are of greater masochistic persuasion than I am. I am content just to land on it gently. However, if others want to "hit it", I am more than happy to provide an appreciative audience and assist in recovery efforts. ;D
Andy
Oh man what a great night again! Why is no one coming out? It was a perfect night!
I am going to try to make it out today, but I have some guests coming over later. Plus I could use a cold beer after this week. ???
I'm going today - hope to be there by 3pm.
Great! What do you plan on bringing?
Got the mustang again, repaired with some new connectors, and a new aileron servo ( >:( ) and have some 4S lipos......so probably some EDFs (since I crashed my Dynam mustang!)
My Soccer overlords have seen it fit for me to escape the noise and traffic of the Indy for today. I'll be out this evening for some mayhem at TEMAC!
anyone going tonight ?
Hey, who's planning to be there Saturday? :D
I am, what times?
Jack.
Sorry, plans changed! Painting today, flying tomorrow (Sunday.)
You missed a good one... Let's do it again tomorrow ;D
It's was a fun day. But very humid. Flew my piper Pawnee. Great flying plane.
Had a fab day today! Was wonderful to see Greg's big Lancaster - well flown Mr. Cadez!
Not entirely sure what happened between Greg H's Spitfire and my Mosquito, but it ended in carnage. Sorry about the Spit Greg!
Thanks to Glenn (and Jack) for helping fix the handling issues on my Snitch/Vixen. It was very pitch sensitive until I added some tape under the rear of the wing, to adjust the incidence. Looks like it may be a viable race option now!
Flying the Rifle 1M was a blast - it was super stable. But it gets invisible on final, flying directly towards you . Now it's time to prop up!
And thanks to Rob for letting me maiden his PZ Mossie and PZ Spitfire. Really enjoyed that.
Oh, and we had some mini races with Nooners and EF1 planes. Greg H won the first EF1 race, in which Glenn finished 1st and I beat them both!!!!
Michael also flew his big Tiger Moth and Jeff flew his Reverb (with a slight glitch at the end.) Great to catch up with Gordon, Dave M & Ken Ross (I have your lipos) and also see 2 Apprentices, flown by John P and Graham. Did I miss anyone?
Awesome times! Thanks everyone.
"Oh, and we had some mini races with Nooners and EF1 planes. Greg H won the first EF1 race, in which Glenn finished 1st and I beat them both!!!!"
Simon- too much painting this weekend? ???
Everyone's a winner!
Nice ;D !!
And they sound so great!
Hope the weather holds and look forward to tomorrow.
I was thinking of coming after work today as other priorities have been dealt with. Just need to make sure batteries are charged.
Just repaired the landing gear on a plane in the shop in preparation to fly Sunday as the weather looks like it will be good. Quite probably I will fly alone again.
Missing TEMAC. Thanks guys for making the club what it was to me. Nirvana
It's mutual Ed, Any chance you will be here on the 24th?
Jack.
We all miss you, Ed!
Flying alone is not good.
Please say you will be here next weekend.
I went up to the field last evening. The winds is calm and perfect to (re)maiden my S.E.5a. Thank you everyone who assisted and gave me advice. I love this plane. (And the Albatros). The best is when flying low and slow across the runway. It's so scale. I am still learning the use of rudder when making turn.
Here are the videos I recorded earlier.
Note: Please mute if you disliked the music
http://youtu.be/onM8iThZOsU
http://youtu.be/81MtOwvHAPs
Time to resurrect the best old thread ever?!
I can't fly today but whose coming out tomorrow, Wednesday?
I'll probably be available.
What time Simon? I'm itching' to fly.
Ken
I'll be there by 5pm all being well.
Would be great to see you itch, Ken!
I can be there by 6pm, (I'm charging batteries in my office now), but there's an instructor's meeting at 7pm at the Tim Horton's at Woodbine and Stoufville.
Maybe I'll be a bit late for the meeting. ;D
Quote from: Michael on April 29, 2015, 09:19:32 AM
Maybe I'll be a bit late for the meeting. ;D
Me too! 8)
I went last night (too bad the rest were packing to leave for the meeting). The wind is calm, weather is perfect. BUT, OMG! I have never thought I got bitten so badly in April. Those mosquitoes are terrible.
Calling all P-51D "Blue Nose" pilots......there will be an unofficial squadron scramble tomorrow, Sat 2nd May.
It will be my first "Blue Nose" sortie so I hope someone experienced can be my wingman.
Get your 60-size warbirds out!
I was having some programming difficulties last night, changing my 'Bluenose' to my new transmitter.
If I can sort it out tonight, I should be there are about 2:30 pm.
I should be there by 2 pm. Saturday after my 9:00 job. I don't have a blue nose P-51 but I can be a flag man.
I flew today. A little windy but straight down the runway from the north.
Walked the field and found lots of foam bits, prop bits and a beat-up 6 cell approx. 4,000 mah battery with a yellow connector near the telephone pole beside the road.
Could not find Glenn's canopy/pilot at the south end... but tried!
Frank
What time?
20,000+ views in this thread! ;D
My 'Bluenose' is ready.
Post a note for the next time.
Anybody flying this evening?
Wind is low and in won't be so cold.
I will be good sir!
I woke up super early to pack all of my gear in the car! Can't waste these 5 km/h days...
had to bring this conversation back. I'm thinking of going tomorrow morning, anyone else?
Hoping to fly Sunday afternoon....
I went after 6pm and was surprised there was no one at the field. The whole evening is just me and the gooses (plus those unwelcome mosquitos). :P
Really happy to have maidened my Freewing "Eurofighter" Typhoon this weekend.
I bought the kit plus version which came with all servos but no ESC or motor. I swapped the stock fan out for a Wemo-tec fan, used an 1800kV motor and a 100A ESC using 6S 4000mAh lipos.
I painted it in RAF colours and got markings from CallieGraphics.
It flew great. The glide is amazing, there is no stall virtually and the speed was pretty scale.
I'm very pleased with it.
Im sorry I missed that maiden
as your plane looks amassing.
I might fly tomorrow!!!!!!!
No! Sore point.
There was a mechanical breakdown at work and was called in at midnight. I got home at 7:30am.
So I spent the (beautiful, calm, sunny) day in bed, asleep!!!!
Oh well, it was fun at work.
After last Club Meeting on 'How not to crash', with some practiced on Flight Simulator for the past weeks, I decide to try it at the field this morning.(well, if I crash, then I can apply what I learnt from the Wednesday build class).
I was all by myself this morning. It was a bit cold and cloudy, otherwise, it was a great flight and I pretty much covered all the stuff Michael mentioned in the meeting (including 'What not suppose to do'). :D
Thank you Michael !!
Sidenote: Those T-pin(s) from last year building class has another purpose now - To secure my Canopy from falling off !
Warning - May cause Motion sickness. :P
https://youtu.be/KskGcs485xI
Pretty cool Oscar,...flying, video and ...weather! Andy will no doubt be rejoicing at the cooler temperatures but seems like many members are doing what Simon did...hibernating! The forum has been pretty quiet lately!
Another great little movie to watch Oscar. Good job. Thanks.
Great video Oscar. Nice choice of background music! Love the stick view!!
Andy
Quote from: Wingnutz on November 29, 2015, 05:51:35 AM
Pretty cool Oscar,...flying, video and ...weather! Andy will no doubt be rejoicing at the cooler temperatures but seems like many members are doing what Simon did...hibernating! The forum has been pretty quiet lately!
Well I can't leave
that on the table! Charging my batteries and donning my snowpants!! Can't wait to see who shows up! ETA high noon! :D
Snowballs
Quote from: Oscar on November 29, 2015, 12:18:13 AM
Warning - May cause Motion sickness. :P
Please, this was tame. You should try being a passenger in my Mom's car.... ;D
more than just a few us showed up to fly with Andy today... i'm still a bit cold but it was worth it ;D
http://youtu.be/Tx-OdVMvTHY
Bill and Greg C Thank you so much for taking video and photos!!
Greg
That was absolutely fabulous. Brilliant. It looks amazing! ;D
Congrats Greg.
Mint baby!!!!
Nice scale looking flight. Well done.
Forecast for this Saturday Dec 5... 9C with winds from the SW at 10km/h
Time to take some batteries out of storage charge.
;D
....or time to put some batteries in to storage charge! By using them.
I saw Eric and Ken at the field, had a chance to fly my jungmann with ski's (getting ready for the snow). Great day, but always too short!
I woke up and saw the blue skies this morning then read that temps might hit 17 degrees and thought "Ooo, I might fly!"
Then I heard the wind!
No man can fly today. 35k. It's a lie. It's more like 60-80 km. The clouds are moving faster than my Prius. Lol.
Well, we made up for it today! What a fantastic flying day: 8-9 degrees C, winds NW at 6-10 knots (11-18 kmh); mostly sunny, with scattered high cloud to make it interesting. Felix, Ricky, Philip, Greg C, Stephan, Jeff, Ken C and I all enjoyed this wonderful Christmas Day treat from NavCanada.
HUGE thanks to Greg Cadez, master of the high wing loading, for his fantastic support and gentle coaching (I would even say soothing), and videography, as I re-maidened (finally!) my Pitts Special, after a 4-year hiatus, awaiting repairs. (Much as I love Frank, his "put it in the corner and it will repair itself" technique simply wasn't working, so I had to take matters into my own hands. ;D)
The stars finally aligned and the plane flew beautifully for all four thrilling flights. At 6.5 pounds flying weight and a wing loading of almost 25 ounces per square foot, it is, of course, intolerant of inadequate power in the turns and on landing. (Ask me how I know this!) This is NOT a slow flyer, and you MUST be ahead of it at all times. Peak power loading is 135 watts per pound (Power 32, 13"x6.5" prop, fully charged 4S 5000) which made for great scale aerobatics.
Wishing you all the best for the rest of Christmas Day, and hope to see you out at the New Year's day "Fun Fly" (10 am, Jan 1).
Sincerely, Snowballs (waiting for the snow) Hoffer
Andy,
Greg has always been known for his "gentle touch". D'oh!
hiyo.... and way to go Andy!!
Awesome, Andy! I'm glad to hear the Pitts is performing well. Congratulations!
Thanks guys. It really is a sublime feeling. ARF's are nice, and give a quick fix for one's flying addiction, but there is really nothing quite as satisfying as seeing a scratch-built project take flight. It's been a long journey, and I've been blessed with some wonderful generous help and encouragement along the way!
Cheers!
Andy
http://youtu.be/Fj1hwhXnqzE
http://youtu.be/usOYj2GLAlA
Well done Andy! Successful re-maidens after a catastrophic crash are arguably more satisfying than the original maiden flight. Congratulations to you, the Pitts and coach Cadez.
BTW Greg, what the heck are you doing up in the middle of the night anyway?
I was waiting for the videos to upload. Lol.
Thanks so much Greg. These are great! I can feel the adrenaline and my knees knocking all over again!!! ;D
Andy
Great going Andy. I second Mr. Nutz's comments on the satisfaction of re-maidening a re-built airplane. A huge side benefit of crashing a lot....... and then they ask you to teach the repair class. :D
On both take-offs it reminded me that bipes are always so pitch sensitive and we forget to dial back the elevator when we switch from regular planes. I did it wrong every time I flew my Skywriter.
The bigger question:
At 5:19 am, Mr. Nutz writes . "BTW Greg, what the heck are you doing up in the middle of the night anyway?" Who is calling the kettle back. The more important question for both is whether the times indicate a late night or an early morning. ;D For Greg it was probably the early morning burp shift.
Frank
Greg & Andy, wonderful work you guys!
Passion and camaraderie at its best. Beauty & the Beast are tamed.
A very sincere and touching comment at the end of the 1st flight. :'(
So nice!
Graham
I was the one honking at you graham. What were you doing in the grass at the field? I think it was watered enough. Lol. Happy holidays.
Nice job Andy and a VERY nice looking model too!! The pitts is an old time favorite of mine and yours looks very well done.
My only question if what were you doing with Franks radio?
Ed,
Great to "hear" from you.
Andy used my radio because he was having problems with his super-regen single channel Galloping Ghost radio set. 8)
Frank
ps: you need to come and visit us this coming year. We may have to take up a collection and get you gas money for your ride.
Quote from: Ededge2002 on December 27, 2015, 10:40:03 AM
Nice job Andy and a VERY nice looking model too!! The pitts is an old time favorite of mine and yours looks very well done.
My only question if what were you doing with Franks radio?
Thanks so much Ed. Here are a couple of detail photos which show it a bit better.
As for Frank's radio, I like to emulate him because he has so much style, especially when he is walking in from the beans, and we all end up there sooner or later. It also provides a convenient mast for a local, on the ground wind flag!! ;D
Hope we have the pleasure of your esteemed company at TEMAC field soon.
Andy
The plane looks wonderful! But that registration seems a bit suspicious...
Quote from: piker on December 27, 2015, 02:46:45 PM
The plane looks wonderful! But that registration seems a bit suspicious...
If you think that's bad you should see the pilot!! ;D
Hurray! Yahoo!! Yippeeee!!!!
It's snowing !!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Snowballs in Fantasy Land
I don't think you were expecting the strong wind and ice pellets all night. Time to get the shovel and snow blower ready.
HOFR looks great, no matter what radio is used...BTW, why is the dental floss hanging out of its butt?
Quote from: Wingnutz on December 29, 2015, 07:59:14 AM
HOFR looks great, no matter what radio is used...BTW, why is the dental floss hanging out of its butt?
Hey Bill:
I like to keep it handy for cleaning grass and weeds out from behind the prop spinner after those pesky runway excursions. ;D
Snowballs (or maybe after last night's precip events I should say Slushballs)
Andy come on over to Ottawa!
We've got more that enough snow to fill your desires or what ever you want to fill with it for that matter!
Quote from: Ededge2002 on December 29, 2015, 10:23:21 PM
Andy come on over to Ottawa!
We've got more that enough snow to fill your desires or what ever you want to fill with it for that matter!
You are
really tempting me! You've got 19 cm of beautiful, wind-packed snow, with a nice slick glazing of freezing drizzle in the forecast to firm it up, and all we've got is a few cm of snow cone slush. Please send photos of your winter flying expeditions so I can rally the troops out of their winter hibernation! ;D
Andy
Quote from: piker on December 27, 2015, 02:46:45 PM
The plane looks wonderful! But that registration seems a bit suspicious...
More than plane registration is suspicious! (Just kidding...!) BTW Andy, here's something from your other flying field today...at first I thought it was a large version of your model, and then, a full size human pilot stepped out! Man, those things are tiny! You can see Andy on final coming to have a look in the first photo, and check the rudder in photo 2...it's a Pitts!
Here's an inside view, shot over Courtice! The Pitts is one sweet ride.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8VfGf-mOgA
Andy
Gee! I can't believe nobody was at the field today except Loi and I. It was a balmy 6 degrees and virtually no wind for most of the time (2:00-4:00).... OK, so the sky was white, but the rain held off!!.... and yes,it was a bit misty...well, OK, foggy at times, but that was mostly north and south of the field.... I mean, you could see the runway... and you could see your plane if you kept it in reasonably close.... and vertical visibility was good above circuit height... well, yes, the fog did start to close in from both sides around 4:00 pm, but hey, that's a LOT better than had been forecast. And the runway and grass on the field were snow free!! (All the snow was in the pits).... but skis still worked nicely on both the runway and the grass!! I imagine floats would have been right at home on the soaking wet grass.
So where was everybody? ::)
Snowballs
Above are the photos I sent Andy of a full size Pitts at Buttonville this week. Below is one of the pictures Andy sent back of his model with the full size aircraft! Andy already knows the pilot and has posted some cool video from the full size! Our Andy gets around!
CFI Field Inspection report - Sat Jan 30 - 10:00 a.m. - full-scale "FPV" view from 1000 ft AGL (above ground level) - photos courtesy of Mike Hazelton.
Runway almost snow-free. Winds 200(SSW) at 14G20KT (25 kmh gusting 36 kmh).
Andy (Waiting for Snow) Hoffer
Hi Andy,
Did you get a ride in the Pitts?
If you did, how much?
Always wanted a trip in one.
Ken
Quote from: Skyking on January 30, 2016, 01:58:11 PM
Hi Andy,
Did you get a ride in the Pitts?
If you did, how much?
Always wanted a trip in one.
Ken
Hi Ken:
Yes, I have flown with Desmond Lightbody in the Pitts a few times. I believe his current rate is $320 per hr, all in, including a Video of your flight. It's wonderful plane and his rate is quite reasonable considering what you get. (Compare a C172 + instructor at Buttonville for about $280/hr plus GST.) Des will go as wild or as mild as you like. He flies out of Oshawa Airport, and does the aerobatics over the compost heap at Courtice, just northwest of the Darlington Nuclear station.
Let me know if you need contact info.
Andy
Okay Ice Pilots! This is it!
-13C (wind chill a balmy -19C) , winds light from the south at 9 kmh all afternoon, and we've got enough nice fluffy snow for skis!
You gotta be there! I'm aiming for 2 pm to get the warmest part of the day. Hope to see you there. 8)
Snoballs
You might say Oscar and I chilled out at the field today! It was magnificent winter flying: blue skies, sweet icy air and just enough fluffy snow for skis or floats. 8)
I believe
@Oscar got a few photos which I am hoping he will post.
Cheers
Andy
With -18c (wind chill), wind was about 7km/h (yes, it's cold). It's only Andy and me flying at the field. My phone is running in slow motion (at one time, my phone even froze). I did manage to get some photos and video. When I left, Andy is still at the field. :P
https://youtu.be/WiouXMNJ558
Andy and Oscar,
I am working on a reservation at a local psychiatric hospital for both of you. ;D
Frank
Nice!
This is how I'm picturing Andy right now. Someone should go by and make sure his planes... umm rather he's ok.
Oh my gosh! It's warming up. I better get out to the field right away before the snow melts. I'm on my way there - I should be there by noon. I'll see if I can find myself!! ;D
Andy
TEMAC - Feb 15 2016:
METAR CYKZ 151900Z 140 (SE) 09KT (16 kmh) 3SM -SN FEW012 OVC015 M05/M07 A2999 RMK SF1SC7 SLP170=
SPECI CYKZ 151807Z 140(SE) 09KT (16 kmh) 12SM -SN OVC016 M06/M09 A3001 RMK SC8 PRESFR SLP178=
METAR CYKZ 151800Z 150 (SSE) 08KT (14 kmh) 15SM OVC016 M06/M09 A3002 RMK SC8 SLP181=
Enjoyed some great family time with the crows who were standing by as sentries on the runway when I arrived. We negotiated a deal they agreed to leave voluntarily and I agreed to not join their flock when airborne - and the field was mine!
Winds at TEMAC were pretty much straight down the runway. Good stiff winds aloft so the "heli" opportunities were perfect, and the snow is still nice and fluffy. The only thing I really missed were catcalls from Frank and Mike! 8)
Andy
I flew today Andy -18C without wind chill...
https://youtu.be/aQgpB9hGik4
Maiden flight so the middle of the video is crap because I was setting up spoileron/elevator mix.
Check that landing slide though it did make it to the fence lol
Yay Ed!!! The TEMAC Ice Pilots team is really hurting without you!
I am guessing (conservatively) that your visual acuity at 1000 feet is about 1 micron! Phew! ;D
Andy
Woke up with a record breaking temperature, I just have no excuse to turn down a buddy call for a fly. First time this year. Andy I have to confess that I have yet to pay my due for 2016. We arrived before 11am and Frank Fong was already enjoying the warm weather flying his FT Guinea Pig; a scratch build with a bomb dropper. He flew the PIG couple times and on one flight he drop a home made bomb (a tape and a part) on top of us. Lucky to us that Frank hasn't link up this FPV gear on this drop otherwise I will not be reporting, in the future watch out guys when you see that Guinea Pig flying on top of you.
Later time Greg show up with his adorable daughter, follow by Rod then Glenn, if I'm correct they are flying their Spitfire the hottest flyer to be at Rogo in 2016.
Before sun set Oscar text me that he is on his way to pick up milk and bread which is only available from the Rogo field.
What a day, no complain. ;D
Hi Everyone:
This is a friendly reminder that your 2016 membership fees are due. http://temac.ca/?page_id=5
All members must be paid up for both MAAC and TEMAC in order to fly at the field.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Andy Hoffer
Secretary-Treasurer, TEMAC
A glorious day at TEMAC... where were you people....
https://youtu.be/7T3jEkk1Ql0
I flew yesterday with the Ryerson gang ... in the snow, savouring what was probably the end of this winter's flying !! 8)
Today was spent helping Michael R set up for the feeding frenzy (auction) next Sunday. ;D
Andy
The SUN came out in Ottawa~!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXbphFiM9n8
I just looked out of the window and thought "what a perfect day for flying." My next thought was "why don't I go flying tonight?"
Kinda naughty, I know! Flying on a Tuesday. But I thought "what the heck, live dangerously!"
I'm going flying tonight!
I flew today. 10lbs payload.
I didn't get to the field in the end! Work called!
Oh well, tomorrow it is? Anyone planning on flying tomorrow! Hah!
Earth to Peter! Earth to Peter! 8)
yikes.. it's been while since anyone posted to this thread ... long term forecast looks good so who is flying this weekend :)
also thought i would share some photos i captured on Sunday.
Thanks
Greg
Me! Me! Me!
Thank you Greg - The WACO photo looks great! ;D
you guys put on a great show :)
Greg
I know the title of this thread is "flying tomorrow" but I'm planning on going today, for some 5S X-plane and 6S jet action! Anyone else coming?
I thought the forecast say 50km/h SW wind today.
Quote from: Oscar on November 13, 2016, 09:34:56 AM
I thought the forecast say 50km/h SW wind today.
it was but that didn't stop people from coming out ;)
just a few photos i could capture before the battery died ...
Crossing my finger for this weekend :)
A few of us should be there at 1 pm today. Rob and I are trying my new combat warwing that I brought to the last build class. I added a rudder as flying with evelron was giving me some headaches... lol to used to flying with a rudder now...
What a fantastic afternoon. The wind is calm. Weather is +7c. It was a great show Greg and Rob did on the combat warwing. Also there was a heli 3D flight demo too (I am sorry, I forgot his name). I enjoyed it very much. Later, Philip, Loi and I flew the WACO together. Just before I left, Glenn arrives at the field too. :D
Anyone planning on flying tomorrow?
Please be advised that a number of the morning crew are meeting for lunch at the Swiss Chalet in Stouffville, located on Stouffville Road (north side), east of highway 48. Meeting a 12.
After lunch we are going to the TEMAC field to start the flying season for some (continuing to fly for others). Everyone is welcome!
Lunch is optional. Likely arriving at the field around 1:30.
Hope to see you there. I'll bring streamers, if anybody is interested.
::)
You're just evil Bruce! :'(
Hope you have a great time. 8)
I'm only 20 years from retirement so hold a space on the morning crew for me!
Time to rejuvenate this old thread....
.....and I'm not talking tomorrow, I'm taking TONIGHT!
I'm planning to see what happens on a Sunny Thursday in June at Rogofield. See you there?
I am trying to get there. Have my big Spit in the car.
Can't make it tonight, but ....
I left behind, forgot, lost, a 6S 5000 mah PULSE lipo battery pack.
I would be grateful if it was found and retrurned to me.
I asked the morning crew if anyone saw it. Unfortunately no one did. Hopefully it will turn up.
It turned up.
I had it all along; it was not where I usually keep it.
Thanks so much for looking.
Nice way to add a few more posts to this thread, Michael!!!
Great fun tonight - lots of people out.
I'm happy because I had 2 great flights with my F-15 after a rocky start to our relationship!
Glad about your eagle.
Michael, Was it in your airplane?
I have 2 cases; one for radio and batteries, and one for charging equipment.
I put one battery in the wrong case.
TGIF - Zero wind after work. We did the Vampire EDF formation flying. What a great way to start the father's day weekend.
I went this morning. Frank already teaching the students. Richard already burnt up his batteries and ready to go home. Karl was on his last pack. Graham left before I arrived. What a beautiful morning. It was cross wind this morning but manageable (compare with Sat. this morning is mild). Then Eric, Rob D, Tuck and Greg C. showed up for a brief moment before the shower starts.
Flew my P-51 and P-40.
After lunch, the sun is back out. The weather network said the ThunderStorm started at 3pm. So went back and burnt the remaining packs on my Theory W wing. No one was at field. The cross wind is getting gusty (but the windsock doesn't move at all). The Theory W wing have no effect at all, flies like on rail (thanks for the AS3X technology). A 4S 1300mah runs for 7 1/2 mins. Excellent wing!
Anyone flying today?
Sunday July 9.
I flew this morning with Richard, Bobby and Frank. Unlike this afternoon (gusty west wind), it started off with cloudy but calm. As the sun goes out, the wind starts to shift to West and start windy. Thank you Richard to recharge my battery so I can fly one more time and to Frank, thank you for pointing out the correct way to hand launch the plane. :D
on Oscar's comment
re: "...the correct way to hand launch the plane. :D"
Skyward!
Frank
Hi Frank,
I searched and found out the cause why there is no down elevator for the Slave radio. The AUX channel is reversed. To change, go into the transmitter servo inversion menu ( hold the left and right gimbals in the upper-inside position as shown while powering on the DXe), go to the sixth channel (the AUX channel - use right aileron, press 6 times) and press down (elevator up) on the right stick to invert the channel.
Oscar,
I have sent your diagnosis to Tory and Ethan.
You proved once again why you are one of the most valuable members at Temac. You are the only one capable of reading instruction booklets. ;D
Thanks,
Frank
OK, it's not about tomorrow, but I love this thread and want to keep it live!!!
Anyone flying tonight for Battle of Britain day! Friday 15th Sept?
I can't fly tonight.
Tomorrow, however, is September 16. It's not the Battle of Britain, but it was part of the British Invasion.
It is the anniversary of the USA release of the Beatles song "She Loves You".
I will consider coming out to commemorate that!
I can't fly tomorrow but I can fly tomorrow's tomorrow (Sunday. 17th). Will try to be there by 10 and go home just after 1.
Frank
Anyone planning on flying tomorrow?
(Just kidding) ;D
Andy might be! Right
@Andy Hoffer ? ;D
Hi Simon (
@sihinch) and bruce (
@bweaver),
Actually tomorrow looks like an absolutely
fabulous day for giving my winter gear a good workout - sunny, brisk, and fresh snow on the field! And I just finished tuning up the skis on my Mini Funtana, too. But as luck would have it I have to take my van into the shop to get the driver's side power window fixed.
But you'll be pleased to know that I did have a great full-scale workout at Oshawa on Monday before the snow, so I'm feeling just fine. But thanks for your generous concern for my well being!!
8)Andy
(and remember, "Hoff-Air is always better than full fare!!)
Andy, The real excuse for not flying tomorrow is that you forgot to mention what time you get up. I understand when you get out of bed at this time of year it's almost dusk.
Quote from: bweaver on December 13, 2017, 02:54:10 PM
Andy, The real excuse for not flying tomorrow is that you forgot to mention what time you get up. I understand when you get out of bed at this time of year it's almost dusk.
Of course! I'm working on my night VFR rating and I want to be fresh and alert!! 8)
Andy
Seriously Andy and I are meeting tomorrow (Tuesday Jan 9/18) at 9 a.m. with Dr. John for a coffee, at Woodbine and Stouffville Rd. Tim Hortons. Then flying at around 9:30 at Rogo Field. Andy has assured me that the weather is going to be perfect. Have to walk into the field though.
Anyone else interested is welcome to join us. Hope to see you there. Even you Frank if you can make it.
Bruce,
re: "Hope to see you there. Even you Frank if you can make it."
Thanks for the invite but I am participating in that dreaded four letter word* ;D
Frank
*W.O.R.K.
Quote from: Frank v B on January 08, 2018, 08:30:41 PM
Bruce,
re: "Hope to see you there. Even you Frank if you can make it."
Thanks for the invite but I am participating in that dreaded four letter word* ;D
Frank
*W.O.R.K.
Perhaps I can help...
Andy 8)
Sorry I did not see the post until now
I would have joined you
I like flying in the snow.
Gravity does not hurt as much
Same pull softer landings
Hey guys:
More great winter flying weather tomorrow morning (Wed Jan 10)! Any one up for it, say 10:00 a.m. ?
@BJROB ?
@bweaver ?
Conditions were fabulous today (Jan 9) http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,6464.msg41908.html#msg41908 8)
Andy
Hey
sounds like fun
see you there at 10:00am
What an awesome time at the field ;D
the skies were so blue and the sun was sort of warm. :P
the wind was out of the south and steady which made for them great sweeping turns. :o
the snow was hard packed so take off was easy. :'(
I'm gland I went :D
BJ, Sounds like fun. I hope Andy's aircraft retrieval foot prints going and coming across the snow on the field, resulting from his downed aircraft yesterday didn't interfere with your taxiing and take offs.
Both you and Andy are going to make wonderful good 'morning crew' members. (Ones who respond promptly to the call to come out and fly in the morning even when it is a bit chilly. Andy - we know now that you do fly in the morning, so don't fight us. Two mornings in a row now is a good start.)
Just a reminder though, we haven't seen your applications yet? Once submitted, each of your applications will be promptly processed. (We are always looking for someone with flying skills, enthusiasm and cheerfulness. By saying that, it doesn't mean that you have those traits; we're just looking for people with them, or at least one of them, or even just close to having one of them will do.) ::)
Quote from: bweaver on January 10, 2018, 03:12:01 PM
BJ, Sounds like fun. I hope Andy's aircraft retrieval foot prints going and coming across the snow on the field, resulting from his downed aircraft yesterday didn't interfere with your taxiing and take offs.
Both you and Andy are going to make wonderful good 'morning crew' members. (Ones who respond promptly to the call to come out and fly in the morning even when it is a bit chilly. Andy - we know now that you do fly in the morning, so don't fight us. Two mornings in a row now is a good start.)
Just a reminder though, we haven't seen your applications yet? Once submitted, each of your applications will be promptly processed. (We are always looking for someone with flying skills, enthusiasm and cheerfulness. By saying that, it doesn't mean that you have those traits; we're just looking for people with them, or at least one of them, or even just close to having one of them will do.) ::)
Hmmm... Where to begin...
I keep
hearing about the morning crew, but in my two morning outings since the New Year's Day Snow Fly (where four of the 22 Morning Crew flew), I have only seen three members of said august organization, and only two of those actually flew. And these were days with perfect flying conditions! What am I to make of this? Is the Morning Crew truly manifest? This all has the look and feel of gyrations of someone's wild imagination.
Please help me to understand. If necessary I'm sure Frank can offer some sagely thoughts! 8)
Andy
Andy, it was a pleasure to have you grace the 'morning crew' lunch table this afternoon. Also, thank you for sitting at the other end of the table. I am sure that everyone at the end was quite impressed.
Respecting your question, "Is the Morning Crew truly manifest?" Your visit with us must have been clearly, obviously, palpably, evident that we do exist in reality and not only in ones mind. While with us today you even took photos as proof for reinforcing in your mind and your future viewing pleasure of the morning crews existence and appeal.
Respecting your hopes that Frank chirps in some further comments to this discussion - I am sure he will. 'Sagely' thoughts though, unlikely.
Quit making me look these words up! :P
I have to admit, they are a cute lot!
Frank F, Jim, John and I shared some great stories at the north end of the table.
Cheers!
Andy Hoffer
Hi Guys:
I spoke to the Atmospheric Environment Service at Envt Canada and asked if they would be kind enough to give us something just a little more enticing for the broader Morning Crew cohort, so that they too can enjoy that most sublime of RC experiences, winter flying. It looks like they pulled out all the stops for us and have given us an absolutely fabulous forecast for Sunday, Jan 14, with barely any wind - positively balmy! Bruce and I will be there on Sunday morning. Tentative schedule is coffee at Horton's Hangar at 10:30 a.m. (Woodbine & Stouffville Rd), then out to the field at 11:00 a.m. We'll advise of any changes.
Hope to see you there!
Andy
With weather like that forecast-ed, why believe you can only fly at TEMAC 3 out of 4 months a year? How ever just a reminder, wear a windbreaker.... or two under your coat(s). Gloves are good, a scarf or two as well.
As I am learning from Andy, the secret fly in the winter (here in the northern climate) is going out when there is little to no wind. Tomorrow's forecast is looking like that.
Today was a great flying day as well, so
@Frank v B and I made a really low pass all the way to Brampton with Tony Hayward, who clearly enjoyed his flight on Hoff-Air! 8)
Andy
Come on.... ::)
NO way... ???
The two of you in such a tiny space so close together.... ;D ;D ;D
I don't believe it... :-\
A few things about the photos:
- yes, I flew HoffAir to Brampton. The longest taxi way... the 401
- yes, waaayyy too close.
- no it was not photoshopped. It was pure punishment. ;D
- Poor Tony Hayward in the back seat. We picked him up at his home in Brampton.... one day after he had his stitches removed from a cancer operation (Colon), we drove to GreatHobbies 'cause Andy had never been there and had lunch at Swiss Chalet per Morning Crew Custom. Then the three of us went to the Celebration of Life for Georgette Messacar, Fred's wife, who died on Boxing Day. Fred has been to several TEMAC Pilot's Meetings.
I hope Tony is feeling fine today, he was last seen holding his side and laughing when he escaped from the car and ran to his front door. 8)
A fun Day. Sad purpose.
Frank
Morning Crew Alert - Tuesday Jan 16 2018
It just keeps getting better! Check out the Wx forecast!! Note that we'll probably have several cm of fresh beautiful snow overnight and early tomorrow morning, so anticipate having to walk in from the highway. (Bonus exercise at no extra charge!)
Flight Plan:
- Pilots briefing at Horton's Hangar at 10:30 a.m.
- Taxi to TEMAC field, departing at 11:00 a.m.
- Hand warming and roasted marshmallows on the table fire at 12:00 noon! 8)
Cheers!
Andy
A great winter outing today! 8)
http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,6471.msg41998.html#msg41998
Tomorrow's class, after a nice hot calorie-rich lunch of chicken, fries and gravy, will be crabbing in the pattern and cross-wind landings, using crabbing and/or side slip. All this cross-control is sure to put a smile on our CFI's face!! 8)
And just look at all that sunshine! It's practically like summer!!
The Snow Man Cometh
Well....
The sun was A.W.O.L., but the temperature was mild (-6oC) and the winds were light (6 knots) out of the south west, so the flying conditions were quite decent.
Bruce was good enough to come out and supervise (from the confines of his warm automobile, of course) and, in his capacity as CFI, do a photo essay on how to dress properly for winter flying! I'm usually very shy when it comes to modelling, but for a good cause I went for it. Bruce coached me on the correct assembly sequence and we now have a pretty good photo tutorial for all of you who have wanted to enjoy some snow flying but weren't sure how to assemble their winter PPE. So here is the final product, in two parts for your enjoyment. This should help you conquer your fear of winter flying!! 8)
Part 1: Bottoms and Boots
Part 2 - More Bottoms, and Tops
So there you go! And after you've fought your way into your snow gear, you'll be nice and toasty and all limbered up (or cramped) for standing at the flight line!!!
Enjoy!
Nice shooting Bruce!!
Andy
Just sayin'......
Heads up
@bweaver and
@BJROB: Sat. Feb. 3 should be a magnificent snow flying day!! 8)
Andy
Check out this weather forecast!
Spring flying at it's finest. For those who prefer wheels, this is your chance before the snow next week. Bruce and I will be at Horton's Hangar (Woodbine and Stouffville Rd) Sunday Jan 28 at 10:30 a.m., departing for the field at 11:00 a.m. Hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Andy
charging now. couple of planes to maiden tomorrow. The HK CDN Vampire and a T28 1.2 M I got in a trade. See you there.
Great! I will bring my camera and do portraits of you and the planes, as well as in-flight photos.
Andy
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on January 27, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
Great! I will bring my camera and do portraits of you and the planes, as well as in-flight photos.
Andy
When don't you bring the camera? Great outing. 8 out, 7 flying... :)
Quote from: bweaver on January 28, 2018, 01:17:35 PM
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on January 27, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
Great! I will bring my camera and do portraits of you and the planes, as well as in-flight photos.
Andy
When don't you bring the camera? Great outing. 8 out, 7 flying... :)
When nobody else is there!! 8)
Andy
Bruce practicing his Mexican standoff, in preparation for his winter vacation! 8)
Geeks 'R Us! 8)
These posts are getting awfully corny! ;D
Rob controlling his emotions!!
Oscar trying to find his transmitter!
Carlos demonstrating his exceptional drone control technique!!
Frank Fong with his scratch-unbuilt foam fighter!!
Our talented CFI demonstrating the art of weight and balance!
I didn't see Carlos there? Where was his Warwing? That changes the count from 9 TEMAC members out and 7.5 flying. (Drones only count for 0.5.) :-\
Here are few more pictures of the day's events.
Yahooo!!!
The launch:
https://youtu.be/rmBOxX2lmmg
A picture of the picture taker...
Well it did technically fly..
Is that a baby photo of you Mike? That expression look so famliar!! :D
Andy
Well...
It had to happen.... :'(
All this blather (from those who shall remain nameless!!!) of southern climes and sun tans has manifested itself in unseasonably warm conditions all the way up here at TEMAC field, resulting in the remaining snow cover assuming the consistency of a sticky Slushie. Even the most deft take-off runs were no match for the viscosity of the substrate. Any forward motion resulted in the skis digging in and the attendant creation of very effective ski chocks, which were not conducive to attainment of anything looking like take-off speed. BJ and I did manage to leave a nice variety of ski trails, divots and boot marks in the snow on the field, and we did enjoy an otherwise balmy spring day. So we just have to wait for the 6oC and rain on Monday and the 12oC and rain on Tuesday to melt the remaining snow and wash the turds off the runway. Wheels 'r Us! 8)
Andy
@Andy Hoffer Regarding your comments above - Wa, wa, wa, wa, wa :'(
We will be out flying sooner than we think. Like
@Frank v B, always trying to fly sooner than he thinks. Frank, if you read this, 'white planes' are also easier to find against a dark ground like colored background as well.... (Frank knows this from experience.) :-*
Quote from: bweaver on February 15, 2018, 06:01:24 PM
@Andy Hoffer Regarding your comments above - Wa, wa, wa, wa, wa :'(
We will be out flying sooner than we think. Like @Frank v B, always trying to fly sooner than he thinks. Frank, if you read this, 'white planes' are also easier to find against a dark ground like colored background as well.... (Frank knows this from experience.) :-*
I am so pleased to see that the heavy sun exposure has not impaired
@bweaver's intellectual capacity nor his vocabulary!! 8)
Andy
RE:
I am so pleased to see that the heavy sun exposure has not impaired @bweaver's intellectual capacity nor his vocabulary!! 8)
AndyNor
@Andy Hoffer s ability to comprehend it. :-*
Hey Bruce:
re: Andy's "Even the most deft take-off runs were no match for the viscosity of the substrate. Any forward motion resulted in the skis digging in and the attendant creation of very effective ski chocks, which were not conducive to attainment of anything looking like take-off speed."
Could you translate this for me please. ;D
Frank
Quote from: Frank v B on February 16, 2018, 07:49:30 PM
Hey Bruce:
re: Andy's "Even the most deft take-off runs were no match for the viscosity of the substrate. Any forward motion resulted in the skis digging in and the attendant creation of very effective ski chocks, which were not conducive to attainment of anything looking like take-off speed."
Could you translate this for me please. ;D
Frank
Simple
@Frank v B -
@Andy Hoffer means that 'his take offs sucked' a little more than usual. At least that's the way I see it with my limited capacity to understand what he says sometimes. I'm glad I'm not the only one. ???
Hey Bruce,
Thanks for the translation. This one I can understand. Kate was probably looking over your shoulder and you left out the seconds part of the answer:
"his take-offs sucked...you idiot!" ;D
Frank
Dearest
@Frank v B AND
@bweaver ,
My most humble apologies for casting pearls when you were away from your respective dictionaries and thesauri .... 8)
Andy
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on February 15, 2018, 04:43:48 PM
Well...
It had to happen.... :'(
All this blather (from those who shall remain nameless!!!) of southern climes and sun tans has manifested itself in unseasonably warm conditions all the way up here at TEMAC field, resulting in the remaining snow cover assuming the consistency of a sticky Slushie. Even the most deft take-off runs were no match for the viscosity of the substrate. Any forward motion resulted in the skis digging in and the attendant creation of very effective ski chocks, which were not conducive to attainment of anything looking like take-off speed. BJ and I did manage to leave a nice variety of ski trails, divots and boot marks in the snow on the field, and we did enjoy an otherwise balmy spring day. So we just have to wait for the 6oC and rain on Monday and the 12oC and rain on Tuesday to melt the remaining snow and wash the turds off the runway. Wheels 'r Us! 8)
Andy
Hi All,
BJ and I had a truly wonderful day at the field today (Sat. Feb 17)! No smart posteriorum to deal with (look it up
@Frank v B and
@bweaver !!), just great company and fabulous conditions. The saturated wet snow from Thursday had glazed over and our skis were pretty much able to bridge our divots from Thursday's slush fest. Literally zero drag, so with the 20-30 kmh winds from the SW take-off runs and landings were effortless and short. And winds aloft were really honking, so we both had good workouts!
To add visual interest, there were lots of coyote tracks at the north end of the runway, and one snowmobile track along the road and across the south end of the field.
Access by car is tricky now due to the hard slick ice in the ruts and under the snow. You definitely need winter tires and a gentle touch on the gas, and all-wheel drive is very nice to have. With the warm weather and heavy rains expected on Monday and Tuesday I expect the driveway and parking lot will be impassable by car for several weeks, but we will see. The runway should be fine once the snow melts, but you'll probably want to come in on foot with high, leak-free rubber boots. You don't want to pull a Mike Hazelton! And of course, we don't want to wreck the driveway and parking area.
It's been a great winter! 8)
Andy
Highlights and Field Condition: Feb 17 2018 Snow Flying
n.b. Compare refrozen boot marks from Thursday Feb 15 vs boot marks from today (Feb 17).
Andy
Great Bj. I can verify from the photos you were there. Was Andy really there to fly or just take pictures?
@Andy Hoffer - Boy it really got cold fast and snowed since the earlier post with Mike stuck in the driveway... and is that Greg wearing a T-shirt? Glenn looks too warm as well.
It is 30 Degrees C here for those that care. :)
Quote from: bweaver on February 17, 2018, 07:19:25 PM
Great Bj. I can verify from the photos you were there. Was Andy really there to fly or just take pictures?
@Andy Hoffer - Boy it really got cold fast and snowed since the earlier post with Mike stuck in the driveway... and is that Greg wearing a T-shirt? Glenn looks too warm as well.
It is 30 Degrees C here for those that care. :)
Hey
@bweaver,
Climate change works in wondrous ways that we have only begun to experience!
I am so glad you are enjoying barbecuing yourself. Please be sure to leave the heat behind when you return. I would like to savour the last remnants of winter. 8)
Andy
Sorry I was a little slow at the switch but....
re: Andy's "You don't want to pull a Mike Hazelton!" Again!!!!! About 3 years ago he tried to pull a U-turn in exactly the same place and a few of us suckers his friends had to pull him out.
What is the difference between Mike Hazelton and a dog?? You can train a dog! ;D
The boy just does not learn.
Still waiting for spring. Hate to admit it but Bruce is the smartest TEMAC member. Getting burned while wishing he were here. :D
Frank
Quote from: Frank v B on February 17, 2018, 10:53:12 PM
Sorry I was a little slow at the switch but....
re: Andy's "You don't want to pull a Mike Hazelton!" Again!!!!! About 3 years ago he tried to pull a U-turn in exactly the same place and a few of us suckers his friends had to pull him out.
What is the difference between Mike Hazelton and a dog?? You can train a dog! ;D
The boy just does not learn.
Still waiting for spring. Hate to admit it but Bruce is the smartest TEMAC member. Getting burned while wishing he were here. :D
Frank
Hi
@BJROB,
Just ignore them BJ. And know in your heart that you are one of a very elite and enlightened group that gets the maximum value from its TEMAC and MAAC memberships.
Andy
All joking aside. But there is marks going into the parking lot. So one of you did try to fly? It also appears to be a black line down the run way. Maybe someone tried to shovel the runway? Still a bit chilli for my stuff. I don't want a repeat of loading the car up and have nothing work because the servos don't like the cold. Lol.
Hi Greg,
Yes, both BJ and I were there on Thursday and Saturday. Thursday was a no-go due to heavy slush, but Saturday was excellent as it had frozen and there was a really nice crust of ice. I believe BJ had briefly tried to clear a patch on the runway on Thursday, but we decided it was not worth the effort given the weight of the slush.
It will probably get really sloppy again today with the forecast high of 3oC.
Happy building!
Andy
Yup. Back to the basement.
Well, I'm not posting about tomorrow, but I did fly today! Great to see
@thehaze Mike H at the field.
Flew my new A-10 (bought from Michael) and FMS Hawk (with Callie Graphics tail.)
Mike H. at the field!!! WOW! Did you give him the new member lecture? Give him a check flight? Go over field and flying etiquette? Ya never know. He may have forgotten after all this time. ;)
Seriously, great to see Mike back at the field. ;D
Drop by tomorrow. You have a lot of catching up to do. :)
Frank