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Title: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: battlestu on July 16, 2018, 02:13:29 PM
it's that time of the year.... Warbird day!!!

Come out and show off those warbirds!!
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: bweaver on July 16, 2018, 03:33:06 PM
Warbirds - Don't get them mixed up with Warwings!
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: octagon on July 16, 2018, 03:33:40 PM
well aren't I glad I have 2 new P47s, a new P-40, 2 Mustangs, a big Spitfire and 2 little ones as well as a Douglas Dauntless.
The other thing I have for the 22nd is Tickets for a matinee show for "Come From Away". We can just not go she said. We all know where that is going, so sadly, I will have to miss Warbird this year. 
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: bweaver on July 16, 2018, 03:56:11 PM
Quote from: octagon on July 16, 2018, 03:33:40 PM
well aren't I glad I have 2 new P47s, a new P-40, 2 Mustangs, a big Spitfire and 2 little ones as well as a Douglas Dauntless.
The other thing I have for the 22nd is Tickets for a matinee show for "Come From Away". We can just not go she said. We all know where that is going, so sadly, I will have to miss Warbird this year. 

Rob, didn't you know? It is just your luck that this year's Pre-Warbird day is being held on Saturday the 21st.  The Pre-Warbird day is intended for the celebration of all those who have other commitments for the 22nd.
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: octagon on July 16, 2018, 04:49:30 PM
Just checked with the Wing Commander and I was wrong, our tickets are for Saturday the 21st. We are staying downtown overnight and then driving to 6 Mile Lake to spend a couple of days with the kids. I will be thinking of you guys though.
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: bweaver on July 16, 2018, 05:36:46 PM
Re: What could possibly go wrong?

Your scheduling... :'(
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 16, 2018, 08:32:23 PM
Let me see.  Hmmmm.  I should be able to have the following ready:
- foamy P-51 (450 size)
- 480 size P51
- .45 size P-51
- .10 size Corsair...with Charlie at the helm.
- RareBrear- well, it started as a WW2 BearCat.
- B25 Mitchell (repaired small foamy)

Can we turn the heat down a little for this event.  With all the work I have done outside, I'm already medium rare*. ;)

Frank

* Bruce and Andy's "ON" switch.


Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Andy Hoffer on July 21, 2018, 08:35:47 AM
Quote from: Frank v B on July 16, 2018, 08:32:23 PM
Let me see.  Hmmmm.  I should be able to have the following ready:
- foamy P-51 (450 size)
- 480 size P51
- .45 size P-51
- .10 size Corsair...with Charlie at the helm.
- RareBrear- well, it started as a WW2 BearCat.
- B25 Mitchell (repaired small foamy)

Can we turn the heat down a little for this event.  With all the work I have done outside, I'm already medium rare*. ;)

Frank

* Bruce and Andy's "ON" switch.

Hi @Frank v B ,

Foamies are an excellent choice.  They float!!   8)

Andy

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Michael on July 21, 2018, 08:53:18 AM
I'm an optimist.

Often, a forecast of <1 mm of rain, results in no rain.

:D
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 21, 2018, 02:17:48 PM
Hoping for the best is good policy as is planning for the worst. Are there plans to reschedule if the weather doesn't co-operate on Warbirds Day?
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 21, 2018, 03:21:31 PM
As I posted in reply to Simon's Tickler , I will be at Tim's Woodbine at 10 am regardless of the weather... even if Andy gets his wish for snow! ;D  Leave for the field at 10:30 am.

Frank

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Andy Hoffer on July 21, 2018, 08:32:58 PM
Quote from: Frank v B on July 21, 2018, 03:21:31 PM
As I posted in reply to Simon's Tickler , I will be at Tim's Woodbine at 10 am regardless of the weather... even if Andy gets his wish for snow! ;D  Leave for the field at 10:30 am.

Frank

@Frank v B will be giving a lecture on Meteorology 101 at Tim's starting at 1430Z (1030 EDT).  His presentation slides are attached below.

It is sure to be a thought-provoking lecture.

Andy



Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 21, 2018, 10:31:59 PM
Andy,

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Andy Hoffer on July 22, 2018, 06:51:30 AM
@Frank v B ,

METAR/TAF 
TORONTO/BUTTONVILLE MUNICIPAL/ON   

METAR CYKZ 221000Z 36007KT 12SM -SHRA FEW060 SCT095 BKN120 OVC200 17/16 A2984 RMK SC1AC3AC3CS1 CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP104 DENSITY ALT 120
0FT=

METAR CYKZ 220900Z 35005KT 13SM -SHRA SCT050 BKN080 BKN120 17/16 A2985 RMK SC3ACC2ACC2 SLP109 DENSITY ALT 1200FT=

METAR CYKZ 220800Z 04005KT 11SM -RA BKN045 OVC055 18/15 A2988 RMK SC7SC1 SLP119 DENSITY ALT 1200FT=

TAF CYKZ 220538Z 2206/2218 13012G22KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 TEMPO
2206/2213 P6SM -SHRA OVC040
FM221300 (from 9:00 a.m. EDT) 08010G20KT (wind 080o @ 18-36 kmh) P6SM -SHRA OVC030 TEMPO 2213/2217 OVC020
FM221700 (from 1:00 p.m. EDT) 05010G20KT (wind 050o @ 18-36 kmh) 6SM -SHRA BR OVC008
RMK NXT FCST BY 221200Z=
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 22, 2018, 08:30:09 AM
Andy's Alpha-Bet Soup again.

For those of us who have never taken a course in Airport hieroglyphics that report means nothing to me.  I do understand "It's raining, stupid". ;D

Frank
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Andy Hoffer on July 22, 2018, 08:39:28 AM
Quote from: Frank v B on July 22, 2018, 08:30:09 AM
Andy's Alpha-Bet Soup again.

For those of us who have never taken a course in Airport hieroglyphics that report means nothing to me.  I do understand "It's raining, stupid". ;D

Frank

@Frank v B ,

I may (do) call you many things, but never "stupid" (especially when there are so many better words to choose from in my Thesaurus!)   8)

"Wx Man" Andy
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: battlestu on July 22, 2018, 09:42:33 AM
Hi all lets call this one a wash out and try again next week.

Sorry for the short notice but i was hopeful the weather forecasters would be wrong about today's weather.

Thanks
Greg
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 22, 2018, 09:51:25 AM
Quote from: battlestu on July 22, 2018, 09:42:33 AM
Hi all lets call this one a wash out and try again next week.

Sorry for the short notice but i was hopeful the weather forecasters would be wrong about today's weather.

Thanks
Greg
Thanks Greg,
Saturday or Sunday next week?
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 22, 2018, 04:19:29 PM
Four of us met at Woodbine Tim's and dreamed about flying.  We consumed coffee instead.  Richard, Andy, Greg H. and I had a perfectly fine time.
Rain, Rain, go away..... and never come back!! ;)

Frank
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: BJROB on July 22, 2018, 05:16:13 PM
Maybe we should of changed it to a float fly.... sun-brella optional   
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: battlestu on July 22, 2018, 05:57:16 PM
Hi Bill... i was thinking of next Sunday. (I've also updated the calendar... not sure how to link it in the forum so i took a screenshot)

thanks
Greg

Quote from: Wingnutz on July 22, 2018, 09:51:25 AM
Quote from: battlestu on July 22, 2018, 09:42:33 AM
Hi all lets call this one a wash out and try again next week.

Sorry for the short notice but i was hopeful the weather forecasters would be wrong about today's weather.

Thanks
Greg
Thanks Greg,
Saturday or Sunday next week?
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Andy Hoffer on July 22, 2018, 06:02:51 PM
Quote from: Frank v B on July 22, 2018, 04:19:29 PM
Four of us met at Woodbine Tim's and dreamed about flying.  We consumed coffee instead.  Richard, Andy, Greg H. and I had a perfectly fine time.
Rain, Rain, go away..... and never come back!! ;)

Frank

@Frank v B showed the clientele at Tim's that he is a true master of the indoor fun fly!  His low pass  over the donuts was amazing!!  :D

Andy

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 22, 2018, 07:05:56 PM
Greg,
Thanks for Sunday...Sunday should work. I'd really like to come to this event but Tim Hortons in Bobcaygeon is a lot closer than Tim Hortons in Stouffville or Gormley.
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: battlestu on July 26, 2018, 11:13:11 AM
Hi all... just a reminder that the forecast for Sunday's warbird event is looking very good (much better than last weekend :) )

....and if the weather wasn't a reason to come out. A generous donor has offered this awesome WWII print of Johny Johnson in combat. It is in a nice pewter colour frame which doesn't show here and includes an authentic RCAF set of 'Wings' inset in the mat.

So bring out those warbirds and "best in show" will take this home!
We'll explain more what "best in show" is at the piot's meeting Sunday at the event.

Thanks
Greg
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 26, 2018, 09:15:02 PM
Oh, Darn.  Can't make it Sunday the 29th.  Attending it would not be wise for me.  Our 40th wedding anniversary... if I make it another 3 days.  Will be thinking of you. :( :'(

Frank
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Andy Hoffer on July 27, 2018, 08:21:03 AM
Quote from: Frank v B on July 26, 2018, 09:15:02 PM
Oh, Darn.  Can't make it Sunday the 29th.  Attending it would not be wise for me.  Our 40th wedding anniversary... if I make it another 3 days.  Will be thinking of you. :( :'(

Frank

I wonder how deep @Frank v B would get planted if he missed his 40th!!  (We all know that you have to earn credits before going to the flying field!) 8)

Happy Anniversary good buddy.  A real testament to Cynthia's triathlon-like stamina and endurance!!

Andy

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 27, 2018, 08:56:25 AM
Thanks for the update Greg and congratulations Frank! Wishing you many more!
Greg, that framed print looks awesome!
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: battlestu on July 27, 2018, 10:58:20 AM
to get everyone ready for this weekend's event:

https://youtu.be/sgSrpd3MxY4

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 27, 2018, 02:34:52 PM
Wow! Can't match Greg's vid for excitement, but here's my pic shot from my yard at about noon today and titled "Thirty Seconds Over Bobcaygeon"
It's an American B-25 visiting Peterborough heading S over Pigeon Lake...a fitting good omen for Warbirds Day...BTW, next week we get the B-29 FiFi
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: bweaver on July 29, 2018, 05:00:28 PM
A nice Warbirds day with friends and flying.  (In that order) 

I had more time to share with friends because my transmitter battery went too low on me...  Only had a couple of flights early on with my Sopwith Triplane.  But I guess if the number of wings count for anything, I tripled my pleasure.

The rain held off for most of the afternoon.  We had a few cracks of thunder and a couple of bolts of lightning that got everyone scurrying to take down the sun shades.

Graham did a fine job of BBQing and the rest of us had a fine time enjoying his tube steaks, done to perfection.

Rob Dickinson won the most 'courageous flier' and brought home the beautiful print that had been anonymously donated as a prize for today's event.

I have provided a few pictures below.  I am sure there will be many more because there was lots of activity.

As you can see, the mosquitoes were quite heavy today.  Flying right through Bill's left ear and out his right.
 

Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Frank v B on July 29, 2018, 08:27:50 PM
Bruce,

re: "...We had a few cracks of thunder and a couple of bolts of lightning that got everyone scurrying"

That was just my dear wife giving me a lecture on what I have to accomplish in the future now that we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary today.
Yes Dear! ;D ;) 8)  She used the sound of thunder to delete the expletives. :)

Looks like I missed a great day... or as Andy would say "It was a great day because Frank missed it!!" ;D

Sorry I missed Glenn's Mosquito Mission and Wingnutz's visit.

Frank
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 30, 2018, 09:54:45 AM
Thanks everyone for a short (ened by weather) great day and especially to Glenn for his one man tribute to the RAF's Centenary. Missed a few of the regulars but enjoyed the event...can't wait to see the pictures of Oscar's hat...umbrella...okay, umbrella hat!
BTW I drove N on ON 48 going home and by the time I got to Ballantrae, it was raining so hard, I had to pull off the road and wait a few minutes. We left at the right time!
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: electroflyer on July 30, 2018, 11:57:47 AM
  Bill,
I really enjoyed seeing the pair of Mosquito's up for a flight...very cool indeed!
The weather was just as forecast, but the crack of thunder over head certainly told us that it was time to leave!
Just another great day at TEMAC! I am looking forward to seeing some of Greg's (or anyones) flying shots, the sky made for an amazing backdrop.
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: battlestu on July 30, 2018, 12:32:41 PM
had a great time thanks to all that came out! Here are just a few shots I got with the clouds :) ... hoping to get all the photos posted in the photo album.
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: electroflyer on July 30, 2018, 09:45:47 PM
Great photos Greg!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Warbird Day 07/22
Post by: Wingnutz on July 30, 2018, 10:46:01 PM
Glenn,
Really enjoyed the Mossie flight too! I wish my model had been a bit faster and able to better keep up with yours, but overall, great fun!...and you're right, great photos Greg! Thanks!
I've repaired the bent landing gear on the Mossie and am looking forward to flying it soon...