Now you've built it what next???

[Papa]

Let's make a list of all the new models that we will be flying this Spring!

Let's see if they fall into some recognizable categories.

Then before we screw up let's have a "MAIDEN RALLY" so we can
have some experienced and competent members help us avoid
disaster on our first flight. 

Some time in early May  EH!

How about it?

I will have a twin scratch built called a SpeedTwin.
and also a North Star with a twin Contra Rotating motor!

Jack.

[piker]

Well, I've have the SE5a, the Sparrow Hawk, and hopefully my recovered CL-215 Water Bomber ready.  I'd also like to have a Nooner ready ( ) and maybe one other small plane ... 'cause that ain't enough!    

[Michael]

I have my micro P47 coming along, a 1/4-scale Piper Cherokee, an A-10 Bronco, and I want to re-maiden by 1/4-scale Tiger Moth.

In fact, it's still January, so maybe there's time for one more before flying season. 

Maybe a members-only Maiden-day is not such a bad idea.

[Andy Hoffer]

I have my micro P47 coming along, a 1/4-scale Piper Cherokee, an A-10 Bronco, and I want to re-maiden by 1/4-scale Tiger Moth.

In fact, it's still January, so maybe there's time for one more before flying season. 

Maybe a members-only Maiden-day is not such a bad idea.

Hmm...  Maidens for members.  That should be a good membership draw!!

[Frank v B]

So far I have completed:
- repaired a small 36" span P-51 (crashed plane given to me) and put in an E-Flite 480.  (Overpowered!)
- repaired a small 36" P-40 Warhawk (crashed plane given to me) and put in a SuperTigre .10  (Overpowered!)
- refurbished a small 39" span PT 19 bought from a retiring member.  Put in an E-Flite 450 (conservatively powered)
- built a Nooner to TEMAC race specs with a CC 18 amp ESC, Eflite outrunner 6 2700 kv 4.1x4.1 APC prop
- halfway through assembling the Eflite P51B.  Will be finished in a week.
- bought Greg H's Evader, my first ducted fan.
- Finished the HK Fokker F-27 twin engine airliner.

Let me see.... 7 new airplanes I have never flown so a minimum of 7 flights covered for the spring. .  Please let me defy gravity at least a few times with each airplane.

Frank van Beurden

[sihinch]

Oh dear, does this forum allow maidens, to see our build lists? 

1. Skywing MXS
2. Sea Harrier EDF
3. Eurofighter Typhoon EDF
4. Michael's Super Chipmunk
5. SkyAngel 50mm EDF F-16
6. FlyFly Hunter
7. Frank's Leader 480
8. Nooner (hopefully)
9. and maybe Miss Dara EF1

And I reserve the right to add more since it's still January!  Man, I love putting ARFs/kits together! 

S

[Papa]

Now that the beautiful word "Maiden" has been corrupted by recent events
I think we should use another word for our First Spring Event. How about
"First Flight Fest"
"FFF"
"3F's"

Jack.

[Andy Hoffer]

Now that the beautiful word "Maiden" has been corrupted by recent events
I think we should use another word for our First Spring Event. How about
"First Flight Fest"
"FFF"
"3F's"

Jack.

I think it's very nice that Jack wants us to have a "F-ing" good time this spring! 
Andy

[thehaze]

Nice one Andy!

[piker]

All I know is, it seems I need more planes!

You guys are CRAZY!

[Andy Hoffer]

All I know is, it seems I need more planes!

You guys are CRAZY!

The solution is very simple Rob.  Just fly all winter.  The air is fresh, you don't get sunburned, and there are NO bugs.  This building frenzy is just a symptom of frustration in folks who haven't  discovered the joys of long underwear, snow pants, toques, gloves and skis. 

Andy

[Bobmic]

I have a few new planes as well (one of which I already maidened ...) but I don't think I can wait till May !!... 

- So the HK Balsa Spitfire already flew but still need to fly it more and tweek it a bit is it's a bit wobbly and I need to learn how to hand launch it by myself.
- The Duces Wild from Michael will need to wait for a clean takeoff and landing strip.
- I am finishing a HK ASK 2.6m glider which was a pain in the but ARF... but hope it will fly as nice as it looks.
- RC Lander Cougar, got the box yesterday, shouldn't take long but I need to figure out how and if I do any ducting mods.

[Gregor77]

Ok, not to shock anyone...

Here is my list:

40 Size Carl Goldberg Cub
E-Flite J-3 with floats
8 Foot, Taylor Craft BC-12N
GP 60 Size DR-1
1/4 DR-1 (Still hammering away)
1/4 N-17 (Covering)
Miss Los Angeles 30's race plane
1/6 VK DR-1 (Chicken to fly)
Fokker D-7 H9 60
Sopwith #3 H9 60
Corsair 60 H9
He-177 Custom Foam build
GP DR-1 Small one
Catalina GP (was having ESC issues)
Taylor Craft (Same size as a Hobbyzone cub)  Just installing electronics right now.

Hoping to have done before the spring:
Space Walker / Astro hog, not sure what it is plane... Ordered parts today.  Patchup and play plane.

Oh yes.. maybe try the Lancaster one more time.. lol!

[battlestu]

doh... my list seems too short compared Cadez's... but let's give it a go:

Re-maiden the Shoestring (I'll try to avoid any pylons this time)
Toni 2.0
Sbach 342
Nooner
Foamy Combat Spitfire
Clipped wing Cub (not finished but still pushing the ball forward)

[sts41]

All my planes will have new receivers...so they will alll need some adjustments...But the new ones that need maiden are:

Eflight Yak 54
Sig 1/5 Cub..... If I get it finished.

Steve