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Title: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Michael on June 20, 2011, 01:09:27 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT - TEMAC War Birds Day

Weather permitting, on Sunday July 17, from 2pm to 4pm, we will be having our first War Birds event for TEMAC members. Planes must scale or semi-scale models of a military/air-force/navy fighter plane. Pilots must submit a write-up of the plane's history, and details of the model. This will be read during the flight of the model.

This is not a contest and there are no awards (maybe next year), so all TEMAC members are invited to participate. Bring your cameras and have a good time.

Please post your feedback here, and if there is enough interest, we'll start off with a barbecue.

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: electroflyer on June 20, 2011, 01:42:18 PM

That is great news! I'll have to get off my arse and finally do some painting and just generally spruce them up for the ocassion! ;)

Glenn

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: battlestu on June 20, 2011, 02:15:10 PM

sounds like fun ... count me in :)

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: MarcV on June 20, 2011, 02:31:33 PM

What about a war bird (P51D) that's covered with bright covering for air shows & racing (i.e. Miss America)?
Is that allowed?

Marc

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Michael on June 20, 2011, 03:44:14 PM

Military birds converted to civilian aircraft, or vice versa, allowed.

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: piker on June 20, 2011, 10:23:02 PM

That qualifies my Sandringham them ;D It was a post war conversion from the Short Sunderland... RAF sub hunter / coast line patrol / air sea rescue.

Robert

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Gregor77 on June 21, 2011, 08:13:15 AM

This is great news.... Do military trainers count? PT-17 / PT-19?

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: piker on June 21, 2011, 09:48:29 AM

I say the Formosa should qualify. They go into battle every time they're at the field!

And what about the CL215/415 water BOMBERS ;D

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: sihinch on June 21, 2011, 09:57:39 AM

Sounds like an awesome day to "launch" my DC3 in RAF trim........

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Gregor77 on June 21, 2011, 11:48:42 AM

To bad we have some less warbirds after these last few weeks... :(

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Michael on June 21, 2011, 01:08:04 PM

These things happen; it's part of the hobby. A tough part, but a part nonetheless.

Every model airplane comes with a hidden expiry date.

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Papa on June 21, 2011, 02:01:29 PM

Hey Robert isn't FORMOSA still technically at war with China? So it's at war with the Chinese ARF's. By my logic it would qualify but you have to paint it in camouflage!

Jack.

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Gregor77 on June 22, 2011, 09:42:58 AM

Can we also have a swap meet that day too? I have some older airframes that I would like to clear out.

::)

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Papa on June 22, 2011, 10:33:59 AM

"OLDER AIRFRAMES"

That must mean at least six months old eh?

Jack.

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: sihinch on June 26, 2011, 09:52:48 PM

A little preview of what may be coming???? ;D

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Gregor77 on June 27, 2011, 12:12:09 AM

What a great day! ;D

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: Gregor77 on July 07, 2011, 01:12:37 PM

I have rent a Uhaul to get most of my planes to the field. :P

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: battlestu on July 17, 2011, 09:14:40 PM

Had a great time today even thou it was as hot heck. I'm looking forward to the next warbird event!!

Thanks Michael and everyone involved!

Greg

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: sihinch on July 18, 2011, 11:05:48 AM

If anyone wants the pics of their plane(s) just let me know and I will send them along.

Not sure if it was the light, the heat or just operator error but there was a higher than usual % of duff photos! Sorry. :(

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: flying saucer on July 18, 2011, 12:07:19 PM

Couldn't make it out in the afternoon ( the ones that came out are brave! ), made it out to the field around 7pm.

It was still gusty, but at least it was beginning to cool with plenty of shade.

By about 8:15 the wind had really died down, flew straight through until 9:10pm.

How were everyones li-pos holding up in the heat? I noticed reduced flight times.

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: wollins on July 19, 2011, 09:17:12 AM

Quote from: sihinch on July 18, 2011, 11:05:48 AM
If anyone wants the pics of their plane(s) just let me know and I will send them along.

Not sure if it was the light, the heat or just operator error but there was a higher than usual % of duff photos! Sorry. :(

Dunno if you got any of mine (Blue and yellow Cessna Bird Dog) but I would love to see some pics of it in the air! You can send them to [email protected]

Thanks!

Colin

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: sihinch on July 19, 2011, 01:19:23 PM

Hi Colin,

Yes, I got some (great, even if I say myself) shots of your Bird Dog. Photos will be sent tonight.

Simon

Title: Re: TEMAC War Birds Day - July 17, 2011
Post by: wollins on July 20, 2011, 11:12:51 AM

Thanks Simon ... got them all ... GREAT shots!

Colin

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