Wow, what a nice day!
A number of members took advantage of the awesome fall weather we had today to fly some planes at TEMAC (unofficially I'd say there were at least 15 members there). Lots and lots of planes in the air this afternoon. A number of times we had the maximum number of planes in the air and guys waiting on the ground for their turn to go up.
Highlights included a number of successful maiden flights, and the first known pizza delivery to the field to a member of the club.
A great way to start the Thanksgiving weekend.
Quote from: thehaze on October 08, 2011, 10:37:27 PM
Highlights included a number of successful maiden flights
Yup fantastic day ... can't see us getting a better weekend going forward tll the end of the year so I finally got my SWIST (yup, no typo :) ) maidened ... toned her down quite a bit (quarter throws and LOTS of expo) cause I was nervous that she might be uncontrollable but in the end I had toned her down too much cause she was TOO controllable! ;)
Now that I've maidened ... I can now prop up and REALLY wring her out! (Thanks for a great launch, Greg!)
Colin
BTW, any suggestions as to what plane I should put this baby in? ;D
Colin
super congradulations on the Swist maiden flight! my only disapointment is that i missed it.. for where to put the large motor..... Formosa?
Quote from: ededge2002 on October 08, 2011, 11:49:41 PM
for where to put the large motor..... Formosa?
Nah ... I got it for the indoor season. ;D
Colin
That looks like EXACTLY the type of motor I need for my EPP profile 3D plane, colin......no shaft sticking out the back! ;D
Quote from: wollins on October 08, 2011, 11:41:41 PM
BTW, any suggestions as to what plane I should put this baby in? ;D
Colin
I'm pretty sure that motor could make a pop machine fly.
lol 90 sized!! its 50CC equivalent!! close though lol
Quote from: thehaze on October 09, 2011, 12:53:18 PM
Quote from: wollins on October 08, 2011, 11:41:41 PM
BTW, any suggestions as to what plane I should put this baby in? ;D
Colin
I'm pretty sure that motor could make a pop machine fly.
Well it is almost the size of a pop can! ;D Since we're talking "pop" here it weighs the equivalent of 5 1/2 cans of pop! 4500watts with a 24x12 prop ... who says electrics aren't powerful?
Hmmmm ... let me see ... should I get a 45lb scale plane (100watts/ pound) or a 22lb 3D aerobat? (200+ watts/lb) Oooh ... this makes planning one of next years potential projects soooo EXCITING! Maybe this winter I'll learn how to "build". >:( ;D
Colin
P.S. Man ... I've got this bug bad ...
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Gonna pack it along on Wednesday evening for all of us to admire?
Bruce
Unfortunately on Wednesdays my last client finishes at 8.30pm so probably not.
Colin
Well I didnt make it on saturday but i did make it out today from 12-2:30 ! Amazing weather. some good flying and met some new people! Made it official today and joined TEMAC for next year! already looking forward to next season AND still enjoying this one! My only hope is that we can come at least half way to finding a replacement for Michael!
It was a great day!
So many planes and jets ....
I had a great time, especially with an 8+ minute flight on my Twin Otter, and 2 nice flights with my big Mustang.
Considering it is near mid-October, the warm weather and almost zero wind conditions were a gift!
Quote from: wollins on October 09, 2011, 11:59:54 PM
Quote from: thehaze on October 09, 2011, 12:53:18 PM
Quote from: wollins on October 08, 2011, 11:41:41 PM
BTW, any suggestions as to what plane I should put this baby in? ;D
Colin
I'm pretty sure that motor could make a pop machine fly.
Well it is almost the size of a pop can! ;D Since we're talking "pop" here it weighs the equivalent of 5 1/2 cans of pop! 4500watts with a 24x12 prop ... who says electrics aren't powerful?
Hmmmm ... let me see ... should I get a 45lb scale plane (100watts/ pound) or a 22lb 3D aerobat? (200+ watts/lb) Oooh ... this makes planning one of next years potential projects soooo EXCITING! Maybe this winter I'll learn how to "build". >:( ;D
Colin
P.S. Man ... I've got this bug bad ...
Well, after much searching I found a home for this baby! A plane notorious for needing a LOT of extra weight in the nose. ;) This is gonna be this winter's project. Now to find a place it hide it ... :) Here's a pic of the cowl ... first person to guess what it is before I post the pic of the complete plane tonight gets a snickers bar! WOO HOO! :)
Colin
Just covering the possible alternative (my aircraft recognition isn't good enough to know which it is)......is it a Typhoon?
YES! Simon gets the snickers! ;D Bruce you were almost right. (deep fried ain't good for you anyway! :P )
Colin
Yeah! Shame I'm on a diet - can I get a carrot, instead?
Awesome looking plane - can't wait to see that!
Highland Fish and Chips Ellesmere and McCowan.
Jack.