Hey there float flyers!
I'm planning to go float flying on Saturday (June 1) evening at Frenchman's Bay. The weather looks promising, but we'll have to see as we get closer.
I'll be there for 5:00pm with the boat ready. I hope a lot of you will come out for a great evening at the beach. Last time, the weather was excellent and we had a great time.
Here's a map to the exact spot (marker B):
https://maps.google.ca/maps?saddr=Whites+Rd/Regional+Rd+38&daddr=Beachpoint+Promenade&hl=en&ll=43.813318,-79.103065&spn=0.02177,0.041156&sll=43.812334,-79.093167&sspn=0.002721,0.005144&geocode=FfOWnAIdhs5I-w%3BFaaFnAIdJCZJ-w&t=m&mra=me&mrsp=1,0&sz=18&z=15
Let me know if you can make it, or if you have any questions.
Robert
I should be in for the event... I found a GP Catalina under the kitty litter box.
If the weather co-operates I should be there.
Unfortunantly MY cat isn't intrested in building models.
He does however like to paint landscapes.
Ken
Quote from: Skyking on May 28, 2013, 04:27:54 PM
If the weather co-operates I should be there.
Unfortunantly MY cat isn't intrested in building models.
He does however like to paint landscapes.
Ken
Is he really artistic or just an amateur?
Bill,
What makes you think he may be autistic?
Because only autocrats have autocats.
Jack.
Hi Rob,
Is this an 'open' event. I have a couple of amphibs I'd love to get off the water. Icon A5 and Tidewater.
Bigstik
OpenISH... and certainly open to you my friend!
BTW, what the hell are those other guys talking about???? :)
Keep an eye here as we get closer to the day. I'll post here is there's a last minute weather cancelation (probably Saturday morning before 9:00 at the latest).
If it makes any difference to Rob (or anyone else for that matter) I'm going to try to come, with the RAF Catalina and racing Formosa.
I should be there, but might have to grab a foam plane as I am chicken to try to wood ones for now...
I have to put something together in the AM for sure.. running out of time!
Of course it makes a difference to me! I'm glad you can make it out on a Saturday evening. Don't get divorced! ;D
I'll drag the Sandringham out along with the Beaver for it's first flight on floats. I plan to fly until dark to check out the Beaver lights over the calm (I hope) water.
I'll also be bringing my video camera to capture some of the action.
Quote from: Skyking on May 29, 2013, 04:10:02 PM
Bill,
What makes you think he may be autistic?
I think lots of off the wall stuff...after all, I'm unbalanced...you told me so in the unbalanced lipo thread!
More to the point, weather permitting I'll try to join the Sat pm fun.
The weather forecast for Saturday evening is not ideal, but I'm still willing to head to the beach and take my chances. I'm an optimist so I expect the rain to hold off, or finish by the evening, and the winds to settle down nicely for a beautiful evening of float flying. If you're unsure about whether you should head out to the beach or not, you can call me at 416-828-8722 to see what the conditions are like. Or, you can just show up and, worst case, we can head to Tim's for a coffee :)
I hope to see you there!
Robert
I'm still planning on coming! And it's an "Approved absence" ;D
Great! I am bringing the bus incase it rains, we can hang out! :-*
Saweet! Michael says he'll tag along too. Maybe we'll see the mini Schneider Mc72 take flight!
Sounds like fun - but n
Are you guys still on for tonight.
We were and it was great night for flying. Thank you Robert for all the effort and the recovery punt. Fortunately I did not have to use it twice. I got two good flights until a mysterious and possibly expensive sound from the motor shut down the second flight somewhat prematurely. The main thing was I got out of trouble myself. Ken Ross was there lending support.
He flew his depron early model that he brought to show and tell. It was very tricky and exhibited some very excessive and unwanted wing warping. More bracing before it commits flight again. Gary Coniam was out as a guest and Nestor showed up with the rain. They waited but I bailed if you will pardon the pun.
Jack.
Too late from work to make the drive. Although I did get a chance to test run my airboat recovery/camera platform on a local pond.
I need more speed and long spray rails
Next time,
Ken
Damn, my assumption was that is was too windy. Sorry I missed it.
Thanks Robert for taking your boat/trailer out.
Hope everyone had a great time.
We got a bit of heavy rain and wind late in the evening but things settled down just in time for Julien to get in his first flight off of water with his Icon A5 - he did a great job especially considering the quickly failing light. We were also treated to Robert flying his Beaver - with full navigation lighting! It was amazing how well the lighting worked. Although I was not flying it I found it very easy to both see the plane and maintain visual orientation - this was at about 9PM! I guess I'll have to drop by A & J's to buy one now ;D
We also had a little excitement with Robert's boat being blown out to sea by a sudden gust of wind :o and a very valliant (and successful) effort from Nestor on a Seadoo to recover it.
Alway's exciting times with the TEMAC crew!
Thanks agian Robert for a great evening of flying and looking forward to maidening my (soon to be) new Beaver.
Robert,
Did you ever find the hinge pins for your boat/trailer?
Yes, I found them in one of the pouches in my tool bag. I knew they'd show up ;D
It certainly was an entertaining evening of float flying on Saturday! See guys... float flying is always an adventure.
My hope for the weather that day was that the storm would hit in mid afternoon then blow over and be followed by a nice evening. Well, it started to look that way. By the time I arrive at the beach, just after 5:00, I was met by Ken Ross and a gentle breeze and quite smooth water flying surface. Ken had already had a flight before I arrived. We prepared the rescue boat as Jack arrived, then we started flying. Ken flew through several packs worth of airtime on his Aqua Sport and, as Jack mentioned, Ken flew his new plane quite well, but the landing needs some work :)
Jack had a couple of good flight with his Apprentice, but needs to solve the vibration problem. He made a great save on the second flight when the motor started to sound like it was going to fly off the front of the plane.
I flew the new Beaver a few times and I'm very happy with the way it flies, and it certainly did look good as the light faded, with it's navigation lights. I also flew the Cub, but not the Sandringham as the whether (that's right "whether") was uncertain. Yep. Not sure "whether" it was gong to rain or not.
So the rain finally did pick-up and Ken and Jack called it an evening. Nestor convinced me to wait it out, and I'm glad I did as Julian, Eric, and Joe showed up with Julian's Icon. When the rain finally "stopped"... well, slowed down a bit, Eric made his first awesome flight from water. I flew the Beaver again as Nestor flew another flight with his GWS Cub. Then Julian had a great flight with the icon for his first flight from water... and he did a great job!
Oh, and as Joe mentioned, my trailer lid boat made a break for it and started heading East across the bay. Next thing I knew, Nestor had lassoed a jet ski and was chasing after it. Nestor and his helper brought it back, safe and sound, and Nestor even managed to stay relatively dry!
Anyway, Good time for sure. I'll arrange another one soon!
Robert
The Great Rescue Boat Recovery!