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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => General Discussion => Topic started by: Gregor77 on May 08, 2014, 08:51:52 AM

Title: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Gregor77 on May 08, 2014, 08:51:52 AM
I had a chance to watch the maiden flights of the first Micro EDF's to take off on the new GEOTEX runway!  So much fun! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foKG7E5m-sg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foKG7E5m-sg)
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Michael on May 08, 2014, 09:17:16 AM
The jets fly a bit slower with landing gear, but taking off and landing make it so much more fun.

Our later, second flight was more coordinated.

We were highly impressed with just how much fun we could have with these tiny and moderately priced models. The fun/cost value is exceptional.

Anyway, bring out your micros next time, with landing gear!
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: sihinch on May 08, 2014, 09:38:56 AM
Super, super awesome!
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: piker on May 08, 2014, 10:08:35 AM
Reminds me of trying to sleep in a tent with a mosquito trapped inside!   ;D

But, it does look like fun  :)
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Michael on May 08, 2014, 11:14:05 AM
Bring your micro cub next time.

The runway will feel huge to such a small model.
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Ededge2002 on May 08, 2014, 12:25:50 PM
I managed to land width wise on the taxi way with my little foam Laser200. At the end of the evening I had the GIANT smooth runway to myself and it was fun and challenging to do touch and goes repeatedly in its length. I think the wheels I was using are 1" and gave me more troubles on the pavement in front of my house.

Very enjoyable
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Michael on May 08, 2014, 02:40:35 PM
I think I saw you do about 12 consecutive touch-n-goes on the length of the runway; you were muttering out loud: "touch-n-go-n-touch-n-go-n-touch-n-go-n-touch-n-go-n-touch-n-go-n-touch-go ... ".  ;D
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Andy Hoffer on May 08, 2014, 02:58:55 PM
Wow!  Sounds almost as good as snow!!!   ;D
I can't wait to try my micro Gee Bee on it!!
Congrats to Bill and the Runweay crew!!
Andy
Title: Re: First Micro Flights on the New Geotex Runway
Post by: Bigstik on May 08, 2014, 07:22:49 PM
Congrats guys! Hope I can get out to use it. Last summer I flew at the Nipmac club off geotex. Great!

Bigstik