Hi E F 1 pylon racers, just a reminder that our spring race will be Sun May 26, staring time 10:30. I haven't been out to our field yet as the weather has been so bad but will be out this week. If the field is to wet we will hold the race on Sun. June 2.
I Will keep you all posted, hope to see a good turn out from the Temac gang. Please advise if you can make either date.
Race is rescheduled to Sun June 2.
Ken
Can't make May 26th I'm afraid, Ken.
June 2nd looks OK.
Simon
Thanks for replying, there is a possibly we might have to move the race to June 2, because of the field being so wet and nothing done to it, we need to roll it and be able to drive in.
I will keep everyone posted.
Ken
I am good for both dates and look forward to the new challenge.
Bruce
Race is rescheduled to Sun June 2.
Ken
Ken,
Thanks. I will write it down. An extra week of shivering while flying!
;D
Frank
I am now free on May 26th and confirmed for the 2nd. (That's how my calendar worked Frank.)
June 2nd will give me a little more time to get the shoestring going and a few practice flights in.
Quote from: bweaver on May 16, 2019, 08:11:01 AM
I am now free on May 26th and confirmed for the 2nd. (That's how my calendar worked Frank.)
June 2nd will give me a little more time to get the shoestring going and a few practice flights in.
Bruce Take your time and don't rush anything getting the String ready, also fly it on a 3cell lipo for a few flights.
see my "Calling all EF-1 Racers" post
http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,6979.0.html
Frank
Just for the record, here are the directions to Orangeville's EF-1 RaceFest.
We start at Tim's on the west side of Hiway #27, less than one km south of Hiway #9. Note: Hiway #27 is 6 km west of Hiway 400 at the south end of Holland Marsh.
We will leave Tim's in a convoy by 9 am.
West on Hiway 9 for 34.1 km's where #9 "T's" into #10 where the McDonald's is located just north of the intersection.
North on Hiway 10 for 13.4 km's to Sideroad 20. This is just after you see the first Windmills to the west.
West (left) on 20 for 16.3 km's until the road ends at a "T" intersection stop sign. Turn right (north)... after you stop!
North on this road. After 1.4 km's it turns into a gravel road. At the 3.2 km mark from the "T" intersection you will see a farm on the right. It is the first farm north of the little concrete bridge in the road. Drive between the buildings and turn left at the fork in the driveway (200'). Just before you hit the grass runway (300 ft) it turns east (right). You will see the cars and the stars.
Frank (Mr. Second Last)
Temac's new secret weapon. Bruce maidened his Shoestring on an 8x6 and 3 cells. Flew fine. He will now upgrade to overdrive with an 8x6 on 4 cells.
Glenn brought out two EF-1's to the field today.
Michael flew his EF-1. He brought two as well (Scarlet Screamer and Pogo)
My Pogo suffered from Cory-itis and could not fly so I flew my Hammer hand launch instead (EF-1 motor, 4 cells, 8x8 APC) and showed everyone around the race course. 8)
Orangeville guys you better be ready for us. The Tim's convoy is getting bigger. It sounded like one or two people may join us to volunteer. Soon we may even out-number you and just beat you into submission. 8)
Frank
ps: I added a copy of the photo from Chris Fernando's post (Flying May 25, 26) showing me flying the Hammer hand-launch or as we call it "a plane with poor man's retracts". The photo is blurry probably because of the subsonic speeds. :D. According to Andy, my entire life has been a blur. ;)
I am somewhat disappointed with Fedex to say the least.
My new order of 4 s batteries purchased for racing have now been shipped from just around the corner to Calgary. Tracking says I should get them today. Sure I will. >:(
Thanks FEDEX for nothing.
I still have older 4 s that I can use race day but not size or quality I wanted to use.
(Look on the bright side Bruce it could be worse)
Wow... I think we are out numbered!! That's ok. We will let our flying do the talking!
Great to see the temac crew Is getting all pumped up, and bringing some newbs or fresh meat so to speak. Hope the weather is decent. I'll wake up on Sunday and get some "trim" flights on the coarse... try and keep up. ;)
Cheers boys
Cory
(realized i posted in General discussion-reposted here)
Fedex >:(
FEDX screwing up again!!! Bruce I have a couple of near new Nano Tech Packs, 4c 2600's you can use, with Deans plugs on them.
Let me know as I can charge, cycle and charge.
I have been watching the weather forecast for a couple days now, its not looking good for Sun., NW winds 31k, gusts to 47. A clearing front moving through for next week.
Ken
@Polecat That would be great to borrow two of them, for as the heats proceed. I will bring my older ones charged to get started.
Frank may not be second last for long. ::)
Thanks,
Bruce
Better late than never.
Please note that this race has been cancelled.
Frank
@Frank v B - second last to find out eh Frank?
Let's practice for the race in the fall. I can improve my standings in the race just by showing up. You can only improve your standing by doing better... the pressure is on.
Let's turn left and go fast. Now that I have batteries with umphhh, who knows? I might even take second last place away from you.
Bruce,
Your batteries may have umphh but does the pilot? Will bring my Pogo tomorrow. Trash talk all you want. Second last place is all mine. ;D
A weather guy on the radio this morning gave the forecast and then said "it's really nice for spring to show up today". Great comment.
Frank
Good to see you guys are doing laps, it takes practice and practice to fly a good course, also to get use to of the airplane.
I feel bad now about cancelling the race, as tomorrow looks like it will be a great day. For our spring race next year my plan is to have it in June.
Have fun, go fast, turn left.
Ken
Ken,
Thanks for the encouragement. We really appreciate the work you put into organizing these races so a dozen of your best friends can have fun trying to beat the crap out of each other on the race course. ;D 8)
Frank