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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => General Discussion => Topic started by: Frank v B on May 22, 2019, 09:43:54 PM

Title: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 22, 2019, 09:43:54 PM
Calling all EF-1 racers

One week until our first race of the season at Orangeville.  This weekend I will be flying my POGO to get the thumb timing down.  Bruce will be flying his new Shoestring, Michael and his new POGO.  This is hoping Glenn, Greg H. and Simon can bring out theirs.

The weather looks a little iffy for Saturday and better on Sunday.  I will post my decision tomorrow.  I may just have to show up both days. 8)

The Orangeville boys will be running scared when they see us coming next week.  As usual, I will be aiming for second last place.  May Cory come in last! ;)

Let the trash talking begin.

Frank
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Polecat on May 22, 2019, 09:56:37 PM
Great to see you guys are getting pumped up, I will get 50 laps in next week hopefully. The field is dry enough to roll, will be doing that tomorrow, however can't drive yet but should be OK for the race.
Thanks Frank for heading this up, I don't think Corey and his crew have been doing much practicing.

Ken
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 22, 2019, 10:00:58 PM
Ken, we are so fast that 50 laps will not get you anywhere!  You'll need at least 150 laps ;D ;D

re:"I don't think Corey and his crew have been doing much practicing."

Who is this Cory guy??? ;)  That should wake him from his deep winter sleep. 8)

Frank
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: sihinch on May 23, 2019, 07:15:32 AM
I'm afraid I can't fly this weekend. Sorry.
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 23, 2019, 05:15:42 PM
OK Simon,  You don't need to pactise like us mere mortals.  You have great natural talent and our opposition knows that.  They will be shaking in their boots, especially Cory. ;) 8)

Turn left and go fast.

Frank
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 23, 2019, 07:39:05 PM
geeezzzz,  The forecast shows 80% probability of precipitation on Saturday, 20% on Sunday.  An optimist would call 20% close to zero and a pessimist would say "80% rounds up to 100%"

The planes go in my car on Saturday.... just in case..... but I will plan on Sunday.  I will post on Saturday morning before I leave the house (9am).

Frank

ps: One more rainy weekend and I am starting a marine division at TEMAC.  I will volunteer to be the Commodore. ::)  Of course- electric and sail only.
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: davidk on May 24, 2019, 08:12:36 PM
I'll be a deck hand.  I've had the Fairwind sitting here for 25 years.  My goodness she was yar.

Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 24, 2019, 09:56:23 PM
Saturday is now out.  Have 4 business appointments.  So much for semi-retirement.  My retirement coaches Bruce and Malcolm will be giving me $hit over that decision.

I will be out on Sunday.  It is still looking good. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Frank

ps: David, bring the Fairwind and join the sailors in the club.
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: bweaver on May 25, 2019, 08:37:57 AM
I will be bringing out my Shoestring EF1 racer to give it a go with Frank's help.  (Nothing like getting assistance on my virgin racing skills from 'second last Frank'.   Beggars can't be choosers.)  ::) 
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: msatin on May 25, 2019, 10:08:16 AM
Will you gents be at ROGO or at the EF-1 event in Orangeville on Sunday?
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: bweaver on May 25, 2019, 10:43:14 AM
We will be at Rogo on Sunday and EF1 races in Orangeville on Sunday June 2nd.  ZOOOOM!
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: electroflyer on May 25, 2019, 01:55:29 PM
  I will have a racer to guys. Will try to arrive around noon.
  Glenn
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Polecat on May 25, 2019, 02:03:56 PM
Temac guys will be out in full force, next Sun. Great to see everyone is getting in race mode.
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 25, 2019, 04:17:05 PM
Bruce,

re:"I will be bringing out my Shoestring EF1 racer to give it a go with Frank's help."

A sign of desperate person? ;D

Frank
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Michael on May 25, 2019, 04:32:59 PM
I'll be out at noon too!

I'm also bringing EF1 racers, so we should have some spirited flying!

I'm also bringing jets and scale planes; whatever may suit the wind conditions.

See you all there!
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: sihinch on May 25, 2019, 04:50:35 PM
I'm actually hoping to be out Sunday too, now. Not sure I'll make it for noon, but I'll try.
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Gregor77 on May 26, 2019, 07:35:00 AM
Quote from: davidk on May 24, 2019, 08:12:36 PM
I'll be a deck hand.  I've had the Fairwind sitting here for 25 years.  My goodness she was yar.


Wow nice boat!
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Frank v B on May 26, 2019, 03:43:45 PM
The first beautiful day at the field....on a weekend that is.  Bruce calls any flyable day at the field a beautiful day. :D

The photos tell all:
07- Chris before flying his newly acquired Yak for his first attempt at flying it.  It flew fine.
08- Chris caught in mid smirk smile.  He never smiles at the field.... not.
09- Moshe getting ready to fly his new plane.
10- Athol, our MAAC ZD prepping his airplane.  He matches his shirt to his plane.  Attention to detail.
11- Richard helping Gary prep his Cub for a re-maiden.  Flew fine.
16- Mark ready to hand-launch Vadim's V-900.
18- Mark making Vadim's plane disappear.  Notice the follow through on his spear chucker move.
21- Glenn with his version of the CL 415 project.
23- Rob D adding a splash of colour to the field with his Brio 10
24- Michael after a successful flight with his twin leaf blower A-10
27- Simon made an appearance.  We heard him before we saw him.
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: Michael on May 26, 2019, 04:29:53 PM
A very windy day, but still lots of pilots and lots of flying.

Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: SeeFernando on May 26, 2019, 08:44:19 PM
Frank actually finding time to fly in between helping us newbs!
Title: Re: Flying this weekend May 25,26
Post by: cpaine on May 28, 2019, 11:22:37 PM
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