Re: Astro turf...no kidding

Ededge2002 · October 21, 2012, 06:52:38 PM

We should just get one of these for the field!

sihinch · October 21, 2012, 06:59:55 PM

I don't think we could get a full size plane for TEMAC, Ed.

Is that what you meant?

Ededge2002 · October 21, 2012, 07:11:43 PM

oddly enough i think the plane would be cheaper in the long run..

Papa · October 21, 2012, 07:34:24 PM

It wouldn't work ... the high heels will stick in the mud.

Jack.

Wingnutz · October 25, 2012, 08:03:36 AM

Promised I would look into how the Toronto club smooths their grass field. Here's the answer from Richard Staron FIELD OFFICER, an executive post at RCFCT.
"We roll the field about 4-5X in the early spring when the ground is very soft. We own the roller which is filled with water and drained at the end of the season. Total weight of the roller is about 800-900 lbs and is pulled behind our mower. If its at all possible, rolling the field after a good 2 or 3 day rainfall really makes a big difference."

Sounds pretty similar to what we're doing.
I'll see if I can get an answer from the NIPMAC gang

sihinch · October 25, 2012, 12:51:30 PM

Thanks so much for stepping forward and helping us with this Bill. I really appreciate your collaborative support.

wollins · October 26, 2012, 04:09:18 PM

Would be sweet to have a smoother field ... even though I've seen planes with as small as 1.75" wheels ROG there. Michael don't you ROG your Habu 32 (the red and silver one

) from our field? What size wheels doe it have?

Colin

Ededge2002 · October 26, 2012, 06:06:33 PM

The wheels on my "Aerostar" that high wing speedster plane are just 1.5" AND it has wheel pants that go past the half way point. I taxi, take off and land it on the field at TEMAC.
Lots of arf models and scale models dont taxi/land/take off because the landing gear is poorly designed or placed.

wollins · October 26, 2012, 06:42:30 PM

Yeah I know ... would be nice to have a smoother field though ... makes for much more "scale" looking takeoffs.

Interested to hear from Michael what his wheels are though cause Im hoping to get a jet for next season around the Habu's size and would love to be able to ROG with it.

Colin

Andy Hoffer · October 26, 2012, 09:03:35 PM

My GWS400 Tiger Moth has 60 mm (2-3/8") wheels. No problems at all with take-offs or landings.

Andy

flying saucer · October 26, 2012, 10:16:11 PM

My E-flite Bonanza had 2-inch rubber wheels, and while I could take-off at the field, it wasn't something I enjoyed doing. The model absorbed a fair amount of abuse that ended up causing me to replace two out of three retracts, and resulted in constant re-adjustment and tuning (I ended up selling the model).

PS Colin, I saw Michael's Habu 32 takeoff once or twice, it handled well, but I believe he is using very strong struts with e-flite retracts.

Wingnutz · October 31, 2012, 08:18:50 AM

Check out p.29 of your latest Model Aviation(MAAC) magazine. Apparently lots of interest in smooth (~~curves~~) runways...stop looking at the cover photo!

Gregor77 · October 31, 2012, 08:51:16 AM

I still didn't get my copy! I like the cover of the MAAC magazine... Very 80's... ;o)

Gregor77 · October 31, 2012, 08:51:43 AM

This might be the only one that I keep...