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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 2/17/2005 2:03:00 AM   
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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 2/17/2005 5:41:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		fwiw, the LA seems to turn higher RPM on the ground, but the Mag unloads a LOT more in the air, and I honestly think it out turns the LA in the air. The Mag just does't like the large prop when "static", while the LA is pretty much maxed out.


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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 4/18/2005 4:40:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Raymond, me and three more guys are ordering TeamSeaholm.com Avenger 1072's which is a Open B class combat, we have never flown combat before and we are going to start practicing at our private field which is in Grantham NC which is about 20 minutes south of Smithfield,,, have you guys had good luck with the combat so far, and there is a club also near the Piedmont Aermodelers club near Fayetteville who is starting combat,,,,

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 4/19/2005 8:02:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Why don't you guys get your hallpasses and come down to Atlanta and compete in May Madness (may 7) or the Dixie Nationals (may 28)? We needs some more targets.

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 4/20/2005 6:01:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		It wouldn't be any fun to drive 7-8hours to dominate,,,,,,,,

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 4/28/2005 8:50:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		JonG,

I have been talking to one of the guys in the Fayetteville club about their getting started in combat. I haven't heard from him in a while but I think they were going to look at SSC to start with. I keep hoping we will get an invite to fly with them or that they will come and join us for a session. The same thing applies to your group.

Your Avengers should be perfect together. I am a big fan of one-design. or at least the same wingspan, models - as well as engines/props - but that is just me. However, I think it will make it easier for you to line up, or evade, more accurately if you are all flying the same model and that should keep things more equal and maybe safer.

I don't think anybody in our group has an open B model that "modern". Most of our .25-sized models are 4-footers or smaller (2610 and 2548) since scale kinda rules here. And the only true Open B I can think of offhand is my old Predator that I keep for a backup.

Half of our flying is with SSC models. Almost all from JKAerotech kits or scratched models using the same construction. SSC is my first choice, 2548 is next.

I would love to come and fly with you guys anytime - or to have you climb on for one of our excursions. PM me with directions if you want me/us to descend on you sometime. Or check the Flying Tigers of Jordan Lake website of the JCAC site for our schedule and directions.

Call anytime (919*661*1805)


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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 4/29/2005 9:34:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey ray.

I did swap some emails with you earlier this year about combat in Fayetteville. Several of us got planes flying in April (rippers and SPADS). We have just been having fun. SSC is the "class" but rules are not enforced, we are really are doing "funbat". If interest stays high we'll probably formalize it over the summer into SSC.

We welcome anyone, anytime. Most activity takes place on Sunday, but nothing is ever scheduled. Usually 4 or 5 people with combat planes and a dozen total. Talking down the fliteline gathers the folks to start a "heat". We have not been keeping score. Feel free to come to the field located a few miles east of Stedman, NC. From I95 take highway 24 through Stedman. About 2 miles past the Stedman stop light, turn Left unto John Nunnery Road. About a mile or two we'll be on the left.

If your looking for a change of venue and some fun you'll enjoy it. IF your looking for competion you won't find it, but your welcome to kick our !@#$% in combat anyway.

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 4/29/2005 10:07:24 PM   
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I'm glad you've got some action going in Fayetteville. I was afraid your efforts had fallen through.

I still have the SPAD fuselage material available if you want it. I want to clean out my "playroom" (as my wife calls it). So do let me know.

We have our regular second Sunday session scheduled for JCAC this month but Mother's Day might throw glowplug wrench into it.

I would love to come out to fly SSC with you guys some Sunday. I think I still have the PM with your phone number. Is it OK if I call you a day or two in advance to make sure someone else would be there to fly combat? And is it OK if I ask our guys if anyone else would like to come along? Finally, have you heard about the new anti-cut streamer material with #14 metal wire imbedded it. I don't know if its been outlawed yet.























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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 5/2/2005 12:41:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yeh Raymond, we received our Team Seaholm Avenger 1072's in this past week and are waiting on the tape to come maybe wendsday and we should be flying this weekend,,,, they are open B or C 74" wingspan with .25's on them but for fun can fly anything,, , they are well engineered planes, and I can't wait to get started, if you could give us a couple of weeks or a month or so and let us get used to them and practice then we will get up with you and would love to come fly with you guys,,,, so anyway I will keep in touch and I will post some pics of our planes and see what you guys think,,,,

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 5/4/2005 5:56:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey There!
It might be kinda nice to work these new guys club into our monthly rotation! I will be gone in June, but should be able to do something in July! Keep me in mind for a stray Sunday visit too, Raymundo.

I should have my SSC P-39 and my 2610/2548 A7M and Ki44 done soon.

Later,

FredD

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 5/4/2005 7:04:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Like your quote says "there is no way to get scared if you never try". You guys need to get a sanctioned event together and maybe we can come by and get-r-done ! As far as dominate goes...............................bring your gear to Atlanta and let's see it in action . There is still time for you to get a can of "suck it up and drive on" and make it to the meet on Saturday if you feel like dominating ! If you need more time we will look for you at the Dixie Nats .

For event details go to rccombat.com or www.hilltopflyers.com.

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 5/5/2005 5:21:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can you guys post the next few events you're holding? I might actually be able to zip down for one. And what are you guys using for rules these days?


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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 5/5/2005 12:46:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would love a list of events also, and I would specifically love to here more about the Dixie NATS<<<<

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RE: North Carolina Combat Group - 5/5/2005 3:13:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kirk and John, A list of the events are available online at the RCCA website rccombat.com. But the site seems to be having some trouble as of right now. Here is a list of the events in the Southeast:

5/7 May Madness @ Hilltopflyers.com
5/27-5/29 Dixie Nationals aka Southern Fried Combat @gmarc.com
8/6 Hotlanta @Hilltopflyers.com
8/20 Tuscaloosa Alambama check the rcca site for more info
10/1 Jacksonville Florida check the rcca site for more info
10/22 Terror at Hilltop @Hilltopflyers.com

Here is some information about the Dixie Nats:

Southern Fried Combat at the Dixie Nationals is being held for the fifth consecutive year at the Georgia Model Aviators (www.gmarc.com) flying field in the north Atlanta suburb of Cumming, Georgia.

On Friday at 1pm we will start with Scale 2548, followed by the first three rounds of electric. Saturday will be SSC or Slow and Survivable Combat ending with three rounds of electric (its light enough to fly till 8:30pm). Sunday is Open B and the awarding of trophies. The site has plenty of parking, running water and many electrical hookups so it is great for folks with RVs, Campers or those who want to pitch a tent and sleep under the stars.

For the first time ever this year there will be eCombat. The contest is May 27th, 28th and 29th with electric combat being flown late in the day Friday and Saturday. Radio Control Combat Association scoring will