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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:01:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		So, as David mentionned, four pilots flew yesterday.

David Ribbe with Rob Snyder calling is taking off, while Bryce and Dustin are walking up to watch the flight. The position of the sun after 12 noon is not very good for photography. But, I got on the far side of the runway for some shots. Not ideal though.





Agnew... Don't worry, I will cover the whole event with photos of what ever I can find.

Doug... Henry is siting under the shade in the first picure. He did not like the 12 hour flight without nicotine. He says hi. We are currently at the hotel pool relaxing, along with Sung and Bryce.

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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:12:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		The area around the airport is farm land, and the flying site is one of the best facilities I have ever seen. Everything is neat and clean. The hangar has tile flooring and there is not a spec of dust anywhere. Airport also has a pool on site, a restaurant serving great food at low prices and the runway... Incredible. All RWY lights have been removed, and the grass on the far side is trimmed, green and neat. The only complaint is the sun in our eyes after 1 pm. Especially later in the afternoon, this becomes a real issue.





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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:23:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		The country is hit by a heat wave, and it is about 100 degrees with a very high humidity. So, clothes are optional. Sung getting ready for his test flight number two. This is not the same Panther I have previously shown pictures off here on RCU, but a brand spanking new one with even better detail than the one from Top Gun. The Top Gun model was used as a practise model and now has over 50 flights on it. I will post some close up photos later.



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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:29:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		We where treated to a low level aerobatics display with a real L-39 Albatros yesterday. Loops, Split-S, Immelman turns, rolls and hard banking 360 degree turns direct overhead of where we stood. Sweeeeeeet. The most impressive sound was after a high speed 360 degree super tight circle at low altitude. You could actually hear the vortices's in the air.



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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:36:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dustin finally finished his F-86 after a full day of sweating in the hangar. What an incredible airplane!

Fligh number two was yesterday and Dustin flies it like he has a hundred flights on it already. Long smooth landing with the wheels softly kissing the ground nose high.



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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:43:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Superb photos! Go on! There some other models there...

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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:45:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		As I mentioned earlier, flight photography is going to be tricky due to the runway orientation. I will try to get to the light line early to take advantage of the sun behind me, but that also means getting up early

Here are a few of our "competitors" early flights:

Ali Machinchi... Super nice guy and one helluwa pilot was exersising his L-39. Ali is from the UK, but flies for Iran in the WJM.









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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:49:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ali also owns this factory fresh F9F Panther. He lend it to his buddy David who is flying it in the open class. Everyone needs a friend like that

Ali gives David the thumbs up after range testing before the second test flight.



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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 2:58:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Impressive FiberClassic MIG 29 flown by a member of the South African team. (I will get his name later) Twin Model Mechanic turbines. In order to keep the plane at 20 kg, the turbine where stripped of the autostart features.





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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 3:02:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK, I have a soft spot when it comes to L-39's. This one is the best I have seen so far. I will try to get some close ups of the incredible detail work that has gone into this one. The paint job must be seen to be believed.

Plane is from the Russian Team.





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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 3:04:12 PM   
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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 3:08:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		These aircraft are simply awesome. John is doing a great job of getting in there and goetting some great shots. I echo the comments on the heat. It is oppressive and you cannot stay out to long on the flight line. Projected forecast is for some cooling near the end of the weekend. Keep your fingers crossed. The US Team seems to be handling it well. SOme are finding the nights to be hotter than the days, no need to call out any names though...
There are some serious competitors here and some great pilots. It is a humbling experience...
Tommy

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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 3:10:04 PM   
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great pictures keep posting them /you found your calling
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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 3:20:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Learjet from the Austrian Team of Michael Binder and ??? (another one of those names I will have to get during the week) Truly fantastic... Looks sooooo real. Twin P-70's flies it beautifully. Looks like this will be a kit offering in the future. based on the Mark Frankle design. First flight was very late in the day so the low light caused the pictures to be a bit blurred. Will make up for that later this week.







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RE: Christensens JWM Hungary Hi-Rez diary - 7/29/2005 3:26:32 PM   
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