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Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/16/2006 11:38:49 PM   
DonStegall


 

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Status: offline 		There is a lot of interest in Club 40 Racing.

I'm creating this thread so that we have a common place to hang out, under a proper heading. I'm going to put a link to this thread on the Club 40 page so anyone can find the thread.

The World Models LA Racer 40 has been added to the approved planes list. So far, testing shows it to be effectively dead even with the Sky Raider Mach II. It may have a very slight advantage with the cowl, but I think the exposed servos on the wing equalize any advantage.

We may add a bushing engine spec to the Club 40 rules. Since some groups like to use the bushing engines to limit performance, we probably need to add it so that everyone can race under the Club 40 banner.

I will be updating the Club 40 section with race dates as they are announced. So post your race information here, or send me an email and I will add it to the schedule. If you are running a Club 40 race, check out the Club 40 Sponsorship page. Even if you are using "local" rules, but your event fits the Club 40 Objectives, hook up with RCPRO to get the most out of your event.

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/19/2006 10:17:15 PM   
DonStegall


 

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Status: offline 		Club 40 gained two more fans today.

My 11 year old son Matthew flew the LA Racer on the buddy box a couple of flights and then went solo. This was his first "go where you poiint it" plane. He has flown the electric Typhoon 3D, but the speed is not comparable. He loves the LA Racer now. I've got to put his Sky Raider Mach II together so we can do a little racing. It will be cool having a practice partner.

My next door neighbor also flew the LA Racer. He liked the speed and the responsiveness. He is going to get one and then we will have 3 of us flying the 3 pole course on a regular basis.

I have 4 more on the way for the pylon promotional tour. Everything is shaping up nicely for that effort.

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/20/2006 12:16:25 AM   
gunfighter


 

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Status: offline 		I feel like I've flown the wings off my LA racer in the last few weeks. Been showing it every where I go and every one likes it.

We've got 13 confirmed racers for the CLAMS (Canyon Lake) Club 40 race on the 9th of Sept. If any one is in the area of North San Antonio, TX. during that time, feel free to stop by!

Chuck Waller
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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/20/2006 1:23:35 PM   
DonStegall


 

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ORIGINAL: gunfighter

I feel like I've flown the wings off my LA racer in the last few weeks.

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We almost did fly the wing off of the LA Racer yesterday. Last night when I went to clean it up and take it apart, it only had one wing bolt in it. The other one had come completely out.

I know that the bolts were in tight. Because of problems with the Viper 500 having metal bolts into metal blind nuts, I am very careful anytime I'm not using nylon bolts.

We flew 7 or 8 times, and I have no idea when the screw came out.

I'm going to see if I can remove the blind nuts, and replace the screws with 1/4-20 nylon bolts.

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ORIGINAL: gunfighter

Been showing it every where I go and every one likes it.


This is a big plus for Club 40. I have had no problems getting people to try the Club 40 planes. Unlike V-tail Quickies, there is no intimidation factor.


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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/21/2006 4:05:06 AM   
Ken Erickson



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Several of us have replaced the original bolts with #10 nylon. They did not break on cartwheel. Rick Storm has 6-32 nylon bolts in his. They keep the wing on just fine. (All force is toward the fuselage) On the occasional bad landing, or mishap, those bolts break nicely!!!

Yes, that was 6-32!!!!

We are still working out some details. The October 8 race was Sanctioned several months ago but will be run as sanctioned, no improvements to what we were doing 5 months ago.

Gf's race at Canyon Lake (CLAMS) on 9/9 will be more like what we want to do now. As he has written, there should be a very good turnout. More of you guys out there will make it better.

Maybe I will call Steve Kaluf and ask if we can make some small changes for October.

At San Antonio, we are talking about having a November race, as an experiment, with any airplane that might be comparable, no fees, no prizes, just fun. Still must be a .40 you would give up for $100.00!!!!

We had two 4*s at the field today, but they didn't fly. The owner of one tried to remove the igniter, while standing in front of it, whithout raising his hand over the invisible rotating knife. The owner of the other accompanied the bleeding man to the hospital. Not funny at all. Been there, done that.

Ken Erickson

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/24/2006 6:13:52 AM   
Ken Erickson



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Status: offline 		Just posted, on RCPRO, the PDF of the report on the August 6th race here in San Antonio. As PDFs are not supported here, please go there to read it.

Yours,

Ken Erickson

Edit: Check the link Don has provided.

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/24/2006 12:07:10 PM   
DonStegall


 

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Status: offline 		Ken,

Nice report.

You can read the report without going to RCPRO if you have a PDF viewer installed by clicking on August Race Report.pdf

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 8/24/2006 11:58:45 PM   
Ken Erickson



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Status: offline 		Guys,

Will welcome suggestions about what you do and do not want to see in the reports.


Don,

Thanks for the link.

Ken

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/4/2006 2:48:33 PM   
Jim Duda



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Status: offline 		Too much fun! Here's what's been going on regarding getting the Austin, TX club http://www.austinrc.org/ interested in RCPRO Club 40 racing: we presented the advantages of 2 pole short course racing with just 2 or 3 allowable planes (SkyRaider / LA Racer 40 / 4*40) and a short list of $85 or less motors. The Club Officers loved the idea of keeping the pilots off the course (as in 3 pole racing) and the low noise level offered by sport motors. We hyped the fact that we would do some "demo" flying on Sunday morning so they could see what fun this really is.

About a dozen ARCA club members came out to watch us and I know of three that have already ordered their plane(s). It was the first time most of them had ever seen 4 planes, evenly matched, trading leads during the "hot laps"...(wink) The most fun for me is seeing the excitement in someone's eyes that has never raced before and challenging other members even before they have flown one.

Here is the group that provided the entertainment and planted the seeds for future racing in Austin. Talk about a bunch of happy kids!

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/4/2006 2:53:25 PM   
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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/4/2006 3:53:03 PM   
gunfighter


 

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Status: offline 		It was a blast flying with the ARCA guys. Very nice field and well maintained.
If Duda ever finds out where the pylons are he will be dangerous!! He did set a record though - most cuts in a heat!!

It would be great to have another field and group involved in club 40 racing. So far, nearly every one that has seen this form of racing has wanted in.

BTW - We had a radar gun on hand to answer the question of speed. We ranged from 62 mph for an LA .40 to a 90 mph average (up and down wind) for the TT pro.

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/4/2006 9:10:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Had a great time Sunday. Thanks to all of the out of towner's for coming.

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/10/2006 3:18:04 PM   
gunfighter


 

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Status: offline 		10 intrepid pilots braved the threatening weather to have an absolute blast at the latest gathering of Sky Raider racers in San Antonio yesterday. We were joined by a few AMA racing pilots this time, and although they stole almost all the "Gold", we did make them work for it!

Ken and Bob will write the "official" report as usual in a few days, but I wanted to thank all the pilots that made this the most fun yet!

It is amazing how the times have come down for these racers. In the first race the average time was around 2:45 for 10 laps. The fast time at the first race was 2:36. Yesterday, the average time was around 1:45 and the fast time was 1:26!

Racing was super tight and the average margin of victory was measured in feet , and in several cases inches!

I also want to thank our volunteer judges. Without their help it would be impossible to hold these races.

Thanks again to every one that made this an interesting event.

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/11/2006 2:28:35 AM   
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1:26. That would be me. :-)

My plane is on order. Thanks Ken for letting me borrow your record setting plane.

JAW

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RE: Club 40 Racing Hangout - 9/11/2006 2:35:08 AM   
Jim Duda