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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/21/2007 7:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm sure Bipeflyer and I would be happy to get our paws onto her for some Canadian content, eh?

Also I thought I'd stickied this before. It is now. Let the World Tour begin!

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/21/2007 12:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		It got flown twice at my club and will make a grand apperance at the Reedie Race next weekend after that who knows.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/21/2007 11:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Previously it was discussed that each pilot that flew Grace would/could add something to her. What exactly did you have in mind for this that would not add weight. Possibly signing the shipping container with name and location?

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 1:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Come to think of it, how is it going to be determined where it goes to next? May I offer my services whereby for moderate and variable fees (depending on how much a person is willing to spend) I could establish a prioritized list? No, no, it isn't necessary to thank me with grandiose words of praise and appreciation. It just another example of my selfless commitment to the Crew. (And filthy lucre is always an appreciated incentive.)

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 2:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Actually Raymond, I made a list according to who expressed interest on this thread and then placed them in a basic order heading West. I am thinking now that it should just be in order of those who posted an interest. I will have it done in time for the CC fly.

I would love to see people put their (club?) emblem on Grace. Weight is an issue but only from a balance perspective. It should carry the weight as long as each one is small.




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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 2:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		You could re-cover it in stickers and as long as the engine is on step it won't be an issue.

I put a small sticker under the wing and signed it with a sharpie.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 2:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well Mike, I guess your idea will work too - and once again a money making scheme - I mean another act of charity - of mine is thwarted at birth. Oh well, I'll come up with something worthy someday.

In the meantime, maybe we could post a photo of each pilot holding her Grace-ness before ("after" maybe if we're lucky) each flight. Thus providing for good and all proof that we are just normal humans and not the heroic figures that I'm sure most non-Crewsmen picture us as.

(Does each pilot provide his own receiver, charged batteries? Should participants at Rog's bring such "stuff"?)

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 3:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		For the RR you guys can use my TX. After that I will be pulling the GWS Rx and everyone else can add the micro Rx of their choice.
That was my stoopid idea.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 3:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Batteries ARE included. Just add your own RX. I thought about including a RX but that introduces channel and shift probs.

I included a sticker of mine that Vic put on the tail!

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 4:36 AM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/22/2007 6:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I keep expecting dF to let you guys know that I'm adding a page to my site for GRACE. Mostly to keep track of it during it's travels. There have been a few stumbling blocks getting something appropriate, but I WILL have it ready soon. Unless something changes, dF will be merging his site with mine. (believe me, I am really happy about this!)

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/23/2007 3:13 AM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/27/2007 7:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		If this little plane ever makes it's way out to the northwest, I could put some kind of Scappoose, Oregon sticker on it.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/27/2007 9:00 PM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/27/2007 9:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		When is Grace California bound?

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/27/2007 9:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		For the moment, the list is still on dF's page. www.crowriverrc.com

It may change a bit, but should stay pretty close to the same.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/27/2007 10:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Heeeeyyyyy..... where do we "officially" sign up? Earlier in this thread I posted my interest to fly GRACE in Harwood, MD but I'm not on the roster! The offer stands, 1/2A fliers in my area (Baltimore/Washington corridor) can fly GRACE with my gear, at my private field - that'll be my contribution to the project. No sense ripping gear out only to send it a couple of miles up the road!

But......... how do we police who's capable or genuine about flying GRACE?

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/28/2007 3:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		PBJ, who has it and when will be public information. That's the only real way I know to police it. dF may have some ideas, but he's pretty busy since he joined the work-a-day world. Any ideas are welcome, subject only to my ability to implement them!

Oh, consider yourself signed up. I hope to have something up by tomorrow as the tracking/official GRACE page. If I forget you, complain loudly.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/29/2007 1:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		If you would like a northern California stop added to the list, count me in! I have read the thread and seen the website also. A buddy of mine was one of the pilots for a similar project using a Slow Stick. I am the only one at my club who actively runs and flys 1/2A. (I am also one of only two who run diesels!)

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/29/2007 2:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		NorCal as well - I sent Mgeister an email off the website.

I would imagine Skalliwag and Chevy43 would want a hand at it during the NorCal tour?

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/29/2007 4:48 PM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/29/2007 7:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yep, I've had little time to give right now. Sorry about not giving some big announcement PT but I figure that would only put pressure on you.

Today is the day for the CC Reedie Race and the day when Grace gets some real airtime! Hope it goes well!

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/29/2007 9:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys! She had a rough start with the typical wind at the race but some CA and patience we got her back in the air!
The entire race field got to fly GRACE on one tank! Thanks to BobHH helping with the needle and loose head .
Nobody took charge of her after they got done so I have it again and will get her all cleaned up for shippment to the next stop.
By the site it looks like Hollis is next.

Word...you may need to limit the throws since the plane is a bit sensitive to input, not tail heavy but needs a bit of sky with a level wing before you get too wild on the stick. I am sure others will comment soon .

Thanks Mike!

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 9/30/2007 2:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad she got up in the air. Sounds like it was hard to control? Hmm.. Tell me more on that.

On mine, I've got it set up with the throws 1/4" each way on the elevator and 3/8" rudder, and -20% expo. It is very gentle that way.

Be sure it balances ahead of the break in the wing. On post 102 it looks like it may be just a little too far back. Did it feel like a CG thing?

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/1/2007 3:03 PM   
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