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2007 Pattern Nats - 7/12/2007 4:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ok who's going??!!!

I'll be there with a grand total of count em.....3 days of practice since last year!!!!! Woohooooooo this should be fun. Luckily I have a pretty good plane or 2 (hopefully 2) and I will need it

So, who's going, whatcha flying, pics?

I plan on posting some pics throughout and making some posts for those who can't be there. I'll try to make it useful and fun.

One reminder, PLEASE vote for the Concours de Elegance trophy!!! The guys entering this contest have spent a LOT of time and money on thier planes, and deserve to get a few minutes of your time and support. These are the guys that drive the modeling side of all of this. Please show your appreciation for thier efforts by taking the time to fill out the form and vote! Doesn't matter what you vote for...a scratch build, a custom built plane from overseas, an ARF somebody took the time to get fancy with, whatever it is, if it's entered and you think it's the coolest, vote for it! Rusty Dose has put a lot of time and energy into this thing and I for one think it's one of the best ideas to come down the pike in a very long time. When you see him, please take a moment and thank him for his hard work because trust me...nobody works harder than Rusty!

Here's a quick pic of my new toy. The prototype Black Magic VF3. Fast and dirty monokote job, flies like a wet dream. I may have the candy apple red plane with me as well, but that remains to be seen. I'll take some better pics later.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/12/2007 5:11 PM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/12/2007 5:19 PM   
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My first Nats since Lake Charles in 1986 when I flew F3C.
The picture is my daughter holding my Focus II.
YS 1.60DZ and Spektrum DX7.
I'll be flying Intermediate.
See ya' there!
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/12/2007 5:34 PM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/12/2007 5:51 PM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/12/2007 6:51 PM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 12:13 AM   
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I'm going!
My first Nats since Lake Charles in 1986 when I flew F3C.
The picture is my daughter holding my Focus II.
YS 1.60DZ and Spektrum DX7.
I'll be flying Intermediate.
See ya' there!
John L. Konneker

I got to ask, Where is that? Beautiful contryside, looks like you could fly right there.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 12:53 AM   
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PS Arch, it is funny that I have to drive to Indiana to fly with you.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 1:37 AM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 1:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mike,
It's in southeast Iowa.
Very rural.
We live on an acreage.
The background is mostly of the one that is vacant next to us then of course the house on the next acreage after that in the background.
The picture is taken at the front of our house.
I can fly off the back of our property...no pattern planes I'm afraid but things like U-Can-Do 60's are no problem.
I practice pattern off a private grass strip about 18 miles from our house.
The retired farmer is a great guy...has a hangar with a J-3 Cub he flys on pretty mornings.
I'm afraid there are only two of us now in Iowa that actively compete in pattern.
Now...if something could be done about the Winter...
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 1:43 AM   
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Now...if something could be done about the Winter...
JLK




Come fly with us in winter time


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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 2:04 AM   
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Now...if something could be done about the Winter...
JLK




Come fly with us in winter time


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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 2:42 AM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 2:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Chad Northeast and myself are sitting in the Best Western in Danville IL. right now, we left Wednesday morning and have covered around 2800 km since then We should be in Muncie sometime tomorrow to start practising. 4 more Canuks are showing up between Saturday and Monday.

See you guys next week.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 3:09 AM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 3:10 AM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 3:15 AM   
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 7:01 AM   
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Why do i still live here? Because i just had to spend FIFTY FIVE stinking dollars for a new garbage can so the new garbage trucks can pick it up.

Anyways i'll be there Late Monday night early Tuesday morning.
No i don't have the Black Magic done yet. Going to be there with the Tojeiro
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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 8:33 AM   
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No i don't have the Black Magic done yet. Going to be there with the Tojeiro
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That's ok, I have a 3 and with only 3 days of practice (which I don't have as of yet LOL) I don't think it's gonna help! But it'll be fun for sure. I'm just ready to go flying!

NICE planes, see ya all there!

-Mike

PS How do you west coast guys manage to get all of the cool imported planes? Sheesh man. I saw a pic of Adrian's Topline...AWESOME!

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 4:32 PM   
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PS How do you west coast guys manage to get all of the cool imported planes? Sheesh man. I saw a pic of Adrian's Topline...AWESOME!




Since we're closer to Japan/China/Hong Kong getting planes in here is easy?

Seriously, anyone can get them... you just have to cough up (choke...choke) enough money. Since I'm not a builder/painter and I know that Adrian isn't one either... having someone else build/paint for me is a boon especially when it can be done to my specs. Having the right connections helps too.

BTW, we just weighed Adrian's ProLine last night - ready to fly it weighs 10lbs 6.5oz (ready to fly without fuel of course). He's had the plane for 6 months already and hasn't even flown it!!! He better do it soon otherwise my eXodus will be flying before it...

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 5:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah, but you still didn't give details on how that plane happened? I'm just curious is all, unless it was for a business venture of some sort, I've never see someone overseas do a plane like that one-off. But it IS cool!

I completely understand about the money and no time thingy. To a lot of people, why build a paint a plane when someone else could do it better and possibly cheaper? I usually say "if you have to ask, then you're DEFINITELY better off getting a plane like that". because if you're not into the building thing, it's just work, not fun, and not rewarding.

I'm just tickled to see so many planes available and the quality getting better all the time! I LOVE options and choices. One day I may own one of those killer overseas uber planes. But it would be more of a collector piece, because I enjoy my own stuff way too much. But I do so love the cool toys!!!

Like the new OS200EFI.....no, most people won't pay that. But it isn't meant for most people. It's meant for people who want the most expensive, coolest toy. Functionally I'm not sure if there is any advantage over a YS 170. I'm guessing a slight edge when it's all said and done, but I never use full throttle on my 160DZ as it is! And I have it slightly detuned...but it's a real screamer out of the box anyway.

Now I need to see if I will have one plane with me, or 2......

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 6:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey, Mike
Derek is right, Being on the West Coast does make things a little easy,and it
help's to Know people.I'm leaving from LAX, this evening for Muncie.
I got a call from friend this morning, to meet him at the flying field.
I have not flown in 2 month's, so I had a chance to get some stick time
with his's new plane. The Filton Element 170, electric version, very nice flying
plane. My point is, that I cann't get 1 Element and this guy has 2, I got to wait until
December. I also need, some HELP guy's, The stab in my Evolution is not level an would
like to fix it before the Nat's start.did not have time before the plane was shipped.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 7:03 PM   
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Yeah, but you still didn't give details on how that plane happened? I'm just curious is all, unless it was for a business venture of some sort, I've never see someone overseas do a plane like that one-off. But it IS cool!



You are correct - it is for a business venture of some sort... the plane is not going to be distributed in the US and will be for another market entirely. I just "happened" to know about it and used my persuasive skills to get them to built me one using my own colour scheme.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 7:05 PM   
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Hey, Mike
Derek is right, Being on the West Coast does make things a little easy,and it
help's to Know people.I'm leaving from LAX, this evening for Muncie.
I got a call from friend this morning, to meet him at the flying field.
I have not flown in 2 month's, so I had a chance to get some stick time
with his's new plane. The Filton Element 170, electric version, very nice flying
plane. My point is, that I cann't get 1 Element and this guy has 2, I got to wait until
December. I also need, some HELP guy's, The stab in my Evolution is not level an would
like to fix it before the Nat's start.did not have time before the plane was shipped.


Jarvis - we have access to a workshop in Muncie and I'm sure we can get you setup and going to get your stabs straight. See you over there tomorrow night - we arrive in Muncie around 9pm or so.

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RE: 2007 Pattern Nats - 7/13/2007 7:10 PM   
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