Monster Planes USA 2011
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Monster Planes USA 2011
When I got home from work today (very late as usual lately[]), I was pleased to find My pre-registration form and MP flyer had come in the mail. I'm looking forward to seeing all my friends again, and making some new ones. This is a first class event for scale enthusiasts into giant scale, and Frank really makes everyone feel welcome.
Although it is open to any type fixed wing, war birds are definitely very well represented.
A few pictures from last year.
CAN'T WAIT for PM 2011!!!!!!!
Although it is open to any type fixed wing, war birds are definitely very well represented.
A few pictures from last year.
CAN'T WAIT for PM 2011!!!!!!!
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I just mailed my registration this morning. Bringing a new plane this year....40% Waco, Moki 400. Did the maiden last week, flies like a BIG trainer!
Looking forward to seeing all the guys again.
Cheers,
Dave.
Looking forward to seeing all the guys again.
Cheers,
Dave.
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We're ready as well Gary, can't wait. It's been a long hot summer for us, and I hope it's a little cooler for the event. However, the Warbird Alley Bar and Grill will keep us hydrated, lol. I'm sure there will be a lot of excellent flying. It'll be good to see your brother too. Meanwhile, take care of Zombie. We would like to see her fly every now and then, lol. Take care.........Doug
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I just mailed my registration this morning. Bringing a new plane this year....40% Waco, Moki 400. Did the maiden last week, flies like a BIG trainer!
Looking forward to seeing all the guys again.
Cheers,
Dave.
I just mailed my registration this morning. Bringing a new plane this year....40% Waco, Moki 400. Did the maiden last week, flies like a BIG trainer!
Looking forward to seeing all the guys again.
Cheers,
Dave.
Looking forward to seeing your big Waco in action.
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We're ready as well Gary, can't wait. It's been a long hot summer for us, and I hope it's a little cooler for the event. However, the Warbird Alley Bar and Grill will keep us hydrated, lol. I'm sure there will be a lot of excellent flying. It'll be good to see your brother too. Meanwhile, take care of Zombie. We would like to see her fly every now and then, lol. Take care.........Doug
We're ready as well Gary, can't wait. It's been a long hot summer for us, and I hope it's a little cooler for the event. However, the Warbird Alley Bar and Grill will keep us hydrated, lol. I'm sure there will be a lot of excellent flying. It'll be good to see your brother too. Meanwhile, take care of Zombie. We would like to see her fly every now and then, lol. Take care.........Doug
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Hey Gary. I will be bringing my 3W-Bearcat with a Moki 250 for power. She got her debut last MP, but it was an inauspicious one. Hopefully we have better luck this year. I may be bringing a 3W P-51 that I have been re-furbing, but not sure she will be done in time. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Hey Gary. I will be bringing my 3W-Bearcat with a Moki 250 for power. She got her debut last MP, but it was an inauspicious one. Hopefully we have better luck this year. I may be bringing a 3W P-51 that I have been re-furbing, but not sure she will be done in time. Look forward to seeing you there.
Hey Gary. I will be bringing my 3W-Bearcat with a Moki 250 for power. She got her debut last MP, but it was an inauspicious one. Hopefully we have better luck this year. I may be bringing a 3W P-51 that I have been re-furbing, but not sure she will be done in time. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Yes, that "unexpected arrival" certainly was a shocker. Makes a big difference when your aircraft touches down about five seconds before you expect it to. . Looking for softer landings this year! For now, she's all put back together and ready to roll!
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Yes, that ''unexpected arrival'' certainly was a shocker. Makes a big difference when your aircraft touches down about five seconds before you expect it to. . Looking for softer landings this year! For now, she's all put back together and ready to roll!
Yes, that ''unexpected arrival'' certainly was a shocker. Makes a big difference when your aircraft touches down about five seconds before you expect it to. . Looking for softer landings this year! For now, she's all put back together and ready to roll!
Here is my maiden landing (did not damage the prop), and the second one (much better).
She will be painted by MP.
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Guys,
So far I know of 4 each Moki 400's that will be attending / flying at Monster Planes this year. Or should I say Le Ferte Alais of the West. This big stuff might actually be catching on in the USA and the new size limits seem to make it even easier. This is going to be the biggest and best ever MONSTER PLANES....registrations are coming in at a good pace. The Field will be a year old and let me say it looks BEAUTIFUL! I saw it a few weeks ago and it is definitely looking fantastic.
Post pictures of your MONSTER plane with a 400cc or better and maybe we can coerce Frank into getting us a special mention, T-shirt or plaque for a "400 or Better Club" MP membership??? What do you think Frank.......I'm calling you out buddy!
Anyhow I do know of two other MOKI 400 projects that might make it as well. That would be something to see a few of these in the air at all times of the event.
Post your pictures with your 400cc (per engine) or better along with some info about the plane and your name of course and we'll see if Frank will take care of us!?!?!?!?
Here's mine in primer:
Moki 400, 143" P47 122 lbs. 10" main Tires and Wheels by Di Vinci, retracts by none other than Sierra, Futaba 14MZ (maiden to be in the next 2 to 3 weeks).
See you MONSTERS later,
Scott
So far I know of 4 each Moki 400's that will be attending / flying at Monster Planes this year. Or should I say Le Ferte Alais of the West. This big stuff might actually be catching on in the USA and the new size limits seem to make it even easier. This is going to be the biggest and best ever MONSTER PLANES....registrations are coming in at a good pace. The Field will be a year old and let me say it looks BEAUTIFUL! I saw it a few weeks ago and it is definitely looking fantastic.
Post pictures of your MONSTER plane with a 400cc or better and maybe we can coerce Frank into getting us a special mention, T-shirt or plaque for a "400 or Better Club" MP membership??? What do you think Frank.......I'm calling you out buddy!
Anyhow I do know of two other MOKI 400 projects that might make it as well. That would be something to see a few of these in the air at all times of the event.
Post your pictures with your 400cc (per engine) or better along with some info about the plane and your name of course and we'll see if Frank will take care of us!?!?!?!?
Here's mine in primer:
Moki 400, 143" P47 122 lbs. 10" main Tires and Wheels by Di Vinci, retracts by none other than Sierra, Futaba 14MZ (maiden to be in the next 2 to 3 weeks).
See you MONSTERS later,
Scott
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And mine....started building Feb. 1st. 2011, finished early July.
AMR 40% Waco, Moki 400, 40x18 prop, 142" span, 76lbs, finished in the Stits system, 13 flights as of now, going to a 5 day fly-in followed by a 7 day float fly, 3 weeks off and then Florida bound (7 day trip).
Really looking forward to coming down again.
Cheers,
Dave.
AMR 40% Waco, Moki 400, 40x18 prop, 142" span, 76lbs, finished in the Stits system, 13 flights as of now, going to a 5 day fly-in followed by a 7 day float fly, 3 weeks off and then Florida bound (7 day trip).
Really looking forward to coming down again.
Cheers,
Dave.
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That sounds great, Gary. It will look a bit like the Reno Air Races out there. Did you get that landing gear issue resolved with the Corsair?
That sounds great, Gary. It will look a bit like the Reno Air Races out there. Did you get that landing gear issue resolved with the Corsair?
BTW, it looks like we will have to have to start our own 250 club Mark.
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And mine....started building Feb. 1st. 2011, finished early July.
AMR 40% Waco, Moki 400, 40x18 prop, 142'' span, 76lbs, finished in the Stits system, 13 flights as of now, going to a 5 day fly-in followed by a 7 day float fly, 3 weeks off and then Florida bound (7 day trip).
Really looking forward to coming down again.
Cheers,
Dave.
And mine....started building Feb. 1st. 2011, finished early July.
AMR 40% Waco, Moki 400, 40x18 prop, 142'' span, 76lbs, finished in the Stits system, 13 flights as of now, going to a 5 day fly-in followed by a 7 day float fly, 3 weeks off and then Florida bound (7 day trip).
Really looking forward to coming down again.
Cheers,
Dave.
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Truely a ''monster plane'' Dave, and I can't believe how fast you can do all that.
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The joy of being retired....
I just got into the habit of getting into the shop at 5.30 every morning.( I spent 43 years of my working life getting up at that time...hard habit to break!) I guess I averaged 6-7 hours a day...every day. I set my goal as going to M/Planes with a new plane.
Cheers,
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And mine....started building Feb. 1st. 2011, finished early July.
AMR 40% Waco, Moki 400, 40x18 prop, 142'' span, 76lbs, finished in the Stits system, 13 flights as of now, going to a 5 day fly-in followed by a 7 day float fly, 3 weeks off and then Florida bound (7 day trip).
Really looking forward to coming down again.
Cheers,
Dave.
And mine....started building Feb. 1st. 2011, finished early July.
AMR 40% Waco, Moki 400, 40x18 prop, 142'' span, 76lbs, finished in the Stits system, 13 flights as of now, going to a 5 day fly-in followed by a 7 day float fly, 3 weeks off and then Florida bound (7 day trip).
Really looking forward to coming down again.
Cheers,
Dave.
Okay, that's two of us the other two I know for sure are Frank and his Huge 47 and Some guys from S. Florida with another 40% Waco. Hope they post their pictures. C'mon guys....I'm hoping there's a few closet dwellers out there that will surprise us with some big powered planes (400 cc's/engine or bigger)????
Scott
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It's going to be great. I just heard from my friend Jim Record (last year, black Waco with the flame paint job) he's coming again and we are getting one of the big tents in which to set up.
Scott, is your Dad going to have his Waco done?
Cheers,
Dave.
Scott, is your Dad going to have his Waco done?
Cheers,
Dave.
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I can't wait for this event. This is one of my fathers and mines favorite events to vend at. We were hoping to have our new 55% extra 260 done by monster planes. However, it will have to wait till next year I guess. Not sure if we are going to bring it with us to show at the booth.
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