Road trips: 2014
08-03-2014, 04:11 AM
#126
Aug 2, Giant scale flyin at MVRCC at Oterbein, Ohio.
Miles: 13
An asphalt and grass runway leased from the Oterbein retirement community. Close to home so I already knew all the pilots.
Mike, Tony, Doug and Jim (CD) with their airplanes.
The weather has gotten back to the usual 60's/80's (low/high) from the unusual 50's/70's cool weather (unusual summer).
Last edited by samparfitt; 08-03-2014 at 04:45 AM.
08-03-2014, 02:15 PM
#127
Aug 2/3, GCRCC circus at Butler county airport.
Miles: 15
One of my local clubs puts on an annual show for the general public (5 bucks a carload). Fifty pilots had 200 planes to run the show from 11:45 to 4 PM with planes in the air constantly. A very good participation by the club as, virtually, all the pilots are from the club and each pilot has to provide the plane and fuel. Each event ran about 10 minutes. A very large crowd showed up each day. The airport is closed during this time with some very large X's put at the end of the runway and the taxi way is used for the event.
A couple full size planes were at the airport.
Last edited by samparfitt; 08-03-2014 at 02:25 PM.
08-04-2014, 05:55 AM
#129
Man, that event looks very successful and loads of fun. Amazing how some events get tons of spectator turnout and others get so few. And yes I do realize cost and demographics play a big part but this just looked fantastic and fun to be a part of!! Good one Sammy!
08-04-2014, 06:39 AM
#130
Yo Scott,
This event has been going on for like at least 40 years. The show costs a good 13-15K so it's important to have good weather. The food concession, sweets, etc donated by club members cover the costs. The club contributes to the community: This year at half time, a $7,000 check was presented to spina bifida. The county airport likes it as it's good publicity plus the local newspapers run articles on the event. At just 5 bucks a carload, families will come out as it's cheap entertainment. Being at the airport, there's also plenty of room for the spectators. It's one of the few events in the country, put on by a club that caters strictly to the general public to show them what the hobby is all about.
This event has been going on for like at least 40 years. The show costs a good 13-15K so it's important to have good weather. The food concession, sweets, etc donated by club members cover the costs. The club contributes to the community: This year at half time, a $7,000 check was presented to spina bifida. The county airport likes it as it's good publicity plus the local newspapers run articles on the event. At just 5 bucks a carload, families will come out as it's cheap entertainment. Being at the airport, there's also plenty of room for the spectators. It's one of the few events in the country, put on by a club that caters strictly to the general public to show them what the hobby is all about.
08-04-2014, 12:32 PM
#131
LMA (large model aircraft) meet (across the pond) videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LolM83bbDO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LolM83bbDO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LolM83bbDO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LolM83bbDO0
08-11-2014, 08:26 PM
#135
Yes it some of the best weather for an event and only a couple mishaps but fun for all
i even got to maiden the spitfire sat evening what a good flight it was with awesome weather
jim
i even got to maiden the spitfire sat evening what a good flight it was with awesome weather
jim
08-14-2014, 06:31 AM
#137
jeffEE , I would have to agree with you. it was the kind of event that you wish would go on & on. after the the maiden I had a grin from ear to ear for 2 days, being the first big bird I have ever built . it was to bad that I didn't know that Sam was there I would have liked to of met him
Jim
Jim
08-18-2014, 02:09 PM
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Hi Everyone...
anyone got any pointers for me... I've just registered for Warbirds over the Rockies and have no idea what the site is like... some questions for the pros...
1) will there be security over the weekend at the event (keep an eye on planes left of the flightline, etc?
2) is it okay to pitch a tent and sleep onsite?
3) will I get made fun of since I only fly ARFs?
4) food/water, etc onsite?
5) errr... I can't think of 5..
6) do you hang out near your trailer in the parking lot or is there an area to setup a chair and canopy?
thanks in advance...
anyone got any pointers for me... I've just registered for Warbirds over the Rockies and have no idea what the site is like... some questions for the pros...
1) will there be security over the weekend at the event (keep an eye on planes left of the flightline, etc?
2) is it okay to pitch a tent and sleep onsite?
3) will I get made fun of since I only fly ARFs?
4) food/water, etc onsite?
5) errr... I can't think of 5..
6) do you hang out near your trailer in the parking lot or is there an area to setup a chair and canopy?
thanks in advance...
08-18-2014, 07:39 PM
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Hi Everyone...
anyone got any pointers for me... I've just registered for Warbirds over the Rockies and have no idea what the site is like... some questions for the pros...
1) will there be security over the weekend at the event (keep an eye on planes left of the flightline, etc?
2) is it okay to pitch a tent and sleep onsite?
3) will I get made fun of since I only fly ARFs?
4) food/water, etc onsite?
5) errr... I can't think of 5..
6) do you hang out near your trailer in the parking lot or is there an area to setup a chair and canopy?
thanks in advance...
anyone got any pointers for me... I've just registered for Warbirds over the Rockies and have no idea what the site is like... some questions for the pros...
1) will there be security over the weekend at the event (keep an eye on planes left of the flightline, etc?
2) is it okay to pitch a tent and sleep onsite?
3) will I get made fun of since I only fly ARFs?
4) food/water, etc onsite?
5) errr... I can't think of 5..
6) do you hang out near your trailer in the parking lot or is there an area to setup a chair and canopy?
thanks in advance...
1) As I recall there has always been security in the past. Usually there are many folks who stay on site in RV's and campers so generally there are always folks around. I assume it will be the same this year.
2) See above regarding RV's and campers. I assume if you can park an RV on site then you could probably pitch a tent as well.
3) Yes, but come fly anyway.
4) Once again there have always been one or two food vendors on site so I assume this year will be the same. None of it will be free!
5) Good, because I don't have an answer anyway.
6) There has always been room for chairs and canopies although you will most likely have to go down the flight line some distance to erect a canopy. All the "prime real estate" will be taken up with tents and spectator seating.
Obviously there are a number of assumptions in my replies above but I have a hunch Brian O'Meara or one of his associates will chime in here with some solid and reliable answers! Look forward to seeing you there sparky!
08-20-2014, 02:25 PM
#143
Aug 8-10: Northern alliance military flyin at Owatonna, Minn.
Miles: 1775 (including Fond du lac, which is the following week).
This is part of a 2 week trip.
A very nice vinyl type 800' runway with total grass at 1200'.
As last year, pilots get to this event early: Got there Tuesday afternoon and a dozen pilots should up on Wednesday. With 104 pilots, the pit area fills up quickly. About 95% of the planes are kits or scratch built (and usually very large)
We're always treated well with 3 meals a day.
Comfortable daytime temps in the 70's with light-moderate winds down the runway. I brought my ceramic heater for the evenings.
I got 13 flights in between the P-47 and F4U. (brought the C-45 but not all the wings for it).
Matt's nicely detailed corsair.
Last edited by samparfitt; 08-20-2014 at 02:34 PM.
08-20-2014, 02:38 PM
#145
NAMFI (cont)
Bruce's Ziroli P-40.
Wayne's 100" spit.
(will post more, later)
I see the web site still won't allow multiple posts of pictures without getting out of the thread and back in, for each post
Last edited by samparfitt; 08-20-2014 at 02:44 PM.
08-20-2014, 09:21 PM
#146
Hey Sam! Didn't know if you saw the vid I posted on the "NAMFI 2014" thread that had your P-47. Sorry to see the damage...something your skills will make short work of I expect! We enjoyed pitting next to you and look forward to more of the same next year!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC7JPiO2CfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC7JPiO2CfE
08-21-2014, 03:17 PM
#147
Thanks for getting a great video of the P-47.
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NAMFI (CONT)
Pilot asking Bruce: Do you know how to fly this P-40?
Wayne flying his 100" spit.
Matt in the air, as usual.
Chris spotting for Bruce.
Last edited by samparfitt; 08-21-2014 at 03:20 PM.
08-21-2014, 03:23 PM
#148
NAMFI (cont)
Mark's B-17 and P-38.
Jim spotting for Howard and his bear cat.
Brian: who takes all the great pictures and videos.
Olen with his scratch built plane.
The L1 was very nicely detailed.
Wayne flying his spit again.
Last edited by samparfitt; 08-21-2014 at 03:25 PM.
08-22-2014, 03:26 AM
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Excellent video with some nice flying. NAMFI looks like a great event.
Finally saw Sam's jug fly. Looks very nice.
hey who took my corsair there without my permission?
That's the paint Scheme (USS Franklin). Diamond/69 that I had planned to do on my 104" royal kit. I need to get off my duff and get back on building her.
Finally saw Sam's jug fly. Looks very nice.
hey who took my corsair there without my permission?
That's the paint Scheme (USS Franklin). Diamond/69 that I had planned to do on my 104" royal kit. I need to get off my duff and get back on building her.
Last edited by FireBee; 08-22-2014 at 03:28 AM.