Top Gun
 

Any Top Gun Photo's ????

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havent had a chance to take any pics Joe. just enjoying the fun in the sun
with helping wayne in brians pit

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You're not playing fair Todd!

lol

Casey

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hey now casey....I'm on vacation:)

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Well then...

Run amuck for those of us who are, shall I say...

Less fortunate ;)

Casey

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here you go mate...

Thanks

dave

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Hahahahaha! :D

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LOL....now thats just wrong!

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I wonder if Frankie puts some sort of black out on Top Gun. You never see any photos of the event until it is either over or nearly over. I posted the same question over in the Scale Forum.

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:D:D:D

Sorry, just couldn't stop myself from doing it...

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no most people here taking pictures seem to not have time until after the event
to post pics I guess. I havent had time to do either

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pretty please Todd?? :D I yearn for Florida at present.

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there are a few photos on rcu's jet page
semper fi

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Here are a few from today. Been busy talking most of the time so not had much time with the camera.

More later . . .

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Nice photos Nigel.

Doesn't Graham look great in shorts.

Any news on the static scores for Graham's birds??

Cheers

J

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What would be a good guess on the average weight of the planes at Top Gun this year?

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Pictures? How about a video. This is the Corsair of Team Vought, being flown By Dino DiGorgio on a test flight this after noon. Near the end of the flight, the Moki threw a push rod and it went forward into the prop, taking the back half of one blade off!!! As you can see, Dino landed the plane and we were able to make repairs. The rocker adjusting screw and lock nut were found still laying in the bottom of the cowl when we took it off!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diExR...ature=youtu.be

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Here is a picture of the damaged prop.

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Here is a wonderful picture taken by David Hart of Big Hog sitting on the runway after we had run the repaired engine.

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Dino,
YOU DA MAN......

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Tell Graham that I am expecting him to hold my CARF P47 that his is building at next years Top Gun like he is doing for Barry this year.... :)

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Nice one Nigel,!! wish i could of got out with you guys, hope you have both have a good time, you will have to make this a yearly vistit :D:D

All the best,
Dave.

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I found a few vids this morn on youtube. I am not sure if the auther is a member here on RCU but i thought i would share his work , i hope he doesn't mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbtumPNnPQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCq1-...el&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43XxN...eature=related

Dan

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That is one awesome pic Gary!!

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Hi All,
Well I would just Like to thank Barry and his guys for a great time at Top Gun,myself and Nigel received great Texan hospitality and we will remember it for a long time to come.

Trust me to end up half way through the trip catching a fricen cold,so the 90 -100 heat did not go to well the snotty cold

Here are a few more shots of us and the planes.
Already making plans for 2013, and Yes John, more than happy to help out with the new Bolt

Cheers GB

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A FEW MORE

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Graham, Nigel, it was great to finally meet you two. Thx for all of your help. Especially the weathering on the hawk and sharing your techniques. Can't wait till next time. I hope you enjoyed seeing your creations fly. Barry

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Hey Graham,

It was great to see you again! I only wish I'd of had more time to hang with all you guys. I'm hopeful that next year will bring you back and I will get to spend the whole week out there. Say hello to Nigel. Hope you enjoyed your time!

Scott

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Hi Barry,
Yep it was a great trip, you made us feel very welcome, and you have me hooked!!!!got to come back next year or sooner!! and any time you and the guys want to come over to the UK,you know you will be more than welcome.

I'm sitting here planing on what I can build for next year, I feel the need for something big in Chrome

Best regards GB

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Hi Scott,
Yep it sure was great to see you and Gregg again,even if it was for a short time, and yes I want to see Mary fired up for next year!!!

I had a chat with Mick B today,he wants to make the trip out for next year, got a nice Fury on the Go,I'm sure you could convince him.

Best Regards Brother G

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I am hoping it is big and chrome with a tornado on the side!

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Graham, I am coming with a banshee next year. Barry

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a banshee? your entering your dog next year Barry?:)

I figured your more of a Chupachabra guy.

good to see you man, the planes where large and in charge this year

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Todd...good to meet you and Evan at Top Gun. Hope it was worth the trip for you.

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Barry....I am building a Banshee too! Or, I guess I should say I am just getting started on a Banshee. Which Mark are you doing? I am planning on a -2. It will be about 10' span, but I haven't decided on the scale yet. It's a cool airplane...don't know why no one has done it.

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thank you Jeff, good to meet you as well. Congrats on 3rd place and high static
in Masters.

Nice seeing the 109. Hope to see you build it up larger in the future, but for its
size, it sure flew well, and looked well in the air.

look forward to getting back again next year.

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Jeff, I'm doing a dash 2. Around 1/3 scale. Plugs are almost done. Barry

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Wow....the full scale without tip tanks is right at 42 ft. span. At 1/3 scale, you must be in the neighborhood of 14' span? I like big models, but that one might be a little big even for me! I am working on a 16' UAV project now for the Navy, and I can hardly turn it around in my shop.

If you are interested in comparing notes on anything, just contact me. I am working on the aero details now...choosing airfoils, etc. My aero guy is going to run it through DATCOM for me ( a stability program in case you are not familiar with it) which really helps with CG location, incidence arrangement, wing twist and so on.

What did you use for drawings? Are there any good ones out there? Have you seen this? http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/preview.aspx?modelcode=8125

Jeff

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Thanks Todd....I am definately doing a bigger one. Mine looked like a .40 size models out there with all the big T-bolts and Corsairs! I just need a little break from 109's though. Come back next year and fly with us!

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Thanks Todd....I am definately doing a bigger one. Mine looked like a .40 size models out there with all the big T-bolts and Corsairs! I just need a little break from 109's though. Come back next year and fly with us!



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Yeah Jeff, yours is just too small. After seeing at the airport this past weekend, you should just give it to me and build yourself a bigger one. ;)

Jeff H.