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Forum: Pattern Universe - RC Pattern Flying
02-23-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 375
Posted By bwick

Learn How to Improve Your Setup (from an F3A National Champion)

I want to introduce you all to my new RC Flight School, RCFlight.Academy (https://www.rcflight.academy/), and perhaps tempt you to join the 50+ other purposeful pilots striving to improve themselves...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-28-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,081
Posted By bwick

Looks like you have put a lot of work into this...

Looks like you have put a lot of work into this it looks very useful! I sent an order through your website and anxiously await the opportunity to try it out.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-02-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,618
Posted By bwick

Just wanted to add that I will be blogging on the...

Just wanted to add that I will be blogging on the CK Aero blog as well. My updates will be more about our journey and personal troubles and triumphs along the way. You can go anywhere else and find...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-30-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 206,418
Posted By bwick

Hi Bo, I Just posted an update on the...

Hi Bo,

I Just posted an update on the blog going into a little more depth on the designer's touch. In addition, I've put up a little bit about the USA/Switzerland Flag scheme Allure I am...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-04-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Posted By bwick

Ken, It's very useful to know where...

Ken,

It's very useful to know where your CG is along the MAC (Mean Aerodynamic Chord). This is almost always expressed as a percentage of the line back from the leading edge, and that...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-24-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,155
Posted By bwick

I've put up some new videos from the nationals on...

I've put up some new videos from the nationals on the blog. Jason and Chip Unknown #1 and Jason and Chad prelim rounds. The unknowns show the maneuver as it's being flown and the prelim videos show...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-20-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,342
Posted By bwick

CKAero Allure

There's a thread in the electric forum for the Allure but I found it necessary to make another in the general pattern forum as the design is not electric only. I just finished a write-up that gives...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-31-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 206,418
Posted By bwick

Just wanted to add in my two cents on the Allure....

Just wanted to add in my two cents on the Allure. I knew this was going to be a solid airframe before I flew it because it's based off the platform of the Shinden, a design that we know is solid and...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-21-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,155
Posted By bwick

Hey Ricardo, I'm posting updates and...

Hey Ricardo,

I'm posting updates and scores as they come at www.ckaero.net/blog
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-18-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 206,418
Posted By bwick

Hey Brian, You left out the most...

Hey Brian,

You left out the most important part!

"The Allure is impressive, a big and beautiful machine that doesn’t have to try so hard to be great."

I know I've said "lighter...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-17-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 206,418
Posted By bwick

The glow Allure has seen the skies. You can read...

The glow Allure has seen the skies. You can read my flight report and see a few new pictures at www.ckaero.net/blog
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-16-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,155
Posted By bwick

I'll be posting Nats coverage on our new CK Aero...

I'll be posting Nats coverage on our new CK Aero blog. I'll have scores up as they're posted including some personal score sheets and snaps from the famous pattern photographer Cindy Wickizer ;) ...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-11-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,054
Posted By bwick

I have to disagree with the sentiment here. ...

I have to disagree with the sentiment here. Stiff sticks are typically a band aid for errors in basic (but not easy!) stick movement. I would concentrate your efforts on solving the real issue and...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-22-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 33,687
Posted By bwick

Apologies for the late response Matt, but I'm...

Apologies for the late response Matt, but I'm using CoolPower 30% Heli LS (Low Smoke) with an APC 20.5x10. I am indeed running the YS 185 with a custom valve cover from Bryan. I've noticed a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-12-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 33,687
Posted By bwick

New video from this past weekend flying through...

New video from this past weekend flying through the F sequence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ynWlkfZTCE
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-14-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By bwick

I got this idea after Dave Stodart told me Jason...

I got this idea after Dave Stodart told me Jason had done something similar, but last year I started tracing the more geometrically challenging maneuvers in the pattern. I draw a dashed center line...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-03-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Posted By bwick

RE: Andersonville

There's no secret to keep here guys! Mike and I had an unfortunate midair, for sure. I have an airplane that should be ready within a couple weeks. This is a setback, but certainly not the first...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
05-29-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By bwick

RE: 2013 Team USA Travel Donation (first week of June)

Every little bit helps!

Also just want to say thanks for the help we have received so far. I think we've got a bit over 20k, which is great! South Africa is waaay farther away than Muncie,...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
04-02-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,974
Posted By bwick

RE: My beautiful new bird

Was going to say, that looks like a list of stuff I'm still working on, too... :D
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-24-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By bwick

RE: Cell phones while judging....

I think its customary to round down, but I would keep it simple and just do whole point deductions for FAI and let the judge keep track of the half points in his/her head
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-17-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By bwick

RE: Cell phones while judging....

I do! :) Looks great I'll give it a shot next time I get a chance.


Edit: I guess it's not available on the store yet?
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
10-27-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,055
Posted By bwick

RE: 3rd Pan American Open Championship 2012

Sure hate missing this event this time around! I just started school and, along with some other things taking time away from school, I just couldn't be away for that long. If anyone is on the fence...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
10-21-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,299
Posted By bwick

RE: 2012 CAJUN NATS OCT 20th & 21st

Did I leave before all the action? What happened to Earl's airplane?

Great contest as usual. This event is always one of the best of the season, just can't miss it. Monte did a fantastic job...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-12-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,221
Posted By bwick

RE: 150 meter rule.

I would say that probably a majority of your local pilots in FAI and Masters are flying beyond 175. If anyone got a chance to watch CPLR and Onda fly at the World's in Muncie this past summer, CPLR...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-05-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 40,923
Posted By bwick

RE: F3A Results - SPOILER

Jim,

You are looking at specific details and missing the big picture. The increased drag is what keeps the downlines slow, yes, so we can maintain constant speed while keeping the airplane...
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