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Old 06-23-2010 | 04:31 PM
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Default RE: Postal Plane Project

No problem Vic...Glad your in! Just let us know what you'd like to do or well let you know what we need,lol. I've got most of the big stuff gathered up as well as some parts coming from Tom soon, So were on schedule. If anyone has any ideas on color of trim scheme we'd love to know. Between a few folks around here we can prolly come up with some covering that could be what we need....I've got a few colors as do some friends. Two other things I'd like ideas on are: Battery type and size best for easy mantinence and lightweight. Were thinking a 350Mah NiMh at this point. Only other crazy idea I've had would be to substitute the surestart for a muffled black widow I have turning 6 inch prop and headshimmed AKA Texaco. Would definitely shorten flight times, But would save the space of a fuel tank and is maybe a bit better runner? Even if we go SS I think I may try to put a cox muffler on it if I can find another just so noone will have to worry about breaking club rules. Opinions?

I think as soon as we get our "Maiden Party" scheduled and the AC done we will start getting a list together and decide the best route to send her out. I'm trying to think up a system to help keep her going and on track. I'm sure a lot won't like this But I almost think something like people sending a $1 donation check to the "Postal plane charity" account or "Donation to AMA" should be required to get on the list...gives us a real name,addy,phone number, plus proves you are at least serious enough about getting Grace you can lick a stamp. I know I'm paranoid, But I like to call it cautious, LOL OR I'm thinking maybe we'll figure out the weight of the box with Grace and have the next recipient send the current flyer a pre-paid shipping label to his/her house And determining a reasonable posession time "I'm thinking 12 days from reciept?" If you can't get in a flight in that period ship her to the next guy and get back on the list and hope for better weather,etc.. Just ideas...Todd