RE: Minnesota Fun Fly?
 

Thanks to all for coming out,  I am sorry about the crashes, but looking forward to the next meeting.

Jon

RE: Minnesota Fun Fly?
 

Crashes are all part of the game. If you don't want to break them, don't fly them.

Oh well, I was overdue :D

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Boy, when you fly airplanes you really like to get in there and gets your hands dirty, don't you?

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I don't know what to feel the worst about.

Iwent to the Fun-Fly today. It was a great time.

I got to see Mike fly his Ultra Sport.

Ifinally got to see my Ultra Sport and Hog Bipe fly.

The sad news. Igot to see Mike's Ultra Sport go in. And my Ultra Sport go in. And my Hog Bipe go in.

I actually feel worse about Mike loosing his than me loosing mine. Iknow Mike put a lot of work in building it. Iknow it'll be a while before he can get the time to build another.

Both Ultra Sports are total losses.

Mine?Ibought the completed plane at TCRC Auction in 2008. Ialways considered it a "test bed" for the electrification. What was the structure, etcetera. What to do when Ibuild one from scratch with the intended goal of electrifying it. While theoretically it's fixabale, Inever felt it was "right."measurements didn't add up, like one wing half was longer than the other.. or somthing. Icould never put my finger on it. While others offered to take it off my hands and rebuild it, Ididn't give it away, I didn't want to curse someone else with a plane that "wasn't right.'

My Hog Bipe is repairable. At least that one flew pretty decent while it was in the air. Whether Ifried an ESC, or whatever, don't know. No Postmordem yet.

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I am still very intersted in trying to repair it and let me have a go at it, but it is your baby, and you decide what you want to do.

It was a great day other wise, Mike got some work done, I talked too much and flew too little and got a little sunburned, but saw some beautiful planes and some great flying and good friends, what else is needed in life :)

Jon

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You can blame me Mike, I made you bring your ultra sport. I only took a couple of pictures, but here is one of Mike and his dad, his dad is a very good pilot.

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You said it Jon!

Looking forward to next time!

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Say Mike...

If you ever get called to review the RC equivelant of a "black box" let me know... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...ey/msn/lol.gif

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Already did:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=253

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Are we going to try any more meets this year? I knwo the next few weeks are busy with end of summer, state fair, etc, but fall is a great time to fly. Any ideas?

Jon

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I wish I had more time to fly myself. It would have been fun to get together with you guys. Spet 19th is the TCRC fall float fly, which will be a lot of fun. We should plan something for September or October besides the FF.
Curtis

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I know, I have only been to the flying field 2 times in July and the last time I spent about 2 hours trying unsuccesfully to get 2 different engines running well enought to get them to the runway [>:]:([:@][:@]

I better get my plane ready for the float fly [:-]

I think we need to get an invintation out to a different field in September or October :)

Jon

Curt or others, did anyone see this new possible club? www.westonkarcflyers.com He is trying to start up a club in the western burbs.

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Definatly let me know if another one happens, i never get to fly enough and am always looking for flying buddys.

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Hey Jon,
I hadn't seen that yet. Thanks for the link. I sent him an email to see if I could check out the field. It might be fun to mix it up a little bit.
Curtis
P.S. You better get your plane done for the FF, you can't keep using that as an excuse to not fly on the water.

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Excellent! We can't have too many flying fields!

Might be really good for some of you guys not to have to drive all the way to Jordan. (Still a bit far for me though)

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Hey MinnFlyer you need to visit good old Michigan and attend the Midwest Float Fly on 9-12/13. Our water is softer than MN.:D:D:D

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No thanks Gene, I spent a week in Michigan one afternoon. :D

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He does not have a field yet, just starting out, but looks interesting, I just have to make more time to get out to the field and or try to meet some people at Grassfield flying club.

I know, I know, I knowI have the floats sheeted, I jsut have to finish sanding them, make mounting brackets, and glass them. Maybe this weekend.

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Jon, If you get those things done early, maybe we can go out on the boat and try them out. I just need to finish sheeting mine and gluing the blocks and rear plates on them, then glass and paint.
I think it should be a race to the finish.
Curtis

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Anyone going to the float fly this weekend? It is open to all.

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Oo oo, I am, I am. I am bringing my little Foam Stik on floats, my Sig Sealane, and my BH models Twister ARF that I jst finished my floats for. I hope others will show up, especially some first timers. Hope to see you there Jon.
Curtis

RE: Minnesota Fun Fly?
 

I am bad about getting stuff done, I am hoping to get my floats glassed tonight. I am hoping to be there, I am primary on call that weekend, so I may be working:( my coworker Jeremiah (Jeep) is planning on being there, I think he will be joining our club soon.

Jon

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I remember Jeremiah from the Open House. Hope to see you both there.
Curtis

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He is very excited, he picked up a starter box, a 4* and a thunder tiger trainer and jsut about everything else he needs for $200.00 which he was able to work off. He just got his AMA, got a couple of new batteries and some new fuel, I think we are going to try to buddy box him tomorrow. Oh he got a 15 size float plane.

We might be at the field tomorrow :)

Jon

P.S. I finally got my floats glassed tonight, they should float :)

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Good Job Jon,
Can't wait to be out there on Saturday. It seems like I have been waiting for a year for this FF. Looks like the weather will hold out too, so that is great. Anyone else going?
Curtis