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I've been thinking about hosting a race over in Georgia. I'm wondering what the interest would be. My home field in Jersey, GA could do it, but I was the starter at the 424/EF-1 race down at Mac Hodges this weekend and that is an awesome place to fly. I might ask Mac if we can hold one there.
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James we would love to have you in Tuscaloosa on August 9th, there will be lots of good pilots,good competition, and plenty of good food. And the flying field is one of the premier facilities in the Southeast.
Hope you can make the trip, Will
Hope you can make the trip, Will
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If you have a 3 pole 424/EF-1 race in the Atlanta area, you will get a good turn out from the racers in SC and NC. You need to keep your race date at least a few weeks separate from the other race dates in the region.
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Will, I checked the mileage and it is a 5 1/2 hour drive for me. Worst part would be having to go thru Atlanta. I am considering making the trip. Not sure if I would like the flying start. Never done it before.
Will both classes be the flying start?
James
Will both classes be the flying start?
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The club40 is a flying start and does take some getting used to, but it is not that difficult. The EF-1 will be a ROG start. Come on over Friday And we'll help you practice the flying starts.
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James we look forward to having you race with us
Will
Ps... we will be cooking supper on the grill Friday night if you plan to be in town give us a heads up so we can have a rough estimate how many to prepare for.And I believe most flyers are staying at the Econolodge in Northport, Al.
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I'm east of Atlanta in Loganville, GA. If you'd like to carpool from here we can do that.
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James,
The flying start is not that big of a deal. I was there a few years back and did alright with it. Just have to time it. I jumped the the start once by a good bit and did the required loop back and was not too far behind.
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The flying start is not that big of a deal. I was there a few years back and did alright with it. Just have to time it. I jumped the the start once by a good bit and did the required loop back and was not too far behind.
Trey Witte
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Thanks Trey. I will just have to practice how the flying start is done.
Would someone out there please tell me where I can find the Alabama C 40 rules. I want to make sure I have everything in order before I drive over 5 hours.
James
Would someone out there please tell me where I can find the Alabama C 40 rules. I want to make sure I have everything in order before I drive over 5 hours.
James
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try this link for starters
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/club...b40-rules.html
if you have additional questions just let us know
Will
additionally the engine must run a head shim
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Thanks for the rules. It didn't say anything about the muffler having a heavier screw to keep it together. I use a heavier screw and JB weld to hold mine together. Legal for 424.
Is it allowed in the Bama C 40 rules?
Is it allowed in the Bama C 40 rules?
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James,
try this link for starters
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/club...b40-rules.html
if you have additional questions just let us know
Will
additionally the engine must run a head shim
try this link for starters
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/club...b40-rules.html
if you have additional questions just let us know
Will
additionally the engine must run a head shim
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I want to set up poles to do some practice. From where the pilot stands, how far away are the pylons? How many feet to the center line of the pylons. I know the poles are 400 feet apart. Where will be the start/finish line? Front side or back side?
Some of my club members have offered me help for practice but I don't know how far out to put up the poles.
James
Some of my club members have offered me help for practice but I don't know how far out to put up the poles.
James
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I want to set up poles to do some practice. From where the pilot stands, how far away are the pylons? How many feet to the center line of the pylons. I know the poles are 400 feet apart. Where will be the start/finish line? Front side or back side?
Some of my club members have offered me help for practice but I don't know how far out to put up the poles.
James
Some of my club members have offered me help for practice but I don't know how far out to put up the poles.
James
Will