gunfighter

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I knew you were Gary.

We did allow any plane at one time - as long as it had a 40 on it. Just too much variation in air frames to make it really enjoyable. The real great thing about the "raiders / LA Racers is that the racing is so close. Most times there is about 1 - 2 seconds from 1st place to last place in any heat.

Aren't you flying Q-25 up there with the Thunderbirds / TX Wings / GSW bunch?

MetallicaJunkie

finally finished my la racer, i used all stock hardware except for the wood screw it came with, instead i substituted socket head servo screws. I hard a hard time fitting my rossi 45, i had to dremel the hell out of the stock mount, i guess its no biggie, but that to be the most time consuming part, next would be cutting the cowl to a minimum ... Ill will maiden her this saturday with a 9.5x 7 pylon prop

gunfighter

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Sure wish you had put a 40 in it so you could race with us!

skull1971

Hey, the 13 was my idea,, It should fly great with the pasta motor, but only figure on 4 minute flights with that little tank, Rossi's are hungry! Keep us updated, what'd you think of the plane, so far? Oh and I like the goat and sides on the pilot too. [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Ya know this would qualify you for the revver brotherhood.



Chuck I sent you an email the other day, you get it??

MetallicaJunkie

Yes that motor loves fuel, ill have to use a timer, cuz time flys when yur having fun. I think the plane is put together very well, some of the directions are vague, but its no big deal, ive put together many arfs... the covering looks like its gonna give me problems, if i dont seal it with an iron... Is it pretty fast with the LA 40's? Yes i got the 13 from a picture i saw here on the forum If i like the way it flies i might just put one of those LA's or FP's i have lying around.

What is revver brotherhood? ive seen lots of guys with in their sig?

skull1971

Revver brotherhood,, go to the extreme prop planes section and have Flyboy Dave hook you up!!

I have a FX on mine and its pretty quick, for what it is, Gunfighter says the the Thunder Tiger Pro 40 is the hot ticket for these, as far as racing and the rules go. I have one but haven't put it on yet, I will before my first race. Club 40 racing is more about pilot skill than all out speed.

gunfighter

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Sorry Eric - it got lost in the flood of mail I had after my last trip.
Just sent you an answer.

Fxrs_tim

Chuck,

Ken and I went out to ARCA this morning for a test session and some practice. Jim also came by to mentor us and show off the new start clock. It's nice! The wind was gusting at 25-30 which made it a bit of a challenge, but all went well. I maidened my new Raider and it needed NO trim! I had to dial down the throws a tad, but other than that it was good to go. See ya Saturday!!

Tim

gunfighter

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Eddie, Chris and I went out this evening for a couple of test / trim flights. All went well till the last flight. Eddie was doing some aerobatics on high rates when we heard what sounded like a brief flutter and the plane went into an unrecoverable spin into the ground. The fuse was shattered. So he is building another plane tonight (second race in a row!)
It actually looks like the fuse broke behind the wing during a wild manouver. It was totally out of control from that point.
Hopoe we have a good turn out Saturday! Lookin' for some fun!
Chuck

dasintex

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Weather looks good so far, last I saw, wind 10mph from the North, 73 degrees and sunny to partly cloudy; mind you that was the weather forcast for Temple/Belton area; I would think Austin's forcast would be similar.

Doug.

Jim Duda

Here's the weather forecast for Race Day Saturday in Austin:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/homea...ay_topnav_home

Temps might be close to 50 deg F early Saturday morning so bring a jacket!...and SUNGLASSES!

Fxrs_tim

WM is going to have to give Eddie the "consumer of the year" award!! I think he's single-handedly keeping them in business. Can't wait to see y'all and get the season kicked off.

MetallicaJunkie

gunfighter, what plane was eddie flying when his plane broke midair? it wasnt an la racer was it?

skull1971

I'd bet SRM2.

gunfighter

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Tim - we talked about buying stock in WM but it may be too late now!

MJ - The plane was a SRM2. We are not sure it broke in flight, that is just a theory at this point. The SRM2 and the LA Racer are both very strong planes more than capable of handling the rigors of raceing and extreem aerobatics.

See every one in the morning! And remember - I am a combat pilot so you better stay out of my way!!!!!

Jim Duda

Does Severance still have a TARGET painted on his plane???

dasintex

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If anyone loses a plane tomorrow, Waco has 5 SRM2 in stock.

Fxrs_tim

HobbyTown in north Austin had 2 last week. If ya lose one in the early rounds, run and buy a kit, and between all of us we'll have ya ready 2 rounds later!

gunfighter

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Second chance also has 3 in stock.

Do you think I should bring the LA Racer I have "Squirreled away"?

They CAN be ready to fly in less than 2 hours!

I will bring a big Target to put on Bob's plane (and camoflague for mine!)

Too bad the Houston guys won't be there. We will miss you.

skull1971

speaking for myself,, Thanks Chuck! I'd be there, except with my neck it's real hard for me to drive, about an hour is the most I can stand. I can fly because I can move my entire body, but belted in its still a little painfull.

So Tim, Ken, Jim, and the others I can't wait to meet you all and look forward to it. Also about the Demo day on May 10th in New Waverly, we are going to have free lunch for everyone, or till we run out of burgers and dogs.

Fxrs_tim

Eric,

Please send me the info on the New Waverly event. I have weekends off next month, so I should be able to make it.

Tim

dasintex

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Eric;

I'd be interested in the New Waverly Demo, can you send me the info as well.

Thanks, Doug.

skull1971

Ok guy's, sorry it hasn't been done yet. I'm not real good with computers and we just changed the IT guy for our club lastnight, as soon as a flyer is up I'll link it here. But I have this at the moment.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7187951/tm.htm

skull1971

MetallicaJunkie

Finally maidened my la racer this saturday, it flew great, but not as fast as i hoped. First flight i used a 9 7.5, it only needed a couple of beeps of up elev. It snaps beautifully, and has a nice roll rate. On the second flight i changed to a 11x5 and the engine seemed to perform better, the only thing was the landing gear ripped off on the landing and it wasnt even a hard one, just a tad hot and in the process it tore both of my aileron servos out when it went sliding but i fixed that, now im working on beefing up the former that secures the wing and landing gear block. Im using some good old ply and hard maple blocks

edward