Mid Atlantic Dawn Patrol
 

We are within two months of the Annual Mid Atlantic Dawn Patrol.<br>
We need for you guys to sign up at <a href="http://www.flytrc.com/" target="_blank">www.flytrc.com</a> and click the Mid Atlantic Dawn Patrol link. Everything is there. We are going to raffle off a 30 minute ride in a Stearman!!! That is included in your landing fee, not to mention free rain around one of the most awesome aviation museums in the USA. The have an outstanding collection of WW1 and WW2 fully operational aircraft! Camping on site, 5002 ' run way with a 3000 ' cross runway all grass! This is a pilots event. We will have trophys, cash awards and much much more Remember to mark your calenders for October 3-6 for one of the most fun WW1 events of the year. You will not be let down. Did I mention the nightly fire pit and free southern cooked dinner?<br>
Our sponsors are Glenn Torrance Models, Balsa USA, Volgelsang, Arizona Models, Proctor Ent. Luke's Hobbies Debbie's RC World, RTL Fasteners, and Maxford USA.<br>
Feel free to contact my self for more info.<br>
Scott <br>

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1906738
Ok
Here is my new Fokker DR-1 almost ready. It will fly at the MAD Patrol. It is third scale with a DLE 111. Scratch built using Ron Wise plans. I had built three of them this winter but only one will be ready for the MAD Patrol.
Just so you all know we have been asked to do a flyby for a wedding on Saturday late afternoon. So we will need a bunch of Fokkers and those things the British flew.

Looks great as usual Scott. Can't wait for Mad Patrol to see it fly.

Looking forward to this year's event. I only watched last year, and still had an incredible time. Lots of really great planes, great flying and lots of fun. I can't wait to get the little SPAD up amongst all those huge Fokkers and start some chicken shooting.....Look out, here comes that crazy chicken plane....

I'll have the Bristol there, and hoperfully will have the RW D8 ready as well. Got a few more days before class starts again, so I'll keep it moving right along...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1908391 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1908392

Getting closer, as is the D8. Build thread over in scale building forum. Working to make sure Stuka Barry has someone to do formation flights with...

So can you guys tell me how many Fokker DR-1, D-7 and D-8 's there will be? Wew are going to do a 1/3 scale fly by for a wedding. The bride and groom have asked for some colorful planes. This event is also going to be coverd by the local news. If you plan on attending please go to www.flytrc.com click on Dawn Patrol and sign up. we need to make the right plans for the dinne on Friday so we need to be close in our numbers.
Many thanks and I cant wait to see all of you and your planes.
CCQ will be ready and she has enlisted some help for this year.
ODP, what are you guys bringing this year other than beer?
Sorry we dont have a pool but I will see what I can do.
HPA can you give me a call at 757 618 5986.
Thanks

Are you guys from long Island going to come down? Its going to be a great time. Dont worry , We dont mind your Yanky hummer.
Sal you need to come it will be worth the trip.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1915647Here is a pic of my new DR-1 that will fly in the MAD Patrol. Its not a perfect scale but I think it looks good. It has a ZDZ 100 twin swinging a Falcon 27/10 prop. It will go up for the first time this weekend.

Balsa USA has sent me 6 coupons for 20% off anything and 1 cert. for any kit. (But not The Albatros)
Proctor Ent. has sent me two bags of WW-I fittings worth $200 each

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1915790Cool, looks like it's coming together well. With about a month to go, me and the Crazy Chicken are looking forward to getting rid of some of that Axis crew...need to open up the airspace a bit more for us nice guys... :-) See you bad Axis types in a month!

Last year was incredible!! I signed up to be the launching crew for somebody bringing a 1/2 scale Wright Flyer this year. I'm bringing a 1/4 scale SE-5A and a Fokker D-7. See ya'll there...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917211

Here's some pics of last year's planes...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917214http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917215http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917216

AeroFalcon,

You, Andy, Bill and I will be the mainstay of the clubs Allied forces to take on the Huns. Actually You, Andy and I can shift sides as well since we have them Fokkers as well.

Calling all WW-1 Pilots ! !

If you have never heard of the Mid-Atlantic Dawn PAtrol (MAD PAtrol for short, no worries. This is our second annual event and it is already shaping up to be an even bigger success than last years inagural event.

- Mostly because the focus is on you the pilots and our great venue. No heavy handed oversight as we all know you can fly the pants off with your big biplanes and Triplanes.
- Event location is at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach VA. (over 14 full scale flying WW-1 replicas. Despite some persistent rumors, the museum is not closing. our event is 100% a go.

I could not post the actual event flyer, but to reduce it for RCU. With only a month to go thought I needed to ensure you had the latest info.

Here are two links to show you the flyer, adapted with the Museums help from well known aviation artist Russell Smith.

http://www.flytrc.com/flytrc/Welcome.html use this link for pilot registration too!

and our founding sponser Glenn Torrance Models at: http://www.flygtm.com/

First off Pilot registration is only$35.00 for 4 days Oct 3-6.
working with the museum, the Tidewater R/C club (TRC) has garnered a totally different prize for this year. I think you are going to like it. I bet the Ohio Dawn Patrol crowd, (HPA, Barry V, Art and Rhonda, Jeff and Gary) who are attending in mass this year are drooling over this one.

The Military Aviation Museum has donated a 30 minute free ride in their N2S Stearman to some lucky winner during the raffle. Only r/c pilots will be allowed to enter which a ticket is included in your landing fee.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917229

Speaking of Sponsors: our club fully appreciate all the support from every sponsor. These are the leaders in WW-1 and early era kits, engines, materials and expertise. Thanks to all and look forward to seeing you in person.
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Together, there is over $4500.00 in awards and prizes. So give a shout out to:
- Glenn Torrance Models http://www.flygtm.com/

- Balsa USA http://www.balsausa.com/

- Vogalsang Aeroscale http://www.vogelsang-aeroscale.com/vintage.html

- Proctor Enterprises www.proctor-enterprises.com/‎
- Arizona Models http://www.arizonamodels.com/

- RTL Fasteners http://www.rtlfasteners.com/

- Debbies R/C ( a true old fashioned hobby shop) http://www.debbiesrcworld.com/page/Team-DRCW.aspx

I can't mention it all today so also check out RCU Events page on far left navigation bar. or- direct link is here; http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/...2013&cobrand=1

Flying site is the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach VA. this is an all grass cross runway 5000 feet by 2000 feet. The museum features over 30 full size replica or resored airworthy WW-I and WW-2 aircraft.

So for a Dawn patrol event be sure to come see:
3 Fokker DR-1
1 Fokker D-7
1 Fokker C-1 (twin seat)
1 Albatros
1 Fokker D-6
1 Sopwith Camel
1 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter
1 Nieuport 17
1 Avro
1 SE5.a
1 Spad XIII (80%)
1 Halbertstadt CL IV

Other unique aircraft
1 Bleriot XI
1 Wright Brother Model EX

unfortunatly the black Fokker DVIII and the Sopwith camel have moved on to another collector.

Remember this is a pilots event. So come and relax and enjoy. No pressure flying.
there are special rates for hotel rooms and Virginia Beach resort is only ten minutes away so bring the family for a Fall vacation while you fly.

We usually have an evening get together ( read adult beverages and tall tales)
Saturday night is a dinner as well.
Bottom Line: 4 days of top notch flying, Dinner a great museum to see, qa beach near by and a chance at a free Stearman ride for $35.00

Remember this is a pilots event. So come and relax and enjoy. No pressure flying.
there are special rates for hotel rooms and Virginia Beach resort is only ten minutes away so bring the family for a Fall vacation while you fly.

We usually have an evening get together ( read adult beverages and tall tales)
Saturday night is a dinner as well.

Bottom Line: 4 days of top notch flying, Dinner, a great museum to see, The Atlantic Ocean/Beach near by and a chance at a free Stearman ride all for $35.00

Since poster did not show let me say you can see the original painting at Russell Smith Studies. http://www.russellsmithart.com/Small...0Quarters.html
Be sure to check out his Details section of the painting

His website states:
Close Quarters was created as cover artwork for the 100th issue of Over The Front. The event occurred on Sept 26, 1918 at approximately 5:50pm and involved SPADs from the 95th and 27th Aero Squadrons, Fokker DVII's of Jasta 13, and a Salmson 2A2. The fight resulted in the death of Lt. Ivan Roberts of 27Sq, seen here in the foreground. Roberts is credited to Lt Franz Büchner of Jasta 13. As Büchner was making his kill at nearly point blank range, Lt. Gravatt of 95 Sq (at the top of the 3-plane grouping) almost collided with him. Also involved in the fight was Lt. Frank Luke Jr., who can be seen in the lower left diving off into the distance

Allen Yendle made it last year all the way from Texas. A truley dedictaed modeller. Hey Allen, I saw in the magazines you were working on this one? Will it be flying here this tyear?

loved your Fokker D-VII and SE-5a from last year. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917234

Speaking of big birds: we have over 65 registered pilots and looks like over 8 1/3 scale Fokker DR-1's will be ready. Scott, our club President (sid the cat) posted his pics earlier.

By the way, as an added bonus, there's a plane at the museum worth your trip coming here. The museum has the world's only flying Dehavilland Mosquito (Y-EG, pictured below), and yes, you can walk up to it and touch it!! I know it's not WW1, but where else will you ever see one in your lifetime? - Pert
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917235

My favorite last year was by Mike Gross, New York Check out his latest build: a new 1/3 scale GTM Dr1 Triplane. I spoke with Mike at Warbirds over Delaware in July, and although prob not ready in time for MAD, you have to check his building out his DR-1 here: http://www.flygtm.com/


Last year Mike won the coveted "Pilots Choice" award with his beautiful built and well flying 1/3 scale Sopwith Camel. What you bringing this year Mike?

Also note his son, Marshall, who runs Red 5 designs, http://red5designs.com/ finish in very short order for me paint masks for my 1/3 Sopwith Tripehound. He hand deliverd them to me at WOD in July.
- Top notch customer service and Red 5 Designs also provided custom graphics in vinal or paint masks- including 4 top gun winners.

As to my tripe- unfortunatly my lazy builder is over worked and I did not get all the wings built in time. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1917240