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Old 05-29-2013, 07:07 PM
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Today , I Finished up the half Scale Camel , ready for First Flight tomorrow Morning May 30 . estimated flight time will be around 8.30 to 9.00 AM . ( WEATHER PERMITTING ) Paul Westrich I tryed to call but no answer ! I will fly it to see how it will do . I will work out another date to get it inspected and certified . Billy Thompson , VIDEO IS ON FACEBOOK of Engine running , and its first Taxie ! Video of first flight will be posted on line soon !
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I 'm a fan of the Camel .(and Snoopy)...lol......... Billy.......good luck and hope you'll post that maiden flight.
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First and second flight today went very well . Steve Percifield filmed both flights and has posted then ,
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Excellent.....................where can I see them?   We're shutting down the computer here Bill..............tornado warnings and bad storms coming.
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Dang Bill, I have followed you on the forums for quite awhile.. how do you do it? hahhahahah

It seems like every time I see your name pop up you have just finished ANOTHER once in a lifetime build ! Amazing and thanks for showing us your airplanes and building addiction !
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Awesome!
So glad to hear of this. Can't wait to see it fly at Dayton.
How about some pic's. Where can we see the video?
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Bill - Billy Thompson is not showing any facebook on a 1/2 Scale Camel there seems to be a bit of Billy Thompsons out there? Any particular facebook address you might have?

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My face book is under william thompson boggstown In. Steve Percifield will be posting videos on the Hoosier Dawn Patrol website . I will Keep Trying !
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Great News , THe Half Scale Camel was Inspected and Flight Certified this weekend . . I have six good flights on yhe plane now ! Cant wait this summer for everyone to see it on the Flight line !
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Congratulations Billy on your successful flights and certification. It is truly a work of art

and as usual the pics don't do it justice. Yes, I did notice the working gauges in the Video too cool !

Looking forward to seeing it first hand.

Smooth Landings and light winds.... Mike
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Thank you very much Mike . Looking forewards to seeing you this summer sometime !
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Great vid.............well done Billy.
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please post a link to the youtube video!! i cant find it
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CopterDr99 can you post the video link can`t find it? Looked on the Hoosier Dawn Patrol site even searched on youtube and rcu youtube []?

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Jim......I thought this was it.      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWkkqREb-9I
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NOPE !!!! That deffinately is not it ! , My friend Steve Percifield is having trouble posting the video , as soon as it is available the link will be posted . I am very sorry for the delay , I cant wait for all to see it !

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NP Barry- 1/3 scale but Nice Camel & Pup footage Thanks tho for the link Looking forward to see Bill`s Camel aloft he can sure Build Very Impressive aircraft!

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Sorry guys..............must be my meds......LOL     Looking forward to yours Bill
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Why not any Pic's???? No camera???
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https://plus.google.com/photos/10830...921?banner=pwa

link to pictures
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Wow..............thanks for the pics Steve.................awesome Billy.
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Just amazing, what a work of art...
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Super job Billy. Can't wait to see it in person.

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There are short videos popping up on Go to Google !!, You Tube , Type in .....1/2 scale camel start-up with billy thompson ..........Or ....... 1/2 scale camel from billy thompson . Two short videos will appear ......... I hope everyone enjoys it ! Thank You !
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Thank you Steve very much for posting pictures of my plane ! Really Cool !


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