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Forum: Marketplace
08-09-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 919
Posted By CactusJackSlade

NIB Hobie Hawk on eBay - ends tomorrow afternoon

Just FYI, for sale on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Vintage-RC-Hobie-Hawk-Sailplane-Glider-New-Never-Built-or-Flown/324249904635?hash=item4b7ecce5fb:g:uc8AAOSwJF5fKJLX) - looks like it ends...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-12-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,081
Posted By CactusJackSlade

I would say LARGE commercial drone operations...

I would say LARGE commercial drone operations like Amazon, FedEx, UPS etc.... the current LAANC system we have now is just fine for most middle and smaller operators.

Recreationally, this will...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
02-04-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,797
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Cool, are you using ICE to put the shots together?

Cool, are you using ICE to put the shots together?
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,816
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Perfect, thank you

Perfect, thank you
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,081
Posted By CactusJackSlade

I'm absolutely sure that is part as well, but by...

I'm absolutely sure that is part as well, but by the reaction from the FAA rep I talked to I was spot on when I mentioned Amazon and Fed-Ex certainly has their hand in it.

In either case, unless...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Fly my slope soaring or DS bird and a flat AMA...

Fly my slope soaring or DS bird and a flat AMA field?... and I won't even be able to fly my 3D electric in my yard (I have 3 acres)
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By CactusJackSlade

So outlaw flying will include hundreds of...

So outlaw flying will include hundreds of thousands of uninhabited square miles I guess...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Direct link to the FAA comment page for Remote ID proposed rules

If this is already stickied or posted elsewhere, please delete thread. I could not find an EZ way to navigate to post my comments to the FAA.

HERE...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,081
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Most who have been suggesting it are correct, the...

Most who have been suggesting it are correct, the big delivery Boys are the ones behind the big push. We should ALL be concerned and be submitting comments... not only to the FAA but to your state...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-03-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,816
Posted By CactusJackSlade

I have not posted here in a LOOOOOONG time, but...

I have not posted here in a LOOOOOONG time, but came over to see what the squawk is about the latest FAA ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
02-16-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,406
Posted By CactusJackSlade

RE: Hobie Hawk Electric Conversion

Very nice Brent!

You have my blessing... I think all of us slope soarers secretly wish we had our favorite plane electified for those non-soarable days.

Good job!

Brian
...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-01-2006, 03:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,936
Posted By CactusJackSlade

RE: Hobie Hawk, Superhawk limited run of planes and parts coming in Spring 2006

The DVD's Tony mentioned are being burned right now.... I added a few more cool vintage photos (Thanks Frank C.!) everything is coming together - these are beautiful birds, you will love them.

...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-02-2003, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Answers...

EQUEST,

Currently to slow SuperHawk (or Hobie Hawk) you can waggle the rudder. We did not incorperate spoilers on this one because we were after an original look alike... but yes, you do have to...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2003, 05:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Rudder logo

Hows this for a "repli-copy" of the original tail hawk logo?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2003, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Finished photo

Here is a nice photo of the SuperHawk all finished.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2003, 05:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Thanks!

Keith,

Thanks and I'm always glad to hear from someone who appreciates the construction and design of the Hawk... it was VERY advanced for it's day and used all the best materials in that day and...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-23-2003, 04:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Spring Fling

Here is RepliHawk with 6 foot slope wings and SuperHawk (10 footers) on the flight line...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-23-2003, 04:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Turkey Vultures!

Sharing the thermals!
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-23-2003, 04:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Hobie "SuperHawk" photos and flight report!

Well today I went out to the Spring Fling thermal duration contest here in Northern California and just set the SuperHawk out amongst all the "modern" TD ships on the flight line and watched... and...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-29-2003, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,640
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Hi-starts

ghost rider 425,

I really like my whisper. I got it used and in good shape so I had little set-up time and it woks great.

Man it thermals well! It does not really "float" like a lightweight but...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-13-2003, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Another note...

What kingbee said PLUS:

Do not point the nose up more than about 10 degrees if at all.

Let it go level and let the plane pick up speed and it will clock upward a bit and give you a good...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
05-01-2003, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,745
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Yes, been there done that.

Yes,

These are the same that are for sale on eBay... for about $75. I got one, not too bad for $75 but range is only about 400 feet max for a clear image... I ended up spending $300 on a much...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-25-2003, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By CactusJackSlade

First attempt at panoramic w/Gsmart Mini3

Here is another flying site near Folsom CA. (Northern California).

This is above Lake Natoma/Nimbus Dam at HWY 50 and Hazel Ave.

I pasted these two photos together and it gives a rough...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-23-2003, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By CactusJackSlade

Video systems

If you are going to spend that kind of money, you might want to check out http://www.blackwidowav.com/ or if you have hacking and soldering skills check out http://www.rc-cam.com/index.htm -...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-20-2003, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By CactusJackSlade

The road

As with any hill near any city these days, OUR flying site is being developed... hopefully we can still fly on the south side as we are today... look at all the house pads on the north side ready for...
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