Research Park Renegades (Huntsville, AL)

[ghee-grose]

Here we go guys...let's use this thread to discuss planes and flying schedules. Everybody that flew today, feel free to post here to stay in touch. Any other local folks jump in and join the fun! :cool:

ghee-grose

[Miderror]

Nice meeting all that where out at RP.
My next visit will be Thurs aft 5.
Hope to see you there.
Pic of what I'll be flying for I.D.
Ch 56 and 45

Take care
Don

[dee-grose]

dee-grose checking in...

It was great to see all of you guys out there today!

dee

[Don Sims]

Welcome to the forum gents!

[Mars Flyer]

I had a great time flying with you guys yesterday. We need to lobby for some more parking at the Aerodrome.

Looks like winds were at worst 7 sustained with max gust of 11. That made things a little more interesting.

For those who don't know, we can get a pretty good weather nowcast from
http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/wxstn/ This is from the NASA Global Hydrology Center on Bradford across from UAH. Forecast conditions are at
http://usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?sta=KHSV&model=avn&state=AL&Submit=Get+Forecast although they kind of blew it yesterday with forecast of around 2 mph all afternoon.

I'm looking forward to doing it again. Maybe some of the new guys will have new planes to show off next time.

Rob

[ghee-grose]

Here's a link to my FTP site. You can view some of my planes there along with a couple videos.

http://webpages.charter.net/garygrose

ghee

[UAGrad2001]

Hey guys, do any of you know where I can find the instructions for the A/B mod's. Particularly the one concerning re-enforcing the motor mount and the circuit board mount. I know you use zip-ties and I can figure out my own way but I was hoping someone had some experience.

[ghee-grose]

I can post a link to a monster thread that we started with. I post a link in a minute...then I will try to direct you to the page that shows the details of it.

ghee

[ghee-grose]

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147621

Go to page 8 for a common way of fixing the motor problem.

Go to page 10 for a cool mod to give more control surface area.

Look around on each page, I'm sure you will find some interesting info. :)

[Miderror]

Thank you for the Welcome Don Simms

Mars Flyer thank you for the links and good to meet you.

dee, hello, are you the one that stopped by to let me know about the group flying on the other side of the field? ghee's bother?

UAGrad2001, hello to you too.

Might stop by the RP aft work tonight.

Don

[ghee-grose]

Yeah, that's dee!

[ghee-grose]

Here's a face to go with the name!

This is me, ghee-grose

[ghee-grose]

Here's my brother, dee-grose

[mblaylock1]

Enjoyed seeing all the different planes yesterday. And thanks for any and all advice. In case you are wondering, I am the twin brother of Christopher (UAGrad2001). I will post some pictures soon.

Michael

[Miderror]

Well I stopped by RP to do a quick flight tonight but the farmers where busy spraying in the spot we where flying so I passed on this evenings session.
I will try again Thurs.

I will have the EZ Star out and a buddy box set up for newbie to try.

Don

[mblaylock1]

I stopped by the RP AD around 5:30. The winds were pretty bad, as expected, so I did not fly. Maybe things will calm down next week.

Question: Where did Frank and sons get their Slow-Sticks? Not including the radio, how much was it? Do you buy the motor and batteries separate?

Question: I am looking to get a decent, but not expensive radio. Maybe a 4-channel for now. I am going to start out with an analog one. Any advice on brands or models?

Question: Does anyone have suggestions about which magazines are best to suscribe to?

MB

[dee-grose]

SlowSticks can be purchased at either RC Hobbies or Hobbytown. $35 for the plane including the stock brushed motor. Batteries are purchased separately. Dad has actually flown his AB batteries on his SS.

If you want to get a real radio, I'd suggest a computer radio. It has numerous advantages like multiple model memories, digital trims, and some other cool features like exponential (makes it easier to fly smoother) and dual rates. Me and the rest of the Groses started with Hitec Flash5's. We like them and they have served us well so far. Check out www.servocity.com (where we got ours). Holler if you have other questions about this.

Magazines are a toss-up. Backyard Flyer has a lot of beginner info. It is geared toward electric parkflyers. FlyRC has both e-flight and glow. Pretty nice magazine I think. Model Airplane News is good too. I like the tech tips and such in them all.

dee

[ghee-grose]

If you want an inexpensive radio, search around on ebay. You can get a better radio for less there, it will be used most likely, but once you learn a bit more you WILL want a more advanced radio. And if you fly more than one plane, you WILL want one with model memory.

Just advice..... :)

ghee

[Mars Flyer]

I stopped by the RP AD around 5:30. The winds were pretty bad, as expected, so I did not fly. Maybe things will calm down next week.

Question: Where did Frank and sons get their Slow-Sticks? Not including the radio, how much was it? Do you buy the motor and batteries separate?

Question: I am looking to get a decent, but not expensive radio. Maybe a 4-channel for now. I am going to start out with an analog one. Any advice on brands or models?

Question: Does anyone have suggestions about which magazines are best to suscribe to?

MB

MB,

I agree with Gary, don't get any less radio than the Flash 5. I have a Flash 4 which is no longer available and I wish I had spent the extra bucks on the 5. I do have 5 memories, expo, etc. but I don't have dual rates and I really wish I did. I'd also like more model memories since I have 5 planes and just got the Aerofly Pro Deluxe flight simulator which uses the radio as the input device. I've been looking at the Hitec Optic 6 which had some software bugs initially but seem to be OK now. The Flash 5 will take care of you for years. It comes with a NiCd pack and charger but you can get a AA battery holder at Radio Shack and put in some NiMH batteries which are easier to manage than NiCds. If you get an analog radio and a add another plane later, you'll have to fiddle with the servo reversing and trim each time you switch planes. It sure is nice to have all that remembered in the radio.

I think the Slow Stick is available with both the GWS 400 or 300 motor. I replaced the stock 300 with a 400 in mine and it climbs like crazy. It handles camera payloads a lot better with the bigger motor too.

For the receiver and servos you can get those in a package deal with the transmitter. The Hitec 555 or Electron 6 with either the HS-81 or smaller HS-55s work fine in the Slow Stick. You'll need a speed controller too. I used a GWS 400 which is still ticking. The smaller ones are supposed to work but some of the guys have had them burnout prematurely.

Here is a link to a spreadsheet I put together showing channels usage in our area. http://www.knology.net/~suggs/planes/72MHz_freq.xls
Avoid the channels listed close to pager transmitters which share the band with us. I've also indicated the channels used by me and the Grose boys (23,27,31, and 58). I believe that Miderror is using 45 and 56 which I need to add to my list. The other stuff in the spreadsheet is information I noted when I did a frequency survey with a receiver I have at home. I was picking up a lot of weak stuff from the TV cable in my house. When you order the radio you can specify the frequency (if they have it in stock). You can't easily change your transmitter frequency but can buy the appropriate crystal for the receiver.

That should be all you need.

I use 6 and 7 cell Firebird/Aerobird batteries on my Slow Stick with great results. I used the HobbyZone peak charger for nearly a year until I started flying some 8 cell planes and needed a different charger. I also have some 7 and 8 cell packs from www.cheapbatterypacks.com . They are a good deal and can be ordered in any configuration, with any wire and connector you like. I finally standardized on the Dean's Ultra connector because I had some intermittent issues with the Mini-Tamiya used by HobbyZone.

I have read a lot of issues of BackYard Flyer and Quiet Flyer magazines but only subscribe to FlyRC now. It does cover some gas planes but is so much higher in quality than the others. IMHO none of the mags give an honest review of new planes and hardware. They would be driving off advertisers if they did. You have to read the forums to find out the real story on plane performance. Compared to my amateur radio and astronomy magazines the airplane magazines are pretty bad. They are generally poorly written and typos are frequent. But I love 'em anyway.

Rob

[dleviner]

Hi guys, there are a couple of other guys that used to fly out behind Adtran weekly over lunch as well. Their 72MHz channels are as follows:

David Perkinson 17
Joe McFarland 17 and 37
Keith Thomas 25
David Ewing 44
David Leviner 47
Brent Priddy 48
Chris Cantrell 56 and 60

We are trying to get our "parkflyer electrics" flyable again after too long a break from getting together over lunches. So hopefully, we'll see some of you out there some day.


David

[ghee-grose]

Looks like there might be a conflict with 56...do you guys usually fly off of Moquin Drive...if so, then we might never see any problems.

The main frequency problem I see is when we get a couple more people flying Aerobirds and there's only 6 channels to choose from. There's a lot better chance this frequency issue will arise with them.

None the less, that's why we started this thread...maybe all those guys you listed will join it and we can have some good flying together! :)

ghee-grose

[dleviner]

Moquin it is...

I think Chris C. mainly uses his ch. 60 radio.

Where in RP do you guys normally fly???

[ghee-grose]

OK, for all you that heard me and dee talk about the Aerobird Ice Landings...here's a link to the video...

**link removed**

ghee

[ghee-grose]

Moquin is the only place we've all flown together. The Aerobird-Adtran brothers have flown over by the lake close to Old Madison Pike mostly (I think). We usually pull off of Moquin at the first little break in the curb on the North side of the road. The other night we had 8 cars there!

[guapoman2000]

Nice to see you guys created your own thread.......and I see that "Don" former Orlando Flyer is up there with you guys....he worked his tail off at that GRAVES R/C bringing us neat electric stuff at the time when all other local Hobby Stores were still thinking about it....

Have fun!
Carlos :cool:

[Miderror]

Hey Carlos,
Was in Orlando few weeks ago and tried to catch up with the BJP crew but ran short on time. Did get to fly with Earl and his Pitts and Neil form Graves.
Take care Carlos.

(Question: Where did Frank and sons get their Slow-Sticks? Not including the radio, how much was it? Do you buy the motor and batteries separate?)

MB, we have a built Slow Stick availible for the price of a kit if your interested. $35

Maybe next week will be a bit better than the last to hit the RP.

Hope to see some of you there.

Don

[guapoman2000]

There's some new flyers at Blue Jacket park and was pleased to see that the "NEW" GWS Slow Sticks come with leading and Trailing edge carbon fiber Rods instead of the flimsy solid translucent plastic rods.

It seems that GWS got the word! :D

[brn-grose]

Hi Gang,
i'm the oldest of Frank Grose's son, i live in Jasper TN and work in Chattanooga. I too have a collection of planes including the Aerobird &
SlowStick. My AB is Ch2 and my 72mhz radio is Ch29.

While building my 2nd wing for my Slow Stick (long story with a slight twist) i used 1/8" carbon tubes for both LE & TE. then for the dihedral supports i used brass tubing instead of the stock aluminum. this mod really stiffened the wing and loops and other high g manuvers do not affect the wing. besides the carbon tube takes strikes from foreign objects much better than the stock fiberglass/bamboo sticks.

Rob i'm happy to report i do not have any RFI with my 72mhz slowstick and the power lines that cross my property. i did several range checks from 25-200 feet before i launched for the first time. wow it sure is cool to walk out your back door and fly !!!

Brian

[ghee-grose]

Yo Bro! Being able to fly in your yard is a definite plus!!! That's where I do most of my flying...in the huge field beside my house. (20 steps from my garage) :)

[ghee-grose]

Some shots that Matthew took while I was hovering around this evening with the Yak. :cool:

[dee-grose]

Tell Matt that he takes some pretty good pictures! Very nice.

Oh yeah, the flying looked pretty cool too! :cool:

dee

[Mars Flyer]

Brian,
It is great that you can fly in your own backyard. I'm glad to hear you don't have any interference. Have fun!

I tried a quick Slow Stick flight Friday around 6. The wind dropped momentarily but by the time I got to the Aerodrome it had picked up again. I took off and bounced around for a few minutes then did a nice vertical landing - and counted myself lucky to make it with no damage. I was too busy with other things to take advantage of the nice air on Saturday. I hope y'all got to fly.

Rob

[UAGrad2001]

Does anyone else have an opinion of the Hitec Optic 6. I would prefer to get a radio that you can change the crystal out easily. Not sure if this is possible with the Optic 6. Or should I not be concerned with this feature. I'm not certain of price ranges but I might want to spend a little more if the additional features would be worth it. Any opinions or should I just stick with the Flash 5? :confused:

[Tram]

Any of you guys interested in buying some planes? :)

[ghee-grose]

I'm always buying planes!!! What you selling???

[Tram]

Eh, thinking about getting rid of:

Adrian Page 80" Super Cub
*maybe* Adrian Page 40" Super Cub - Not sure yet, I really like this plane.. :)
Radical R/C Vertigo
Sig Ultimate Profile w/ TT.46..
Lanier ProTwister - CHEAP like - $25 bucks..
GWS A-10 "new in box" I just don't have the box. :)

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.. :) I am trying to fund a larger electric bird.. EF 68" Yak 54. :)

[Miderror]

Guys,
I'm going to try to hit the RP aft work tomorrow.
EZ Star w/Trainer box and a reworked Slinger wing.
Hope there is good weather and a turn out.
Ch45 and 56
Don

[ghee-grose]

Whoa!!! Your EZ Star will do fine, but I couldn't fly anything but a kite in that wind! :o

[Mars Flyer]

I know this is off-topic but since we fly within sight of the mighty Saturn V I thought you might enjoy it.

It is a public service announcement about the essence of the new space exploration vision.

http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1023

Just click where it says "You can view this PSA here."

Rob

[Mars Flyer]

Does anyone else have an opinion of the Hitec Optic 6. I would prefer to get a radio that you can change the crystal out easily. Not sure if this is possible with the Optic 6. Or should I not be concerned with this feature. I'm not certain of price ranges but I might want to spend a little more if the additional features would be worth it. Any opinions or should I just stick with the Flash 5? :confused:


All I know about the Optic 6 is what I have read in the magazines and on the forums. The frequency can be changed unlike most of our radios. You can purchase a synthesizer module that lets you change it anytime. You can also purchase different crystal modules but I think a couple of crystal modules costs the same as the synthesizer. There were apparently some software bugs in early versions (do a search on the forum for details) but those seem to have been fixed. I was considering the Optic 6 because I have a Flash 4 which lacks several features of the 5. And I could use more model memories. Frequency agility would be very useful at a busy club field. Conflicts depend on how many people will be flying at once. You'd also have to change your receiver crystal, which is very easy if it's not buried in a fuselage.

Ham radios have used synthesizers since the 70's. I'm not sure why it took so long to get them into widespread use in RC equipment. Spread spectrum equipment is catching on in the RC car community. Maybe it won't be long until we have it in aircraft which will make all these problems pretty much go away.

Rob

[Mars Flyer]

The sky was blue and the breeze was light at about 7:30 this morning at the Moquin Drive Aerodrome. Me and my old EZ* had a nice, relaxing time.

Wish y'all were there.

Rob

[UAGrad2001]

ghee-grose,
I believe you were the one flying the yellow Piper the other day at RP. At least I think it was a Piper. What is the exact model/manuf of that plane. How difficult is it to fly? I figure I will get a slow stick next but I really liked the way that plane flew. I think you said you upgraded the motor as well. ???

[ghee-grose]

The plane is a MultiPlex Pico Cub. You can view the details on Tower Hobbies at this link... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEXU6&P=7

The motor I have on it is a BP-12 brushless outrunner from Balsa Products... http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/motors/BPBrushlessView.asp?ProductId=U635171

This is an awesome combination! Throw a nice 3-cell Lipo battery in there and you will have one sweet flying plane...and don't listen to Tower's weight specs on that plane cause when you do it this way it will be under 15oz. :)

[UAGrad2001]

Thanks,
Any suggestions on the skill level required before purchasing the Pico Cub? I currently have the challenger and want to eventually get something more advanced.

[ghee-grose]

You want my suggestion...here it goes :)

1. Get you a nice radio like a Flash-5 and a complete flight package (receiver, servos, ESC, and battery)

2. Buy a GWS SlowStick ($35) and get good with it. It has the exact same controls and flight characteristics as the Cub AND it's a hundred times more durable!

3. After you've mastered the SlowStick, get you a Cub (Multiplex or GWS) and you will have a much longer life out of it. It's not as forgiving as the SS, but your skills will be a little more adjusted by then. Then all the fun comes!!!




Bottom line....

SlowStick is a MUST for everybody! It's simple, durable, yet very versatile and an excellent flier.

The Cub is a great looking plane along with a very stable "floater"...but has a rather fragile foam fuselage.

***Hope this helps you***

[ghee-grose]

Thursday is looking like a great day to meet up again!

[Miderror]

Like Ghee said, SS is a great place to start and the gear can go into so may other planes. We have a built one for the price of the kit.

I didn't hit the RP last night but will stop this morning and I think we are heading there on the way home. If the wind is up and from the N we will
go to the slope bank of the pond at it's S end. Otherwize it will be Moquin Drive.

We'll see how it plays out.

I'll try to make it Thus and again have the EZ Star with a trainer box for newbies to try the sticks.

Don out

[dleviner]

How do you guys store and carry your Lipos so that you can carry them in your car, drive to work, leave them in your car, and then fly after work?

I'm still flying with NiMh's because of my uneasyness with this issue.


DL

[ghee-grose]

I have a little toolbox with custom foam slots in it to keep them separated. I take it inside for the day. I never leave them in the heat.

[mblaylock1]

Don,
You mentioned that "we" have a Slow Stick for sale that is already built. I would be interested. Who is the "we". Do you work at one of the shops? Or what? Let me know how to go about getting it. What is the total price?

[Mars Flyer]

How do you guys store and carry your Lipos so that you can carry them in your car, drive to work, leave them in your car, and then fly after work?

I'm still flying with NiMh's because of my uneasyness with this issue.


DL


I got a fire resistant cash box at Wal Mart to keep and transport my LiPos in. I stuck some velcro to the bottom and attach the batts there to keep them from rattling around. I charge them in that with the charger wire running under the lid. I don't leave it in the car. It looks a little funny taking in to work but I don't want to subject them to the heat. LiPos are great if you just treat them with a little respect.

Rob

[ghee-grose]

Rob looks like he's going to open up a yard sale when he's walking in to work with his battery box....I look like I'm going to work on some plumbing! :)

[ghee-grose]

One day soon I will bring this new toy to fly around a bit. :cool:

[Miderror]

Christopher, Michael and all.,
this is the freq checker link I spoke about.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=HCAP0340&FVPROFIL=++&search3=Go


Gary, looks nice! If you have AMA you sould come out to the RC field to fly glow stuff with us.
Ken and I have mowing duty out at Jackson RC field so we will be flying glow plane tomorrow.

Don

[Miderror]

Todays pix of the Twins @ RP

[Miderror]

Ken who has not posted here yet but flys at RD.
With a Asto 020 powered wing

[Miderror]

Ken agian with a Zagi THL. It does much better in lift or on the slope blank of the pond.

[ghee-grose]

Who's in for flying tomorrow? Lunch or afternoon...I might do a little of both. I have the Cub and the Yak loaded in the car.

[dleviner]

Looks like you guys had a blast yesterday... I know David E. has a zagi ready to fly and David P. has an aerobird ready to trim out. I'm still working on getting flight ready. I'll check and see if anyone is flying today.

I've got a question. How are the "landing strip" conditions on Moquin? There used to be a large field of grass across from the parking area and now I think its been plowed under (at least from the looks of things from the 4th floor of Adtran).

Also, regarding the Lipos. Who's got the better Lipo? Not sure which maker to look at (or does it matter):

Apogee
PolyQuest
Kokam
Etec
ThunderPower
Great Planes Electrifly
Eflite


DL

[mblaylock1]

I'm in for this afternoon/evening. I should be there around 5:30.

[dee-grose]

DL, there's not a whole lot of grass there, maybe 30ft from curb to cotton field. I land my Aerobird on the grass with no gear. SlowSticks can land anywhere easily. The road is fun, but there is the occasional car and biker gang.

when it comes to buying lipos, you have to know what kind of amp draw your motor is going to pull. Then you can match that with a lipo pack that can provide that kind of discharge rate. My guess is that any brand these days is good, but I have heard some negative things recently about the newest Thunder Power packs. Kokams are popular and not too expensive.

Ya'll have fun out there without me...gotta work late this evening, but might stop by on my way out if the sun hasn't gone down yet.

dee

[ghee-grose]

I'm not going to make it today....had a change of plans. :(

[ghee-grose]

OK...OK...what went down at RP today without the Grose boys?

I still have the car loaded ...with high hopes for flying tomorrow.

[Miderror]

Grose boys, I don't know,
Don and Ken had mowing dutie at Jackson RC. Did try to get a flight in with the EZ Star and a RCATs data link. Something wasn't talking to something so it pulled it out to just buzz around.

Is there a chance of a lunch session???

[ghee-grose]

I'm good for some lunch time flying! What time...11..12?

[ghee-grose]

Oh yeah...I thought I had a nice grill. That thing has an integrated laptop!!! Now that's a NICE GRILL! :)

[Mars Flyer]

OK...OK...what went down at RP today without the Grose boys?

I still have the car loaded ...with high hopes for flying tomorrow.

Gary,

Your bro did show up for a while but without a plane. He showed me a couple of rolls with my SmoothE. We had a fine session with 3 flyers and a couple of lookers/talkers. This morning was good as well but it was just me and Jeff. He was flying when I left. I may be there after work as well. I'm still charging batteries from last night's session.

The weather has been outstanding!

Rob

[Jeff Hammett]

Good Day All,

Yesterday was my first time out at RP to fly. Ken and Don told me that a great group of folks had started flying out there. The past two days have been great flying weather (Wendsday NOT !!!).

Took the Slow Stick up this morning with my camera. Yesterday would have been a lot better for photography because it was a blue bird clear sky. This morning the haze is evident in the photos. Anyway, here is what our plane get to see while we are staring at them from the ground. Man, do they have a view :eek:

Looking forward to meeting some of the other folks soon.

Jeff

[ghee-grose]

I will probably get over to fly sometime after 12:00

ghee

[dleviner]

Hey Jeff -- what happened to your attachments???

[Jeff Hammett]

The pictures came in smaller that I wanted. I'll try a larger version.

Jeff

[Jeff Hammett]

A few more pictures. Ended up with about 225 shots on that flight.

[Jeff Hammett]

Looks like they site is deciding what size picture to show. Posted three different sizes and they all came out small. Looks like you must double click on each photo to see a LARGER size. These areial shots don't show much as a thumb nail post. :D

You all have a good day
Jeff

[mblaylock1]

Jeff,
It was good to meet you yesterday. Thanks for all the advice. You too Rob. I am sure I will be the proud owner of a Slow-Stick pretty soon.

See you guys later.

[dleviner]

"AdTran has a nice pond, that would be great for Float Planes, but guess you'd have to work there for access"


Actually, there are several father/son outings to the pond that we see there on some days during the summer months while working that have electric boats out on the water. Nobody really says anything to them. Its a "badgeless" access environment on the campus per Mark Smith. So I would think that flying on floats (at least on weekends to minimize any possible injury to bystanders) would be fine.

Access to the water is easy, just park in any of the parking lots/deck and walk right up.

[dleviner]

We just got back from the AD. Awesome weather for a zagi and aerobird. Maybe we'll catch up with you guys some day.

[ghee-grose]

I must have missed ya'll...I had to swing by RC Hobbies after lunch and spent a little too much time there (as usual). Notice I said too much TIME, not MONEY!!! :)

I don't know if I can wait until 5:00 to fly this evening, it's Friday and I ain't staying late. I will probably stop there on the way home around 3:00 or so. Might be a solo flight?

ghee

[Ken Fidler]

RPR,
Finally had a chance to sign up.

I had a great time flying with Chris, Michael, and Don Wednesday evening. Hope to meet everyone else soon.

Jeff I see you made it by the site.

Ken

[Miderror]

Kool pix Jeff Hammett.

Stopped by RP on the way home and Rob was there.
ghee-grose must have can and gone.

Burned off a quick fly with a wing and chatted with Rob a bit before heading out.
Seems we all are doing a bit of flying, just not at the same time.
Have to work on that.


Pix Mars Flyer(correct) aft a nice flight.

[ghee-grose]

I flew my Cub last night and had an "out of fuselage" experience...at least the wing was out of the fuselage! :o I was buzzing the camera for some cool shots and got a little close to a cedar tree so I gave her full throttle and jerked back on the stick and POP, off came the wing and the fuselage kept on climbing for a little bit until it came to rest in the tree. The wing fluttered down to a soft landing and the fuselage didn't have any damage either. Lucky me! :D

[Jeff Hammett]

You were lucky, The only time I've had a wing problem (folded in flight at over the Tennessee River in Knoxville) I watched my plane float lazily down the river. A boat finally came by and ran WAY down the river and found it. It was Total Loss.

Its a good story when you can fly it again.

Jeff

[ghee-grose]

OUCH! What kind of plane was it? Were you doing aerial photography?

[Miderror]

ghee-grose,
That is a free airplane. Now lets combat.

Hope all had a nice long weekend.
All this week looks if-y but I will have something in the car if the
weather shines.

Don out

[remax]

This is Erik from R/C hobbies let me know when you guys are flying. I would like to come check out your spot.

[ghee-grose]

Yo Erik! Welcome aboard!! Tomorrow might pan out to be a good group flying day.

[ghee-grose]

Anybody want a Cub like the one I fly??? Hobby People has them for $29.99 on sale!

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240002.asp

[ghee-grose]

Looks like we might be rained out. :(

[dee-grose]

Hey guys, this ain't RC, but I thought you might like what I just threw together...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378005

dee

[ghee-grose]

Before you order the Cub from that link above, let me find out how much Rick can get us one locally for.

[ghee-grose]

OK...Ok.... Friday, lunch time flying??? Winds and weather look good! (keep your fingers crossed) :)

Who's gonna be there?

[UAGrad2001]

Michael and I flew today (Thursday) at about 6:00 after the storms passed. It actually turned out nicely with a very slight breeze. We chose not to install the SCMs on our ABCs because the fields were so muddy. Neither one of us wanted to walk out in the middle of a red clay field to retrieve a plane.

[dleviner]

One of us might be flying. I'll send out an email this morning and ask some of the guys here at Adtran.

If anyone is over lunch today between 11:30 and 12:30 let me know, I'd like to go out and watch.


DL

[ghee-grose]

I will be there at 11:30 with my brushless slow stick.

[ghee-grose]

dleviner, Here's some links to the equipment I discussed with you today...

The brushless outrunner (BP-12)
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/motors/BPBrushlessView.asp?ProductId=U635171


The Multiplex Cub
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240002.asp


Rick can set you up with both of these and you won't have to pay shipping. I think he's gonna get pretty close to the price on that cub too... :cool:
Glad we could meet in person! Enjoyed chatting with you.

ghee

[ghee-grose]

Here's a shot of how I mounted the motor in the cub.

[dleviner]

Thanks...

Enjoyed finally meeting you.

[dleviner]

You other Adtran "flyers" need to get out there...

[ghee-grose]

Maybe they couldn't make the long trip??? You know, gas prices are quite high! :p

[dee-grose]

Here's a heads-up to all you RP flyers...

Tomorrow (Saturday, June 4) the North Alabama Silent Fliers (NASF) will be meeting out at Sharon Johnston Park. That is way up on Winchester Road NE of H'ville. We're a group of guys who fly gliders/sailplanes of all types...big and small, new and old. We always have lots of fun and encourage anybody to stop by and get bit by the soaring bug. Flying will start around 11am or so. I'll be there with my big Oly 99 (see my avatar). Ya'll come check us out!

dee

[ghee-grose]

He forgot the warning on that last post....

THERMAL SOARING IS ADDICTIVE!!!

:)