Carters Dam 2-04-06

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Great day at Carters.
Thanks Dave.

Video links in following post.

PS Larry and I did some DS laps on the backside so you we are't green anymore. :D

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Don,
I had a great time. Took me awhile to find that link, so here it is for everyone to see. Its a zagi mounted video camera. excellent video, editing and sound track, but sorry to say, it lacks a good story. This is the best Carter Dam aerial video I've seen to date. Its a must see video.

http://epowerflight.com/downey/carters.wmv 32 megs, so long download.

Dave

PS Lets go again.

[FlyH2O]

Here are the better pictures I took of our flying session. They are mostly of the guys DSing. I would have loved to get some pictures of the combat session, But too busy flying and couldn't put the transmitter down. :D There was good lift most of the time. I was able to DS my Raider wing for a few laps and slingshot out to the front side, I see why everyone gets addicted. I need to get the mustang done or get a JW60 and have at it. I had a blast!! Dave thanks for the invite.

Larry O

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Larry,
Great pictures. Wow, I loved that #50 showing three DS'g at once. That was fun. Good shots.
Dave

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John Kestler makes another video. Yup, he updated his web page with some combat footage from Saturday. These guys from Atlanta really know how to make and mix video.
http://ksmart.com/Glider_Stuff/Carter/Details/Details.htm

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http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31050&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

[wheatfly]

Nice video don. Were you the one doing all the rolling passes? Or were you shooting video?

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[QUOTE Were you the one doing all the rolling passes? Or were you shooting video?[/QUOTE]
Both

Hey wheatie, Is your Z in slope or thermal shape? If it is still real nice I call that Thermal. If its beat a bit it is time for the big slope.
Could you break away for a road trip to Carters? Its 1 1/2 north of Atlanta I think. Need to get Berger as well.

Don

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Nice video don. Were you the one doing all the rolling passes? Or were you shooting video?
Wheatie,
Don has a miniture camera attached to his sunglasses. Amazingly small and a bit like 007. Chrome Dome would be envious. I wish I had taken a picture of his camera setup. Larry, did you get a photo?


In other news, in case you get bored, John Kestler (from Atlanta) just uploaded a 3MB animation of some still photos from this past weekend to his website.

http://www.ksmart.com/Glider_Stuff/Carter/Details/Carters060206.wmv

Dave

[wheatfly]

Well it's in the middle of a rebuild right now. I tore it apart after messing up the radio gear. (Stupid mistake) I am going to try iron on film this time and give it to my brother to fly but I was hoping to make it "thermal" shape but it is really for my brother to cut his teeth on. I am hoping to have it in the air by this weekend. I also have that "replacement" kit they sent me for the shipping damage last time but I was planning on building it for "thermal" too.
All that to say that I would definitely like to get in on some group slope action. (part of the reason for getting two in flying shape) Yeah I need to look into exactly how long it would take to get to the dam from Birmingham. I'm up for a trip though just a matter of timing and weather conditions. I talked to Berger last week. We need to get together for some flying.

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I got an email from John Kestler, looks like the surf is up at Carters. i can't go but I wanted to let you know.
Dave
------ email from John K.
A cold and flyable wave is forecast at Carters Lake on Sunday. Don't forget
the hat and gloves. Seriously...
john kesler
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Wheatie,
Don has a miniture camera attached to his sunglasses. Amazingly small and a bit like 007. Chrome Dome would be envious. I wish I had taken a picture of his camera setup. ................Dave
This might be a camera like Black Widow AV sells (or a knock-off) recorded on something like my MPVR. The MPVR will support up to a 2 gig SD card and only weighs 6 ounces and is pocket size. I suppose Don could be using a whole 2.4 gHz wireless setup but it is more reliable writing directly to memory. Hopefully Don will clue us in.