Hobby Lobby Fun Day

[Jim T. Graham]

The good people of Hobby Lobby are hosting a "Fun Day" at Edwin Warner Park in Nashville, TN. If you are in the area be sure to come by to see new planes, get discount coupons and see the parachute drop. This is the field that you have seen in all the Hobby Lobby videos and pictures.

RCGroups.com will be there to cover the event. Photos will be uploaded throughout the day and look for videos as well.

Click here to see the location. (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=50+Vaughn+Rd,+nashville,+tn&layer=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=56.243791,60.380859&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=36.051597,-86.900826&spn=0.007104,0.011104&om=1&iwloc=addr)

[Gary Morris]

I'll be there!!!

Gary Morris

[Dora Nine]

Staying tune for pics of Alfa Spitfire and Dora... As well as the FSK Mossy. :)

[Michael Heer]

I'll fly here in California tomorrow in honor of their event. :D Mike

[LuckyDay]

Count me in...

[Ranger13]

See you there, Jim T. I'll bring my new Fokker DR1 FFF Parkflyer.

[Flyboone]

Hey guys,
We are moving the event to next Thursday March 22nd due to weather. We'll have lots of new never before seen airplanes and plenty of donuts to go around. We are going to have so much fun I can't wait!!

Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

[AndrewsJr]

Is AMA membership required to fly?

[rvincent]

Have fun! Wish I could be there :)

[Jim T. Graham]

An AMA card is needed to fly at this event.

[keyman923]

smart move moving to the 22nd-suppose to rain tomorrow around noon

[lmopar69]

Whew! Glad I kept reading. I just walked through the house cussing because I have a pilots class in the morning starting at 7.

I should be able to make it next week though. Yippeee!

Laine

[scalefreak]

This is going to be a blast!

[catman529]

Aww man, I will be gone on the 22nd. And I live within 15 mins of edwin warner park. It is so close but I won't be anywhere near home. so I hope there will be another event like this one again soon. have fun y'all

[Azarr]

Seems like it would be better served to have it on a weekend where someone besides HL employees and local pilots that can get off work could attend.


Azarr
www.ecubedrc.com

[tnrcplanes]

The field where they are going to be, Edwin Warner Park, is only available for flying Monday through Friday 8AM to 3PM. They would have to move the event to do it on a weekend. Which I guess they could do...

[Gary Morris]

During the spring, summer and fall Hobby Lobby generally goes out to Edwin Warner every Thursday and flies. The only difference this time is they are advertising it, the flying times are longer and they are giving away freebies :D You can't fault Hobby Lobby since Edwin Warner flying site is only open during weekdays. This was apparently a political move made some years ago so that the golfers and soccer players could have the area for there practice. There are two other Metro Parks in the Metro area but Edwin Warner is by far the nicest.

Gary Morris

[Azarr]

Guess it's just sour grapes since I can't get away during the week. :rolleyes: Sounds like a good photo op for HL. I'll look for the pics on line.

Azarr
www.ecubedrc.com

[Michael Heer]

As promised I flew at dawn today here in Northern California in honor of this event. The weather here was fantastic! Since you moved the event to next week I will fly that day in honor of the event in Redman Oregon. I have to work late tonight to make-up for my time off but it was sooooo worth it! Next week will be vacation. :D HAVE FUN!

[Jim T. Graham]

Azarr
The field isn't open on the weekends...it drives me crazy! That field is only 2 miles from my house.

[catman529]

During the spring, summer and fall Hobby Lobby generally goes out to Edwin Warner every Thursday and flies. The only difference this time is they are advertising it, the flying times are longer and they are giving away freebies :D You can't fault Hobby Lobby since Edwin Warner flying site is only open during weekdays. This was apparently a political move made some years ago so that the golfers and soccer players could have the area for there practice. There are two other Metro Parks in the Metro area but Edwin Warner is by far the nicest.

Gary Morris
I didn't know that, maybe I should check it out sometime.

[Flyboone]

The weather is calling for Sunny and 78 degrees for next Thursday so far. Looking good!

Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

[scalefreak]

Excellent!!!

[scalefreak]

Jim T,

Maybe you can help with this...My old name on here was "CHockaday" and I have, of course, lost the password. Can my new account and the old one be merged somehow? Or can I get a new password with my new e-mail address?

Thanks

[J. Kendrick]

hmm, any idea if this event will be happening in the Phoenix area any time in the future?

[Flyboone]

hmm, any idea if this event will be happening in the Phoenix area any time in the future?

Not unless we move the business out there :D While we wait for that, your welcome to come visit and fly with us any Thursday. Don't forgot about our flying field photos http://www.hobby-lobby.com/flying_photos.htm so you don't miss out on the action. We'll be posting photos from this event on our flying field photos page, so if you come, you may just get to see your face on Hobby Lobby's website.

Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

[realtimerecon]

i know whats next on my list! a new tb-20 & busy bee from hobby lobby .the price is right brushless rtf complete for around 200 ea. GOOD JOB HOBBY LOBBY !

[scalefreak]

i know whats next on my list! a new tb-20 & busy bee from hobby lobby .the price is right brushless rtf complete for around 200 ea. GOOD JOB HOBBY LOBBY !

And the new Mirage that we just got in. I am personally very excited about that one. It looks and flies great. All of the guys with synthesized Hitec, and other negative shift transmitters will be able to appreciate the stock negative shift receiver. Dial up the channel, setup an elevon mix and fly!

[realtimerecon]

HELP... how much wt. will busy bee with stock everything airlift? Looks like good A.P.plane thanks.

[scalefreak]

HELP... how much wt. will busy bee with stock everything airlift? Looks like good A.P.plane thanks.

Jason can probably help with this one. I don't believe it has been flown with any additional weight yet, but it would make an excellent platform for aerial video/photography. I'm sure it could safely carry most any small wireless camera or digital camera. I wouldn't want to add too much weight to it. My digital camera weighs 6 ounces and I have a video camera that weighs 4 ounces and I have strapped both to a Wingo, Mini Telemaster and Senior Telemaster without any problems, all though the Senior will carry quite a bit of weight and not even know it's there. The critical thing is to try to keep the CG in the appropriate range without adding additional weight beyond the equipment you are lifting.

Check out this aerial video that I captured from my Hobby Lobby Senior Telemaster at one of our local fields. I will be grabbing more aerial video at our event this week.

http://media.putfile.com/Senior-Telemaster-at-Cain-Ridge

[rvincent]

I can't wait to fly with you guys at SEFF :D Really looking forward to placing faces with voices and names!

[AndrewsJr]

Weather permitting Spinnetti and myself will be there. Coming down from Cinci/N.Ky to join the fun.

Jon.

[Petefoss]

Hmm I feel an emergency trip to the Saturn plant coming on!

[b-29er]

if you have been wondering, i contacted an official from hobby lobby, and in january, he said that the art-tech brushless su-27 will be coming out IN A FEW WEEKS. fun day, product intro, it could mean we could get our first glimpse of the plane, if not official sales. be ready for the supplies

[emetzler]

Out sick,

There are many good things about working at HL, but one is that as an employee I don't have to call in sick to go flying with us. ;) What a deal! :D But, if you are not an employee of HL, and want to join us, we will not tell, and I know that a 1 day "bug" has been going around.

Share the fun

Eric
Hobby Lobby

[AndrewsJr]

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[tnrcplanes]

I hope this link works:

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?sta=KBNA&model=avn&state=TN&Submit=Get+Forecast

[LuckyDay]

It is usually pretty calm in the morning and the wind ramps up as the day goes on.

[AndrewsJr]

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[LuckyDay]

OHB to Vaughn Road, it is on the left near the soccer/softball fields, as opposed to the dog park and picnic areas on the other side. See you there!

[Jim T. Graham]

You will see all the cars and people on the top of the hill.

[Gary Morris]

Here's a link incase you didn't know where it's located, click here; http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Edwin+Warner+Park,+Nashville,+TN&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.160552,81.738281&layer=t&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&z=16&ll=36.050504,-86.897714&spn=0.008258,0.026994&iwloc=addr this map will get you close, the flying field is off Vaugh Road and Old Hickory Blvd, coming from Old Hickory turn left onto Vaugh Road and go 100 yards, turn left into flying field outer road, follow road to the site.

Gary Morris

[Flyboone]

I'm getting some planes together right now. See you guys in the morning!!

Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

[Jim T. Graham]

My birds are charged!

[lmopar69]

Boss says I gotta work. Aint gonna make it this time. You guys ball one of your planes up for me, cuz I probably would if I was there! Have fun guys.

Laine

[Gary Morris]

There was a good turnout even though the wind was blowing pretty steady 10-20 Mph, only a few crashes, one mid-air and one lost in a tree. Here are a few pictures I took.

Gary Morris

[Dora Nine]

Damn, I like that Seafury...any more details? Construction?

[realtimerecon]

Anyone with info. on how much wt.the new BUSY BEE will airlift yet?

[bubbleman]

During the spring, summer and fall Hobby Lobby generally goes out to Edwin Warner every Thursday and flies. The only difference this time is they are advertising it, the flying times are longer and they are giving away freebies :D You can't fault Hobby Lobby since Edwin Warner flying site is only open during weekdays. This was apparently a political move made some years ago so that the golfers and soccer players could have the area for there practice. There are two other Metro Parks in the Metro area but Edwin Warner is by far the nicest.

Gary Morris
Gary,

Any idea if the HL people will be out next Thursday the 29th? If they are, will they maden a new HL plane that I have and been afraid to launch?

[realtimerecon]

Have ans. to my question busy bee payload...is 4.2 oz.

[Gary Morris]

Bubbleman, they probably will be there on Thursday the 29th provided the weather isn't bad. I'm sure they would help you launch it, look for Jason he's the talented pilot.

Gary Morris

[LuckyDay]

If they aren't there, usually there are a few friendly folks at the field who have always been happy to lend me a hand.

Has anyone seen if the Wing Dragon is out of the tree yet? They were working on it for a couple hours but I haven't been by since Thursday.

[BosTom]

Anyone with info. on how much wt.the new BUSY BEE will airlift yet?

Here is a good thread about the Busy Bee you may want to check out:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649686

Tom