Utah County Flying Schedule - Page 660

natetanr · Nov 06, 2009, 03:55 PM

From my limited experience planks are very pitch sensitive and cg needs to be spot on from my experience trying to come up with a good one. They also don't recover well so don't plan on doing much combat with a plank.

The Peter Wick airfoils are really popular with the DS and Slope crowd. Im working on several slope planes with variations of the pw51. I just need the electronics to get them in the air.

jfinch · Nov 06, 2009, 04:17 PM

I'm also using the PW51 in my plank designs. On the slope, I would rather fly a plank then a swept wing. The plank is so much more responsive.

My new combat wing uses the HS522 airfoil, which should slope well too.

Wind_of_Change · Nov 06, 2009, 04:41 PM

I've been telling myself ALL DAY that I can wait until tomorrow to fly. But after spending an hour out in the yard experiencing the most gorgeous fall weather (more like summer), I just can't take it.

I've got to go fly. I'm packing up now. If anybody wants to hook up, post where you want to go in the next half hour, otherwise I'm just gonna hit the road and go where the spirit takes me.

Anybody know if the point has good air today? Seems a bit breezy outside, but I can't tell which way the wind is going, it's just swirling around in my yard.

Todd

JONBOYLEMON · Nov 06, 2009, 04:42 PM

S side POM has S winds right now. If you fly till sunset make sure to land on top of the hill prior to the wind dying down. No particular reason I would say this really, huh Jon Finch.

Wind_of_Change · Nov 06, 2009, 05:14 PM

Awesome. I'm heading to the south side POM now then. Anybody care to join me? I'd love to see a combat plane or two show up, but I'm taking my sailplane as well.

Todd

Wind_of_Change · Nov 06, 2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren Hintze

Hey Todd,

Since we're having trouble getting the big warbirds together for formation flying, how do you think this would fly with your Extra 330?

http://www.nitroplanes.com/brcap2326063.html

Can't beat the price!

Holy Cow! That's an amazing price, and it's the exact same size as my Fliton Extra. Go for it man! Personally, I'd be tempted to recover it, but heck, if you like the color scheme, grab that baby and let's do some 3D formation flying!

Fishjunky · Nov 06, 2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind_of_Change

Awesome. I'm heading to the south side POM now then. Anybody care to join me? I'd love to see a combat plane or two show up, but I'm taking my sailplane as well.

Todd

Looks like the wind just shifted for N side sloping.

Unfortunately I can't make it tonight.

JONBOYLEMON · Nov 06, 2009, 05:43 PM

Todd is headed to the N side as the winds just changed.

Wind is N N W which should make for good sloping. Bummer I have nothing with me. This is where the fox will come in handy. I am thinking of pairing the fox with the Hobby City 2.4 radio so it can just hang out in the car for days like today.

jwjohnson · Nov 06, 2009, 06:06 PM

Still at work. I'll have to be content with flying tomorrow.

Todd - here is some totally off topic video shot with your camera. Watch it on the Vimeo site to fully appreciate it.

PS. It's actually not video, it is timelapse stills.

http://vimeo.com/6686768

monson987 · Nov 06, 2009, 08:53 PM

Have we decided on an official meeting time tomorrow? 11:00? 12:00?

Todd -- I wish I would have checked the forum earlier! I came home from school a little earlier today specifically to fly. I was too lazy to make it down to PG Jr. High, so I ended up just flying circuits in my backyard for 45 minutes. I've been dying to try my hand at flying at the point. Anyway, the good news is that there was a neighbor who spotted my plane, and tracked me down to ask me about it. His name is Eric, and he is planning on bringing his son out to the sod farm tomorrow to check out the hobby. (Fair warning to Lee, I'm going to have him direct most of his questions to you! He really likes the Assassin.)

Lee · Nov 06, 2009, 11:48 PM

We will be flying behind the house on the east farm where we flew 2 x ago. Walk north on the gravel road 50 yards north . The west farm is still blocked with the sprinkler pipe.

I will be thre at 11:00 to set up.

JONBOYLEMON · Nov 06, 2009, 11:51 PM

What Lee said.

monson987 · Nov 07, 2009, 01:03 PM

Announcement: We are flying at the WEST sod farm this morning. The regular turn off is still blocked, however, if you go past that turn off, and take the next one (into their maintainance yard where all the tractors are) you can still get in. Drive East through the already-harvested dirt. (This is a "back door" in.)

EDIT: When driving across the already-harvest grass to get to the side where we're flying, PLEASE WATCH FOR THE "WATER RISERS" HALF-WAY THROUGH. (Short/Stubby Pipes sticking-up out of the ground.)

JONBOYLEMON · Nov 07, 2009, 04:28 PM

Well that sucked!!!!!!!

Lee · Nov 07, 2009, 05:06 PM

Fantastic Flying and more hits than maggots on a dead dawg!!!

What a day. Great weather,

The didn't want us flying over the new seed grass so they sent us back to the west sod farm and we used the equipment access road to get in.

I think Jeff and Todd and possibly Steve each had 30-50 hits.

The streamers and a target plane help to keep the group together.

Thanks again.

My face hurts from smiling so much!!!!~

Lee

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Nov 06, 2009, 08:53 PM	#9895
monson987 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Posts: 155	Have we decided on an official meeting time tomorrow? 11:00? 12:00? Todd -- I wish I would have checked the forum earlier! I came home from school a little earlier today specifically to fly. I was too lazy to make it down to PG Jr. High, so I ended up just flying circuits in my backyard for 45 minutes. I've been dying to try my hand at flying at the point. Anyway, the good news is that there was a neighbor who spotted my plane, and tracked me down to ask me about it. His name is Eric, and he is planning on bringing his son out to the sod farm tomorrow to check out the hobby. (Fair warning to Lee, I'm going to have him direct most of his questions to you! He really likes the Assassin.) Last edited by monson987; Nov 06, 2009 at 09:23 PM.

Nov 07, 2009, 01:03 PM	#9898
monson987 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Posts: 155	Announcement: We are flying at the WEST sod farm this morning. The regular turn off is still blocked, however, if you go past that turn off, and take the next one (into their maintainance yard where all the tractors are) you can still get in. Drive East through the already-harvested dirt. (This is a "back door" in.) EDIT: When driving across the already-harvest grass to get to the side where we're flying, PLEASE WATCH FOR THE "WATER RISERS" HALF-WAY THROUGH. (Short/Stubby Pipes sticking-up out of the ground.) Last edited by monson987; Nov 07, 2009 at 01:25 PM.

Nov 07, 2009, 05:06 PM	#9900
Lee PERFECT LANDING !!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orem, Utah USA Posts: 4,007	Fantastic Flying and more hits than maggots on a dead dawg!!! What a day. Great weather, The didn't want us flying over the new seed grass so they sent us back to the west sod farm and we used the equipment access road to get in. I think Jeff and Todd and possibly Steve each had 30-50 hits. The streamers and a target plane help to keep the group together. Thanks again. My face hurts from smiling so much!!!!~ Lee . Last edited by Lee; Nov 08, 2009 at 10:39 AM.

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Nov 06, 2009, 03:55 PM	#9886
natetanr Utah Flyers Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Ogden, UT Posts: 1,405	From my limited experience planks are very pitch sensitive and cg needs to be spot on from my experience trying to come up with a good one. They also don't recover well so don't plan on doing much combat with a plank. The Peter Wick airfoils are really popular with the DS and Slope crowd. Im working on several slope planes with variations of the pw51. I just need the electronics to get them in the air.

Nov 06, 2009, 04:17 PM	#9887
jfinch Hard Left... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Posts: 2,041	I'm also using the PW51 in my plank designs. On the slope, I would rather fly a plank then a swept wing. The plank is so much more responsive. My new combat wing uses the HS522 airfoil, which should slope well too.

Nov 06, 2009, 04:41 PM	#9888
Wind_of_Change More Combat Please! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Posts: 2,990	I've been telling myself ALL DAY that I can wait until tomorrow to fly. But after spending an hour out in the yard experiencing the most gorgeous fall weather (more like summer), I just can't take it. I've got to go fly. I'm packing up now. If anybody wants to hook up, post where you want to go in the next half hour, otherwise I'm just gonna hit the road and go where the spirit takes me. Anybody know if the point has good air today? Seems a bit breezy outside, but I can't tell which way the wind is going, it's just swirling around in my yard. Todd

Nov 06, 2009, 04:42 PM	#9889
JONBOYLEMON Adequate times 2. 10-96 Join Date: May 2002 Location: American Fork, Utah, United States Posts: 4,315	S side POM has S winds right now. If you fly till sunset make sure to land on top of the hill prior to the wind dying down. No particular reason I would say this really, huh Jon Finch.

Nov 06, 2009, 05:14 PM	#9890
Wind_of_Change More Combat Please! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Posts: 2,990	Awesome. I'm heading to the south side POM now then. Anybody care to join me? I'd love to see a combat plane or two show up, but I'm taking my sailplane as well. Todd

Nov 06, 2009, 05:43 PM	#9893
JONBOYLEMON Adequate times 2. 10-96 Join Date: May 2002 Location: American Fork, Utah, United States Posts: 4,315	Todd is headed to the N side as the winds just changed. Wind is N N W which should make for good sloping. Bummer I have nothing with me. This is where the fox will come in handy. I am thinking of pairing the fox with the Hobby City 2.4 radio so it can just hang out in the car for days like today.

Nov 06, 2009, 11:48 PM	#9896
Lee PERFECT LANDING !!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orem, Utah USA Posts: 4,007	We will be flying behind the house on the east farm where we flew 2 x ago. Walk north on the gravel road 50 yards north . The west farm is still blocked with the sprinkler pipe. I will be thre at 11:00 to set up.

Nov 06, 2009, 11:51 PM	#9897
JONBOYLEMON Adequate times 2. 10-96 Join Date: May 2002 Location: American Fork, Utah, United States Posts: 4,315	What Lee said.

Nov 07, 2009, 04:28 PM	#9899
JONBOYLEMON Adequate times 2. 10-96 Join Date: May 2002 Location: American Fork, Utah, United States Posts: 4,315	Well that sucked!!!!!!!