Aero-tow East - Page 5

iflytailies · Oct 31, 2009, 09:35 AM

there will be one electric Telemaster capable of towing 15lbs for sure. But you may bring you gas tug to tow bigger stuff. Gas is allowed for tugs, see on bottom of page 1 of flyer

Weather looks promising as of now!

http://iflytailies.jimdo.com/

Lbuff1 · Nov 01, 2009, 09:15 PM

Fall is here, although we're going to fight it back if we can. Today was a decent day at the field. I was a little disapointed that Eric never showed up with his tow plane we worked on until midnight last Wednesday. No communication to say he would not be there.?? we all hope nothing happened to him.

SteveR and Bob journeyed up from NY to spend the day slipping through the air------------- right back to the ground. Very little lift today, however, we had a great time towing anyway. Steve took out his 1/3 LET Mini Moa and his Sharon electric glider, I had the Windex and 6 meter Ventus, Bob flew his trusty ASW 24 ?? I think. Bob also brought along a Fuse for a large ( 1/3 scale) sailplane he just got from Hobby Lobby. Real nice glass work. The plane has foam/ sheeted wings. The cost was very reasonable. Maybe Bob can jump on here with the details and some photos. Looks like a great alternative to some of the high dollar sailplanes.
Pilatus was in rare form today. NEVER did we have to flip the prop more than once to start it, and although it was windy this morning, she handled like a champ. I managed to drop another towline into the abyss today. There is something about bringing the line back that I dont quite get. This year I have deposited 3 nice towlines into someone's backyard somewhere upwind. After the glider releases and separation is confirmed, I will drop all the flaps in and roll her over into a 70 degree throttle off decent. Somewhere in the flap down and throttle down sequence, I have elected to include towline release. Its my own creation, however fell free to use it. Just bring extra towline.
All in all, it was a good day. All planes are back in one piece and I brought home my winter project. The box is full of wood and has to weigh 40 lbs. SteveR had this kit in stock and I was able to pry it loose. I'll do a build thread this winter.

Hope some others flew this weekend. Post some notes if you did.

LEN

SPasierb · Nov 01, 2009, 09:28 PM

Glad Team Salem had a good day!

The New Canaan crew was out in force. The tow plane stayed in the hangar and one group worked the winch (saw some spectacular high launches on the Shadow) while I took out the hose-monster and blasted up the Hammerhead and Zuni slopers so they'd be in trim for Cumberland. Better on a flat field than over the woods and valley!

The electric flyers had an uneventful day while I got the pleasure of maidening Dave Brady's new pattern ship. It flew great, so I wrung it out a bit. Dave now knows the virtue of Locktite as my last blender managed the seperate motor from firewall -- all four bolts came out during the flight.

Luckily the motor stayed in the cowl and I got it back on the ground in one piece.

Even a gray, somewhat windy, somewhat cold day of flying reaffirms what a great hobby this is. Nice people. Fun planes.

Okay everyone, start praying to the weather gods for a nice weekend on the border of Maryland and West Virgina.

Steve

rcmorrow · Nov 01, 2009, 10:48 PM

Enjoyable to be flying at Waveny today, unfortunately I didn't get a chance to complete the wing repairs on the Super Cub for towing today......Steve P made sure to remind me of my priorities

I was fortunate to find another Super Cub new in the box that I will be completing with similar installations as the current one. I will be putting in a larger Axi motor, the 5345-14 and potentially run it on 12s lipos. Hoping to have a tow plane with a bit more power for getting some of the larger scale ships up in the air (reading between the lines: my DG-600 may be a bit too much plane for the current set-up in the Super Cub with the Axi 5330-18 on 10s lipos).

I brought the winch out and flew my 2m Laser (Ron Vann design from Spektrum Sailplanes from about 1993). Got a good flight or two, after a rusty start from not flying a winch in a while.

We were able to get the Shadow up on some great launches. These were the first two flights for the plane and the second flight was ended due to soccer players taking the field......Alfred could have kept it up for a while longer with no problem.

Hoping others will come join us at Waveny weather permitting on Sunday mornings as we develop our towing abilities.

Wishing all good weather for next weekend's venture to Cumberland.

creeve · Nov 02, 2009, 07:37 AM

Hey Bob, Talk with Len He has a nice brand new electric setup for sale

rcmorrow · Nov 02, 2009, 08:21 AM

Thanks, already have a system sitting on the shelf waiting for install. Axi 5345-14, CC HV110, and some Hyperion 5000 mAh 6s packs. Should do the trick, if not I need to change my hobby

creeve · Nov 06, 2009, 09:51 PM

Here are some pics from Cumberland
The Guys arrived today and Bill sent some early pics with His I Phone

iflytailies · Nov 06, 2009, 10:05 PM

you guys at home are missing out on some fun! Len let me tow with his Porter today, got over 30 tows in. If some of the fields I fly off would just allow gas

creeve · Nov 06, 2009, 10:15 PM

That Porter sure does sleep around

cooper998 · Nov 06, 2009, 10:28 PM

Hey Charlie,
That "GB' looks like a Schweitzer 2-33.
Looks like a great day for flying, sure wish I was there,

Tony

creeve · Nov 06, 2009, 10:37 PM

Bill sent the pics , Thats what happens when you do all those drugs

iflytailies · Nov 06, 2009, 10:39 PM

that is a 2-33. Flies great, is draggy on tow like a barn door

creeve · Nov 07, 2009, 09:05 PM

Aero Towing at the SKSS field Tomorrow/ Sunday
Should be lots of lift!!!!

Charlie

creeve · Nov 08, 2009, 09:47 PM

Flew today a the SKSS field
Put some time on My Hall Cherokee ....Thanks to Tony for the tow's

I towed up Terry's SHK , Lift was not as good as I thought it would be
Cold at night and a warm day did not generate the thermals that I thought it would , Still the tows made up for the lack of thermals.

Another great day at the SKSS field

Hey Len where's the pics from Cumberland?

SPasierb · Nov 08, 2009, 09:53 PM

Just rolled in from a high speed trek through 5 states. Thanks to everyone for a great weekend, especially Jim Dolly and the Cumberland guys. BIG thanks to Len Buffinton for giving us serious tow capacity AND ALEX FOR TOWING ALL WEEKEND LONG! Alex, we all owe you!

Beautiful weather, good people and illusive lift. So good to see many folks I've missed since moving to Connecticut. If you've never been to the SFF, the diversity of the crowd is only surpassed by the great diversity of aircraft in the air.

Personally, today's 48 minute flight on the Nimbus 4D would normally be no big thing, but with the air we had it came as a nice accomplishment and a great way to end the season!

I never really got around to shooting pictures. Here are a few from early Saturday morning...

Nov 01, 2009, 09:15 PM	#62
Lbuff1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Killingworth CT Posts: 494	Fall is here, although we're going to fight it back if we can. Today was a decent day at the field. I was a little disapointed that Eric never showed up with his tow plane we worked on until midnight last Wednesday. No communication to say he would not be there.?? we all hope nothing happened to him. SteveR and Bob journeyed up from NY to spend the day slipping through the air------------- right back to the ground. Very little lift today, however, we had a great time towing anyway. Steve took out his 1/3 LET Mini Moa and his Sharon electric glider, I had the Windex and 6 meter Ventus, Bob flew his trusty ASW 24 ?? I think. Bob also brought along a Fuse for a large ( 1/3 scale) sailplane he just got from Hobby Lobby. Real nice glass work. The plane has foam/ sheeted wings. The cost was very reasonable. Maybe Bob can jump on here with the details and some photos. Looks like a great alternative to some of the high dollar sailplanes. Pilatus was in rare form today. NEVER did we have to flip the prop more than once to start it, and although it was windy this morning, she handled like a champ. I managed to drop another towline into the abyss today. There is something about bringing the line back that I dont quite get. This year I have deposited 3 nice towlines into someone's backyard somewhere upwind. After the glider releases and separation is confirmed, I will drop all the flaps in and roll her over into a 70 degree throttle off decent. Somewhere in the flap down and throttle down sequence, I have elected to include towline release. Its my own creation, however fell free to use it. Just bring extra towline. All in all, it was a good day. All planes are back in one piece and I brought home my winter project. The box is full of wood and has to weigh 40 lbs. SteveR had this kit in stock and I was able to pry it loose. I'll do a build thread this winter. Hope some others flew this weekend. Post some notes if you did. LEN Attached Thumbnails Steve getting the Sharon ready to go 116.2 KB · Views: 32 Pilatus and Ventus . Thats the famous Mark Elliot in the background getting ready to fly another round. 96.7 KB · Views: 33 Let Mini Moa in background, One of the nicest planes available, you can also get a glimpse of the Windex 1200-C sitting on the ground. 82.8 KB · Views: 38 Last edited by Lbuff1; Nov 01, 2009 at 09:20 PM.

Nov 06, 2009, 09:51 PM	#67
creeve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corner Ketch, DE Posts: 402	Cumberland Pics Here are some pics from Cumberland The Guys arrived today and Bill sent some early pics with His I Phone Attached Thumbnails Nice 2-33 36.7 KB · Views: 42 Lens Porter, Always ready 50.7 KB · Views: 26 Taylor is always looking up 69.8 KB · Views: 25 Lens Lineup 64.2 KB · Views: 37 2-33 44.4 KB · Views: 29 Last edited by creeve; Nov 06, 2009 at 10:41 PM.

Nov 08, 2009, 09:47 PM	#74
creeve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corner Ketch, DE Posts: 402	Skss Flew today a the SKSS field Put some time on My Hall Cherokee ....Thanks to Tony for the tow's I towed up Terry's SHK , Lift was not as good as I thought it would be Cold at night and a warm day did not generate the thermals that I thought it would , Still the tows made up for the lack of thermals. Another great day at the SKSS field Hey Len where's the pics from Cumberland?

Nov 08, 2009, 09:53 PM	#75
SPasierb Build-fly-crash-repeat... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norwalk, CT aka the Nutmeg State -- I just can't seem to find any %$#@! nutmeg here? Posts: 1,125	43rd Annual Cumberland Soar For Fun Just rolled in from a high speed trek through 5 states. Thanks to everyone for a great weekend, especially Jim Dolly and the Cumberland guys. BIG thanks to Len Buffinton for giving us serious tow capacity AND ALEX FOR TOWING ALL WEEKEND LONG! Alex, we all owe you! Beautiful weather, good people and illusive lift. So good to see many folks I've missed since moving to Connecticut. If you've never been to the SFF, the diversity of the crowd is only surpassed by the great diversity of aircraft in the air. Personally, today's 48 minute flight on the Nimbus 4D would normally be no big thing, but with the air we had it came as a nice accomplishment and a great way to end the season! I never really got around to shooting pictures. Here are a few from early Saturday morning... Attached Thumbnails "Team Buff" getting the Pilatus ready for the day. 94.5 KB · Views: 30 A few ships and the view off the back of the site 136.4 KB · Views: 25 My Nimbus along with part of Len's and SteveR's fleet 137.3 KB · Views: 36 Oldies AND goodies! Tom's 2-33, my Moswey 132.8 KB · Views: 32 Front of flying site, looking SW 65.5 KB · Views: 27 Len's 28 looking lonely. View is due West. 88.0 KB · Views: 25 Steve Richman is the Mr. Blackwell of soaring fashion 56.3 KB · Views: 40

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Oct 31, 2009, 09:35 AM	#61
iflytailies No Tail No Glory:-) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 930	there will be one electric Telemaster capable of towing 15lbs for sure. But you may bring you gas tug to tow bigger stuff. Gas is allowed for tugs, see on bottom of page 1 of flyer Weather looks promising as of now! http://iflytailies.jimdo.com/

Nov 01, 2009, 09:28 PM	#63
SPasierb Build-fly-crash-repeat... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norwalk, CT aka the Nutmeg State -- I just can't seem to find any %$#@! nutmeg here? Posts: 1,125	Glad Team Salem had a good day! The New Canaan crew was out in force. The tow plane stayed in the hangar and one group worked the winch (saw some spectacular high launches on the Shadow) while I took out the hose-monster and blasted up the Hammerhead and Zuni slopers so they'd be in trim for Cumberland. Better on a flat field than over the woods and valley! The electric flyers had an uneventful day while I got the pleasure of maidening Dave Brady's new pattern ship. It flew great, so I wrung it out a bit. Dave now knows the virtue of Locktite as my last blender managed the seperate motor from firewall -- all four bolts came out during the flight. Luckily the motor stayed in the cowl and I got it back on the ground in one piece. Even a gray, somewhat windy, somewhat cold day of flying reaffirms what a great hobby this is. Nice people. Fun planes. Okay everyone, start praying to the weather gods for a nice weekend on the border of Maryland and West Virgina. Steve

Nov 01, 2009, 10:48 PM	#64
rcmorrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 72	Enjoyable to be flying at Waveny today, unfortunately I didn't get a chance to complete the wing repairs on the Super Cub for towing today......Steve P made sure to remind me of my priorities I was fortunate to find another Super Cub new in the box that I will be completing with similar installations as the current one. I will be putting in a larger Axi motor, the 5345-14 and potentially run it on 12s lipos. Hoping to have a tow plane with a bit more power for getting some of the larger scale ships up in the air (reading between the lines: my DG-600 may be a bit too much plane for the current set-up in the Super Cub with the Axi 5330-18 on 10s lipos). I brought the winch out and flew my 2m Laser (Ron Vann design from Spektrum Sailplanes from about 1993). Got a good flight or two, after a rusty start from not flying a winch in a while. We were able to get the Shadow up on some great launches. These were the first two flights for the plane and the second flight was ended due to soccer players taking the field......Alfred could have kept it up for a while longer with no problem. Hoping others will come join us at Waveny weather permitting on Sunday mornings as we develop our towing abilities. Wishing all good weather for next weekend's venture to Cumberland.

Nov 02, 2009, 07:37 AM	#65
creeve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corner Ketch, DE Posts: 402	Hey Bob, Talk with Len He has a nice brand new electric setup for sale

Nov 02, 2009, 08:21 AM	#66
rcmorrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 72	Thanks, already have a system sitting on the shelf waiting for install. Axi 5345-14, CC HV110, and some Hyperion 5000 mAh 6s packs. Should do the trick, if not I need to change my hobby

Nov 06, 2009, 10:05 PM	#68
iflytailies No Tail No Glory:-) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 930	you guys at home are missing out on some fun! Len let me tow with his Porter today, got over 30 tows in. If some of the fields I fly off would just allow gas

Nov 06, 2009, 10:15 PM	#69
creeve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corner Ketch, DE Posts: 402	That Porter sure does sleep around

Nov 06, 2009, 10:28 PM	#70
cooper998 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,280	Hey Charlie, That "GB' looks like a Schweitzer 2-33. Looks like a great day for flying, sure wish I was there, Tony

Nov 06, 2009, 10:37 PM	#71
creeve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corner Ketch, DE Posts: 402	Bill sent the pics , Thats what happens when you do all those drugs

Nov 06, 2009, 10:39 PM	#72
iflytailies No Tail No Glory:-) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 930	that is a 2-33. Flies great, is draggy on tow like a barn door

Nov 07, 2009, 09:05 PM	#73
creeve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corner Ketch, DE Posts: 402	Aero Towing at the SKSS field Tomorrow/ Sunday Should be lots of lift!!!! Charlie