Fly For Tots - Page 4

GFBurke · Sep 21, 2008, 10:52 PM

w00t!

Rcplaneflyer15 · Sep 21, 2008, 10:53 PM

If one was to win at the raffle but wasn't there, when would they be notified?

Bob_Richards · Sep 21, 2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diggs

Also, what was the final tally for the amount raised for Victory Junction? And who won the big python in the raffle?

Don't know the final tally yet, but the goal was $20,000 and at last count it was over $25,000.

The guy that won the grand prize was a local guy that had been out of the hobby for the last 15 years or so, and was just getting back into flying. And, to answer the other question, he was not present. We called him to let him know he had won. The non-present winners of any of the other prizes will be contacted.

davecee · Sep 22, 2008, 07:53 AM

A fabulous event, over 200 registered pilots, excellent weather, great flying and nice folks. The raffle prizes were awesome. The sponsers are to be commended for stepping up to the plate and supporting this event, and the members of RDRC can't be praised enough for all of their hard work. I'm glad I was able to attend and I'm already looking forward to next year.

Dave, Tarheel RC Flyers

deerfreak · Sep 22, 2008, 08:52 AM

All I can say is WOW what a great event. I'm not sure who was drooling and smiling more me or my two son's. It was my first time but not our last. It will be marked on calander and camping will be in order for next year.

IFLYOS · Sep 22, 2008, 08:56 AM

What a great event!!! Even with over 200 pilots, the wait for a pilot station was never longer than 3-4 minutes. The entire RDRC crew were amazing, and of course the field was in great shape...well, all except for one little patch of grass, but they had a very good reason to leave that patch alone...

There was also alot of cooperation between pilots...anytime you can get lightweight slowflyers in the air with 40% 3d ships, 1/4 scale warbirds, and a 50% cub all at the same time, and not have any problems, well, you know you are at a first class event.

Can't wait to hear the total raised for Victory Junction, and I am looking forward to next year!

Tim
AG4RZ

Mike_Then · Sep 22, 2008, 09:38 AM

It was a total blast, what a great event! There's no place else that you can have a great time, raise lots of money for a good cause, and go home with loot. I won ANOTHER .60-sized warbird, and the timing couldn't be better since I destroyed my .60-sized Spitfire.

The highlight of the day had to be the full-scale pilot in his Giles 202 slipstreaming over RDRC at 10 ft. over the runway - breathtaking!!

Thanks again to the tireless work of all involved RDRC members, it was a fantasic two days!

IFLYOS · Sep 22, 2008, 10:12 AM

What happened to the Spit, Mike?

Tim
AG4RZ

Mike_Then · Sep 22, 2008, 02:30 PM

Bah, it was my mistake. I came around for a fast pass, and a giant-scale 3D pilot popped up into what I thought was my flight path (saw it out of the corner of my eye). Made the mistake of taking my eyes off my plane, and when I returned to it, it was inverted in a nose-down attitute - I think I kept up elevator/right aileron pressure on the stick while my eyes were off the plane as I was in a turn when I took my eyes off it. No time to do much of anything but watch it go in at a pretty high rate of speed.

Airframe is a total loss... completely crushed up to the canopy. Also snapped the steel shaft of the Hacker A50, bent the motor mount into quite an unusual angle, wrecked the 70-amp Jeti ESC, and crushed the end of the 5s 5000 pack. A very expensive crash. All is not lost, however, as the FASST rx and servos are fine, which will drop into the Mustang very nicely.

IFLYOS · Sep 22, 2008, 02:39 PM

I hate to hear that, Mike...it was quite a nice plane. But, as you said, all is not lost, since you have the new Mustang, and are able to save some goodies to go into it!

Tim
AG4RZ

Maydog · Sep 22, 2008, 03:02 PM

Great time! Once again thanks guys for a good fall fly-in for us southern boys. See yall next year!

Mike_Then · Sep 22, 2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFLYOS

I hate to hear that, Mike...it was quite a nice plane. But, as you said, all is not lost, since you have the new Mustang, and are able to save some goodies to go into it!

Tim
AG4RZ

Yeah, I was kinda bummed... I lost an e-conversion Outlaw two weeks ago to another dumb mistake on my part, but I think it's salvageable. And none of the RDRC staff saw it go in, as I didn't get a trophy for best crash!

Diggs · Sep 22, 2008, 08:11 PM

Lots of pics here.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...2#post10596710

Not mine, but someone that was with me at the show. I think he did a great job.

Diggs

scalefreak · Sep 22, 2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diggs

Lots of pics here.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...2#post10596710

Not mine, but someone that was with me at the show. I think he did a great job.

Diggs

Some reaaaally good ones! I started a photo thread in this event section, also. Maybe he can add a few to it

http://www.rcgroups.com/rdrc-fly-for-tots-559/

WadesRC · Sep 23, 2008, 06:54 PM

I have been involved in the hobby for over 25 years and had the opportunity to visit the Fly for Tots event for the first time. This event was by far the best event I have ever attended!! You Carolina boys sure know how to throw a party and what really knocked the ball out of the park was the fact this event was to benefit a wonderful cause!!

I don’t post often but I had to thank and salute everyone who helped organized this outstanding event!!!!!!!

I’ll be back next year with plenty of friends.

Sep 23, 2008, 06:54 PM	#60
WadesRC Got Another Prop? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 314	Wow!!!!! I have been involved in the hobby for over 25 years and had the opportunity to visit the Fly for Tots event for the first time. This event was by far the best event I have ever attended!! You Carolina boys sure know how to throw a party and what really knocked the ball out of the park was the fact this event was to benefit a wonderful cause!! I don’t post often but I had to thank and salute everyone who helped organized this outstanding event!!!!!!! I’ll be back next year with plenty of friends.

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Sep 21, 2008, 10:52 PM	#46
GFBurke AllThingsThatFly.com Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 4,362	w00t!

Sep 21, 2008, 10:53 PM	#47
Rcplaneflyer15 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 479	If one was to win at the raffle but wasn't there, when would they be notified?

Sep 22, 2008, 07:53 AM	#49
davecee I'd rather be Flying Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Nashville, NC, USA Posts: 1,753	A fabulous event, over 200 registered pilots, excellent weather, great flying and nice folks. The raffle prizes were awesome. The sponsers are to be commended for stepping up to the plate and supporting this event, and the members of RDRC can't be praised enough for all of their hard work. I'm glad I was able to attend and I'm already looking forward to next year. Dave, Tarheel RC Flyers

Sep 22, 2008, 08:52 AM	#50
deerfreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 49	All I can say is WOW what a great event. I'm not sure who was drooling and smiling more me or my two son's. It was my first time but not our last. It will be marked on calander and camping will be in order for next year.

Sep 22, 2008, 08:56 AM	#51
IFLYOS Foam is fun! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Winston Salem, NC, USA Posts: 945	What a great event!!! Even with over 200 pilots, the wait for a pilot station was never longer than 3-4 minutes. The entire RDRC crew were amazing, and of course the field was in great shape...well, all except for one little patch of grass, but they had a very good reason to leave that patch alone... There was also alot of cooperation between pilots...anytime you can get lightweight slowflyers in the air with 40% 3d ships, 1/4 scale warbirds, and a 50% cub all at the same time, and not have any problems, well, you know you are at a first class event. Can't wait to hear the total raised for Victory Junction, and I am looking forward to next year! Tim AG4RZ

Sep 22, 2008, 09:38 AM	#52
Mike_Then 2400+ Watt Club Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 1,730	It was a total blast, what a great event! There's no place else that you can have a great time, raise lots of money for a good cause, and go home with loot. I won ANOTHER .60-sized warbird, and the timing couldn't be better since I destroyed my .60-sized Spitfire. The highlight of the day had to be the full-scale pilot in his Giles 202 slipstreaming over RDRC at 10 ft. over the runway - breathtaking!! Thanks again to the tireless work of all involved RDRC members, it was a fantasic two days!

Sep 22, 2008, 10:12 AM	#53
IFLYOS Foam is fun! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Winston Salem, NC, USA Posts: 945	What happened to the Spit, Mike? Tim AG4RZ

Sep 22, 2008, 02:30 PM	#54
Mike_Then 2400+ Watt Club Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 1,730	Bah, it was my mistake. I came around for a fast pass, and a giant-scale 3D pilot popped up into what I thought was my flight path (saw it out of the corner of my eye). Made the mistake of taking my eyes off my plane, and when I returned to it, it was inverted in a nose-down attitute - I think I kept up elevator/right aileron pressure on the stick while my eyes were off the plane as I was in a turn when I took my eyes off it. No time to do much of anything but watch it go in at a pretty high rate of speed. Airframe is a total loss... completely crushed up to the canopy. Also snapped the steel shaft of the Hacker A50, bent the motor mount into quite an unusual angle, wrecked the 70-amp Jeti ESC, and crushed the end of the 5s 5000 pack. A very expensive crash. All is not lost, however, as the FASST rx and servos are fine, which will drop into the Mustang very nicely.

Sep 22, 2008, 02:39 PM	#55
IFLYOS Foam is fun! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Winston Salem, NC, USA Posts: 945	I hate to hear that, Mike...it was quite a nice plane. But, as you said, all is not lost, since you have the new Mustang, and are able to save some goodies to go into it! Tim AG4RZ

Sep 22, 2008, 03:02 PM	#56
Maydog Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10	Great time! Once again thanks guys for a good fall fly-in for us southern boys. See yall next year!

Sep 22, 2008, 08:11 PM	#58
Diggs All Things That Fly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,168	Lots of pics here. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...2#post10596710 Not mine, but someone that was with me at the show. I think he did a great job. Diggs