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Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

Jetpainter

640cc Uber Pimp
There wasn't much activity at the field today considering it was a pretty nice day for August. My buddy Tony and I got a few flights in. I flew the Hangar 9 Extra with it's new prop, spinner and repaired cowl and gear cuff. I was also able to sand and polish out a bunch of scuffs and scratches in the canopy from being upside down in the beans.

It was nice to have an airplane that starts easy for a change.;)

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stangflyer

I like 'em "BIG"!
There wasn't much activity at the field today considering it was a pretty nice day for August. My buddy Tony and I got a few flights in. I flew the Hangar 9 Extra with it's new prop, spinner and repaired cowl and gear cuff. I was also able to sand and polish out a bunch of scuffs and scratches in the canopy from being upside down in the beans.

It was nice to have an airplane that starts easy for a change.;)

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Very nicely done Doug. She looks so awesome and proud sitting there. sarcastic-applause-smiley-emoticon.gif
 

stangflyer

I like 'em "BIG"!
Two days in a row for flying for me. Yesterday it was the new 330. Today...Ah well, you know? I just had to join in on the festivities of the monthly fun fly at the field. What did I take? Weeeeelllll….. A little 10cc gaserized trainer was the call. I had not flown my RCGF 10cc trainer since winter of last year. Almost two years. I figured it was time. I had to do some modifications as the on board rx./ign. Lipo died. I had been running a regulator to bring the voltage down to a usable voltage for the servos and ignition. But I figured if the battery is dead, lets do away with all that spaghetti mess and start fresh. I kept the 4.8 NiHd pack for the nav lights. But changed out the 7.4 Lipo and regulator for a 6.6 Life battery. Rewired the entire plane and it looks so much cleaner inside now. Took her out this morning and put on a couple of flights before the fun began and wow... What a great performing little trainer. No issues with wiring and the little 10cc ran pretty well. Considering it is still basically new and not even close to being broke in. There was one....minor, well ok.... HUGE setback though. I offered to help a fellow flyer with his "glow" (shudder) plane. He started it and I picked it up and took it to the runway for him. I am not even joking...It nearly slipped out of my slimy grippers.

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Yeah, I think it is time I get another glow powered plane. "NOT"!!
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I'd rather be face punched! LOL. Still, we all had a really "REALLY" great time. One of the gents I like to pal with is just and all around good guy. He has progressed so much in the last couple of years. He keeps asking me, "Rob, you think I can handle something like a more aerobatic plane?" I keep telling him he is more than capable. So what did he bring today? Now mind you, the wind was literally not like yesterday. We had 17 gusting to 26 mph winds. Oh it was warm and all. Just brutally windy. We flew the fun fly anyway. Ever see a harrier landing with a trainer? Lots of rudder and stick baby. We were trying to hit one of 7 boxes chocked on the runway. Each one gave a poker card. From 10, J, Q, K and Ace. You can imagine the challenge...and the all out fun. Anyway, my pal brought a EF Bushmaster like plane. Huge soft wheels and light as a feather. Totally hilarious to see him go out to retrieve his plane after landing. Had to keep the motor running fast enough to keep it from being blown backwards. Needless to say the tail was up in flight condition and pretty much motionless on the runway. Then he would chase it...run it up....chase it....run it up....gosh...what a hoot. But talk about pin point landings. LOL.

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Snoopy1

640cc Uber Pimp
So I kept my word Kelly. I put in three flights on the newly renovated 330. I have to say, she just keeps looking so sexy every time I take her out. I just couldn't resist. That beautiful redhead asked me out on a date and I just couldn't say no. I changed out the power up system in her last night and very pleased to say I like the new setup. So much so, every plane I have will get the new update.
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Caught this view while hiding from the sun. (No liquid sunshine here today...lol)
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Just a little snippet of fun.
That is definitely a keeper looks good flys good and a pair of red ears to keep everyone happy. Nicely done Stang.
 

Snoopy1

640cc Uber Pimp
There wasn't much activity at the field today considering it was a pretty nice day for August. My buddy Tony and I got a few flights in. I flew the Hangar 9 Extra with it's new prop, spinner and repaired cowl and gear cuff. I was also able to sand and polish out a bunch of scuffs and scratches in the canopy from being upside down in the beans.

It was nice to have an airplane that starts easy for a change.;)

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Well she looks ready to go again, and the cowl looks as good as new again. Boy that plane has some history but it is at the field doing what it was meant to do. Enjoy the plane and like The Stang would say fly it like you stole it.
 

Snoopy1

640cc Uber Pimp
Well the weather was picture perfect almost no wind and the temperature about 85. And slightly overcast. Put in 9 flights and enjoyed every one. What was enjoyable was that my 3D flying is showing some improvement, I am now able to hang on the prop and do it 20 ft above the runway for a reasonable amount of time.
 

stangflyer

I like 'em "BIG"!
Well the weather was picture perfect almost no wind and the temperature about 85. And slightly overcast. Put in 9 flights and enjoyed every one. What was enjoyable was that my 3D flying is showing some improvement, I am now able to hang on the prop and do it 20 ft above the runway for a reasonable amount of time.
Just wait until you're able to get it down and bumped the rudder on the runway 2 inches in front of your face. Talk about a rush. It blows your mind.
 

Luchnia

70cc twin V2
Yeah, I think it is time I get another glow powered plane. "NOT"!!
Nothing like a bunch of slime! ugghhh...
I remember saying that I would never leave glow when I was flying glow. I moved to gassers and never looked back. What a bonehead statement I made thinking I would stick with glow! The only thing glow I have is my old trainer and haven't cranked it up in many years now.
 

Luchnia

70cc twin V2
Just wait until you're able to get it down and bumped the rudder on the runway 2 inches in front of your face. Talk about a rush. It blows your mind.
I am getting closer to the ground every time I go out, but still have not gotten to where I can continue to stay close. I think flying low and close is probably much easier (at least that is what I have been told) yet I am leery to do that especially when there are a lot of people around for safety concerns.

Not long ago I finally got within inches of the ground with the rudder on my Mojo 65 and that was really super cool. One guy said he was sure it touched the grass. Whether it did or not that was fun, yet seemed I had to be much more "in tune" with everything that low and close compared to doing the same thing 20' off the ground. I think not having an unlimited banking account and plenty of time to repair affects how low and close we fly :money_talks:
 

Xpress

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Painted up the Multiplex Mentor in a high-viz scheme for my girlfriend, and finally got the SAFE rx dialed in. Looks fantastic in the air!!

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Also got the maiden in on my Pulse. Flies fantastic, can't wait to get more stick time in on it. Discovered I had a lower KV motor than I originally thought so a 13x6.5 is a little bit under-propped, will change to a 14x7e.

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