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    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Since we don't have much of a winter here is San Diego we make our own clouds.
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    AMA and Multirotors

    As president of my local club I sort of copied Al from JTEC and also sent a letter to Bob along with a couple other friends. Here is his response. It does sound like they are taking some action. Mr. Hinton, The Academy of Model Aeronautics was formed in 1936 with a primary focus of free...
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    Yes, what Terry said. Sorry I should have been more clear:eek:
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    Thank you, definitely helps. After my last post I went back and read your build thread. It all made sense to me then. The JTEC tubes fit great. I thought they would be a bit small but they actually worked excellent. You will notice I did not router my 3/8" balsa. I am sticking to a mostly design...
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    Ok so now I will ad some detail as I catch up to Bipenut. I got the sides into the jig over the plans and mounted them to the engine box. I used titebond and CA. Then came the cross section. Here you must pay special attention that they are cut to fit precisely or your fuselage side will bow...
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    AMA and Multirotors

    Sounds good. lets keep our fingers crossed.
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    AMA and Multirotors

    I was at the AMA show. I may be wrong here and tell me if I am and there is no way of really knowing but it just feels like to me that the AMA is asleep at the switch and they really don't fully understand what the real threat is to our hobby. Bob thinks we just don't like multi rotors, is that...
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    AMA and Multirotors

    FYI Bob Brown has NO planes only multi rotors. A guy from my area who loves multi rotors interviewed him at the show.
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    AMA and Multirotors

    Really, he thinks only "large Scale boys" are unhappy? That's it? This goes along with my original point that they are so far out of touch it's useless trying to get them to see the light. I think you may still get a "canned" answer soon from his assistant.
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    I'll throw up some little progress and very little it is. Found a nail in one of my trailer tires so that has consumed my time. I framed the sides and completed most of the engine box. Tomorrow I will start the attachment of the sides. It's been a real joy to get back to building. I think to...
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    AMA and Multirotors

    I'm going to report you for writing this post. You have a couple miss spellings and you have no business talking multitotors with a plane in your avatar. A government lawyer will be contacting you. :laughing:
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    Aircraft International (US 3W dealer) Moving to Florida

    Business must be really good to be able to close for a month! I was shocked when I saw this the other day when I went to the website. I wish someone else sold 3W 3D props.
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    AMA and Multirotors

    Any time you accept money that is considered commercial/business and the money must be reported on that by State and Federal law.
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    AMA and Multirotors

    I mostly agree with you however, You need a permit to buy a gun and 99% of people understand that a gun IS dangerous. Most idiots buy the quads think of them as they are marketed, a "toy".
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    AMA and Multirotors

    That's great, I did not know they were working on a new site. Thanks
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    AMA and Multirotors

    The vendors sold to what was the most in demand in order to receive the most profits. Most of AMA is so outdated starting with their website which is a joke if you've ever tried to do anything on it as a club officer. No denying the huge market demand for the multirotor thing and I 100% agree...
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    Very nice. I made a sanding table years ago when we had to build everything and I had the problems you describe.
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    These are them however I only paid $55 for them and now they are more so search around. Great Legs.
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    Thanks, Bench kit legs are awesome. My old bench was just getting old and probably sagging although I could not see it so I did not want to risk a build on it. When I was exchanging emails while ordering it he mentioned how he change the kit a bit. I forgot about that and was stumped at first...
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    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick 540 Build Thread

    Got started this weekend after the AMA show. Built a new bench and jumped right in.
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