Author Topic: 2015 NATS Coverage (Read 88697 times)

Dave_Trible · « **on:** June 26, 2015, 08:47:34 AM »

It's that time once again to begin the ramp up to the premier event in aeromodeling. Part of that is this digital record of words and deeds that make up the Nats. Sadly this year we'll miss our dear friend and mentor Bob Gieske . If possible I'm sure he will be wherever the flying is going on.
Recently we've had the toasted Nats, the frozen Nats and if the weather guessers are to be heard, maybe the drowned Nats. T-storms Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Better bring a snorkel!
Yes here is the place for the teasers, wheezers, and geezers to have their say. Please remember this will be a part the permanent record so keep it upbeat. The betting window has been opened.
As per my custom I will travel Thursday prior and will be on the turf Friday.

Let the game begin...

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:48:43 AM »

Come fly with the big birds..

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:50:18 AM »

Or stay in the nest...

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:51:32 AM »

Just don't drink the water...

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2015, 09:47:23 AM »

Dave
Any chance you have an unlimited data plan with a 4g network?

UStream live videos would be nice to see. 😉

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2015, 10:00:55 AM »

Paul I do have unlimited data and LTE so even better. However I've never done the live video. I'll try to educate myself some on it and we'll see. Would prefer to do that on something other than my 5S.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2015, 10:08:56 AM »

Hey Dave
The 5s would be better than nothing. I thought the UStream worked great. The cameraman learned a few things.

Give me a call if you need help getting it setup. Phone is listed in the PAMPA directory. Or shoot me a PM.

It's a lot easer than flying the pattern. 😁

Chris_Rud · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2015, 11:59:18 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on June 26, 2015, 10:00:55 AM

Paul I do have unlimited data and LTE so even better. However I've never done the live video. I'll try to educate myself some on it and we'll see. Would prefer to do that on something other than my 5S.

Dave, Lets talk. I do this type of stuff for a living and sense I will be there we can do something cool. I will private message you my info.

-Chris

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2015, 12:15:54 PM »

Yeah guys we'll talk about it. Out gathering the daily bread right now but later today or tomorrow ....

Les McDonald · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2015, 07:23:48 AM »

I'll be looking foward to all the info, results and drama!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2015, 09:54:51 PM »

Hopefully not a wet NATS like we had not too many years ago. When I got there they were pulling vehicles out of the combat area. I think there was a picture of someone in a row boat on the AMA field. Not the lake in front of headquarters.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:01:39 PM »

Just my two cents worth, I don't have the time to watch all the videos and far prefer the manner in which Dave did last year's nats. I can set down, read quickly and see what's happening, and then be back in the shop in a few minutes.
Also, no disrespect to Paul and his herculean effort at Brodaks, but I found no connection to seeing those reports because they had no personal information in them about the participants. I saw folks I know, but just "ships passing in the night" type of things. Maybe both types of reports could happen, but that's a lot of work, either way.
Again, no disrespect intended, just my personal preferences.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2015, 02:14:34 PM »

Will, to update where we are right now I don't think the program will change much. I've talked some with both Paul and Chris and done some research myself about streaming video. Given the lack of time and trying to make up a bunch of practice time I'm not going to try to take on a new hobby right now. The way Paul did this is worth a try but as some add-on to the thread as time permits. I'll get the app and be prepared for the 5S. Chris and I may collaborate on some additional video. To do this as I would like to requires a fair amount of equipment, I already have the HD cam and MacBook Pro, wifi hotspot etc. but would still need at least $500 more stuff. Them I'm tied to a spot with the stuff and need another vehicle to haul it. I'd most rather have Chris or anyone else upload whatever video they gather to the thread. That way I can get around and simply do commentary. As long as I am competing myself it's going to be pretty hard to do much more than I do already. Chris and I will be talking more and see.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2015, 05:28:38 PM »

Dave, I was amazed that you had, or rather, took the time to do what you did last year. You are to be commended for that and there should be some kind of award for such dedication. Chris is also going to be competing, but he's such a high energy dude that he can multi-task in his sleep. (Ask him about his nats with the "fab-four" his first year there!) He's first class, as I am sure Paul is, too. You are included in that category as well.
Thanks for helping me be there this year.

Gerald Arana · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2015, 05:46:08 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on June 26, 2015, 08:51:32 AM

Just don't drink the water...

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Good one.

Jerry

Matt Colan · « **Reply #15 on:** July 01, 2015, 02:25:34 PM »

My grandfather and I are going to be arriving next Saturday! What I am going to try and do is upload at least one video to Youtube each night of somebody flying. No promises but I'll do my best.

Can't wait to get there!!

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2015, 03:52:01 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on July 01, 2015, 02:25:34 PM

My grandfather and I are going to be arriving next Saturday! What I am going to try and do is upload at least one video to Youtube each night of somebody flying. No promises but I'll do my best.

Can't wait to get there!!

Break a leg, Matt...but not your airplane!

Good Luck

Ted

Jason Greer · « **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2015, 07:55:34 PM »

I'll be watching from afar this year, so any online coverage will be most welcome. Many thanks to those of you who will be providing updates to those of us who are unable to attend.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2015, 09:19:09 PM »

For the first time since 1983, I am entered...!

Paul Walker · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2015, 10:12:34 PM »

Quote from: Dennis Adamisin on July 01, 2015, 09:19:09 PM

For the first time since 1983, I am entered...!

Wow, nice! Look forward to seeing you once again.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:44:31 PM »

Well again the old DOC will be keeping tabs via NATS News and what ever you gentlemen post. Remember to have fun. And Howard have a big ice cream sunday for me at Dairy Queen.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #21 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:48:40 PM »

Dennis,

1983?? 1883??? Has it been that long??

I wish I could be there.. Good luck.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:36:22 PM »

Current open stunt entry is 39, with 14 Advanced. 39 is a pretty big number for pre-entries, which are frequently only half. I would guess that there will be 15-20 more in Open and 10 more in ADV, so that's a lot of people.

Stunt IS NOT dying!

Brett

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:39:56 PM »

Stunt is certainly alive and well around here. It's good to see so many planning for this Nats.

F.C.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2015, 04:29:06 AM »

Quote from: Tom Niebuhr on July 02, 2015, 12:48:40 PM

Dennis,

1983?? 1883??? Has it been that long??

Put it this way, the last time I was there the Dead Sea was only sick...

Paul Walker · « **Reply #25 on:** July 03, 2015, 05:50:32 PM »

For once it will be nice to go to Muncie to cool off!
It's been HOT here.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #26 on:** July 03, 2015, 06:14:32 PM »

From the dearth of pre-Nats banter here, you wouldn't think anybody's going. Maybe people are put off by the drying up of the vortex generator supply. I'll go, but I might not take my good airplane.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #27 on:** July 03, 2015, 06:43:59 PM »

I will be there,, probably taking pictures,, but not sure if I will be posting much,, I need about 100 practice flights to even feel sort of prepared,, LOL,, anybody have lights for my plane?

Howard Rush · « **Reply #28 on:** July 03, 2015, 06:54:52 PM »

We got the lights,
We got the bling.
The Northwest posse's
The next big thing.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #29 on:** July 03, 2015, 07:49:37 PM »

[ I'll go, but I might not take my good airplane.
[/quote]

Well, that may be. BUT, you are taking your BEST flying plane!

Doug Moon · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2015, 08:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on July 03, 2015, 06:54:52 PM

We got the lights,
We got the bling.
The Northwest posse's
The next big thing.

Yes you have the lights
Yes you have the bling
The nw posse is always the NEXT big thing,
But it's the Moon's patterns that will make the spreadsheet SING

Howard Rush · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2015, 09:19:36 PM »

Hey diddle diddle,
When Serge plays his fiddle
My scores will be over the Moons'

Will Hinton · « **Reply #32 on:** July 04, 2015, 03:06:44 PM »

HOWAAAARD! (Can't believe you said that!)

Derek Barry · « **Reply #33 on:** July 06, 2015, 09:51:10 AM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on July 03, 2015, 06:14:32 PM

From the dearth of pre-Nats banter here, you wouldn't think anybody's going. Maybe people are put off by the drying up of the vortex generator supply. I'll go, but I might not take my good airplane.

I apologize for my lack of pre nats trash talk this year, I just have too many things going on. I do, however, have about seven practice flights this year so I am in pro-stunt form and ready to destroy all of you next week!!!

Derek

Brett Buck · « **Reply #34 on:** July 06, 2015, 01:09:44 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 06, 2015, 09:51:10 AM

I apologize for my lack of pre nats trash talk this year, I just have too many things going on.

Yes, I did find that rather lacking, really not up to standards at all. You can make up for it by being super-obnoxious from here on, however.

Brett

Derek Barry · « **Reply #35 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:19:11 PM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on July 06, 2015, 01:09:44 PM

Yes, I did find that rather lacking, really not up to standards at all. You can make up for it by being super-obnoxious from here on, however.

Brett

Understood. I plan on beating you (and everyone else) by at least .04 points.

Derek

Paul Walker · « **Reply #36 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:26:41 PM »

Gee thanks Brett. You have given him a great idea!

That's OK, he's just a young pup. Unlike Matt and Chris.....they seem to have respect for their elders.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #37 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:35:46 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 06, 2015, 02:26:41 PM

Gee thanks Brett. You have given him a great idea!

That's OK, he's just a young pup. Unlike Matt and Chris.....they seem to have respect for their elders.

I don't feel so young anymore, I see more grey hair in the mirror every day. But thanks for making me feel better old man!

And having beat all of you at least once earns me the right to talk a little trash.

We will see how the kids do this year flying in Open.

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #38 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:40:34 PM »

I know one thing, Layla will not be drawing my flight order this year!!!!

Derek

Paul Walker · « **Reply #39 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:18:34 PM »

What are ya, YELLOW.

James Mills · « **Reply #40 on:** July 06, 2015, 05:22:41 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 06, 2015, 02:40:34 PM

I know one thing, Layla will not be drawing my flight order this year!!!!

Derek

Hey Derek if you'd like Ben can draw for you

.

James

Derek Barry · « **Reply #41 on:** July 06, 2015, 05:28:11 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 06, 2015, 03:18:34 PM

What are ya, YELLOW.

Well down here it is pronounced yeller, and no I am not. I just try not to make the same mistake twice...

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #42 on:** July 06, 2015, 05:30:27 PM »

Quote from: James Mills on July 06, 2015, 05:22:41 PM

Hey Derek if you'd like Ben can draw for you .

James

Tell Ben thanks for the offer but I must decline. I will be responsible for my own outcome from now on. I am able to blame last years draw on Layla my own daughter I would hate to do that to somebody else's child.

Derek

Paul Walker · « **Reply #43 on:** July 06, 2015, 05:48:56 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 06, 2015, 05:28:11 PM

Well down here it is pronounced yeller, and no I am not. I just try not to make the same mistake twice...

Derek

Yeah, I know. No one calls you "yeller".
However, if you are afraid of Layla's picks, you must be YELLER.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #44 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:01:51 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 06, 2015, 05:48:56 PM

Yeah, I know. No one calls you "yeller".
However, if you are afraid of Layla's picks, you must be YELLER.

Ok then, let her pick for you!

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #45 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:24:47 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 03, 2015, 05:50:32 PM

For once it will be nice to go to Muncie to cool off!
It's been HOT here.

This is a cool down for us, it's been triple digits all month...

Derek

Paul Walker · « **Reply #46 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:25:48 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 06, 2015, 06:01:51 PM

Ok then, let her pick for you!

Derek

OK, that answers that. Ya are Yeller.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #47 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:29:18 PM »

Hey, shouldn't you be out practicing instead of fussing with this "stuff"? I know I have....Even in the 100+ degree weather we have been having.

OK, time to go to Muncie and cool off! ( How often can I say that?)

Derek Barry · « **Reply #48 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:32:56 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 06, 2015, 06:25:48 PM

OK, that answers that. Ya are Yeller.

I really hate to keep correcting you (you know that respect thing) but "you" is pronounced "u" not "ya".

Is that a yes on letting layla pick your flight order?

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #49 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:42:17 PM »

What is this "practice" you speak of? I thought you were naturally awesome?

Derek