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Offline Wayne Collier

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Life in the way again.
« on: February 18, 2012, 04:47:24 PM »
I've always loved airplanes and have a fondness for 1/2a.  Just can't seem to find as much time as I used to.  Between work, church, family, and other things it seems that modeling sessions are getting far apart.  I think its been more than a year since I've done any 1/2a'ing.  I kinda miss it.  Checking in here seems to help.

(Life in the way meant a bit humorously.  Much of what takes my time is important or fun or sometimes both.)
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Offline Bill Little

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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2012, 04:52:20 PM »
Quote from: Wayne Collier on February 18, 2012, 04:47:24 PM
I've always loved airplanes and have a fondness for 1/2a.  Just can't seem to find as much time as I used to.  Between work, church, family, and other things it seems that modeling sessions are getting far apart.  I think its been more than a year since I've done any 1/2a'ing.  I kinda miss it.  Checking in here seems to help.

(Life in the way meant a bit humorously.  Much of what takes my time is important or fun or sometimes both.)

Yep, Wayne, a lot of times things seem to get in the way of what's really important! LL~ LL~

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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 04:57:56 PM »
Wayne, i too love 1/2a flying. I sincerely hope you get the time soon to go flying. Hang in there!!!
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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2012, 08:44:34 AM »
Depending on the activities, combine them with the 1/2A's. H^^
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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2012, 08:35:14 AM »
You have to make time for what you miss or life will continue to get in the way. It's basically an issue of priorities.
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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2012, 09:10:27 AM »
Quote from: john e. holliday on February 22, 2012, 08:44:34 AM
Depending on the activities, combine them with the 1/2A's. H^^
Surely there's a youth group out there that's sorely in need of learning to fly control line!
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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2012, 11:02:58 AM »
Thinking back on it, Wayne, don't feel too bad....... I can't fly or even build right now! LL~ LL~ LL~

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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2012, 03:11:47 PM »
Wayne,

Have you considered any of the ARF/ARC airplanes?

The Brodak Baby Clown is an excellent buy, and an ARF or ARC goes together very fast.

I fly an ARF, but have an ARC version I like even more. You can inspect the construction quality, and controls before it's covered, and use one of the newer diet coverings to keep the weight down.

I don't believe I could buy a Baby Clown kit, and build it for the price of the nearly finished ARF/ARC versions. On top of that, they offer both beam and radial engine mount versions, and several colors to choose from if you get the ARF.

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Offline Wayne Collier

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Re: Life in the way again.
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2012, 06:56:09 PM »
I've had two planes started for a while now.  Part of the limitation is no good place to leave my stuff scattered out at the moment.  Time I drag it out and allow time to put it away, not much time left to build.  Also my "launcher" grew up and joined the Air force and I haven't found a new flying buddy yet.

I thought I'd have more free time when the kids grew up, but so far it hasn't worked out that way?  Aside from 1/2a, I've got a new .25LA needing a ride.  Screwed it to a board and ran it a few times more than a year ago. It's clamped in a vice in the shed right now.

The priority thing may be part of what's going on.  That and I just don't seem to feel as good or have the energy that I did a few years ago.  I partly blame that on work.  Surviving a few rounds of downsizing means I work harder than I used to for the same pay. 
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