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Title: Life in the way again.
Post by: 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.)
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: Bill Little 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~

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: ray copeland 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!!!
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: john e. holliday on February 22, 2012, 08:44:34 AM: Depending on the activities, combine them with the 1/2A's. H^^
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: Dennis Saydak 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.
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: Tim Wescott 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!
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: Bill Little 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~

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: Bill Adair 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.

Bill
Title: Re: Life in the way again.
Post by: Wayne Collier 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.