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Offline Bill Little

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Just a thought!
« on: February 09, 2011, 07:56:28 PM »
Hi All,

I am not as competitive in CLPA as even i once was.  Maybe that will change (practice needed) maybe not.  I am spending more time helping my Son, and soon grandson, get better and start off, respectively.

As to 1/2A....  I can throw a 1/2A hollow log, or anything else, in the car and take it along "just for fun"!  You can fly only so many practice patterns at one time, and sometimes we are not ready to go just yet.  Besides, the 1/2A "fun" doesn't detract in the least bit from "flying the pattern."  Even relaxes one somewhat!

I test fly all our planes, and some for others.  I think it does help that I flew a lot of 1/2A as a kid, (and some twisted up big planes too! LOL!!).  That early experience taught me a lot of how "not to crash" a plane.  Crashing would be expensive!  I will have my son, and Grandson, both, fly some more 1/2A.   It doesn't "hurt", and I believe it can be of "help"!

Just some ramblings about the "smaller side" of C/L.  Contrary opinions welcome!  It is just something to "think" about.

Big Bear
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Offline Larry Renger

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Re: Just a thought!
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2011, 12:32:27 AM »
Having finally badgered Stan Tyler and Antone Kephart (both expert class pilots) into flying 1cc models, they suddenly found that flying "the big ones" became easier!  You sharpen your reactions nicely with a good 1/2A.  In addition, they could "fly it like they stole it".  Simple, quick to build and cheap.  Easy to feel free to push the limits.  And, if anything, our current crop of 1cc models actually outperform their big rivals.  (in good wind conditions).   VD~  S?P  :##
« Last Edit: February 14, 2011, 09:00:46 AM by Larry Renger »
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Re: Just a thought!
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2011, 11:33:53 AM »
The bigger airplanes are normally easier to fly, but the little ones are a lot of fun. #^ A lot of bang for the buck and do not require a lot of space. I think everyone should have some just for the fun of it. y1 y1

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Offline Jim Thomerson

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Re: Just a thought!
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2011, 08:05:41 PM »
Back when there were 1/2a stunt competitions on a pretty regular basis, I flew several own design !/2A stunt airplanes.  After two or three patterns on a 1/2A, the Fox 35 airplane was much easier to fly, slower and more line tension.
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Re: Just a thought!
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 08:30:18 AM »
Hi bill:                                                                                                       again  I'd like to thank you and bob For the kit. I was going to build that little guillows "arrow"   For my friend 1st, buuuuutttt. oooops not now and way to much work to wind up in the hands of a 4year old. I'm thinking my friend should build it himself. Not likely he'll be able too If its going to tax even my patience we're about the same age, besides if I build the galaxy I figure that'll be hard enough for me at this time. My son destroyed my last three airplanes, I'm still stingin over that. I bought some batteries for my digi-cam, so if I can figure it out I'll send progress pics for critique.                                                                                                                  jim                           
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Re: Just a thought!
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 09:53:08 PM »
Quote from: jim ivey on February 14, 2011, 08:30:18 AM
Hi bill:                                                                                                       again  I'd like to thank you and bob For the kit. I was going to build that little guillows "arrow"   For my friend 1st, buuuuutttt. oooops not now and way to much work to wind up in the hands of a 4year old. I'm thinking my friend should build it himself. Not likely he'll be able too If its going to tax even my patience we're about the same age, besides if I build the galaxy I figure that'll be hard enough for me at this time. My son destroyed my last three airplanes, I'm still stingin over that. I bought some batteries for my digi-cam, so if I can figure it out I'll send progress pics for critique.                                                                                                                  jim                           

Hi Jim,

Get to work on that Galaxy! LOL!!  What engine do you plan for it?  We would all love to see some pictures when you can get them posted.

I'm real fortunate that my son who flies with me is beyond the crashing stage! LOL!!  But he did "do in" my SV11 many years ago.  Lost it in the sun......  I ain't so sure I can outscore him anymore! LOL!!

Bill
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Re: Just a thought!
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 07:52:25 PM »
 y1 y1 Way to go, Big Bear!  We need more young pilots to continue the Quest!

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