Author Topic: Buddy Wieder & Ryan's Eagle (Read 2118 times)

Bob Hunt · « **on:** July 16, 2010, 10:39:48 AM »

Just a quick note to congratulate Buddy Wieder who placed 9th in Open at the Nats flying his brand new Ryan's Eagle electric stunter! Buddy also received 19 appearance points for his ship. Only one model received 20 points and that was Jim Aron's Systrema wet model.

I'm so proud of Buddy that I could just bust. He's fun to work with because he will always strive to do better and has tremendous energy and a great attitude. He's one to watch. He also won the "Rookie of the Year" honors for his placing.

Buddy was the only contestant in Open flying electric and his placing is significant.

Later - Bob Hunt

Mike Palko · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2010, 11:21:40 AM »

Congrats Buddy!

I expected nothing less!

Mike

Dean Pappas · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2010, 11:30:08 AM »

Woo-Hoo!

Dean P.

William DeMauro · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2010, 01:57:06 PM »

Congrats Buddy!!!!!!!!! I had a great time with you this week.That plane flies real good!!! Thanks for all the help and coaching you gave me. Thanks for lettng me help you!!!
William

jose modesto · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2010, 04:00:41 PM »

Buddy's model flew great in various conditions from light air to17 Miles and hour winds. Buddy's model flew a really good corner not a harsh corner but a corner that the model rotated through. Buddy's model rotated and locked and it flew a tight hourglass.
In my opinion this model can push electrics to the highest levels i was really impressed by the package.
I cant wait to get home and start flying my electric Genesis Extreme USA1. my models weighs in at 62oz with the same power train. Lets go ELECTRICS
Jose Modesto

Matt Colan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2010, 04:06:47 PM »

I said it on the other board, and I'll say it here as well. Congrats Buddy!!! I guess he fixed the bad spot on the plane from Brodak's to receive 19 points.

When I watched him fly at Brodak's, I was impressed how well the electric flew. He also showed me how he programs the speed control, and every time I see an electric fly REALLY well (like Buddy's), I keep thinking I got to try it out sometime in the future.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2010, 04:42:57 PM »

Yes, it flies very well.

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2010, 08:44:46 PM »

Here are a few more photos of Ryan's Eagle. The model is named for his son, Ryan, who is afflicted with a severe case of Epilepsy. The love Buddy and his wife have for Ryan is inspiring. Ryan is one of the nicest young men you will ever meet and no one in the family let's his affliction get them down. They do everything as a family and they are just wonderful people. A model for us all...

Later - Bob Hunt

Will Hubin · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2010, 06:17:11 PM »

Here's an in-flight shot.

WhittleN · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:12:24 AM »

Buddy
Could you show us a "under the hood" shot?

Norm Whittle
PS I'm building an electric and would like to see the wiring layout.

Dean Pappas · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:35:26 PM »

Hi Norm,
Neatness counts! But you knew that already.
Actually this needs to turn into another thread on planning/cooling/and electronics installation.

Dean P.

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:39:03 PM »

Quote from: Dean Pappas on July 19, 2010, 09:35:26 PM

Hi Norm,
Neatness counts! But you knew that already.
Actually this needs to turn into another thread on planning/cooling/and electronics installation.

Dean P.

now thats a good idea Dean..........

John Sunderland · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2010, 01:36:48 AM »

Damn...very nice....is there a Saturn under the veil?

Congrats on your rookie year award and very nice placing! Fine accomplishment and you couldn't have better coaching in my opinion. An electric combo in the top ten from a first year competitor is outstanding!

TDM · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2010, 05:23:04 AM »

It does look like a Quadrom

John Boys · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:40:19 AM »

Congratulations Buddy!

Beautiful looking plane, excellent choice of power and superb skills on the handle - the total package.

Will, that's a great photo. Should be hanging on the wall.

WhittleN · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:56:53 AM »

Insert Quote
Hi Norm,
Neatness counts! But you knew that already.
Actually this needs to turn into another thread on planning/cooling/and electronics installation.

Dean P.

Yes Dean, please make it so.
For us old IC guys this is a entire rethinking.
I for one would like to see:

ESC mounting
Timer mounting
Switch mounting - without getting in the way of the battery.
battery mounting
arming switch or plug implementation

Bud sent me some construction photos of his Ryan's Eagle - it looks as good under sctruction as it does finished.

Shultzie · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:11:59 AM »

Quote from: John Boys on July 20, 2010, 08:40:19 AM

Congratulations Buddy!

Beautiful looking plane, excellent choice of power and superb skills on the handle - the total package.

Will, that's a great photo. Should be hanging on the wall.

YES! THAT SHOT IS AWESOME... (I took the lib' to resize this shot for a quick over-all full frame view.

Dean Pappas · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:16:43 AM »

I had the pleasure of seeing Buddy's plane in the bones at several points during construction.
It's just as pretty on the inside.

Dean

Rob Smith · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2010, 10:12:07 AM »

Its exciting to see more models designed specifically for electric power. Great looking model! Looks very similar to Bob's popular Caprice.

Rob

Paul Walker · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:53:03 PM »

I watched Bud's plane fly several times at the Nats this year. I can see the clear Bob Hunt influence in his flying!

He wanted me to fly it before he left, but time never allowed. My loss.

Nice job Buddy!