Author Topic: 2016 Nats Coverage (Read 64067 times)

Doug Moon · « **Reply #50 on:** July 16, 2016, 09:04:28 PM »

I sure do like Chris's XL. I wonder how it flys?

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #51 on:** July 16, 2016, 09:44:21 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on July 16, 2016, 11:14:55 AM

Golly, Norm. Sorry you can't go. I'm glad Joe can. I was worried about him last year.

Hi Howard, Joe should do well, he has been flying a lot and working with me on my flying. I sure wanted to be there. The best of luck to you and everyone else.
Norm

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #52 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:54:44 AM »

Caught up with Denny and Derek while grabbing grub this morning, as well as James and Ben Mills. Practice weather looks good for the morning but winds will come up this afternoon ahead of forecasted storms tomorrow. Today will be Beginner and Intermediate out on the grass. I'll try to get over there and get some photos after I get some flying done.

PerttiMe · « **Reply #53 on:** July 17, 2016, 06:26:42 AM »

Quote from: Serge_Krauss on July 15, 2016, 02:57:10 PM

... It looks as though the bipes are still competitive in RC pattern.

They weren't before but started coming in a few years back. Some have even used triplanes. RC Pattern isn't fast nowadays: high thrust and high drag is good for low constant speed.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #54 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:03:34 AM »

From morning practice: Derek Barry warms up.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #55 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:04:30 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #56 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:05:27 AM »

Gene Martines SV 11

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #57 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:06:23 AM »

Brett Bucks Infinity

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #58 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:07:18 AM »

David Fitzgeralds Thundergazer

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #59 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:08:16 AM »

Chris Cox new ship.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #60 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:09:11 AM »

Dave launches for Brett

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #61 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:10:07 AM »

Frank Williams Sidewinder

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #62 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:10:52 AM »

Jose Modesto

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #63 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:11:39 AM »

Kaz Hellcat

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #64 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:21:39 AM »

Had my fill of the wind for the morning so went over to the grass to check out Beginner and Intermediate. It was winding down but I was thrilled to see two new junior Stars of Tomorrow in Steven and Joe Daly flying an electric Nobler. Here's Steven the youngest;

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #65 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:22:25 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #66 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:23:19 AM »

And Joe;

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #67 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:25:39 AM »

Here is the final scoreboard for Intermediate. Congrats to all!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #68 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:34:38 AM »

Brenda is coming around to tell everyone that a storm is on the way and they are taking the tents down.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #69 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:46:47 AM »

Ben Mills chillin'

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #70 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:58:17 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2016, 08:09:19 PM

Ted I just spotted your post. From what I saw ( in my humble opinion) most every machine I saw out there looks to come off the same professional assembly line. There were about three major designs and quite similar paint jobs. Pretty sure no BOM going on here.

Hi Dave. I know...I was just being my usual smart a$$ self and remembering the olden days when modeling was a significant part of the model airplaning package everywhere on the field.

Thanks so much for all the pix and "flavor" of the CLPA Nats experience. I don't miss it a lot until I see the pictures of planes and pilots...generally with smiles on their faces. I know these guys have lots of masking tape and props and know how, where, when and why to use all of them. No "one trick ponies" on this track.

What a great event!

Ted

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #71 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:30:42 AM »

A group shot of all Beginner and Intermediate contestants.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #72 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:31:35 AM »

The loot field.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #73 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:33:04 AM »

The beginner scoreboards in the wounded hands of Mike Stinson. Tell him to keep his paws outa props!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #74 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:33:43 AM »

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #75 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:59:48 AM »

Hey Dave. thanks for all the pics and goings on. You cannot imagine how much it means to us guys at home. Not as good as being there but helps us relive some past times in the present. Don't forget to fly up a storm yourself though.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #76 on:** July 17, 2016, 01:08:11 PM »

Thanks Jim! From the Museum......Today Wes Dicks Velvet is being inducted into the museum. His innovative split 'blown' flaps were deemed worthy to be added to the museum. Wes, at 83, is in fine form and ready to go this week.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #77 on:** July 17, 2016, 01:09:03 PM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #78 on:** July 17, 2016, 01:09:56 PM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #79 on:** July 17, 2016, 01:14:45 PM »

Paul Walker · « **Reply #80 on:** July 17, 2016, 01:35:45 PM »

Well, the rain finally came. It is really coming down as I sit in my trailer. Took the photo just before the heavy rain came. Lightening now.

All activities shut down currently.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #81 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:15:28 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 17, 2016, 10:46:47 AM

Ben Mills chillin'

This isn't the young lad I remember down Springfield, Mo. way.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #82 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:18:39 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 17, 2016, 02:15:28 PM

This isn't the young lad I remember down Springfield, Mo. way.

Yep Doc

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #83 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:14:56 PM »

Dave,
I want to add my vote of many thanks for your great coverage of the "Doin's in Muncie". I wanted very badly to go this year but it just wasn't to be.

Next year!...

In the mean time your coverage is the next best thing!!!

Thanks...
Randy Cuberly

Matthew Brown · « **Reply #84 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:25:47 PM »

I was able to get a pass this afternoon and drove up to Muncie. Stunt was done for the day by the time I got there but I got to see about half a dozen really good F2D matches before the rains came. I'm planning going back up Tuesday about noon. I hope there's still some competition going on by then.

Matt

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #85 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:31:53 PM »

Thank you Randy and to all with kind words. This is ( mostly) fun for me too!
A weather update. The storm is past but it's overcast and remains windy. The local airport has 14-16 mph with gusts to 23. It's supposed to settle to about 11 mph by dark. Brave souls might take wing that last hour. Tomorrow is 50/50 rain with winds 9-11. Tuesday on appears much better. The Appearance judging and pilots meeting happens at the 180 building at 2:30 pm Monday. I hope others will add photos from the judging floor. There will likely be a clutch of flyers gabbing at the pavilion and watching the weather as the evening wears on.

B Norton · « **Reply #86 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:48:49 PM »

Quote from: Norm Faith Jr. on July 15, 2016, 11:02:22 PM

We were supposed to of left today for Muncie...due to some real bad luck, we have had to cancel. I'm very disappointed, as I was looking forward to put my new ship on the floor to be judged. Joe Bowman can fill you in on all of the details. I'll be here following all of the action.
Norm

Hate to hear your not going Muncie .Maybe we'll see you, Dang and that new plane @ tulsa .That's a sweet looking bird.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #87 on:** July 17, 2016, 05:03:28 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 17, 2016, 01:35:45 PM

Well, the rain finally came. It is really coming down as I sit in my trailer. Took the photo just before the heavy rain came. Lightening now.

All activities shut down currently.

Looks like "Miller Time". Or whatever refreshment you personally prefer!!

Randy Cuberly

RC Storick · « **Reply #88 on:** July 17, 2016, 05:52:38 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 17, 2016, 01:08:11 PM

Thanks Jim! From the Museum......Today Wes Dicks Velvet is being inducted into the museum. His innovative split 'blown' flaps were deemed worthy to be added to the museum. Wes, at 83, is in fine form and ready to go this week.

James Mills · « **Reply #89 on:** July 17, 2016, 06:29:09 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 17, 2016, 02:15:28 PM

This isn't the young lad I remember down Springfield, Mo. way.

Yep, he's about 6'1" now (I don't think it's fair that tall and slim skipped a generation

).

James

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #90 on:** July 17, 2016, 09:21:00 PM »

Quote from: B Norton on July 17, 2016, 04:48:49 PM

Hate to hear your not going Muncie .Maybe we'll see you, Dang and that new plane @ tulsa .That's a sweet looking bird.

Thanks, we are sure going to try and make it.
Norm

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #91 on:** July 17, 2016, 09:33:39 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 17, 2016, 01:35:45 PM

Well, the rain finally came. It is really coming down as I sit in my trailer. Took the photo just before the heavy rain came. Lightening now.

All activities shut down currently.

Oddly enough I had the same weather here. Looked like one cell, and it was,But it blew over in time to fly later but then it got scarey dead air...
Best of luck this weekend Paul, and Chris and others,Looking forward to watching from here

RC Storick · « **Reply #92 on:** July 18, 2016, 03:15:31 AM »

Billy in beard

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #93 on:** July 18, 2016, 04:17:30 AM »

This looks like the morning to just roll over and sleep in. It's raining and will for another hour or two then 12-14 mph winds all day. We'll have plenty of time to spit-shine the birds up before Appearance Judging today.

Matthew Brown · « **Reply #94 on:** July 18, 2016, 04:54:29 AM »

What CL events are on schedule for Tuesday? I know speed limit combat is but what else?

Thanks, Matt

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #95 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:36:23 AM »

Quote from: Basmntdweller on July 18, 2016, 04:54:29 AM

What CL events are on schedule for Tuesday? I know speed limit combat is but what else?

Thanks, Matt

Matt as far as aerobatics is concerned look at the first thread on the forum above. Tuesday will have Old Time and Classic Stunt on circles 1 & 2 on the LPad starting at 8:00 am. The full Nats schedule can be found on the AMA website model aircraft.org/competitions/nationals.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #96 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:39:33 AM »

As Dave said, no one flying. The picture is from my dining table in our trailer looking towards the L pad. I have not seen anyone fly yet.

However, the wind here is not as bad as predicted. Still cool out after the storm passed. However, the weather radar shows more headed this way.

Time to polish!

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #97 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:46:18 AM »

Paul,
Did you really force Chris out to fly yesterday evening in the 15-20 mph wind just so you could stand on the sidelines and chuckle? Wish I'd been there.
Alan

Paul Walker · « **Reply #98 on:** July 18, 2016, 09:22:52 AM »

Quote from: Alan Resinger on July 18, 2016, 07:46:18 AM

Paul,
Did you really force Chris out to fly yesterday evening in the 15-20 mph wind just so you could stand on the sidelines and chuckle? Wish I'd been there.
Alan

Yes, the wind was blowing. We got his sensitivity up to where mine is and he found it punched through the wind better. No chuckling involved!

He is looking much better now.

Larry Fernandez · « **Reply #99 on:** July 18, 2016, 10:16:38 AM »

Quote from: RC Storick on July 17, 2016, 05:52:38 PM

What are "split, blown flaps"?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Author Topic: 2016 Nats Coverage (Read 64067 times)

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