Author Topic: 2017 Nats Coverage (Read 21657 times)

Dave_Trible · « **on:** July 11, 2017, 09:51:36 AM »

....will be here.

I should get to the Baymont at dinner time Thursday and take up residence on the grass circles Friday AM. I'm not seeing any schedule conflicts with using the LPad right away but we'll see once I arrive.

Safe travels everyone!

Dave

Paul Walker · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2017, 09:58:04 AM »

Are you getting there early enough Dave!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2017, 10:06:36 AM »

I'm hoping the early bird catches the worm Paul. I'd go earlier because we are having a three day 'wind event' here, but it looks like it's rain in Muncie until like Thursday afternoon. Bringing eight gallons of fuel- hope I don't run out!

Dave

john e. holliday · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2017, 10:30:25 AM »

Have a safe trip Dave and most of all have fun. Tell the guys the old DOC is still flying once in a while.

Jeff Traxler · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2017, 11:52:15 AM »

I'll be there Thursday afternoon as well.See ya on the grass as soon as static for scale is finished.Hope I don;t need a life jacket at the campground...........

Matt Colan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2017, 07:17:26 PM »

I'll be getting there Saturday night. Really looking forward to being there again!

See you all there!

Derek Barry · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2017, 05:16:27 PM »

I can't wait to see everyone, and put this new dog up in some Muncie air. It's pretty good in our 100 degree, 95% humidity air down here.

Derek

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2017, 03:29:37 PM »

From the LPad looks good here. Couple RTF R/C types flying. Going down to see what the grass looks like. As I was getting off on the Muncie exit saw a lot of water where it shouldn't be. Doesn't seem soggy around the pad tho.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2017, 03:44:55 PM »

Grass circles are dry and ready to go. Spitting a little rain here now . Shouldn't amount to much.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2017, 04:10:06 PM »

Here's Trax getting camp set up. (And showing his scale ship)

Paul Walker · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2017, 06:42:32 PM »

Have you burned a gallon of fuel yet Dave?

James Mills · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2017, 08:14:24 PM »

Dave,

We should be there Saturday afternoon. Hope to get down to the grass. Ben is flying on Sunday.

James

Brett Buck · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2017, 08:25:38 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 13, 2017, 06:42:32 PM

Have you burned a gallon of fuel yet Dave?

He probably got a good parking spot, at least.

Brett

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2017, 04:48:00 AM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on July 13, 2017, 06:42:32 PM

Have you burned a gallon of fuel yet Dave?

Today Paul, today for sure!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2017, 05:06:51 AM »

79 degrees, wind 6 mph. Stunt heaven today and tomorrow.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2017, 05:40:07 AM »

Quote from: James Mills on July 13, 2017, 08:14:24 PM

Dave,

We should be there Saturday afternoon. Hope to get down to the grass. Ben is flying on Sunday.

James

See ya then James. I'll likely be on the circle closest to where they will be flying scale sos I can get over to spectate between flights.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2017, 07:01:28 AM »

Joe and Colleen Gilbert are here this morning. They had the same wind in Tulsa we got in KC.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2017, 07:14:09 AM »

The mower guys are out to re-now the circles starting with the combat area where some are starting to flow in for their team trials.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2017, 07:45:19 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:06:51 AM

79 degrees, wind 6 mph. Stunt heaven today and tomorrow.

That's because our comps do not start until Sunday! Safe Journey, everyone, see you Sunday...

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2017, 08:17:00 AM »

5 year old contestant Christopher Degroff with his scale planes.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2017, 08:28:09 AM »

Some scale eye candy.....

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Dave_Trible · « **Reply #37 on:** July 14, 2017, 08:41:34 AM »

Allen Goff tells me this is what you do after 60. .............thanks rev.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #38 on:** July 14, 2017, 08:46:03 AM »

Joe is flying team scale with his builder/partner Ed Mason.

mike londke · « **Reply #39 on:** July 14, 2017, 08:50:34 AM »

Samuel and I will hit the road early tomorrow. We'll be on the practice circles in the afternoon.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #40 on:** July 14, 2017, 10:02:28 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 08:17:00 AM

5 year old contestant Christopher Degroff with his scale planes.

Dave I still remember when you were not much older than this with your Dad launching you. Has it really been that many years? Remember to have fun.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #41 on:** July 14, 2017, 11:37:42 AM »

Doc I'm not sure I was ever that young... don't remember it. Keep the home field in order. Getting a little gusty so a good time for a break before evening practice. I've seen Mike McHenry, the Smith bros and Samuel. (Smith Inc.). Got over to the combat area and checked up on home bros Andy and Cary Minor.

Shug Emery · « **Reply #42 on:** July 14, 2017, 12:10:23 PM »

Quote from: Rusty on July 14, 2017, 11:55:58 AM

Where is Sparky? Is he there? How about Shug or Charles? They there?

Thanks

I'm not. Never been. Always during my busy work season.
Shug the Not There

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #43 on:** July 14, 2017, 03:09:55 PM »

Shug you really do have to do this sometime. Like I tell my son in law Kevin, you do it once and you likely won't miss another one. He too has a job that's hard to get away from in the summer-don't let it take your life from you!

Evening practice is looking in doubt. Right now the wind is 14 gusting to 22. The forecast still shows it 10 gusting to 15 at 8 PM. That leaves one thing to do- the DQ. Will still go back to the field later in case and to see if there is a bull session going on at the pagoda.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #44 on:** July 14, 2017, 04:36:51 PM »

You can't fly in 14 Dave?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #45 on:** July 14, 2017, 05:11:57 PM »

Sometimes it's a cost/ benefit analysis for me Paul. Grit teeth and white knuckles aren't much fun. Like I'm telling you ......... I know the airplane is more willing than I am. This is the airplane that flew its final round flight through the thunderstorm in 2014 here. Nonetheless I don't make practice of flying in such weather if I have a choice. BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?

Garf · « **Reply #46 on:** July 14, 2017, 06:01:43 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:11:57 PM

Sometimes it's a cost/ benefit analysis for me Paul. Grit teeth and white knuckles aren't much fun. Like I'm telling you ......... I know the airplane is more willing than I am. This is the airplane that flew its final round flight through the thunderstorm in 2014 here. Nonetheless I don't make practice of flying in such weather if I have a choice. BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?

I don't like the idea of doing wingovers or overhead 8's with lightning around me.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #47 on:** July 14, 2017, 06:45:50 PM »

No and you shouldn't. Normally the flying would have been stopped but in that case this cell formed up right near us after I already took off. Mine was the very last flight of the day. Everyone ran for cover except me and the stalwart judges who became drowned rats in short order. I am back out at the field in case the wind let up before dark- it hasn't and actually feels pretty chilly. Nothing flying except a couple the combat guys. The LPad is deserted. Actually nobody has been up there all day but could have been.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #48 on:** July 14, 2017, 07:08:17 PM »

[quote BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?
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Haven't decided if I am coming yet. I better decide!

Paul Walker · « **Reply #49 on:** July 14, 2017, 07:10:46 PM »

BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?
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Haven't decided if I am coming yet

I better decide soon!