2018 Nats Pre-Game....

[Dave_Trible]

Once again we are about to make our way to Muncie for the Great Shootout on the L Pad.  Be aware early entry closes this Wednesday so if you are going and aren't signed up, save $50 and help the planning go better by getting R done!  AMA determines what share of the costs they will cover based on these early entries so keep that in mind also.  On line sign up seems to work pretty well.

Reports from the site at present are that the grass fields are as wet and soggy as a couple years ago and if we were to fly this week we'd have to do it all on the L Pad again ( Beginner , Int, Old Time, Classic).  We still have a couple weeks to go so maybe they will dry out.  At this point I do not know how soon we will be able to access the L Pad for practice.  Free Flight will be the flown the week prior and I'm not sure the situation on the RC site.  We will provide updates from the site starting on the 5th.

Remember NOT to drink the water.  I believe the closed grocery stores were sold and now re-opened under new names. (hooray!)  The closing weekend will be the 'Iron Man" thing again so beware the run on the motels.  Other than that get that last coat of dope on the machine and get rolling.........

Dave

[Dave_Trible]

An update: 
Good buddy Joe Bowman was kind enough to point out an error on my part about the FF Nats being the week before we arrive.  Well I’m sort of half wrong.  Actually the FF Nats IS later but there is a local FF contest going on there the 30th and 1st.
The judges meeting has been moved from Tuesday to Monday at 5:00 pm in the HQ board room,  following our get together at the 180 building.  The PAMPA meeting remains on Wednesday at 5:00 for the Executive Counsel and 6:00 for the Open Membership- please attend.
The food vendor has been acquired but unlike the past it will not be the scouts.  This vendor will actually be set up over on Site 3 where the RC pylon will be going on and will have a roving cart coming over to the horseshoe. 
Lastly we have been cleared to use the LPad for practice the whole week and weekend before our event starts.  If you want to come early for better weather than home or whatever then just come.  BTW. There is a heat wave building there for the next 4-5 days so maybe that grass will dry out.

Dave

[Derek Barry]

What is a heat wave in Indiana? We have been in triple digits for two weeks.

Derek

Thanks for the updates Dave!

[Dave_Trible]

Well for us southern northerners it’s 95-100.  It’s starting here today in KC and heading east.  Unfortunately it’s bringing the wind with it.  I may head to Muncie REAL early next week to fly if it keeps up.  Anymore heat than that you can keep down there Derek.

Dave

[Derek Barry]

Well for us southern northerners it’s 95-100.  It’s starting here today in KC and heading east.  Unfortunately it’s bringing the wind with it.  I may head to Muncie REAL early next week to fly if it keeps up.  Anymore heat than that you can keep down there Derek.

Dave

We are getting a fair amount of wind right now too. Very severe thunderstorms in the evenings with 40-60 mph wind and hail. Can't wait to see beautiful Muncie, Indiana.

Derek

[Paul Walker]

I had to put a sweater on to go flying this morning!

[Steve Helmick]

I had to put a sweater on to go flying this morning!

Doesn't the old Acura have remote start and heated seats? Might want to use the new one on nippy days!  Steve
 

[Derek Barry]

Any updates on the status of the grass circles?

Derek

[Dave_Trible]

I haven’t heard anything Derek but I’ll be leaving for Muncie at first light in the morning and will report from there about dinner time tomorrow.

Dave

[Derek Barry]

I haven’t heard anything Derek but I’ll be leaving for Muncie at first light in the morning and will report from there about dinner time tomorrow.

Dave

Thanks Dave,

I assumed you were already there on gallon 3 by now. 

Derek

[Dave_Trible]

Well not yet but there are 11 gallons in the car.........5,10,and 15.  Have to make up for the 5 gallons I DIDN'T get to burn this week.  Good thing though- went to the hobby shop...the fuel shelves were empty!  Would have been in trouble.  You gettin' any stinkin' practice?

Dave

[Derek Barry]

Well not yet but there are 11 gallons in the car.........5,10,and 15.  Have to make up for the 5 gallons I DIDN'T get to burn this week.  Good thing though- went to the hobby shop...the fuel shelves were empty!  Would have been in trouble.  You gettin' any stinkin' practice?

Dave

I put in a couple practice flights this year. 😉

Derek

[Dave_Trible]

Well I'm glad you aren't overdoing it. 

Dave

[john e. holliday]

Hey you guys have a safe trip and watch out for those that drive like I do.      I wait for the reports.  Also Dave I got the Hobo up today.  Nothing like a lean needle setting.  Third flight finally I got a half way decent flight.    Oh, the cement blocks work too for me.   Is 5 foot square big enough?

[Dave_Trible]

Doc it was OK for me-will be better when they settle into the sand a little so they don't rock and you don't feel like you are stepping off a cliff when you wander around.  It IS a positive addition.  We could put another layer around the outside.  Take care of the circle till I get back! 

Dave

[Howard Rush]

Any updates on the status of the grass circles?

Mine's fine.

[Paul Walker]

Mine's fine.

Mine also. Mowed it Saturday. Silky smooth.

[Derek Barry]

Mine also. Mowed it Saturday. Silky smooth.

Shouldn't you two be driving by now?

Derek

[john e. holliday]

I would guess Dave is either close to St Louis or past it.   

Dave,  I do plan on another section around the perimeter as well as more posts.

[Paul Walker]

Shouldn't you two be driving by now?

Derek

Who said I was coming?

[Derek Barry]

Who said I was coming?

Call it a gut feeling.

Derek

[Paul Walker]

Call it a gut feeling.

Derek

I'm still not driving!

[Derek Barry]

I'm still not driving!

Well, there are many ways to travel.

Derek

[Paul Walker]

Well, there are many ways to travel.

Derek

You are the one that said I was driving!

[Dave_Trible]

The grass is dry (except for the typical pop up shower now happening), freshly mowed and ready for me to anoint with oil in the morning.

[Dave_Trible]

On the stick!  The NFFS trailer is already in position.

[Dave_Trible]

Looking across 2 and 3-  beans by 1&2, corn by 3 and 4.  Could be interesting should the wind come from there.

[Derek Barry]

You are the one that said I was driving!

I actually asked if you "should" be driving... A simple "no" would have been sufficient, but we can battle it out next week. Have a safe trip either way.

Derek

[Derek Barry]

I'm very jealous Dave. Fireworks on the L-pad tommorow?

Derek

[Paul Walker]

I actually asked if you "should" be driving... A simple "no" would have been sufficient, but we can battle it out next week. Have a safe trip either way.


Battle!  🤣🤣🤣🤣😎😎😎😑

Derek

[Derek Barry]

I was trying to be nice. I know how you feel about 2nd, 3rd....
You and David can figure that out.

[Paul Walker]

I was trying to be nice. I know how you feel about 2nd, 3rd....
You and David can figure that out.

OK

Paul 1st
Dave 2nd
Chris 3rd
Derek 4th
  5th

[Derek Barry]

OK

Paul 1st
Dave 2nd
Chris 3rd
Derek 4th
  5th

Now that is funny. I'm done with 4th. I have enough of those in a box.

[Paul Walker]

I actually asked if you "should" be driving... A simple "no" would have been sufficient, but we can battle it out next week. Have a safe trip either way.

Derek

My smiley faces were for the word "battle". Following your "should" and "no" comments, I thought you wanted to battle over the correct word to be used!!!

Might see you next week!

[Derek Barry]

Derek 1st
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That's all that matters.

[Paul Walker]

Derek 1st
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That's all that matters.

Yup, I agree.
The first place after the top 3!

[Derek Barry]

Yup, I agree.
The first place after the top 3!

It's good to see that you still have some fight left in you old man.

You can cry on my shoulder Saturday if you need to.

Derek

[Paul Walker]

Yes, tears of sadness for you!

[Paul Walker]

I am actually coming to give an airplane away.

Not long ago I was looking at my stable of planes and wondered what would happen to them when I was gone. I suspect most of them would go to waste. So I decided to give some away.

About two years ago I gave two away at a local competition here. One is being used as intended  and the other is hanging on a wall.  Then I gave another one away last year, and it is also being used as intended.

There was another I thought could be used by someone much farther east. I can't wait to turn it over to its new owner, as that person knows nothing about this. It has been coordinated with one of their family members, and am assured it will be appreciated.

So, that is what is in my car!

[Dave_Trible]

I'm very jealous Dave. Fireworks on the L-pad tommorow?

Derek

Well never been here on the 4th.  It could be interesting if some smarta$$...............

[Derek Barry]

Yes, tears of sadness for you!

Okay, that's pretty damn funny. It will be a little more funny when the scores are posted. I hear your protege is sneaking up on you. You starting to slip in your golden years?

[Derek Barry]

I am actually coming to give an airplane away.

Not long ago I was looking at my stable of planes and wondered what would happen to them when I was gone. I suspect most of them would go to waste. So I decided to give some away.

About two years ago I gave two away at a local competition here. One is being used as intended  and the other is hanging on a wall.  Then I gave another one away last year, and it is also being used as intended.

There was another I thought could be used by someone much farther east. I can't wait to turn it over to its new owner, as that person knows nothing about this. It has been coordinated with one of their family members, and am assured it will be appreciated.

So, that is what is in my car!

All kidding aside, that is awesome Paul!! I can't even imagine owning one of your planes, that would be a true honor. 

Derek

[Dave_Trible]

Hate to barge in but one public service announcement:   For those coming from the west on I70...a warning.  A stretch of the road about a half mile long starting right in front of Lucas Stadium is so bad with ruts and potholes that the 65 mph traffic slams on the brakes and goes through there about 15 mph (serious) trying not to tear their car up.  It is prime for rear-enders.  When you get past the airport start driving VERY DEFENSIVELY.

Dave

[Darkstar1]

All kidding aside, that is awesome Paul!! I can't even imagine owning one of your planes, that would be a true honor. 

Derek

I Wish!

[john e. holliday]

You didn't take the by pass  going North of the congestion?

[Joseph Patterson]

       Thanks for the report on the grass Dave. I HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY SO ALL THE NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS WILL BE ABLE TO BE COMPLETED OVER THERE.
           Doug

[Dave_Trible]

You didn't take the by pass  going North of the congestion?

Doc I do what Ma Bell GPS tells me to....

[Dave_Trible]

       Thanks for the report on the grass Dave. I HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY SO ALL THE NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS WILL BE ABLE TO BE COMPLETED OVER THERE.
           Doug

Doug for what I saw right now the grass is in great shape though I didn't go over towards the combat area.  I was surprised they had it mowed already. I'm sure they will have to mow again by the weekend. It's all roped off, Johnie on the Spots are there, and tents are ready.  The Scale/Racing area is ready to go. 
This morning I shall make those cinder blocks to get into the tabulation trailer history.

Dave

[Joseph Patterson]

        Thanks again Dave! It will definitely need mowing again if they are getting rain a few times a week which they have been. They're trying to stay ahead of the showers cause they can't mow when its too wet.
        Doug 

[Dave_Trible]

The new build is done.  We’ll test fly it this week.  I call it “Ozark Stairway to Heaven “.  A coat of  urethane will do it.

Dave