Author Topic: A great day of flying in Cocoa, FL (Read 3365 times)

Bill Hodges · « **on:** April 19, 2009, 03:56:46 PM »

Just want to say thanks to Roger Vizioli and the I.R.K.S. for hosting a great day of flying at their very nice site in Cocoa. There was a good turnout and I believe all had a good time. I know I did. The wind did blow pretty good, but there was still a lot of flying going on. Some good food too.

Once again, thanks to Roger and the whole gang in Cocoa.

Here are the X-47 Flyers that attended.

Larrys4227 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2009, 04:42:55 PM »

Tip my hat to Roger, Dick and the IRKS gang!

Outstanding day with lots of flying, good food, and great friends! There were 4 circles in use for several hours .... great to hear all the noise coming from different directions!

I'd like to specifically THANK the X-47 gentleman for delaying his departure to help me jump-start my Expedition. Dumb-ass me left my rear gate open all day .... not noticing that my interior lights didnt automatically switch off. "Thank You Very Much" for helping me out! I'm terrible with names .... sorry!

I've got a few pics, and will post em soon ....

Thanks again to IRKS for putting this on!

FlySafe! Larry (Larrys4227)

Robert W · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:49:28 AM »

I will add my thanks to Roger and the IRKS gang for a fun day. It was nice to see everyone turn up and fly even if the wind was not Ideal. There were 3 big circles and one smaller circle for 1/2A flying. It is nice to talk and exchange ideas with fellow enthusiast. I look forward to the next event.

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:59:55 AM »

IRKS would like to thank all who attended and made our first CL event a big success.

Pictures and more to follow!

Roger V. and Dick A. - IRKS CL

john e. holliday · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:24:40 PM »

Keep rubbing it in. Rain most of the weekend here. Just wait til I win the big one. Then I will be traveling all over just to irritate everyone with my flying. Glad to here you guys had a good turn out. Having fun, DOC Holliday

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:07:25 PM »

Was that ol' Rodney Claus there? Can he still fly, or has he forgotten how?

Steve

Robert McHam · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:27:20 PM »

I somehow missed this event being posted. I have a sister who lives in Cocoa and I would have loved for her to come out and snap some pics of this event since I am unable to make it so far away.
She does not care so much for the modeling but she knows I do and the next time around I hope to tell her of this so that she can visit for me for a little while!

I have asked her if she knows of any fliers in the area and she said she didn't. May I ask where this took place?

Robert

Bill Heher · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:04:22 PM »

I missed it- but I have to know- Did the Mig fly? I had every intention of finishing the Sabre ( it is actually done but for panel lines/hardware install), and bring it out for some BS bravado about Death Duel over the Indian River and such non-sense.

I'm glad you guys got to fly- I flew too, from Orlando to New Mexico- to Phoenix - to Portland. The reward was in Portland where the weather was nice and a bunch of guys flew pretty planes all day long!

I will have the Sabre over there for the Vetrans Day fly-in, and might even get Tom to bring his Sterling P-51 if he can get off work.

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:08:28 PM »

Robert,
Info on site location was posted under events.
25 CL flyers signed in and flew on Sunday.
I will send separate e-mail to you re site location for your sister.
We are having an even bigger event in November - Nov 6 and 7. Veterans Day Fly In. Watch for event posting.
Roger V.

Larrys4227 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:01:02 AM »

a few pics ...

Larrys4227 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:04:33 AM »

..... a few more ...

Larrys4227 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:06:07 AM »

.... couple more ....

Robert W · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:34:24 AM »

Bill

We missed you there, but understand about work getting in the way of fun. The MIG did not fly, I did not have enough flights on the model to be comfurtable in the wind. The next time I will have more time on the model and we can fly two up. Roger cut us a dedicated circle for the 1/2A stuff and the combat guys flew all day with no issues. I did take the opportunity to get a few 1/2A flights with my son on his trainer in the morning before the breeze picked up and flew my other stuff the rest of the day.

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:37:28 AM »

Roger,

I will be there in November. Perhaps I can get Toby to come up to. Your facility looks great and you have a mountain.

Very sorry I could not make it.

Chuck
Stuart, Fl

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:43:07 AM »

Great day provided by Roger and the IRKS gang. Really enjoyed flying with all the folks. Control line is alive in FLorida! Hope to see all of you at the Central Florida FLy-In Thanksgiving weekend at Lake Wales.

Phil

Robert McHam · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:00:50 AM »

Quote from: Roger Vizioli on April 20, 2009, 10:08:28 PM

Robert,
Info on site location was posted under events.
25 CL flyers signed in and flew on Sunday.
I will send separate e-mail to you re site location for your sister.
We are having an even bigger event in November - Nov 6 and 7. Veterans Day Fly In. Watch for event posting.
Roger V.

Thanks Roger! I will keep watch for these events in the future.

Robert

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2009, 12:46:33 PM »

Quote from: PHIL COOPY on April 21, 2009, 09:43:07 AM

Great day provided by Roger and the IRKS gang. Really enjoyed flying with all the folks. Control line is alive in FLorida! Hope to see all of you at the Central Florida FLy-In Thanksgiving weekend at Lake Wales.

Phil

Phil,
I am glad we finally got to reciprocate and have you as our guests.
You can count on us being at your Central Florida Fly In Thanksgiving weekend.
Our next big event will be the 2 day Veterans Day Fly In on Nov 6 and 7. As we did last year, all proceeds will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans.
Roger

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2009, 12:48:56 PM »

Quote from: Chuck Feldman on April 21, 2009, 06:37:28 AM

Roger,

I will be there in November. Perhaps I can get Toby to come up to. Your facility looks great and you have a mountain.

Very sorry I could not make it.

Chuck
Stuart, Fl

Chuck,
We missed you. November s/b a great event, looking forward to seeing you, and Toby and ...... there.
Yes, we have a mountain, but -- it is man made! ;-)

Roger

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:13:59 PM »

Larry,
Thanks for the great pics, now all I have to do is a short writeup!
Roger v.

builditright · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2009, 07:02:35 PM »

Although I didn't fly, got sun and wind burn,

I had a really nice time visiting with my friends

thanks for a great time.

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:35:17 PM »

There were many beautiful models at the Fly In.
Control Line flying is alive and well in Florida.
The four circles were active most of the day and all attendees worked well together to ensure all got to fly when they wanted to.

Our thanks to the Umland family who visited and showed us their new, under construction, Galloping Comedian accompanied by the Jess-ter.
They both look better in real life than in the pics we have all seen. pics attached.

Sincere thanks to all who attended.
We will make it an annual event!

Roger Vizioli Dick Antoszewski