VSC Ride

[Randy Powell]

Just an update. it's fixed. I shot clear on it. The bottom is marginal (the white was a problem and now exactly the same color - guess I didn't stir the paint enough since it came out of the same jar). The top looks pretty good. Overall, it's not bad and about the best I could do with the time I had. If the stupid thing will dry in time, I can assemble it and hand it off tomorrow.

[Mark Scarborough]

awesome Randy!!!!!

[Randy Powell]

Mark,

It doesn't look too bad considering how much the repair was rushed. I'll live with it.

When I only get 10 appearance points, at least I'll have an excuse.

[Bill Little]

Brother Randy, now you are good to go!  Good Luck in Tuscon!

Bill

[Mark Scarborough]

Mark,

It doesn't look too bad considering how much the repair was rushed. I'll live with it.

When I only get 10 appearance points, at least I'll have an excuse.

so let me see, in order to have braggin rights then, I need to beat you by at least 8 or 9 points, otherwise you can claim the "damage cost me the win" ,,
hmmm guess I better get my game face on 

[Bill Little]

so let me see, in order to have braggin rights then, I need to beat you by at least 8 or 9 points, otherwise you can claim the "damage cost me the win" ,,
hmmm guess I better get my game face on 

Sounds like a shoot out at the VSC Corral......................

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

[Mark Scarborough]

Not unless I fly way above my norm, and he has a bad week,, but hey its still fun to poke,, LOL,, at least I have a lot more flights on my Avenger,,, so this is my best shot,,

[Randy Powell]

And if I can get it into reasonable trim. Hey, I'm going to have fun. Beating Mark would just be a perk.

[Mark Scarborough]

Randy, beating me would be no big deal for you,, heck you do that every contest,,
now me beating you,, THAT would be something,

regardless, I really am in it for the fun,,
no I promise ,really
no I mean it,,

besides, mid pack really doesnt qualify for gloating,,

Much,,


so is it ready to deliver to Pete yet  Randy? cause really, you win just by getting it done and ready,,, twice,,,

[wwwarbird]

 I hear ya on the whole floaty glide thing Mark, the stupid Curtiss Helldiver thing I built acts the same way. As soon as it quits you need to pick your trajectory and aim for it, with speed. If there is any real breeze and I try to finesse and flare the landing it bites me every time.

 Really glad to hear you got things patched up in time Randy, nothing like a good sweat before a contest. This will teach you to build a plane too light.

 You guys have a blast in Tucson, will be watching very jealously back here in Minnesota.

 ...and don't forget the cameras!!!

[Randy Powell]

So, here's the Avenger both busted and un-busted and ready to go. Not what it was, but it will do.

Whoops, forgot the pictures.

[Randy Powell]

Apart from the damage repair, other things changed from the first flight: Added an ounce and a half to the nose (in parts, I can take some out if it's too much), moved gear forward (go figure) and bent the tail wheel to keep the attitude the same, extended the slider on the elevator as far as it would go (and I can flip over the slider nut to go a bit longer if needed), shortened the pushrod a turn. When I get to Tucson I'll get the handle adjusted correctly for the next flight and I tweaked the flaps since it was riding a touch high in the initial flight.

If I can tame the beast down a bit, should be an OK plane.

[Dennis Adamisin]

Beyond the call - way to tough it out.  Best of luck in Tucson youse guys!!

[john e. holliday]

Randy you should do better on appearance than I did with my Nobler.  I mean there was no shine to it and the black paint looked just like fish scales.   I got 12 points for that mess.

[Mark Scarborough]

Randy, see you in Tuscon buddy,, we need glamour shots of the two,,

[Randy Powell]

Yea, I'll bring my camera. The top doesn't look too bad. The bottom is much more obvious. But hey, it is what it is. At least I got over the food poisoning. Back at work today.

[wwwarbird]

At least I got over the food poisoning. Back at work today.