VIDEO: Flying my Electric Baby Lightning Streak...First flight in 19 Years)))

[Shug Emery]

The weather was so-so. It was windy. I was excited. So I hooked up the stooge and cardboard runway and went to it. Glad I brought a repair kit with me to the ballpark! Had a blast and went home humbled.
Adding flaps today.
Shug

[Avaiojet]

Shug,

 

Are you in Show Business?

What an enjojable "short."

Congratulations on your new beginning.

It is fun!!

Charles

[Shug Emery]

Shug,

 

Are you in Show Business?

What an enjojable "short."

Congratulations on your new beginning.

It is fun!!

Charles

Thanks for watching.....mucho obligato. I do a lot of backpacking videos but it is fun to film this fun new/old hobby.
I am in the business of show......comedy juggler.

[Larry Renger]

Good fun! Congratulations on coming back.

It looks to me like you need to cut your control sensitivity. With the stock 1/2A 2" bellcrank, line spacing at the handle should be no more than 2.5" and probably only 2" until you get your groove back.

[Avaiojet]

Thanks for watching.....mucho obligato. I do a lot of backpacking videos but it is fun to film this fun new/old hobby.
I am in the business of show......comedy juggler.

OK,

Where's the "short" on that?

Charles

[Shug Emery]

OK,

Where's the "short" on that?

Charles

Here is from the Minnesota State Fair this past Summer......good crowds!

[Bill Little]

Hey Shug!

Well, you did it!  You got the handle back in your hand and a model back into the air!  It will come back pretty quick.

 BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
.

[Shug Emery]

Good fun! Congratulations on coming back.

It looks to me like you need to cut your control sensitivity. With the stock 1/2A 2" bellcrank, line spacing at the handle should be no more than 2.5" and probably only 2" until you get your groove back.

[Shug Emery]

Good fun! Congratulations on coming back.

It looks to me like you need to cut your control sensitivity. With the stock 1/2A 2" bellcrank, line spacing at the handle should be no more than 2.5" and probably only 2" until you get your groove back.

Thankee...your posts have helped a lot. Just finished adding flaps...paint drying. Kinda sloppy job but I want to get in the air again.
I will change my handle spacing today.

Hey Shug!

Well, you did it!  You got the handle back in your hand and a model back into the air!  It will come back pretty quick.

 BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
.

Yessir....felt amazing to fly again. Not pretty but a start. Good to watch video as I can see mistakes made. Thankee.

[Avaiojet]

Shug,

How did I know you were in Show Business? Not a bad guess.

I used to do art and graphics on props. We used paint back then.

Now if you spent all that time modeling instead of entertaining, you would have won the Nats! 

Shug, I know you have a good sense of humor.

Keep Posting!

Charles

[Paul Taylor]

Way to go Shug!

Not sure the flaps will help.  The Flite Streak is a good turning plane as is. But you may learn something. You might want to shorten your lines a few feet if windy. Also looked maybe a little nose heavy. IMHO. 

Keep flying and posting videos. My son follows all your backpacking stuff.   

[Shug Emery]

Way to go Shug!

Not sure the flaps will help.  The Flite Streak is a good turning plane as is. But you may learn something. You might want to shorten your lines a few feet if windy. Also looked maybe a little nose heavy. IMHO. 

Keep flying and posting videos. My son follows all your backpacking stuff.   

Hoping to go fly again today. I did add the flaps after seeing Larry Renger's mod to his. We'll see what happens....
I think your right about the lines. Maybe go in 2 or 3 feet. That'll get me dizzy.
Is your son Ryan? I got here through one of my YouTube watchers. He said he was a 23 year old control line flyer.
Glad I found this site. It has been great. I'm trying to reel myself in. Not my strong suit.

[Steve Thomas]

Thanks for the videos, Shug - I really enjoyed both of them.  .  

I'm seeing an opening here for some kind of act where you combine both activities. A couple of flaming torches in the air while flying vertical 8s, and you'd be a legend at Joe Nall or Brodaks.  Should be a piece of cake for a man of your talents!

[Paul Taylor]

Hoping to go fly again today. I did add the flaps after seeing Larry Renger's mod to his. We'll see what happens....
I think your right about the lines. Maybe go in 2 or 3 feet. That'll get me dizzy.
Is your son Ryan? I got here through one of my YouTube watchers. He said he was a 23 year old control line flyer.
Glad I found this site. It has been great. I'm trying to reel myself in. Not my strong suit.

Yup Ryan use to be my wingman ( well he still sometime is).
He has grown up and grew away. He lives about three hours away and is more into to backpacking and clowning around for some reason.  

[john e. holliday]

Hey Shug, I made my comment on the other post post before I seen this one.  Didn't know you were a showman/juggler.   I can see you are going to be a big hit at any model plane functions you may attend.   Can't wait to see you flying while on the uni-cycle. 

[Paul Taylor]

Yea Shug you would raise the bar at Junk Yard Wars at Brodak's.


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[Shug Emery]

Shug,

How did I know you were in Show Business? Not a bad guess.

I used to do art and graphics on props. We used paint back then.

Now if you spent all that time modeling instead of entertaining, you would have won the Nats!  

Shug, I know you have a good sense of humor.

Keep Posting!

Charles

Dragging the quill...the way it should be done!

Thanks for the videos, Shug - I really enjoyed both of them.  .  

I'm seeing an opening here for some kind of act where you combine both activities. A couple of flaming torches in the air while flying vertical 8s, and you'd be a legend at Joe Nall or Brodaks.  Should be a piece of cake for a man of your talents!

Haaaa......I will be trying something like that...in due time.
Thank you for watching the vids.

Yup Ryan use to be my wingman ( well he still sometime is).
He has grown up and grew away. He lives about three hours away and is more into to backpacking and clowning around for some reason.  

I thought so. Glad he got me here.

Hey Shug, I made my comment on the other post post before I seen this one.  Didn't know you were a showman/juggler.   I can see you are going to be a big hit at any model plane functions you may attend.   Can't wait to see you flying while on the uni-cycle.  

I really do want to try that someday!
From time to time I ride some off-road unicycle.....

Yea Shug you would raise the bar at Junk Yard Wars at Brodak's.


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I don't know what Junk Yard Wars is....but I am in)))))
Love to go to Brodak's someday.

[john e. holliday]

I am still laughing at the crazy guy in the video.     Better make it to Brodaks this year as I will be there come shine or high water.   

[Paul Taylor]

Come on Shug. It's like a big family reunion. Best control line event of the year if your all about fun.  Check out Brodak's web site for details. You can be on our Junk Yard Team.  Bring your hammock and hang out all week. Fly beginner in all the events.



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[Shug Emery]

I am still laughing at the crazy guy in the video.     Better make it to Brodaks this year as I will be there come shine or high water.   

Glad you got a laugh!
Wish I could go to Brodak and learn some technique....maybe next year.
Have fun and I will look forward to a report.

Come on Shug. It's like a big family reunion. Best control line event of the year if your all about fun.  Check out Brodak's web site for details. You can be on our Junk Yard Team.  Bring your hammock and hang out all week. Fly beginner in all the events.



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I would but my daughter will be home over those dates......precious  time time. She is in the family business as well and traveling the world...http://www.aerialemery.com/#!home/mainPage
I saw the site...trees there for hanging! Do folks camp at the site other than in RV's?
Thank you.

[john e. holliday]

That is one beautiful performer you  have there.   I suppose you taught her everything she knows.

[Shug Emery]

That is one beautiful performer you  have there.   I suppose you taught her everything she knows.

Thank you Sir....she actually taught herself and went to  circus college in Quebec. Graduated last year.

[Damian Paten]

Shug you are a true entertainer. Love the film clips. Keep em coming.

As for the flying. Keep practicing. The loops look to tight to me. Perhaps going a little higher in the climb to give your self enough air above terra firma to pull out. I was actually surprised at how well that plane bounced. 

Regards
Damian. 
 

[Shug Emery]

Shug you are a true entertainer. Love the film clips. Keep em coming.

As for the flying. Keep practicing. The loops look to tight to me. Perhaps going a little higher in the climb to give your self enough air above terra firma to pull out. I was actually surprised at how well that plane bounced. 

Regards
Damian. 
 

Yessir....watching the video I see that the loops seem way too tight. So excited to be back flying I am going with too much Gusto! I agree....it really has bounced well and is glued up and ready to go again.
Thankee.

[Bill Morell]

I would be interested in seeing some of your back packing videos.

[Shug Emery]

I would be interested in seeing some of your back packing videos.

Hey Bill...here is a link to many Trip Reports: Got out in minus 40º this winter camping in my hammock. A personal best for me. Or worst depending on your view

And other related backpacking stuff....

Hope to get out to fly this coming week. Weekend is gonna be a work one))))

[Shug Emery]

Hey Bill...here is a link to many Trip Reports: Got out in minus 40º this winter camping in my hammock. A personal best for me. Or worst depending on your view of weather...

And other related backpacking stuff....

Hope to get out to fly this coming week. Weekend is gonna be a work one))))

This is my YouTube channel.....https://www.youtube.com/user/shugemery

[Bill Morell]

Just checked out a couple. I would have to assume, judging by the amount of gear, your packs are pretty heavy. I wouldn't think a UAL pack would hold up to well with those loads? Learn something new everyday! Completely different style then ours. We go light as we start out at much higher elevation. This years trip begins at 10,200' at Mosquito Flats in the Sierra's. The plan is to do around 60 miles in 7 days. Should be fun depending on what you call fun?

[Shug Emery]

Just checked out a couple. I would have to assume, judging by the amount of gear, your packs are pretty heavy. I wouldn't think a UAL pack would hold up to well with those loads? Learn soomethiing new everyday! Completely different style then ours. We go light as we start out at much higher elevation. This years trip begins at 10,200' at Mosquito Flats in the Sierra's. The plan is to do around 60 miles in 7 days. Should be fun depending on what you call fun?

Oh no.....I'm very lightweight....that is the name of the game. Not ultra-light. Used to do that with a tarp and minimal gear. Nice to do but missed some comforts. Thought out load and still comfort on the trail. Normal load about 20 pounds...little more in Winter. Little less in Summer.

[Bill Morell]

Our normal pack weight is around 30 to 35 lbs. so I guess you got us beat. Not sure I could ever get down to as light as you are even with the equipment I now use. Sleeping bag, 1 1/2, tent the same. Hardly ever use it unless the skeeters are bad or raining.

[jim gevay]

Nice video, looks like your flying out of Central Park in Roseville.
I hope to meet you at one of the Piston Poppers events soon.

[Shug Emery]

Our normal pack weight is around 30 to 35 lbs. so I guess you got us beat. Not sure I could ever get down to as light as you are even with the equipment I now use. Sleeping bag, 1 1/2, tent the same. Hardly ever use it unless the skeeters are bad or raining.

I'm hoping to get out in a couple of weeks when the snow melts up North. Can't wait.

Nice video, looks like your flying out of Central Park in Roseville.
I hope to meet you at one of the Piston Poppers events soon.

Yessir. I go out earliy-ish in the morn' before it gets busy...which it never really is in the morning. Jut do some electric park flyers and now the electric CL plane.
I'll be meeting you for sure. I'm planning to try to make the Blaine Aviation Event.