Author Topic: Finally got to take it outside! (Read 4153 times)

Matt Colan · « **on:** May 19, 2013, 09:23:35 PM »

Now that I'm home for summer vacation, I got right to work on finishing the last bit of prep work to get the Thundergazer ready to fly, making up the lines. While I was at it, I shot some pictures. I should fly it sometime this week if it doesn't rain like I was told it was supposed to.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2013, 10:38:53 PM »

looks pretty sweet Matt,,
so you will be able to catch some contest action this summer I hope?

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:04:46 AM »

Cool!!

Marcus

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2013, 07:16:39 AM »

Is that one of Tysor's 76 props?

Derek Barry · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2013, 07:21:28 AM »

Looks Good Matt!!!!

Derek

Matt Colan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:30:37 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on May 19, 2013, 10:38:53 PM

looks pretty sweet Matt,,
so you will be able to catch some contest action this summer I hope?

I'll be at Brodak with it three weeks from yesterday!!!! Can't wait!

Matt Colan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:31:45 AM »

Quote from: Steve Fitton on May 20, 2013, 07:16:39 AM

Is that one of Tysor's 76 props?

It's the prop Brett recommended for the RO-Jett 61.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:40:44 AM »

How's it fly?

Matt Colan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:28:28 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 20, 2013, 09:40:44 AM

How's it fly?

I'll find out soon.

Bill Little · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:34:44 AM »

It turned out really nice looking, Matt! I am sure it will fly very good for you.

Good Luck!
BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2013, 12:30:14 PM »

Hey Matt
Looks very Kewl! Can wait to see it at Brodaks.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2013, 03:47:45 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on May 19, 2013, 09:23:35 PM

Finally got to take it outside!

Why don't you leave it outside?

Matt Colan · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:42:14 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on May 20, 2013, 03:47:45 PM

Why don't you leave it outside?

Bugs, birds taking dumps on it, rain, wind, other debris flying around....just a few reasons

Today was a perfect day to go fly it for the first time, but the circle wasn't mowed and we were trying to find out why the lawn mower sprung an oil leak. Sigh...

Howard Rush · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2013, 11:33:40 PM »

I am concerned that important cultural heritage is not being passed on to today's youth.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2013, 10:09:49 AM »

It's been raining now since Tuesday...the backyard is flooded and the weather is downright miserable. I have no idea how you guys in the northwest are able to put up with so much rain

Randy Powell · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2013, 12:52:51 PM »

In the Northwest, if you aren't willing to fly with a little rain and wind, you don't fly.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2013, 05:21:06 PM »

With all the rain, sleet and snow this spring, we are still hurting here in this part of the country. I am seeing the bottom of the Kaw River(Kansas River) I've never seen before. Also have cracks in the soil almost a half inch wide in my back yard. So don't complain unless you want to dry up like we are.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:47:10 AM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on May 25, 2013, 10:09:49 AM

I have no idea how you guys in the northwest are able to put up with so much rain

We're not.

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:21:39 PM »

Good Lord, Matt...that is one beautiful model...and you're what, only 18-19 yrs old ? I can't wait to see
what you produce in 10 years from now !

Matt Colan · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2013, 06:11:56 PM »

Quote from: Gene O'Keefe on May 27, 2013, 03:21:39 PM

Good Lord, Matt...that is one beautiful model...and you're what, only 18-19 yrs old ? I can't wait to see
what you produce in 10 years from now !

Thanks Gene! I have three ideas in my head for paint schemes depending on what I build next. I have a Cobra wing somewhat framed up from a few years ago I could do some work on when I'm home.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2013, 07:06:27 AM »

How many more years of study before a job takes the place of school? even tho when I graduated high school and thought I was done with learning, that is when the learning process really started. And at 70+ still learning.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2013, 11:00:13 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on May 28, 2013, 07:06:27 AM

And at 70+ still learning.

I've found that the accelerated forgetting makes the net learning go slower. I may have passed breakeven.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2013, 02:20:46 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on May 28, 2013, 07:06:27 AM

How many more years of study before a job takes the place of school? even tho when I graduated high school and thought I was done with learning, that is when the learning process really started. And at 70+ still learning.

I will be a sophomore starting in the Fall, so I got three more years left before I graduate.

Just waiting for the backyard to dry out before I can mow it and then get to do some flying!!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #23 on:** May 29, 2013, 07:57:44 AM »

Hey put floats on the plane and get a pair of waders.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #24 on:** May 29, 2013, 01:28:10 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on May 29, 2013, 07:57:44 AM

Hey put floats on the plane and get a pair of waders.

With the current weather forecast, it doesn't look like I'll have to wait very long

Randy Powell · « **Reply #25 on:** May 29, 2013, 04:35:38 PM »

Good luck, Matt. We are supposed to dry out toward the weekend. Maybe.

steven yampolsky · « **Reply #26 on:** May 29, 2013, 09:27:40 PM »

Does this mean you got your ticket!?

Matt Colan · « **Reply #27 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:13:22 AM »

Quote from: Steven Yampolsky on May 29, 2013, 09:27:40 PM

Does this mean you got your ticket!?

Yes it does!!!!! Sorry Steve, forgot to tell you.

steven yampolsky · « **Reply #28 on:** May 30, 2013, 04:30:09 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on May 30, 2013, 08:13:22 AM

Yes it does!!!!! Sorry Steve, forgot to tell you.

This is great news!! Congratulations!

P.S. I just came back from my longest trip yet. I flew to Chicago and back. 10hours there and 6 hours back. The final approach to Norwood airport was the lowest I've ever done: 550ft ceiling with 300ft DA. Whoever invented GPS LPV approaches is a genius!!!

Matt Colan · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:18:03 PM »

Quote from: Steven Yampolsky on May 30, 2013, 04:30:09 PM

This is great news!! Congratulations!

P.S. I just came back from my longest trip yet. I flew to Chicago and back. 10hours there and 6 hours back. The final approach to Norwood airport was the lowest I've ever done: 550ft ceiling with 300ft DA. Whoever invented GPS LPV approaches is a genius!!!

Thanks! I start instrument next semester and that won't break the bank as much as private did.

Gotta love GPS!!!! I've done three of them already! I actually have more actual instrument time than simulated instrument. Sadly that will change next semester

Matt Colan · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:03:13 PM »

Bench ran the motor tonight (purred like a kitten) and sealed the hinge lines. All that's left is to go fly it!!!

BTW, if anyone has any Brian Eather 12.5" three blades (must be because its late at night but i cant remember the pitch for the life of me) they are willing to part with, I will be forever grateful! I only have two and could use a few spares.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #31 on:** June 01, 2013, 02:15:58 AM »

Matt : Brian is still making props, just buy 30 and learn to finish and pitch up....

Matt Colan · « **Reply #32 on:** June 01, 2013, 06:20:53 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on June 01, 2013, 02:15:58 AM

Matt : Brian is still making props, just buy 30 and learn to finish and pitch up....

I did that last year and believe I will do it again. I was hoping I could get my hands on a spare or two before Brodaks next week.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #33 on:** June 02, 2013, 10:04:36 AM »

Of course the backyard floods again last night...ugh! Aside from today, all of this week looks good for weather so I should be able to fly the Thundergazer within the next few days.

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #34 on:** June 06, 2013, 08:14:14 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on May 28, 2013, 11:00:13 AM

I've found that the accelerated forgetting makes the net learning go slower. I may have passed breakeven.

I resemble that remark!

Author Topic: Finally got to take it outside! (Read 4153 times)

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