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Title: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Paul Taylor on May 19, 2009, 09:21:48 PM

... that the weather got right for flying.

We have had nothing but wind and rain for the past 5 or 6 weekends. The last time we tried to get together and fly with the local guys the wind was 25 plus mph.
Well this afternoon when Ryan and I got off from work (yes he has a summer job) we headed to the field. We called Arlan to join us along with another guy that use to fly R/C years ago and wanted to try C/L. His name is Eric. Ryan has not flown for some time, and I wanted to try the new Cardinal. We got Eric up on Ryan’s Buster. I was able to let go of the handle and he soloed after just two laps. He got in two flights and flew out the tank both flights. I passed on a few planes to Eric that had been given to me. He is hooked.
Ryan hung the Tut2 out for several flights. He got a little close on the bottoms of his triangle. I did not see it but he said it was close to the ground.
First flight on the Cardinal was just round and round. Arlan helped me trim it out. Needed to move the lead outs back and added a half ounce of tip weight. He flew it and said it was not bad. I think I am going to like it. Turns ins and outs OK. Might play with the props a little. Thanks Arlan for flying and trimming my plane.

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Elwyn Aud on May 19, 2009, 10:44:38 PM

Sounds like the weather here in N E Oklahoma! We finally got a great day last Sunday and we had good group turn out to take advantage of it. There are a few pictures of the day's activities on our website. http://www.tulsacl.com Just click on the picture link.

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Ironbomb on May 20, 2009, 01:06:21 PM

About dang time you got the cardinal in the air! It looks good from here Paul. How did it feel? all I can say is YAHOOO!!! y1

Greg

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Paul Taylor on May 20, 2009, 05:48:09 PM

Hey Elwyn, your photos look a little better then mine. You must be shooting a tuned pipe camera.


Yea Greg... it was the weather keeping the Cardinal grounded.  How is yours coming along?

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Elwyn Aud on May 20, 2009, 09:20:17 PM

It was one of the few times recently I've had a chance to get in some  practice for Brodaks!

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Ironbomb on May 21, 2009, 10:05:22 AM

Hey Paul, it looks like most everybody has been having bad flying weather. been real windy here for a while.  My Cardinal is progressing nicly. I will be putting my progress report on the ARF board this weekend. I like the wing gear mods I did. You'll see.

I plan on bringing a plane with me when I go to Baker's Aero School this summer for my IA. I should cordinate a date with you before that happens. more later

Happy flying

G  ~>

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Garf on May 21, 2009, 10:40:27 AM

I have been having beautyful but breezy flying werther for months. Now, I have the start of the rainy season in Miami. From now on, it will hit and miss.

Title: Re: It was about time !!!!
Post by: Paul Taylor on May 21, 2009, 05:18:51 PM

Hey Phil.. looks like rain for you today. Just sittling here watching the weather.

Greg... Aero School for IA? Tell me more.