Author Topic: Jim Walker Memorial Spring Tune Up in Portland? (Read 2202 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** March 24, 2011, 09:19:29 AM »

So, who's going to this contest April 15-17? The weather is usually pretty good, though it's been interesting on occasion.

Bob Furr · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2011, 11:24:57 AM »

Cannot make it (you are a bit too far from Omaha for the drive) but wish you well. BTW anyone else notice that we are coming up on an anniversary for the Walker CL patents? Should we be doing something nationally to honor that? I know he lost the patent battle but honestly few of us would be flying if he hadnt kicked things off.
Bob Furr

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2011, 11:30:48 AM »

Randy,
I PLAN on being there, of course weather and finances as always have the last word. HOPEFULLY I will have the Ejet ready for competition, though the old stand by Gee Bee is there for profile, and of course the Avenger is still airworthy, I think Pat is coming too

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:09:12 PM »

The Avenger is only just airworthy? What did you do to it? When I said that that after you crashed it once or twice you'd worry less about leveling off at 5 feet I was pulling your leg!

I want to see that BF-109.

I also plan on being there, and I'm a lot closer to there than Mark. I don't know if I'm going to get in any practice days between now and then, though. We're getting that magic Willamette Valley "all-wind, all the time" weather right now, apparently without letup, and I gotta work.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:48:54 PM »

Tim,

Yea, we are in the weather nice during the week and either blowing hard or raining or both on the weekends. Joy. Not sure if my new plane will be ready by then. Could be done, but not ready.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:31:50 PM »

I think if the weather's really windy I'll swap the 20FP back onto the backup plane and fly that, and leave the nice plane safe at home.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:50:52 PM »

It is my intention to attend. I doubt the the new plane will be ready, as it is just getting clear this coming weekend. Too much time left to sand, polish, assemble, test fly and be ready for "prime time".

I have an older dog that flies pretty good though. It should be in attendance.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2011, 11:25:08 PM »

I'll be there, new classic, old PA. My new PA is nearly ready for clear, likely this weekend.

Mike

Paul Walker · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2011, 12:45:16 PM »

Quote from: Mike Haverly on March 24, 2011, 11:25:08 PM

I'll be there, new classic, old PA. My new PA is nearly ready for clear, likely this weekend.

Mike

Mike,
Has you wife returned from Japan yet?

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2011, 07:01:49 PM »

Mieko got into town Wednesday afternoon without a hitch. Now we need to get her body clock reset. It was 17 hour flight and 14 hour time difference. I don't know how the pilots do it.
Thanks for asking,

Mike

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2011, 07:38:12 PM »

Good to hear Mieko's home ok, Mike. I don't know any secret jet lag fix except for a "Friends" Marathon on TV.

I'm going to be saving my coin for Regionals, hope to make the Richmond BC event and maybe even "Perry Fire". I'll have to cut back a few contests, with retirement sometime between now and June. No, my new plane isn't ready for prime time yet...

Steve

Joe Just · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:00:11 PM »

I am going there to run Carrier do some interviews, take pictures for CLW and have some fun! I won't however be entering any phase of PA, so somebody else will just have to take last place this time. The weather here in E. WA has been totally awful his year with only 2 days back to back with Sunshine since January. I plan on bringing spare Carrier planes should anyone care to give Carrier flying a try.
Joe

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:16:08 PM »

Joe,
I may take you up on that, it seems my building time this winter was greatly abreviated so my FP 40 plane wont be ready for portland,,

John Witt · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:20:53 PM »

I'm planning on it. Is there a spot to camp in my Sprinter?

John Witt

Randy Powell · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:28:10 PM »

Yea, I don't know what I'll be bringing, but I do know that Scott's floor will be crowded.

Joe Just · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:41:40 AM »

Quote from: John Witt on March 26, 2011, 07:20:53 PM

I'm planning on it. Is there a spot to camp in my Sprinter?

John Witt

There is a RV campsite withing a mile or so of the Delta park along the Columbia River East of the park. It is the "Columbia River RV Park". Phone # 1-503-285-1515. Ginny and I had considered taking our camping conversion van for the weekend , but with gas expected to be near $4 we find it cheaper to drive the Cruiser and stay in a motel near the Airport for the weekend.

Richard Entwhistle 823412 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2011, 12:07:21 PM »

John

There is no camping in the park according to some powers on high. Poor Dave Miller got run out of the park by the Portland police at 2:00 AM in his under shorts a few years back. There are several large box store parking lots within throwing distance to the park with much pavement. Mike Haverly has spent the night in his camper at the park several times without problems. Some Low Life just pulled ALL of 2,000 feet plus of cooper No# 6 wire to the baseball field lighting (the one next to the flying circle) in the last two weeks so the local enforcement and parks department might be on high alert.

Later
Richard

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2011, 12:03:47 PM »

Are there any expert/advanced types who are planning on going and would be interested in flying my plane for me, and giving me set up tips? I've never flown a plane that's known to be set up correctly, and no one but me has flown my plane -- that doesn't seem like a good combination.

If anyone's going to be at D-park tomorrow, or on the 9th or 10th, that'd work, too.

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2011, 12:26:47 PM »

Looks like I'm going to make the trek down for the first time in lots of years. Got to get the new Gypsy finished in the rub out department and get some flights on it later this week.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:22:46 PM »

Alan,

yea, my new ride had a setback and may not be done for the Regionals, much less Portland. But I'll have something.

I just hope we have some weather next weekend so I can at least get a flight or two on the planes I'm taking.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2011, 09:53:10 AM »

I dislike flying from grass, but I'll make an exception this time and attend. Someone has to take last place in Advanced! Might as well be me!

Floyd

Richard Entwhistle 823412 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2011, 11:45:31 AM »

Floyd

All stunt except Old Time will be flown on the pavement circle.

Richard Entwhistle
Jim Walker Contest CD

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2011, 05:14:58 PM »

I'm planning to be there. You guys need a good bottom feeder intermediate for comic relief. We plan to stay in the RV park just up the street. I plan on Old Time, Sportsman Profile and Intermediate PA. Would it be safe to expect some wind, or is it normally fairly calm? I know it always blows up or down the river, but? Patti is hoping Mieko will be there to keep her company while I play.

Author Topic: Jim Walker Memorial Spring Tune Up in Portland? (Read 2202 times)

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