Author Topic: NARROWS (Read 5006 times)

Jack Mulinix · « **on:** February 20, 2010, 09:34:42 AM »

Hi all, just wondering how to get there from the north?

Brian Massey · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2010, 09:48:50 AM »

Do you mean the Whittier Narrows? If so, it is in the North West Quadrant of the 60 (Pomona) Freeway and Rosemead Blvd (Highway 19).

Here's a link to a map: http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=661

Brian

Jack Mulinix · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:07:11 AM »

Ahh, no, Tacoma narrows and actually know where the bridge is, but where do folks fly?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:14:26 AM »

Jack's from Edmonds, WA, so I'd guess "Tacoma Narrows Airport" is his end goal. But thanks for the Whittier info...

Regarding "TNA"...here's a map. Drive So. on I-5 to Hwy. 16 and head West. When you approach the Narrows Bridge, you need to be in the right lane and take the first exit after you're across. Turn left, then left again, then right, then left....pass the tower and restaurant, and turn off at the last access gate. Then...you need the gate code...which isn't public knowledge...so you need to meet somebody there who has the code.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Gig+Harbor&state=WA&cat=Tacoma+Narrows+Airport&country=US&latitude=47.329399&longitude=-122.578903&geocode=CITY

The bad part is that getting back to I-5 is typically a horrible drive, due to construction on Hwy. 16 near I-5, and I-5 can also be a stop & go mess in Tacoma. For this reason, most have been flying at "TMF" or "The Mattress Factory", which is in NW Sumner, just off Hwy. 167. Call me if you want to go! 425-255-1887

Steve

Jack Mulinix · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:25:37 AM »

Thanks Steve, not quit ready with the new planes, very soon though. Definently will give you a shout, thanks Jack

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:38:22 AM »

Jack...Just got a call from Pete Peterson...the plan is to meet there at 10:30am today. The problem is that they're not sure if the flying spot will be free of 1:1 Scale planes. The site is on the very south end of the ramp. The weekend spot is in the corner closest to the taxiway. The weekday spot is full of tiedowns, gravel and weeds, so I'm not keen on that nonsense. Also not keen on driving over to TNA to find that there's no place to fly. Randy, Schultzie and Covey live or work on the peninsula, so it works a lot better for them. I'm gonna wait for a call, or just go to TMF with somebody.

Hey, is your email current?

Steve

Brian Massey · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:41:08 AM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on February 20, 2010, 10:14:26 AM

Jack's from Edmonds, WA, so I'd guess "Tacoma Narrows Airport" is his end goal. But thanks for the Whittier info...

Regarding "TNA"...here's a map. Drive So. on I-5 to Hwy. 16 and head West. When you approach the Narrows Bridge, you need to be in the right lane and take the first exit after you're across. Turn left, then left again, then right, then left....pass the tower and restaurant, and turn off at the last access gate. Then...you need the gate code...which isn't public knowledge...so you need to meet somebody there who has the code.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Gig+Harbor&state=WA&cat=Tacoma+Narrows+Airport&country=US&latitude=47.329399&longitude=-122.578903&geocode=CITY

The bad part is that getting back to I-5 is typically a horrible drive, due to construction on Hwy. 16 near I-5, and I-5 can also be a stop & go mess in Tacoma. For this reason, most have been flying at "TMF" or "The Mattress Factory", which is in NW Sumner, just off Hwy. 167. Call me if you want to go! 425-255-1887 Steve

If you take my advice, you will avoid the construction on Hwy. 16 and any wiggly bridges.

Just trying to help

Brian

Jack Mulinix · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2010, 11:04:39 AM »

Steve, all current, we'll be in touch. Jack

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2010, 04:41:39 PM »

Everyone made it out to the Narrows today. Even Sour Steve.

Not so good from me. Blew an engine. Sigh... Hope Dub Jett has parts.

Shultzie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2010, 04:52:47 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 20, 2010, 04:41:39 PM

Everyone made it out to the Narrows today. Even Sour Steve.

Not so good from me. Blew an engine. Sigh... Hope Dub Jett has parts.

HEY RANDY...GOT SOME GOOD SHOTS OF THAT BEAUTIFUL NEW RIDE OF YOURS!
THIS NEW CLPA IS ONE REALLY AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF SKY ART...that looks as great up close as it does in the air.
Talk about a DAZZLIN' DISPLAY those peal & Candy colors present in the sun against that DEEP DARK BLUE SKY BACKGROUND!

Jack Mulinix · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2010, 06:26:34 PM »

Wish I could have been there. What a great day to fly.

Shultzie · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:00:57 PM »

Here are a few shots of today gathering of some of our most ADDICTED CLPA EAGLES...and first shots of Randy Powell' new Purdy ride!

Randy Powell
Mike Haverly
Pete Peterson
Stevo' Hemickity'
old kite man Shultzie (behind the lame little worthlessly lame FujiF**Kin' camera

GADS...PRAISE THE LORD FOR WHAT A "GREAT DAY TO BE GLAD IN IT"!

Shultzie · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2010, 10:12:17 PM »

Pete Peterson and Mikes beautiful models...are a backseat to none...

Steve Helmick...sorry I had to bug out before shooting that flights of yours...

Let me share a few notes with you....These CLPA addicts are going to be in full force at VSC this year...so get out their in the cold and snow and start practicing.

Ahh that beautiful sunshine and 64+ on that tarmac was just almost too much to bear and I even got a bit of sunburn? Humm?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2010, 11:24:13 PM »

Donnie...Youse forgot Rex Abbott, newest NW Skyraider. Lives in Sequim (the 'e' is silent!). I brought along one of my canoeing/shooting buddies...Steve Cordes. He used to fly CL with Al Culver and Brian Mace. You remember Al Culver from the model shop at Boeing?

Maybe worth mention, Mike's ol' "JD Falcon" is sporting new, longer LG struts, allowing the use of the 12.25 x 3.75 APC. He likes it. Hey, Mike...my Olympic needs longer LG struts, too...

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2010, 11:43:16 PM »

Yep, the engine is fried. Looks like I sucked something up. Huge score (and I mean HUGE) in the piston. You can see it through the exhaust port. Will need at least a new piston and sleeve. Maybe more. Hope Dub Jett has some around. At least the plane flies pretty well.

Randy

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2010, 09:09:57 AM »

Sorry to hear about your engine Randy. The plane still looks stupendous. I know you won't fly it in Classic.

Will look for all you guys in Tuscon Town at the old Silverbell Shootem out park. Forgot Pete and Mike your planes look great too. When is Schultze's plane gonnna fly?

Shultzie · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2010, 09:37:34 AM »

Thanks...Steve!!
For helping me "fill in the blanks" from yesterday and again for mentioning Rex...and his long trip from S-quim

Wonder where Rex and Bobby Emmett fly around their "Shadowed lands below the grand peaks of the Olympic mountain range?

John...(about my busted bunch of toy airplanes??? Still hangin dead in pieces in the studio closet. NO EXCUSES!
attached is a photo of Rex and Bobby E's view a few miles SW of their paradise homes here in the Pacific NW. (however beware...I hear that area has been taken over by the "CULLENS" again and are back seeking new blood?

Shultzie · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2010, 10:25:32 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on February 21, 2010, 09:09:57 AM

Sorry to hear about your engine Randy. The plane still looks stupendous. I know you won't fly it in Classic. Will look for all you guys in Tuscon Town at the old Silverbell Shootem out park. Forgot Pete and Mike your planes look great too. When is Schultze's plane gonnna fly?

Huh? I went flying yesterday...here is my new ride at sunset.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2010, 12:06:13 PM »

That Hurricane Ridge picture was taken from the park at the top of the hill above Port Angeles. If you look the other way, you see the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Very cool spot. and the weather looks just about like that right now.

Shultzie · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2010, 01:54:17 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 21, 2010, 12:06:13 PM

That Hurricane Ridge picture was taken from the park at the top of the hill above Port Angeles. If you look the other way, you see the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Very cool spot. and the weather looks just about like that right now.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2010, 04:46:26 PM »

Pete, Mike and I flew again today at "TMF"...The Mattress Factory, in Sumner. Pete keeps complaining about his engine runs...but they always seem fine to the rest of us. Mike has his JD Falcon flying better and better, with longer LG legs and bigger pup-peller. I'm not sure who all's going to VSC from this area, but it looks like the ones that live part time in Tucson, plus Peterson, McClave and Powell. Mike and I are giving it a pass this time. Mike is planning on going to the NATS in July.

I did a couple of (crappy) square vertical 8's and got away with it...

Steve

Shultzie · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2010, 06:24:24 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on February 21, 2010, 04:46:26 PM

Pete, Mike and I flew again today at "TMF"...The Mattress Factory, in Sumner. Pete keeps complaining about his engine runs...but they always seem fine to the rest of us. Mike has his JD Falcon flying better and better, with longer LG legs and bigger pup-peller. I'm not sure who all's going to VSC from this area, but it looks like the ones that live part time in Tucson, plus Peterson, McClave and Powell. Mike and I are giving it a pass this time. Mike is planning on going to the NATS in July.

I did a couple of (crappy) square vertical 8's and got away with it... Steve

Guess you heard that Mike is "GOIN BACK TO WORK" for a few months in order to stash-zummm-cash for the trip..(however he mentioned yesterday that he told them that he may take a few daze-days off to attend VSC?

Never been to the Mattress Factory?

HOW'S THE WIND WINDOW?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2010, 08:49:28 PM »

Mike's "been back to wurk" for about 3 weeks now. I have not heard anything about an intent to go to VSC.

TMF has about the same wind problems as TNA....if the wind is light, it's ok. I had two flights today (1st and 4th) that were in very calm conditions. Sometimes I did consecutive tricks on opposite sides of the circle. It would have been no fun for a contest, but it was ok for practise. My 3rd flight showed a bit of turbulence off the warehouse to the South, but not turrible (sic). It's usually ok, Schultzie, so bring out your planes and have some fun with us! I've got a NoblARF you could put together...

Steve

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2010, 08:59:54 PM »

"Guess you heard that Mike is "GOIN BACK TO WORK" for a few months in order to stash-zummm-cash for the trip..(however he mentioned yesterday that he told them that he may take a few daze-days off to attend VSC?"

Actually I've been back to work for five weeks now and decided to take the trip. I need to visit my niece in Tempe and some friends in Eloy but then I'll be in Tucson for VSC.

JD Falcon is really improved since the rebuild and larger prop, (12.25 x 3.75 APC). I'll bring the Freedom 45 along just because.

Mike

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2010, 09:41:12 PM »

"I'll bring the Freedom 45 along just because."

Just because it's still under the bed in the motorhome?

Steve

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2010, 10:07:56 PM »

Mike,
Glad your liking that 12.25 x 3.75, its a pretty solid prop on the LA.
good to hear the falcon is flying better.
I just shot color on my new classic ship this weekend,,
thread in classic section if ya care to wander over and have a look see,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2010, 11:02:33 PM »

I'm sending the engine off for repairs tomorrow. Looks like a new rear bearing, piston and sleeve. Sigh.... Either a broken wrist pin keeper or a piece of bearing got caught between the piston and sleeve. Big, huge, gigantic slice in piston and sleeve. Sigh again...

Paul Walker · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2010, 01:00:49 PM »

Let me share a few notes with you....These CLPA addicts are going to be in full force at VSC this year...so get out their in the cold and snow and start practicing.

Ahh that beautiful sunshine and 64+ on that tarmac was just almost too much to bear and I even got a bit of sunburn? Humm?

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Sorry I missed you guys. I would have come except I was hijacked by my wife to Hawaii. Oh well !

Randy Powell · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2010, 02:20:51 PM »

Paul,

Yea, I can't wait to go to VSC. This short respite from rain is tough when you look at the coming weather.

I guess you have to enjoy it while you have it.

Have fun in Hawaii. It's a nice place to forget there IS weather.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2010, 09:26:26 PM »

Hawaii is a great place to refuel on the way to Aussie!

Steve