Author Topic: Stunt-A-Thon (Read 5566 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** June 07, 2016, 01:40:43 PM »

So, anyone but me and Mark Scarborough coming? Weather should be OK (clouds, about 65F and light winds). Usually a very fun contest.

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #1 on:** June 07, 2016, 02:34:37 PM »

Randy,
Cox and I plan on being there. Varley told me a few weeks back that he might come down. I'm trying to talk my super machinist friend Ark into coming down. He's busy machining some neat wooden 3B props and I just dug through my cabinet wood stock and found some really premium hard maple. I'll mill it up tomorrow and take it down to him on Thursday. Knowing him, he'll have some blades milled and assembled by Sunday.
Alan

tom brightbill · « **Reply #2 on:** June 07, 2016, 02:54:53 PM »

Ah, stupid me, I thought that it was the following weekend,

I'll be flying cross country sailplanes in California. My bad for telling you guys that I was going to be there. (And the O'toole is even fixed!)

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #3 on:** June 07, 2016, 03:29:59 PM »

If I make it I'll be up there Saturday only -- I'm up to sing that Sunday morning.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #4 on:** June 07, 2016, 04:12:53 PM »

I will be present, and attempt to fly better than I did in Roseburg,, if I dont I will not be able to stand the ridicule from other members of the Junior Varsity ,,

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2016, 07:26:20 PM »

I'm planning on being there Friday (setting up scones) , Saturday and Sunday. Haven't got confirmation from our friends from Calgary, but I'm hoping they'll show. It's about the same hours from Calgary as Richmond BC, and a lot more pleasant drive!

Steve

Chris Cox · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2016, 07:47:13 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 07, 2016, 07:26:20 PM

I'm planning on being there Friday (setting up scones) , Saturday and Sunday. Haven't got confirmation from our friends from Calgary, but I'm hoping they'll show. It's about the same hours from Calgary as Richmond BC, and a lot more pleasant drive! Steve

Not sure which Calgary you are referring to Steve, but I can assure you Calgary, Alberta us a whole lot further away than Richmond, BC!

See you Saturday

Randy Powell · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2016, 01:37:15 PM »

And Bruce is a weenie. He probably won't be there.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2016, 02:51:40 PM »

Looks like I won't make it up, even for just Saturday. Maybe August.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2016, 04:48:09 PM »

Well, Steve, if you want scones in Calgary, AB you are welcome to them, it is a little over 700 miles from Auburn, WA. Calgary drive is in Point Roberts, WA only 160 miles, much more doable.

I set out the airport provided cones today. The porta potty is moved but the pits are not set up yet. The airport is OK with the field being set up until Sunday.

Bruce who? Bruce Hunt isn't a weenie, just "pre-scheduled". The last I checked Bruce Perry lives in Edmonton, another 160 miles from Calgary.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2016, 05:24:39 PM »

Well, Tim is a weenie. He won't be here.

And Bruce Perry is close enough to Calgary. Or maybe not. Edmunton is 13 hours and 44 minutes (812 miles) away from Auburn, I guess.

johnt4051 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2016, 05:37:40 PM »

Two of us will be coming from Eugene. Plan to arrive on Friday sometime.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:10:53 PM »

"It's about the same hours from Calgary <to AUBURN> as it is <from CALGARY> to Richmond BC, and a lot more pleasant drive!" I thought that was fairly obvious. Five hours from Osoyoos border crossing to Auburn should be doable, if all the highway construction signs are properly aligned and no snow. You couldn't do that from Calgary to Richmond in a '78 Trans-Am with Super Mario at the wheel.

Steve

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2016, 10:13:34 PM »

Here's some breaking news. As I was leaving the airport this evening I notice a guy twirling an arrow sign. It simply said "RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA!"

Yes sireee, approximately 200 feet from where we fly is the store titled "The Evergreen Store". That should be handy if a person has a bad day. It's located right across the street from the biker casino, "Iron Horse". Now you can park your Harley, get loaded, fly your airplane and gamble! Maybe not in that order.

Ain't life grand!

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2016, 11:37:02 PM »

Airplanes, pot -- they're just ways of getting high.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2016, 06:35:22 PM »

Shame you won't make it, Tim.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2016, 06:50:33 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 10, 2016, 06:35:22 PM

Shame you won't make it, Tim.

I'll be working. Joy.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2016, 07:04:13 PM »

Fly more, work less.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2016, 07:14:04 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 10, 2016, 07:04:13 PM

Fly more, work less.

OR as it was today,, wind more, fly less

Paul Walker · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2016, 09:11:28 PM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on June 11, 2016, 07:14:04 PM

OR as it was today,, wind more, fly less

What? I put 4 practice flights in tonight.

Really, what was the issue?

OBTW, Chris declined to fly...Don't know why.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2016, 09:31:50 PM »

Well, Paul, at 1 pm it was a lot like Roseburg but colder. 180 degree wind direction changes. Gusts to around 15mph and, well, weird. Off the hotel it was just turbulent as heck. Like flying in a washing machine. In spite of that, Mark and I got a couple of flights in each. And we will get in more tomorrow.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #21 on:** June 12, 2016, 11:44:33 PM »

I was watching the weather from the friends house I was staying at a few miles away, it appeared to improve some later in the evening, but that was where I was at. I realized I should have talked around to see if anyone was going to be there later yesterday in case it improved.
I got in two flights this morning making a couple small changes . Then my two judged flights went well, it was a cool weekend, and for a few minutes I was ahead of Randy " Triangles" Powell, but he stepped it up on the second. there was some pretty good stunt flown. Even better conversation was enjoyed.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #22 on:** June 13, 2016, 11:39:13 AM »

Turnout was pretty dismal. Two Canadians and two from Oregon. Where was everybody? This nonsense has got to STOP! Dave, Tim, Tom, John, Keith, Bryan, Warren and Joe...you are on NOTICE for the next contest...be there or be SQUARE!

Steve

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #23 on:** June 13, 2016, 12:21:19 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 13, 2016, 11:39:13 AM

Turnout was pretty dismal. Two Canadians and two from Oregon. Where was everybody? This nonsense has got to STOP! Dave, Tim, Tom, John, Keith, Bryan, Warren and Joe...you are on NOTICE for the next contest...be there or be SQUARE! Steve

and one from eastern Washington,, its a shame as ultimatly the weekend was decent, not overly perfect weather, but certainly managable,,

Hey Steve,, how come you did not fly

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #24 on:** June 13, 2016, 12:46:26 PM »

"Hey Steve,, how come you did not fly?"

I haven't registered with the FAA.

Steve

Chris Cox · « **Reply #25 on:** June 13, 2016, 03:04:45 PM »

Actually, there were two from eastern Washington. You know, that guy that always takes home the first prize in Expert.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #26 on:** June 13, 2016, 03:14:40 PM »

And Lucky made it out alive. Of course, he's a shell of his former self.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #27 on:** June 13, 2016, 04:53:59 PM »

Quote from: Chris Cox on June 13, 2016, 03:04:45 PM

Actually, there were two from eastern Washington. You know, that guy that always takes home the first prize in Expert.

well I guess I consider him being a Global entity,, though I should remember since I go play stunt in his world occasionaly

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #28 on:** June 13, 2016, 04:54:58 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 13, 2016, 03:14:40 PM

And Lucky made it out alive. Of course, he's a shell of his former self.

Yes, but i noted that even with his Lobotomy Lucky seemed to be a smother pilot, ,maybe thats all he needed was a removal of free thinking

tom brightbill · « **Reply #29 on:** June 13, 2016, 05:07:49 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 13, 2016, 11:39:13 AM

Turnout was pretty dismal. Two Canadians and two from Oregon. Where was everybody? This nonsense has got to STOP! Dave, Tim, Tom, John, Keith, Bryan, Warren and Joe...you are on NOTICE for the next contest...be there or be SQUARE! Steve

Sorry Steve, I would have been there but I was doing an annual cross country soaring contest in northern California. As part of a team I needed to be there.
Tom

Chris Cox · « **Reply #30 on:** June 13, 2016, 05:53:52 PM »

Lucky has a meeting with Canadian Immigration tomorrow afternoon for a final review of his application for Canadian citizenship. I've never seen him happier, although some of those corners Paul subjected him to following the contest did upset his tummy a little!

Paul Walker · « **Reply #31 on:** June 13, 2016, 07:38:25 PM »

[although some of those corners Paul subjected him to following the contest did upset his tummy a little!
[/quote]

You're going to have to toughen him up some before his trip to the WSR.

Chris Cox · « **Reply #32 on:** June 13, 2016, 08:40:29 PM »

Working on it this evening!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #33 on:** June 13, 2016, 09:46:47 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on June 13, 2016, 07:38:25 PM

[although some of those corners Paul subjected him to following the contest did upset his tummy a little!

You're going to have to toughen him up some before his trip to the WSR.