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Title: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: Mike Scholtes on July 01, 2010, 05:33:01 PM

Just to remind everyone within striking distance, the Alameda AeroNuts are again hosting the Fourth of July fly-in and potluck. No need to bring anything except a plane and fuel. The weather has been pretty good, moderate temps and clear, but wind is always an issue. Flying is best finished by noon-ish due to wind so plan an early start.

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: Phil Coopy on July 01, 2010, 06:50:28 PM

Mike,

Do they still fly at the old Alameda NAS site?..... I used to sometimes fly there when I was stationed on Treasure Island Naval Base in 1961.

Phil

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: john e. holliday on July 02, 2010, 08:10:51 AM

If it wasn't so far I would come and show you how to fly in the wind.  When all else is on lthe ground, nothing beats a combat job on pressure.  You guys/gals have fun. H^^

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: Larry Fernandez on July 02, 2010, 10:26:09 AM

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 02, 2010, 08:10:51 AM

If it wasn't so far I would come and show you how to fly in the wind.  When all else is on lthe ground, nothing beats a combat job on pressure.  You guys/gals have fun. H^^

I have found it quite difficult to put up a precise pattern at a hundred miles an hour.  H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: Mike Scholtes on July 02, 2010, 12:02:14 PM

Hi Phil:

No, this is a dedicated Alameda city park reserved just for CL models. Located at intersection of Doolittle (yes THAT Doolittle, an Alameda native) and Harbor Bay Parkway on the shore of the Oakland estuary and San Leandro Bay. Official name is the Bill Osborne Model Field. Check it out on Google Maps or Google Earth. Not heaven on earth necessarily but at least it is ours.

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: rustler on July 03, 2010, 03:48:34 PM

Hey guys - enjoy your Independance Day 4/7/2010 fly-in!

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: Mike Scholtes on July 03, 2010, 05:00:21 PM

Come on Ian, you are invited! I may be flying the Woburn Smoothie, still going strong and (as John Cleese once said) "relatively crash-free."

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: Larry Fernandez on July 03, 2010, 09:40:53 PM

Quote from: Mike Scholtes on July 03, 2010, 05:00:21 PM

Come on Ian, you are invited! I may be flying the Woburn Smoothie, still going strong and (as John Cleese once said) "relatively crash-free."

Can I fly it ???
Ive got nothing to fly since My new RO Jetts dont work worth a damn

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: Reminder of Alameda CA Fourth of July gathering
Post by: john e. holliday on July 04, 2010, 08:36:47 AM

Okay what is the problem with the RO-Jets?  Mine has been one sweet heart of an engine since day one.  Using all synthetic fuel with the recommended prop.  Windsor 11-4.5.    H^^