Author Topic: Ringmaster Fly A Thon Oct,1&2 2022 (Read 2207 times)

Richard Fleming · « **on:** September 07, 2022, 06:57:26 PM »

My Ringmaster S-1 is ready for the Ring A Thon once again. How many of y'all plan on flying and did anyone build a new ringmaster for the event?

Jim Carter · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2022, 08:30:50 AM »

Hopefully, me and the guys in our little group here on the Space Coast will be flying! I'm just hoping the temperatures will be in the upper 70's to low 80's with low humidity, a light overcast and nice cooling, gentle breezes

Jim

john e. holliday · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2022, 08:33:30 AM »

I have several Ringmaster types waiting to be flown. One with

throttle control and big fuel tank.

John Rist · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2022, 02:45:58 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on September 08, 2022, 08:33:30 AM

I have several Ringmaster types waiting to be flown. One with throttle control and big fuel tank.

I will be flying my 576 E-Ringmaster with RC throttle control again this year. We logged around a 100 flights last year. Landing gear had just about given up the ghost. I have replaced it so she should be good to go. I have lots of batteries. For this I can dig out all of the old junk that will hold any kind of a charge. If a battery craps out you just land and change it out. Last year we got 5 to 6 flights per each old warn out pack. As always weather is a factor.

Richard Fleming · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2022, 03:12:54 PM »

Here is my S-1 Ringmaster that I built for last years Ring a thon. Getting everything prepped.

GallopingGhostler · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2022, 11:08:06 PM »

My S-1 needs minor repairs, my S-5 Junior is ready to roar.

John Rist · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2022, 09:53:19 AM »

Built by Ronnie Thompson for George Rittenhouse so George can fly in the Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon. Ronnie built the airplane and mounted the motor. I mounted the electronics and battery platform. I also setup the KR timer for 2 minutes flight time and 9200 RPMs. George will be the piolet. Much fun had by all!

mike londke · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2022, 11:00:19 AM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on September 07, 2022, 09:06:50 PM

Jim Howell and I have two new Ringmasters just for this event. Now to add the engines. Mine is going to have an OS .25LA.

Same place Ty? I think Sam and I can make it Sat.

John Rist · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2022, 01:39:12 PM »

Quote from: mike londke on September 16, 2022, 11:00:19 AM

Same place Ty? I think Sam and I can make it Sat.

It will be at Milton Frank Stadium. Hope to start around 9 am

2801 15th Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805

John Rist · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2022, 10:34:24 AM »

Well I test flew my 576 E-Ringmaster today. It is setup with a RC throttle. All is good! Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon is next Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully my Pilot Matthew Smiley shows up. I need his young legs to put in a 100 flights!

Richard Fleming · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2022, 07:03:06 PM »

This weekend looks 50/50. Storm heading this way, we shall see.

John Rist · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2022, 07:29:43 PM »

The forecast for Huntsville Alabama is as follows:

Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

So it depends if it's Am or PM showers. Time will tell.

Phil Spillman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2022, 08:50:30 AM »

I have two S1's all ready to go and one 120% Super Ringmaster if a fine state of readiness however we anticipate the arrival of Hurricane this weekend and that will definitely put a crimp in our plans! If hurricane happens we'll fly again the following weekend and report those flights!

Phil Spillman

Ara Dedekian · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2022, 09:08:51 AM »

Quote from: Richard Fleming link=topic=62287.msg644042#msg644042 date=166259864
. . . . did anyone build a new ringmaster for the event?
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Nope. Built a 'new' Fox for an old Ringmaster.

Ara

Richard Fleming · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2022, 04:21:07 PM »

hey Ara, nothing wrong with that. Hope it runs great for you.

John Rist · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2022, 12:48:39 PM »

Huntsville Alabama NACA club got in 41 flights today. Sundays Ringmaster Fly-A-thon flight session has been canceled.

Richard Fleming · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2022, 04:07:20 PM »

We are very thankful we only got 12 inches of rain with little damage in our area that we live. Answer to prayers! Many others along the coast are hurting. Please pray for these folks. Very nice weather this weekend , so we are flying tomorrow. Cant wait!

Dwayne Donnelly · « **Reply #17 on:** October 02, 2022, 05:50:37 AM »

Greetings from Ottawa our nations capital, reports are we put up 100 flights.

Richard Fleming · « **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2022, 02:24:55 PM »

Way to go Dwayne! My brother and I got in eight flights. We struggled keeping a good needle on both of our S-1 ringmasters. After changing numerous things, I believe it was fuel and both engines ran good after a new bottle.

Mike Hazel · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2022, 02:42:13 PM »

Sorry if this has been covered before........... but where and who do we submit our flying information too?

? Can't find the Brotherhood site (that works). Thanks........

Ara Dedekian · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2022, 03:34:40 PM »

Quote from: Mike Hazel on October 02, 2022, 02:42:13 PM

Sorry if this has been covered before........... but where and who do we submit our flying information too?? Can't find the Brotherhood site (that works). Thanks........

Mike,
Google, '2022 Fly-A-Thon report'. Worked for me.

Ara

Mike Hazel · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2022, 04:30:51 PM »

Got it, thanks! ringmasterflyathon.com

kevin king · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2022, 08:49:58 PM »

Here in Winnipeg, our club did 42 Ringmaster flights with 7 pilots.

John McFayden · « **Reply #23 on:** October 03, 2022, 06:44:50 AM »

The Dresden Beanfield Flyers and Toronto Balsa Beavers put up 294 flights with 21 different Ringmasters and 13 pilots. Winds were 30 km/hr Saturday and 40 gusting 48 km/hr Sunday. Ringmasters are amazing.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #24 on:** October 03, 2022, 07:09:23 AM »

Kevin Prier put up one Ringmaster (Jr) flight following the contest in Omaha on Sunday.

dale gleason · « **Reply #25 on:** October 03, 2022, 10:39:08 AM »

Fly-A-Thon! Matt Kania has got to be pleased. Six flights.

dg

If anyone can right my Ringmaster pic to verticle, please do so. Maybe Dave can?

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #26 on:** October 03, 2022, 01:04:27 PM »

Quote from: dale gleason on October 03, 2022, 10:39:08 AM

Fly-A-Thon! Matt Kania has got to be pleased. Six flights.

dg

👍🏼👍🏼

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #27 on:** October 03, 2022, 01:06:55 PM »

Odessa Fl checking in. 4 flights with Wild Bill.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #28 on:** October 03, 2022, 06:09:29 PM »

The Ring Masters Club of New Orleans logged 272 flights with 13 pilots using 16 different Ringmaster models.

Mike Griffin

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #29 on:** October 03, 2022, 08:48:38 PM »

Flights in Piracicaba, SP Brazil

I could only fly Sunday as i finished mine at 1:01 am Sunday.

My Ringmaster was built from a Brodak kit, power by Enya SS30, 28.2oz

We did 13 flights total not much, it was Presidential Election Day and we gathered after 15:00 to get some flights.

Next year we will do better!

Martin

Mark Mc · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2022, 10:21:56 PM »

Glue Dobbers had 16 on Saturday across four pilots (Joe Gilbert, Joe Woolslayer, Tim Tipton, and Mark McRiley, and four more on Sunday by Tim. Sorry, I didn't get any pictures....

Mark

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2022, 06:33:09 AM »

3 friends flying Ringmaster in Piracicaba, SP Brazil 10/8/2022

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2022, 03:12:26 PM »

Lester takes it to another level. 🤣

https://www.facebook.com/groups/RingmasterFlyAThon/permalink/5208663539157562/

john e. holliday · « **Reply #33 on:** October 12, 2022, 12:19:05 PM »

Is there a final tally yet? You won't see my name as no vehicle and no help. But, I'm planning on next year, even though I say I don't plan ahead any more.

John McFayden · « **Reply #34 on:** October 12, 2022, 01:17:30 PM »

10,594 flights so far. New record!

Ara Dedekian · « **Reply #35 on:** October 12, 2022, 02:39:15 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on October 11, 2022, 03:12:26 PM

Lester takes it to another level. 🤣

Lester's top hat reminded me of a club member, Ken Barr, who applied non traditional stunt art to his planes. Ken was a commercial illustrator and artist. His color schemes and graphics were breathtaking, most all hand painted. The top hat in the photo is Monokote. A prolific builder, Ken was NOT a flyer. My job was to get his recent builds away from him before he flew them. I got this Ringmaster with one wing broken off.

Ken's no longer with us, having returned to Scotland and passing in 2016 but you can goggle him and see his art work.

Ara