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Offline mike londke

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Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« on: April 28, 2013, 04:42:33 PM »
Maiden flight on Sam's Streak today. It rained all day yesterday so the field was a mess. We were standing in 2 inches of water, but that did not stop Sam's enthusiasm. I am so proud of my boy, he did great. You can see that I was hands off several times and he flew a lap, sometimes two, on his own. I am sure he will master this soon. Thanks to Larry Davis for pitting and the hand launch. Ground launching was out of the question today. It was a fun build, but now the fun really starts. I am looking forward to a long summer of flying with my boy. Thanks again to Robert and all the Stunt Hanger contributors for the generous kit giveaway. Also Thank-You CFC Grapics for the decals.  Today was day I will never forget.  Mike      
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2013, 05:00:50 PM »
Thanks for making me smile. Good job Sam!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2013, 05:49:10 PM »
What a great vid, GOOD JOB SAM!!!!! I feel for ya Dad, flying bend over like that is painful but I can tell you're proud!!! Keep us posted, more vids too!!!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2013, 05:54:26 PM »
Looks cool!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2013, 05:57:27 PM »
AWESOME JOB SAM!!!!!   Its great to know that control line will live on and never die. Younger generations are getting interested and flying.

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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2013, 07:21:02 PM »
Great job Sam! (PE**) CLP** o2oP (051)  Way to Go!

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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2013, 07:36:26 PM »
Yeah!! Get that kid a Flite Streak!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2013, 07:40:29 PM »
Great job Sam!! o2oP (051)

And way to go dad!

I hope to come to Nashville to fly with my son this summer. Maybe we can fly with you and Sam?

I hope we see more of Sam and his Streak!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2013, 08:11:09 PM »
Awesome job, Sam sure was focused!!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2013, 08:58:15 PM »
That's just Awesome! ...and what's this Hobby is all about.
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2013, 09:38:42 PM »
Very awesome!  Best video I've seen in a long time!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2013, 08:23:38 AM »
WAY TO GO!!!!!

That is awesome!!!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2013, 08:37:21 AM »
Made my heart flutter a bit!
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2013, 09:02:28 AM »
Mike, as far as I'm concerned, you are a true champion. Anybody who love this sport so much as to teach it to your young-in, deserves special recognition in my book. God bless you bro.
« Last Edit: April 29, 2013, 12:16:07 PM by proparc »
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2013, 10:28:23 AM »
Bravo!
This is my first post here but I've been reading the build ever since y'all started it. I couldn't let this pass without jumping in and posting.
Boy, that was a long flight for a first go. He wasn't afraid to hold on tight and fly it. Good plane too, looked like the lines stayed nice and tight. Passing the hobby along. Hope to read about more adventures of Sam in the future.
Thanks for the video,
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2013, 10:42:35 AM »
Rusty, He is using my combat handle, its the smallest line spacing I have right now. I will be making him a custom fit handle for his little hands soon. But thanks for the offer on the handle. Thanks everyone for all the nice comments.  Mike
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2013, 11:58:39 AM »
Hey Mike

Great!!!

This one is for Sam ;D



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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2013, 01:29:50 PM »
...But thanks for the offer on the handle....  Mike
Doh!
Oops, I edited out that part while you were posting. I was afraid of seeming creepy trolling for my first post. It was sincere though.
Boy am I off to a good start.
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Re: Sam's Streak Maiden Flight Video
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2013, 06:22:01 PM »
Watching that video of you two sure brought back memories.  Great video.   Now when it dries out a bit you can run the engine a little richer and give him more time to react.   And the smiles on both of you says the story.
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