Author Topic: Stunt-A-Thon next weekend (Read 2647 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** June 14, 2008, 11:18:59 PM »

Don't know how many will see this, but the Northwest Skyraider's Stunt-A-Thon at Thun Field (better known as Pierce County Airport) is next weekend. This contest is a blast with a restaurant right next to the flying site that even has a deck positioned for spectators. It's also right next to Spencer Aircraft where I plan to pick up some dope and thinner.

Current long range forecast is for pretty good weather. Looks like Summer may arrive this next week (we can only hope), but the weather liars are suggesting that starting tomorrow we are going to have some decent weather for a bit.

Anyone else planning to attend?

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2008, 11:39:51 PM »

I think Mark Scott and I will be there. We are also concidering purchases there. See ya next week.

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2008, 05:14:30 PM »

Keith Varley and I are planning on being there. I think Keith is coming down for both days while I'll be there on Sunday. I think that Chirs and Joan are going to hop down in the new RV-7 for a visit on Sunday also.
Alan Resinger

Randy Powell · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2008, 06:19:17 PM »

It would be nice to see Chris and Joan. I doubt I'll make it to the contest in Vancouver this year (need to get one of those new Washington driver's licenses that lets you cross the border).

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2008, 09:55:28 PM »

Yeppers,. IM stoked and ready. all planes in one peice and ready for contest!
now the dilema, do I practice this week and take the chance,, hmmm
Just got back from a weekend at Pats, cut the parts for the new Classic monster, oh baby is this gonna be sweet! Randy your gonna love this, or hate it, one of the two. 56 ribs,, man its a lot.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2008, 02:04:36 PM »

Mark,

The PA plane I'm finishing has about 150 ribs. Yikes! Course, they are each half ribs so together isn't ONLY 75. What fun!

Look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2008, 02:23:34 PM »

so what you have them on half inch centers? ok so maybe 3/4? sheesh, Randy, you just gotta go over the top dontcha.
Hey (hijack in progress) I am going to bring a copy of the redrawn plans and the parts to Puyallup, get Don to come by!

Shultzie · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2008, 11:39:35 AM »

I should have a new gas gleaned by the weekend...to AT LEAST...show up with my camera.
I gotta get some shots of all those beautiful new pieces of CLPA sky art and masta' builders and flyers that have dedicated their time, talent, and big $$$$$ dollars in gas money to be there.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2008, 12:02:07 PM »

Yea, Donnie, at least show up.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2008, 12:09:55 PM »

Randy, lets just make sure YOU make it too ,, no changing your mind,, or anything,, Since Pat wont be there, YOu better not leave me at the mercy! lol
wo hoo, weather liars are saying it could might maybe be even tolerable this weekend in Puyallup?
come on weekend!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2008, 01:50:36 PM »

Don't worry Mark. I'll be there. Still up in the air if I will fly Classic and PA. Maybe just PA. But I will be there. Both days.

Current extended weather report is partly cloudy and 64 with "light" winds on Saturday. Possible showers (in NW parlance, that means it will rain some, but no downpour) and 63 on Sunday. Again, with light winds. But then around here, a weather report that far in advance changes almost hourly.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2008, 08:01:34 PM »

Wot! Patrick won't be there?

Leo won't have anybody to spar with that doesn't have at least 24" reach advantage...

Steve

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2008, 08:49:49 PM »

Nope,
Pat will be in California doing the obligation thing or something, but Steve I will be there, ane Leo likes to pick on me,, though I do outreach him, I always handicap him so its fair

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2008, 09:16:44 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 17, 2008, 08:01:34 PM

Wot! Patrick won't be there? Leo won't have anybody to spar with that doesn't have at least 24" reach advantage... Steve

Ya, but I am definatly faster than you.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2008, 09:37:04 PM »

>>Ya, but I am definatly faster than you. <

Once. Maybe. many, many years ago.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2008, 09:53:49 PM »

Now Randy
Leo is faster at some things,, falling asleep in the car,, snoring, forgetting where he put his plane, so dont sell the old bird short,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2008, 02:09:35 PM »

Current weather report (it's changed three times since this morning) is 69° and cloudy but no rain predicted. Sunday is 61° and mostly cloudy (no rain predicted). Winds light and variable.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2008, 02:22:51 PM »

Well thats encouraging i guess,,
so packing list, long johns, rain gear, shorts, tank tops,, sweatshirts, umbrella, jeans,, hmm maybe snow shoes?
lol,, ah well, less than 24 hours and were on the way, so its all good,

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #18 on:** June 19, 2008, 08:58:36 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 16, 2008, 02:04:36 PM

Mark,

The PA plane I'm finishing has about 150 ribs. Yikes! Course, they are each half ribs so together isn't ONLY 75. What fun!

Look forward to seeing you this weekend.

At my age cutting more than forty ribs makes me really shakey. I would like to put them six inches apart but I just realized this is not wall construction.See you guys

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2008, 09:03:46 PM »

Quote from: Shultzie on June 17, 2008, 11:39:35 AM

I should have a new gas gleaned by the weekend...to AT LEAST...show up with my camera.
I gotta get some shots of all those beautiful new pieces of CLPA sky art and masta' builders and flyers that have dedicated their time, talent, and big $$$$$ dollars in gas money to be there.

Lookin forward to seeing my ooooooollllld buddie again so we can swap lies about the Reeeeeely OOOOOld Days. Boy stretching these word out sure makes the post seem BBBBBBBIGGGer.

Shultzie · « **Reply #20 on:** June 19, 2008, 10:35:06 PM »

Quote from: Leo Mehl on June 19, 2008, 09:03:46 PM

Lookin forward to seeing my ooooooollllld buddie again so we can swap lies about the Reeeeeely OOOOOld Days. Boy stretching these word out sure makes the post seem BBBBBBBIGGGer.

KINDA LIKE OUR BELOVED OLD STORIES....

THEY DO GET LOOOOOOOOOOOONGER AND BIGGA

Maybe for a short while on Sat...but hopefully Ill hang longer on Sunday...Cant wait to see that new Artic Foxymaamaaa~ and all the new planes. Randys new stunter is a real beauty and sad to say I havent seen it fly as yet.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #21 on:** June 19, 2008, 11:38:30 PM »

Hey Shulzieeee
look me up, I will have the new plans and parts for the Avenger with me.

Shultzie · « **Reply #22 on:** June 20, 2008, 09:39:10 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on June 19, 2008, 11:38:30 PM

Hey Shulzieeee
look me up, I will have the new plans and parts for the Avenger with me.

Mark...
Looking forward to meetin and greetin'....what a high tech way to doodle plans and whittle parts.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2008, 09:13:11 PM »

Well, a fun first day. I didn't get to fly (darn Shoestring anyway!). But the weather was nice in the mid-70s with light winds and mostly thin overcast. Sure were a lot of Classic entries. But no Shultzie.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2008, 10:23:30 PM »

You got your shoestring tangled on your jacket button?