Author Topic: Tough day flying in Alameda (Read 2597 times)

Larry Wong · « **on:** January 31, 2010, 02:39:47 PM »

Well it was a tough day in Alameda Ca. we had to fly in 60* degree weather and avoid the bright sun in are eyes, the wind was about 3-5 mph at are back but we tough it out. Due to the economy Howard had to down size his Oriental to 1/2a size.

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2010, 03:19:33 PM »

Here in Northeast Oklahoma we seem to be in a No-Fly Zone. For a while it was pretty much a no-drive zone also.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2010, 03:45:37 PM »

Hey Larry,
That looks kind of rough. One guy even has a hoody on. Looks like someone need to cut the grass.

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:34:51 PM »

Yes,

I too had to suffer in Central California , I forgot the sunblock and got a sunburn!

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:33:00 PM »

Hey Walter, you all ought to come and visit me in Gallup!

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:34:10 PM »

Quote from: Elwyn Aud on January 31, 2010, 03:19:33 PM

Here in Northeast Oklahoma we seem to be in a No-Fly Zone. For a while it was pretty much a no-drive zone also.

Elwyn...thanks for the DVD, great pictures.
I showed the wife the picture of Reeves Field...she ran and got her jacket.

Norm

Randy Powell · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:51:03 PM »

Well, no snow here. Just wind and rain and rain and rain, etc.

Brian Massey · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:03:01 PM »

I too flew today. It was chivering cold at 55 degrees, and that pesky 5mph wind kept changing directions. Almost lost it when the plane went infront of the sun, good thing I had my sunglasses on.

Brian

John Stiles · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2010, 05:18:21 AM »

I knew there was something about living in Calif. I actually miss..........I can't really decide though between a.......sunburn(?) or a broken hip

john e. holliday · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2010, 08:24:27 AM »

Grass, so that is what the green stuff is. Temps here finally got to mid 30's. I am glad Oklahoma kept all the snow and ice down there. We got about 1/2 inch of snow.

Larry Wong · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2010, 08:31:42 AM »

Boy it sure is tough when the grass grows and the sun shines, lawn mowers and sun screen ,sun glasses this make's it tough on a flying day.
BUT YOU GOTTA DO THE BEST YOU CAN, even a bad day of flying after waiting for your turn is still better than no flying at all.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:48:10 PM »

Hay, Larry...Any news about Heman's recovery from his kidney transplant? May I speak for all, saying that we're concerned and hoping for a great outcome. I hope it works as well as my old rat racing partner's wife's...she's still on the same one, same old med still works like a champ. Say hello for us...

Steve

Heman Lee · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:37:40 AM »

Hi everybody,

I am doing fine. I was going to come down to Alameda for the New Years Day Potluck, but I flu wiped me out for 5 weeks, which is longer than normal because of the immunnosuppressant. If you have not heard the Woodland field is still open for another year, but only for contest. The R/C guys are moving to our side for regular flyer, so C/L practice at the field is very limited. Most of the guys in the club are flying at other locations.

Larry, I will try to make it down to Alemeda sometime next month. I wil have my 6 months post transplant appointment on the 23rd. I sould have clearance to go back to work by then.

Heman Lee
aeromaniacs.com

Larry,
Can you post a larger picture?

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2010, 07:46:18 PM »

Is that Bob English standing there in the green jacket?

Larry Wong · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:29:37 PM »

Heman I hope this pic is bigger.. Hope to see you soon Iguess it's the same size!!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2010, 07:59:38 AM »

Thanks for the snow Pete, it was very welcome.

It was fun especially in the afternoon with it still coming down. The parents, or at least a few of them do not know that packed snow gets slick. I think we got maybe a good 6 inches of the wet white stuff. At least the temps were bearable, above freezing. You know I think I would rather be out in the snow than rain. At least you don't get so wet. Did see one parent go down in the parking lot where the snow had been cleared, but no ice melt yet. I also managed not to get run over as well as keep the students out of harms way. People don't know what 25 mph means in a school zone.

Heman Lee · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:25:27 PM »

Quote from: Clint Ormosen on February 05, 2010, 07:46:18 PM

Is that Bob English standing there in the green jacket?

That is Duane Roach, not Bob English. Bob has switch to the Dark Side (R/C) and is flying at Woodland.

Heman Lee · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:26:58 PM »

Quote from: Larry Wong on February 05, 2010, 08:29:37 PM

Heman I hope this pic is bigger.. Hope to see you soon Iguess it's the same size!!!

It that a Pinto Kit from RSM? What is your setup? (Engine, prop, etc)

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Heman Lee on February 07, 2010, 04:25:27 PM

That is Duane Roach, not Bob English. Bob has switch to the Dark Side (R/C) and is flying at Woodland.

That's why it threw me. But it's not him anyway.

Larry Wong · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:34:46 PM »

Howard said it is a Pinto increase by 25% the wing span is 37 7/8" Has a TD .049 with pressure fitting in back plate, weight is 13 oz, seams to fly good still needs triming, and longer lines he flew it on 42' lines and it was fast like a combat plane, 52's should help.

Author Topic: Tough day flying in Alameda (Read 2597 times)

Walter Hicks