What did you fly today?

[Hugh Wiedman]

Got out again today but it was more about what I DIDN'T fly that What I Did. Got a flight in on the F-4, the F-18 and then the SU-30, but while that was in the air, a nasty storm blew in seemingly from nowhere and I was up fighting a 30 mph crosswind. I was able to get it one the ground with no damage and then it proceeded to rain so hard you couldn't see 10 feet. The maiden of the Mig was next in line, but we all sat there for 2 hours in what seemed like a tornado. When it finally let up, only a bush plane on floats could have got off the runway, so the Mig maiden will have to wait. RudyD54 did get his Mig up as well as his new 8S F-16, but unfortunately the day was cut short. That's been the story all summer!

[Grossman56]

Had to go to the Vampires for blood draw today, so came home and loaded up some fun flyers, my two Pandoras and the RV-8.
Weather was okay, the smoke was bad but the wind was down for a while at least, got six flights in before it started gusting, all in all a fun time though as its a combination I've never taken to the field. Had a aileron servo burn out on the yellow Pandora (P-2) a couple of days ago, now replaced and raring to go. Both Pandoras are what 7 years old now and are numbers 1 and 2 on the radio. Sometimes you just want to go slow and slow and they are perfect. How many trainers can you say that you still fly in amongst the fighters and jets (and RV8's!) ?
Great planes and great times, great people that's what it's all about.
My Flying Circus....


Compare this pic with the first one, thats how much smoke we have today.


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[Grossman56]

Oh, by the way, we were over in Virginia City Montana a couple of weekends ago and I saw this picture hanging in one of the buildings, couldn't resist!


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[davegee]

Oh, by the way, we were over in Virginia City Montana a couple of weekends ago and I saw this picture hanging in one of the buildings, couldn't resist!


Grossman56

Nice Pic, Grossman 56! Say, are you going to be at the field on September 15 to fly your Spittie on BOB anniversary? I think I'm cleared to be there if the weather be good. I'd like to take some inflight pics of these airplanes for practice. I've got a Flightline Mk IX I have painted in the colors of ace pilot Witold "Lanny" Lanowski, who was a Polish pilot flying in the RAF in 303 Sqdn, I believe. He and some other Poles later distinguished themselves as P-47 pilots flying with the American 56th FG out of Boxted, England. If you're going to be there if you have any others you want to fly and get some good inflight pics, I'd be happy to shoot those, too.

Cheers

davegee

[Grossman56]

Sounds great Dave, yep I'll be there around 9 am, Spitty in hand, will probably bring my 1200 E flite one as well although its doubtful she'll fly, has L/G issues. Would have been nice to see a Flight Line Hurricane by now as well but oh well.
See you there!


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[mshagg]

Having a newborn at home means not much flying or building, but finally got to maiden the sebart Avanti (the freewings bigger brother) this morning.

Set up with a mild 6S 90mm with a view to stretching the flight times out but performance left a lot to be desired. So I'll revert to my tried and tested 6kw FMS setup now lol.

I don't know about this balsa flies better business. It's rewarding getting an arf back in one piece but for a fraction of the cost I think the freewing is the smart money...

[EA-6B Geek]

A boat load of flying here today in Ohio. TORKS E-Jets and Warbirds event at Deer Creek State Park. Flew my Flex Jet numerous times, and a couple on my L-19. Ken LaPointe flew both his 3D printed T-2, and this fiberglass fuselage rendition. A great day!

[Mad Baron]

Flew my OV10, Tigercat, & my Eindecker today all flew great. Took my Bristol M1 but I had issues getting the engine to cooperate so its back to the hangar for some engine troubleshooting.

[Hugh Wiedman]

Put together a short video on my friends Giant Scale Australian Sopwith PUP he maidened last week. She's a real beauty and should do well when he takes it into competition. Also did a video on the maiden of my F-18 Tiger Meet, posted in the F-18 thread.

[406PIlot]

Got out yesterday and did the maiden on the FMS Pitts.




Great flyer and for the size & price it's hard to beat. Did 2 flights on it. Hoping to get back out with it this weekend.

[Turbinefancy]

We tried formation flying in figure 8's. It's like "wax on, wax off". So we get to work flying inside and outside of turns to both sides. Lots of throttle adjustments, to stay in position. Actually in all three axes. It's nice to be able to practice for 8 minutes per flight at 50% power. The Vipers are surprisingly efficient, even compared to smaller 80mm jets!

[406PIlot]

No pictures, but I got out today with the Gilmore. I got in 3 solid flights. It was absolutely great. I love that bird and the saito radial sounds so good.

[torchbearer]

The Stearman got out to drop parachutes. My Jenna's barbies went for a few flights in the Cub with the doors open. The Aeroworks Check Mate did a few flights of mild stunts. The GP P6EHawk went for two flights but was hanger bound after a wheel fell off which caused it to flip over... No crashes a very good day!

[Grossman56]

Had a great day at the field, took My Little Gal II and La Patrona, got two flights in on both and was wishing I had more batteries. Ron showed up with his Apprentice, it used to be my wife's but she decided to sell it. I got to burn a battery through her and had a great time greasing landings with it. Perfect day, no wind and a bit of haze so we weren't frying in the sun.

Saturday was great as well, Andy had his big jet out so we got some shots with it and the RV8.




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[406PIlot]

Grossman56 Love the La Patrona!!!!! I need a F7F tigercat in my hangar... Andy's big jet is that a 2.2m predator?

[Grossman56]

Hey 406, we have our fly in this weekend Oct 2 maybe see you there.
It was 44 degrees this morning with no sign of it getting any warmer, so I just took the two Pandoras with me, got in four flights and called it a day, good news was the smoke was gone!!


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[boomer108]

Love your Pandora's Gman! Its still one of my favorite flyers.

[406PIlot]

Got out late this afternoon and put 4 flights on the FMS Pitts. I've only had it since last Wednesday and I hit flight # 20 with it today.

This plane is becoming one of my favorites I think.

[406PIlot]

Got out this afternoon with the Gilmore... What a fantastic flyer.. simply love this bird.

[paulrkytek]

Got out this afternoon with the Gilmore... What a fantastic flyer.. simply love this bird.

Looks and sounds very very nice. Do you use your phone to take all the short clips ?