What did you fly today?

[RCjetdude]

I really need to pick up one of those Tigercats.

Maidened my Phantom today... :)

Nice Todd! Still dodging light poles ehh? So, what are your thoughts on it? Also, how do you get past the music copyright Gremlins?

[TiredIronGRB]

Nice video Todd, isn't she a sweet flying bird?!

[Gilatrout]

That's a understatement.........a rock solid twin ;) And some of us know that twins are 2X the fun LOL The only twin that is better than the Tiger is of course the :ov10
The Tigercat was the first of the warbirds to fly @ BWA the other day and my dad was just totally enthralled watching it.
I'm beginning to think he is happier about giving me that airstrip than I was to get it. :)

I've been flying my Tigercat almost every time I go out. Yesterday, I got 3 flights. (I need to get another set of batteries). Hanger rash is starting to accumulate. I love that plane. I just wish I had a better way to transport and protect the wings

[Lon]

Beautiful morning here in eastern Iowa...4 flights in before 7am :)

Aros, great maiden with the F-4. I can relate to the light poles at one of my flying sites. Poles are more spread out here.

[Aros]

Nice Todd! Still dodging light poles ehh? So, what are your thoughts on it? Also, how do you get past the music copyright Gremlins?

Thanks Steve! Yeah, unfortunately I don't have anywhere locally that doesn't have light poles and the clubs near me have grass fields that are too small. As I posted in the F-4 thread, I love it! Just a real jewel. From the moment she left her feet I knew she was going to be a *****cat. Who knew a foam Phantom could fly so well? Just love it all around! As for the copyright Gremlins, I did receive a "warning" notice but that particular song has always seemed to pass the test of being yanked (but ads appear in the beginning).

[Aros]

Nice video Todd, isn't she a sweet flying bird?!

Thanks George, boy is she ever! Can't wait to take her out again after work!

[AkumaZeto]

I'm not trying to bust balls but dont you guys who fly over buildings and people and such worry about accidents? **** as someone who has crashed and had a immediate lipo 6s explosion basically I am terrified of catching a school or a car or house on fire if the worst were to happen.

[Aros]

Every moment I fly near buildings, brother. Every moment. That's why I won't fly with anyone around. The amphitheater parking lot that I fly at (in the video I posted above) is empty when I fly. I have permission from them to fly there. If I crash into their property and cause damage I take that risk and I would be fully responsible for any damages. I don't have the luxury of flying in flat, wide-open land without obstructions like some do. So I take the necessary precautions that I can when I do fly. Same goes for the school I have flown at for years. I won't fly if people are there and after my accident with my Spitfire I never fly anywhere near the school itself.

[rifleman_btx]

Heck yeah WC that's great stuff indeed. I need a couple more twins. That Phantom flys really well too.

[Shirty]

Awesome Todd. Grats mate

[Aros]

Cheers!

[rifleman_btx]

I flew






a lawn mowerLOL
but tomorrow I shall fly 3 twins and a hellcat. With a trojan! Ooooh yeah!LOL:)

[AkumaZeto]

Every moment I fly near buildings, brother. Every moment. That's why I won't fly with anyone around. The amphitheater parking lot that I fly at (in the video I posted above) is empty when I fly. I have permission from them to fly there. If I crash into their property and cause damage I take that risk and I would be fully responsible for any damages. I don't have the luxury of flying in flat, wide-open land without obstructions like some do. So I take the necessary precautions that I can when I do fly. Same goes for the school I have flown at for years. I won't fly if people are there and after my accident with my Spitfire I never fly anywhere near the school itself.

yeah when I first started flying I accidentally powered of my tx thinking it was a trim button. Corsair straight into a roof of a building. Luckily I had AMA and they paid out minus my 200$ deductible. It still scares me because I have nowhere else to fly but this dead end street in a industrial park. All the clubs around me hate foamies and there fields are setup for large planes. So I am left to myself on a dead end street. It makes run out hard on landing as both ends are down hill with me standing at the peak. Sigh it sucks.

[rifleman_btx]

Every moment I fly near buildings, brother. Every moment. That's why I won't fly with anyone around. The amphitheater parking lot that I fly at (in the video I posted above) is empty when I fly. I have permission from them to fly there. If I crash into their property and cause damage I take that risk and I would be fully responsible for any damages. I don't have the luxury of flying in flat, wide-open land without obstructions like some do. So I take the necessary precautions that I can when I do fly. Same goes for the school I have flown at for years. I won't fly if people are there and after my accident with my Spitfire I never fly anywhere near the school itself.

You have AMA right? They should be able to help you out in a situation, if God forbid you needed it. Just be careful as I know you are and hopefully that day will never come. And remember theres alot of good people here including me if you ever needed a helping hand out of a problem come hell or high water we're gonna do our best to keep you afloat and back to dry land. One thing I have learned about being here, no one leaves a fallen comrade. I'm sure I speak for the rest of the guys when I say we have your back brother. We're all just a forum post away. :Cool:

[rifleman_btx]

yeah when I first started flying I accidentally powered of my tx thinking it was a trim button. Corsair straight into a roof of a building. Luckily I had AMA and they paid out minus my 200$ deductible. It still scares me because I have nowhere else to fly but this dead end street in a industrial park. All the clubs around me hate foamies and there fields are setup for large planes. So I am left to myself on a dead end street. It makes run out hard on landing as both ends are down hill with me standing at the peak. Sigh it sucks.

Hey the message above goes for you too as well as anyone here. Hooah!

[F22trainer]

yeah when I first started flying I accidentally powered of my tx thinking it was a trim button. Corsair straight into a roof of a building. Luckily I had AMA and they paid out minus my 200$ deductible. It still scares me because I have nowhere else to fly but this dead end street in a industrial park. All the clubs around me hate foamies and there fields are setup for large planes. So I am left to myself on a dead end street. It makes run out hard on landing as both ends are down hill with me standing at the peak. Sigh it sucks.

10 years ago, our club / field was in the same “death to foamies” mindset. Since electrics now outnumber the gassers everybody makes room for each other and respects, shares, and encourages all forms of model flight. The real emphasis is on safety, and while I plan to possibly ruffle some feathers regarding situational awareness. It is obvious those clubs will either wither and die or limp along with elitism as an excuse to defy change.
Rifleman is right, AMA wants to hear about this and you also have a chance to speak out to those who foster the spirit of the hobby and aviation - which is the real motivation here, because aviation is always changing and if you don’t keep up you will find yourself grounded.
Suppose I should point out, there’s plenty of sky for everyone.

[Jhnybgd]

Got 5 flights on my LX F4 with Fms 70mm fans,114 mph in a slight dive.according to gps module on 6s
3 flights on HK ME 163
2 flights on Eflite carbon z 150 6s

[AkumaZeto]

10 years ago, our club / field was in the same “death to foamies” mindset. Since electrics now outnumber the gassers everybody makes room for each other and respects, shares, and encourages all forms of model flight. The real emphasis is on safety, and while I plan to possibly ruffle some feathers regarding situational awareness. It is obvious those clubs will either wither and die or limp along with elitism as an excuse to defy change.
Rifleman is right, AMA wants to hear about this and you also have a chance to speak out to those who foster the spirit of the hobby and aviation - which is the real motivation here, because aviation is always changing and if you don’t keep up you will find yourself grounded.
Suppose I should point out, there’s plenty of sky for everyone.

When you live in a area of less than 2k people with one club not many options other than drive hours to fly. Its just a crap shoot. No other option than private property flyers who feel the same way. I dont have time for these people. So I fly alone rather than tag someone in the face for being a douche.

[Aros]

You have AMA right? They should be able to help you out in a situation, if God forbid you needed it. Just be careful as I know you are and hopefully that day will never come. And remember theres alot of good people here including me if you ever needed a helping hand out of a problem come hell or high water we're gonna do our best to keep you afloat and back to dry land. One thing I have learned about being here, no one leaves a fallen comrade. I'm sure I speak for the rest of the guys when I say we have your back brother. We're all just a forum post away. :Cool:

Thanks brother! We RC folks need to look out for one another. :Cool:

[Aros]

yeah when I first started flying I accidentally powered of my tx thinking it was a trim button. Corsair straight into a roof of a building. Luckily I had AMA and they paid out minus my 200$ deductible. It still scares me because I have nowhere else to fly but this dead end street in a industrial park. All the clubs around me hate foamies and there fields are setup for large planes. So I am left to myself on a dead end street. It makes run out hard on landing as both ends are down hill with me standing at the peak. Sigh it sucks.

I feel your pain. All the RC clubs in my region are not set up for the giant scale or EDF jets I prefer to fly. Short grass fields. So I am forced to fend for myself. Sure I could go fly at some open, beautiful clubs but they are hours away from me. So I make do. It's not great, but I'd rather be flying with obstacles than not be flying at all.