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Events, Shows and Fun Flys > Tri City Modelers 7th annual FF May 16, 17,18 In Othello Wa.
 
 
billm
Key Veteran
Location: Liberty Lake, WA

Funny how the battery issue is comming up.
I'm in the process of running my rx pack thru discarge and then charging for the fun fly.
Should be able to get 18 flights per ship without a charge once every battery is ready to go.
Getting the cat set on auto pilot.
counting the "DAY"

My name is Billm. Cough, and I'm a Heli Holic
05-15-2008 03:16 AM
 
 
Paul Susbauer
Senior Heliman
Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Anyone need a low time YS .91 and Hatori SB-19. I'm bringing it to sell at the FF. I also have an OS .91SZ w/ MPII I"ll be bringing. Lemme know if you're interested.

Leavin' tomorrow night. Yay!!

Ineptitude - If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly.
05-15-2008 05:34 AM
 
 
Yellowjacket
Heliman
Location: Kennewick Wa.

I talked to Gary yesterday.He is looking forward to seeing everyone.
Make shure you guys bring garbage bags so you take your garbage with you.Also watch out for the sprinkler risers.We made it without a broken sprinkler last year.I'm leaving for the field this afternoon.

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05-15-2008 01:21 PM
 
 
wolfcbr2003
Senior Heliman
Location: Washington

We have the first confirmed kill Thurday night at the FF. Ntsb reports that the MAH 430 survived an inverted full power landing. The heli on the other hand was a little less fortunate. The pilot Paul S. quickly moved out the way ofthe incoming Bogey. Pics to follow!
05-16-2008 09:21 AM
 
 
rotoryrob
Veteran
Location: Auburn WA

some of the first pics of the event

got home early so I thought i would post some of the pics from the event. I had a ball, seemed to be a lot of crashes , must be that learning curve...



Rotoryrob
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05-18-2008 05:35 PM
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KC
Elite Veteran
Location: WA

Had a blast Saturday! Had to leave early to get back here for work, but it was great to see the guys and meet new people . Thanks to Loren and Gary I was able to keep my batts charged up and going Gary's vbar logo 500 was too much fun, I didnt want to give it back. Marcus is a dragracing animal Great funfly!
05-18-2008 08:54 PM
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Paul Susbauer
Senior Heliman
Location: Spokane Valley, WA

This was an awesome weekend. I would say that night flying had one of the hugest turnouts I've seen. Friday night we had 11 night flyers and that didn't include two of us who didn't fly that night.

It was great to see Jeff King wringin' out his Synergy, and the two Align reps, Shawn and Marcus Conquering all our hearts with their flying. Mark was there with his new Blitz Avro. Gary from Esprit model who came all the way from Bulgaria to this event and did a great presentation of the Mikado V-bar, and spent a bunch of time explaining it to us, even giving us some stick time.

Also, I'd like to note, one of the youngest flyers, Jake, (didn't catch the last name) who was there with his mom, seemed to be realling enjoying his first event. So I'd like to welcome him to our group of fellow heli flyers.

Lastly, lets all thank Gary Weaver for allowing us to hold the event there.

--Paul

Ineptitude - If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly.
05-18-2008 09:49 PM
 
 
USA_1_INK
Heliman
Location: Moses Lake, Wa.

This was a Great Weekend . Since I am New to the R/C heli , I found the people there Very Helpful , And All-Round great bunch of guys . I watched some Great flying , up until Now was only able to see on U-Tube Vids. And they didn't compare to the Real Thing .
I would like to Thank Bill Pierce for the event . I had a great time at the Fun-Fly .
Also , I would like to Give Bill M a special Thanks for taking the time to check out my heli , making some minor adjustments . Getting it to fly the way it should . I THANK YOU

Again Thanks to All for making it a great Weekend

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Karl
05-18-2008 11:39 PM
 
 
billm
Key Veteran
Location: Liberty Lake, WA

It was a great weekend. Bill P. knows how to put on a fun fly.
USA_1_INK glad I could I help. It was nothing but a few tweaking and getting your ship in air. After that you placed and got your reward.
Nice job! All of you are great bunch to hang around and fly with.
Paul, I think the best new pilot on the field was young Jake. The kid just turned 14. With a little help from all of you old farts he got his AMA and was real joy to be around. Now thats what a fun fly is all about.....The full scale chopper ride was cooooool!!!
See ya next year!

My name is Billm. Cough, and I'm a Heli Holic
05-19-2008 01:03 AM
 
 
Sam2b
Key Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA - USA

Hello everyone, and thanks to all for making this a great event once again. It is great seeing familiar faces from last year again, and certainly plan on visiting more in the future.

Who was guy with the large video camera? Is he going to make the videos public? Any other pictures that will be made public? Thanks, Rob, for the nice pictures above. See you at Brooks in June and Snohomish in July!! http://sam2b.myvnc.com

_Sam B_
05-19-2008 01:28 AM
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TaleGunner
Senior Heliman
Location: Deer Park WA

[/quote]Who was guy with the large video camera? Is he going to make the videos public? [quote]
Don closson was is name he is making a DVD and perry or I can make copies for any one interested. Perry will also have copies of all photos from rob later this week I cant wait to see both.

I was a great weekend mike perry and myself had a ball and would like to thank bill and all the sponsors

PM me if you want a copy of the DVDs and I will do my best to get them done and out as soon as I get them

did anyone get any pics of the heli bowling? mine didn't turn out Please post pics or a video cuz I cant seem to describe it to some other people

It was great fun and I'm practicing for strikes

CRASH! GLUE! REPEAT!
05-19-2008 01:52 AM
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ARMSMASTER
Veteran
Location: spokane, wa

Lonnie, thanks for the post, the Photo's are comming from Mr70ss, (aka Dwaine) not rob... lol.
And yes Don is going to edit and put some type of DVD movie together. He had a great time and is just starting out with heli's..

I would like to thank Bill Pierce for holding this event... I think everyone that attended had an outstanding time.. "Thanks Bill"

I would also like to check out any photo's or video of the heli bowling. Not an easy event, Anyone that has tried it will agree.
Sorry Bill you did not fare so well this year with the bowling.. I am glad no one broke anything in the event...

Looks like next year I will get moved up to Advanced for compitition.. Now just to learn how to fly backwards????? Only time will tell, Just hard for this old dog to learn that new trick...

Hope to see everyone at the next event I am able to make. I still hope to put together a Spokane event.. Just need to find a place to hold it.. Look foward to next time.
Thanks to everyone that came it was fun....

Caution or the Earth will Swallow you Up!
05-19-2008 03:14 AM
 
 
TaleGunner
Senior Heliman
Location: Deer Park WA

Brain freeze I was seeing dwaine but typed don er rob ur &^%$
You know kinda like when Im flying the wrong heli at the field. They all look the same in the air
Oh well We can still make copies for those who want them.

CRASH! GLUE! REPEAT!
05-19-2008 05:06 AM
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Sam2b
Key Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA - USA

Quote 
Now just to learn how to fly backwards?????
Oh it's not so bad. Flying backwards is just like flying forwards, but totally different.

Don, thanks ahead of time for making the DVD. That's even better than video clips! I really enjoy re-living these sort of moments.

_Sam B_
05-19-2008 05:47 AM
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cdrking
Elite Veteran
Location: Seattle

I had a great time, Saturday night's round table session was excellent.

Some great flying guys!

Jeff

To hover is divine, the alternative is rather PLANE.
05-19-2008 05:57 AM
 
 
alawel
Veteran
Location: Springfield Oregon

I think I finaly got myself solidified after melting in the heat. Had a bit of carnage through the weekedn but it looks like people are pushing their helis harder than ever so the impacts are bound happen.

Friday night flying had more people than I've ever seen set up to fly after dark, cool to see more folks doing this. Saturday had the Othello hold-em tournement and then some night flying and of course the "round table session" that Jeff mentioned. Truly set a new low but I wouldn't have wanted to miss it.

Great to be able to put a face to some names and screen names now.

Alan
05-19-2008 06:13 AM
 
 
PilotDazVeteran - Location: Seattle, WA -
Rob...

Flying 2 heli's at once now? Impressive!



Sorry we missed the event, hope to be there next year! Definitely will be at Brooks and Snohomish though!

~Team Collective Mayhem - "My anger management class really PISSES ME OFF!"
05-19-2008 08:48 PM
 
 
rotoryrob
Veteran
Location: Auburn WA

That guy was kinda close...LOL I like the one where I am inverted right above him. I was a great time Hot as heck! Brought Spike the Faming guyser mascot only there he was Coyote Bait. I am ready for Brooks too... if you get there first save me a spot.



Rotoryrob
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05-19-2008 08:52 PM
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Sam2b
Key Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA - USA

I love the wide and deep open space at this Othello field. Unlike Brooks, you can go out further and lower without hitting 10' stalks or log piles. It was really cool doing low flips and watching the blades' air ruffle the vegetation. I also refer to the vegetation as the crash cushion; it certainly cushioned several crashes this weekend! (I am raising my hand)

My hardware failures included:
Tail ball link popped off
Canopy
Main Blades
Tail Blades
Main shaft
Spindle shaft
Crown gears
More crown gears
Throttle servo burned up
Can we say MORE crown gears.

I've met my quota for the year!

_Sam B_
05-19-2008 09:00 PM
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rotoryrob
Veteran
Location: Auburn WA

me second... (raising my hand) but like you said minimal damage.. just stripped a gear.. the rest was fine. Auto'd into a big cushion

Rotoryrob
WWW.Roto-Cam.com
05-19-2008 09:03 PM
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