Joshua,
Thanks so much! The video was a welcome surprise. I have been having a
lot of difficulties with my helicopter. Would you mind if I asked you some
questions about yours? Nothing too specific; just some general details...
Thanks,
Kody
On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 12:26 AM, <jwfinn_at_lycos.com> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Kody, here's my only pic:
>
> http://www.smallflyingartsforum.com/YaBB.pl?action=downloadfile;file=helicopter.jpg
>
> How about video?
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScOqNo9UBd8
>
> -Joshua
>
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "pipercub0749_at_..."
> <pipercub0749_at_...> wrote:
> >
> > Joshua,
> >
> > Very impressive times with the helicopter! Do you happen to have any
> pictures of it?
> >
> > Kody
> > --
> > Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
> >
> > jwfinn_at_... wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > This ended up being a really fun event, though my flying overall was
> pretty lame. My new F1D was a bust, and the old one I pulled out ended up a
> victim of stupidity.
> >
> > Helicopter was the bright spot, and there is definitely room for
> significant improvement.
> >
> > If I could steer competently, that LPP score would be higher...
> >
> > It's a very good flying site. Smooth outer ceiling close to the Cat I
> limit with a slot to much higher for the bold (and the stupid, like me).
> It's a challenge in sunny weather, though, with the windows allowing
> noticeable thermals below 15'.
> >
> > -Joshua
> >
> > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx_at_>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Here are results from the Peach state Record Trials, courtesy of Bill
> Gowen.
> > >
> > > I've also posted the results in the files section under contest
> results.
> > >
> > > -Kang
> > >
> > > TTOMA Cat 1 Record Trials
> > > 11/19/11
> > > Report and results
> > >
> > > Another great day of flying was had at St. Lukes on Saturday, November
> 19. Six fliers recorded
> > > approximately 45 official attempts at State or National records during
> the day. No National records fell
> > > but the Georgia State records took quite a beating. A special treat
> was the presence of Jim Richmond
> > > and his wife who flew in from their home in Indiana to participate.
> > >
> > > Here is a listing of recorded flights
> > > (best flights are underlined, ** denotes new State record):
> > >
> > > Peanut Scale
> > > Richard Schneider :46, :36, :42, :45, :40
> > >
> > > No-Cal
> > > Richard Schneider :38, :49, 1:17 (2:44 total)
> > >
> > > Helicopter
> > > Joshua Finn #2 copter 2:13, 3:44, 5:12, 2:13, 4:57, 6:09**
> > >
> > > Ministick
> > > Jim Richmond 7:50**
> > > Nick Ray 4:45, 2:34, 7:25, 6:32, 6:31
> > > Joshua Finn 4:29, 3:47, 5:31, 5:38, 4:49
> > >
> > > F1D
> > > Nick Ray 14:47, 15:08**
> > >
> > > Limited Pennyplane
> > > Joshua Finn 4:38, 7:08
> > > John Barker 4:23, 5:05
> > >
> > > A-6
> > > Bill Gowen 5:22, 5:14, 6:03
> > >
> > > F1L
> > > Bill Gowen 12:40**
> > > Jim Richmond 10:17
> > >
> > > EZB
> > > Jim Richmond 16:07**
> > >
> > > Legal Eagle
> > > John Barker 1:11, 1:21
> > >
> > > Dime Scale
> > > John Barker 1:27
> > >
> > > Intermediate Stick
> > > John Barker 3:54, 7:37
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, Nick Ray <lasray_at_> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > PEACH STATE INDOOR RECORD TRIALS
> > > >
> > > > November 19, 2011 9am-4pm
> > > >
> > > > The Thermal Thumbers of Metro Atlanta are hosting our inaugural
> indoor
> > > > record trials
> > > > in the Great Hall at St. Lukes Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, GA,
> where
> > > > we've been
> > > > flying for years. The Great Hall is a great category I site with a
> ceiling
> > > > height just three
> > > > inches below the maximum. The room is drift-free and offers a smooth
> ceiling
> > > > with few
> > > > hazards, and the walls are cushioned. The room also features a long,
> vaulted
> > > > ceiling
> > > > running down the center of the room that offers several more feet in
> height.
> > > > This is a
> > > > good room for setting records, as Bill Gowen has done recently in
> F1M AMA
> > > > and A-
> > > > 6. A review of the AMA's indoor records reveals many are over twenty
> years
> > > > old. This
> > > > presents an opportunity for more modern designs and aggressive
> fliers.
> > > > St. Lukes is located in the northern Atlanta suburbs and is very
> convenient
> > > > to hotels,
> > > > restaurants, and shopping, including nearby Perimeter Center mall.
> The
> > > > immediate
> > > > area can be reached directly from the airport via the MARTA train.
> St. Lukes
> > > > is on Mt.
> > > > Vernon Rd. about one mile west of Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Detailed maps
> to the
> > > > site can
> > > > be found at thermalthumbers.com.
> > > > The CD will be David Mills (AMA #7717), and he can be contacted at
> > > > 404-509-4209
> > > > or davidmillsatl_at_ . AMA membership is required to fly. Adult fliers
> > > > will be
> > > > charged a fee of $10.00; kids can fly for free. Flying starts at
> 8:00 am and
> > > > ends at 5:00
> > > > pm. Come see us and make your mark. Good luck!
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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