[NSRCA-discussion] Ocala contest (more)

Sun Mar 19 20:35:58 AKST 2006

Hrrm, well, I'll just add a couple of things real quick.

First *ahem* my glow V2 is 9.5lbs, not 9.75. Yer sneaking an extra 1/4 lb in on me! Ok ok, 9 lbs, 8.3 ounces. Maybe 8.5ozs now that it's dirty =P 

You also failed to mention that the second time you flew the Black Magic, it was so dark you could see the stars on the right side of the field. Following the plane from left to right was like someone turning the lights out. You must have cat eyes or something. And I'm glad you liked it, the feedback was VERY much appreciated. If anybody else would have been flying it, I might have been nervous. 

Oh, the knife edge landing was a nice touch.........

Everything else was pretty much spot on. I had a GREAT match going with Mike Constantine, we were constantly getting 1000 vs 995 or 996 against each other, and were having a blast razzing each other. Jamie Strong was slowly but surely coming alive, but that was no suprise. And he got me in the last round! Steve Homenda was just a little off his usual game, but was still flying good pattern. He'll be really strong at the next contest. Erik Newsolme flew his first advanced contest, and did a great job. He needs only fuel and refinement, he should be really strong by the Nats. 

It was really cool not only having Don Lowe there, but flying with him in the same class (THAT'S motivation!!) he may be up there in age, but he's still grooving the plane but most importantly, he seemed to be having a lot of fun. So, I hope we can coax him out to a few more soon. Jon and his dad are a lot of fun to hang around. 

Emory and Jim were even tighter....1000 vs 999.54 and such almost every round, basically tied for first going into Sunday, and the teasing and such was going strong. I haven't seen masters and advanced that tight in a VERY long time, coupled with such a loose, fun atmosphere.

Then Emory's plane went in. It always sucks to lose a plane, but to lose it like that SUCKED. I THINK we have a good idea what happened, but I don't think he'll be taking any chances. If there's any good news, it's I had built him another one just like it, even within .1 ounce finished weight of #1. And it's finished, just needs the servos in and such. And hopefully not on channel 11.....

I know Emory is sick about it, he REALLY looked good. But we'll have him back in the saddle in no time, count on it. And I'll be building him another one as well, when I get the time.

I didn't see Dave's accident; I was in the bushes and briars at the time. But the damage is definitely not permanent. 

Ryan just needs his equipment to cooperate for a whole contest for a change. he really looked good with Jason's electric Impact.

Jim Woodward is looking really good in P-07. A little coaching on some geometry and centering and he's going to suprise a few people, I think.

That was about all I saw (just a few extras for you who may like this kind of stuff). it was a long weekend, and except for that glaring black hole in Sunday morning, it was a LOT of fun. I hope Saturday was indicative of what this season holds.....and we'll try and forget Sunday......I know I left out a lot, but, I'm tired, and still kinda sick feeling.

But, I'm really sick to death for Emory, and I know I'm not alone. (for an absolute fact). I'm reminded of now yet another infamous comment by David Flynt: "Gorgeous wife, short marriage". Tomorrow I think I'm going through mine from spinner to rudder, just to make sure. Twice.

-Mike
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: JShulman 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List 
  Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 7:57 PM
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Ocala contest

  Hmmmmmmmm.... I'll start from Friday.

  Ryan McLaughlin, Dave Stodart and myself headed up to Ocala Friday around noon, first stopping at Mike Constintine's Maryland Chicken for some lunch. Then we all got to Ocala around 3pm. I got out my trusty trainer and put in a quick flight to get ready for the weekend while Dave and Ryan were getting their planes ready. Jon (JL) and Don Lowe (yes DON Lowe), Juan Romero, Oscar Ceaspedes, Mike Hester were there already practicing (I'm sure there were more, but my sunburned head isn't thinking straight). Mike let me wring out his Black Magic V2 through the P-07. I've never seen/felt a plane so large fly so light (9.75lbs mighta had something to do with it), especially with a 140RX in it. After some uneventful practicing.... oh wait, Ryan's engine wasn't working. So we went to the hobby shop to get some large fuel tubing, pulled out the 160, replummed it (JL OS-Doctor) and ran it later that night in the parking lot, and it seemed ok.  

  Saturday came and we got to the field early and Ryan got a practice flight in and all seemed well. Since the computer guy was running a bit late, there was extra practice for those who wanted it. The contest went off as smooth as silk for most of the day except when Ron Ellis had an engine go south on him and decided to call it a contest. Then Ryan's 160 started to act up again... so he flew Joe Walker's Patriot  for a round. Then he tried his Impact again, but with a Perry pump (loaned to him by Jim Woodward) instead of the Klein Regulator. It worked on the ground, the first couple of starts, but when it was time to fly, it was a no-run. So I offered Ryan my Impact and off he went. Doc JL suggested that Ryan replace his bearings that were sounding a bit rough, so off they went to the Lowe-torhome and did a bearing swap. I got a chance to fly Billy Meadows E-Impact and found out that his set-up is just about the same as mine. I also got a chance to fly Emory Schroetor's E-Black Magic V2. I started going through the P-07 and got to the 8-point and on the last point the plane pitched up (down elevator) and rolled and yawed too. Everyone started giving me a bad time, until I told them I'm landing cause that wasn't me. We checked everything over, but couldn't find a problem.  

  Sunday morning came and it looked like it would be another great day. A few people did a practice flight, Ryan included, only this time we opened a cheek in the front of the plane and let a bit more air inside the motor area. All seemed well again with the motor. Emory did a range check and his seemed alright. So the contest started and then all h*ll broke loose. Joe and I were judging Masters and Emory was 1st up. I was joking around after Emory asked if we were ready. I said "Go ahead and take-off, it's a 10 anyway". I've never felt so bad about being wrong before. Next thing I hear is Emory shouting "I'm getting hit!" and I look up to see his brand new V2 go right through the trees on the far side of the field. Stunned silence. Mike and Emory went to retrieve the parts. Next up, Dave Stodart. Dave gets ready to take-off and this time I don't say a word. It doesn't help. He takes off, the plane climbs and rolls right, then he pushes down and smack into the runway he goes. OK, TIME-OUT!!!!!!!! What is going on here? We find out later that there was some "noise" on CH-10 and Emory was flying on CH-11. And Dave forgot to plug in his ailerons (and wings early on the morning motor run). Ryan finally got through another round, but Jim had a hole in a fuel line that cut his flight short and I decided to "take a round off". The other classes went off without a hitch. Only other thing was Ryan's engine wouldn't stay running for the final round and had to finish the contest with Joe's Patriot again. We think it's the old pipe that's on it is bad.

  The Ocala club, Chris Hamel and Ernie Merideth did a great job of hosting and running the contest. 24 pilots braved the sun, wind and fun. Oh yea, did I mention the sunburn I got during the 80 degree weather? I want to thank Arch Stafford for "donating" his room when he had to cancel at the last minute.

  I don't have the results, but here's what I remember:

  Intermediate was a 3-way race for 1st

  Advanced:
  1st- Mike Constintine
  2nd- Mike Hester

  Masters:
  1st- Jim Ivey

  FAI: (have the sheet)
  1st- Me
  2nd- Jim Woodward
  3rd- Joe Walker
  4th- Ryan McLaughlin
  5th- Ron Ellis

  Regards,
  Jason
  www.jasonshulman.com
  www.shulmanaviation.com
  www.composite-arf.com 

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