[NSRCA-discussion] From - Its quiet in here to -- Indoor Pattern

[Wayne Galligan]

Re: [NSRCA-discussion] From - Its quiet in here to -- Indoor PatternI drove by the Good year hangar every day last summer wondering how many e-flights get launched in there in the winter time.  You could almost fly a .40 size nitro plane in there it is so huge.

Wayne G.
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  From: Mark Atwood 
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  Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 3:59 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] From - Its quiet in here to -- Indoor Pattern


  I haven't been down in that area for a LONG time...but I can almost guarantee its no longer open space.  Akron and Cleveland are slowing (and some would argue rapidly) becoming one large corridor.  


  On 3/7/08 4:09 PM, "Ed Alt" <ed_alt at hotmail.com> wrote:


    I remember renting Grumman American Cheetahs & Tigers from an FBO that was in the hangar at Akron Muni back in the mid 70's.  At the time, there was quite a bit of open space.  What's it like now?
     
    Ed




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      Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:38:58 -0500
      From: atwoodm at paragon-inc.com
      To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
      Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] From - Its quiet in here to -- Indoor Pattern

      No...but the GoodYear Blimp hangers have some potential.   Though it can still rain in there...

      But getting access to these places has proven to be more than a challenge.  


      On 3/7/08 2:24 PM, "Jay Marshall" <lightfoot at sc.rr.com> wrote:


        Negotiate for that NASA hanger.
         

        Jay Marshall 

        -----Original Message-----
        From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Mark Atwood
        Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 2:21 PM
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        Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] >From - Its quiet in here to -- Indoor Pattern

        Expecting 12" of snow today...but no place to practice (Cleveland).  Finding a place to fly indoors is next to impossible.  We have access to the golf domes every weekend, but that's like flying in a smash up derby.  Easily 10-12 planes in the air at any given time and it's rare to go more than a flight or two without a midair, some minor, some catastrophic.   And that's assuming you follow the circle pattern.  Practicing an F3P pattern would be impossible.

        Where are people getting regular access to a practice facility?  Gyms are here are either booked, or closed.   We have some great indoor soccer fields that have availability but they're $300/hr, so you either need a gang...pronounced crash fest, or deep pockets.  

        So what's the scoop...are people paying up, or is there a secret to finding a good location?

        -Mark


        On 3/7/08 12:16 PM, "John Konneker" <jlkonn at hotmail.com> wrote:
        Jeremy,
        It's great to see you post on the list!
        I live in SE Iowa.  Not much outdoor flying in the winter.  This winter about -0-!  I've had a couple Depron/FanFold foamies in the past but a couple months ago I discovered the F3P planes.  WOW!  They ARE a lot of fun.  I want to try to get something going next winter, it's kind of late in the season now.  I hope interest continues to grow!
        JLK



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        From: lagrue at hotmail.com
        To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
        Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:50:39 +0000
        Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] From - Its quiet in here to -- Indoor Pattern

        Since someone mentioned that its kinda quiet over the past couple of days, I'll throw something out there..... 
         
        I normally just lurk, but I wanted to throw out this for everyone. 
         
        Its winter, so many are building, updating or planning out their planes for this coming season, but there is an option out there that allows us to fly all winter and keep our thumbs sharp. 
         
        http://www.rcgroups.com/indoor-pattern-f3p-373/
         
        Indoor Pattern has gained a lot of popularity in the past 2 years and seems to be growing all the time. There are lots of obvious differences between indoor and outdoor pattern, but there area also a lot of similarities. 
         
        The cost of entry is incredibly low compared to that of a 2m pattern plane (try less than the cost of a new YS for 2 RTF competitive indoor pattern planes) and more and more places are becoming available to fly them. 
         
        There are lots of good designs out there on the market designed specifically for this area - FancyFoam.com and Hobby-Lobby.com are both particularly well stocked. 
         
        Anyway its a lot of fun. 


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