RE: Desert Jet Storm 2013 and Beyond
has had control over. Believe me: Desert Jets will "Storm" again. Chris Balling
Posted on: 9/13/2012 7:25 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Desert Jet Storm 2013 and Beyond
you posted as things develop. Additionally, I promise more information at Best in the West. Chris Balling
Posted on: 9/13/2012 12:43 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New Gear System Failsafe.....
Todd, I'll also take two. Chris
Posted on: 7/23/2012 11:23 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The General ain't the General anymore...
Many congrats and many more. Chris and Carole
Posted on: 6/17/2012 7:40 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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SPEEDWORLD RC is not closing
The Arizona Republic Newspaper is reporting that Speedworld is closing. While certain venue's within Speedworld may be required to shut down, this does not include Speedworld RC Fliers. We are, and will remain, open for business. Flying, and the morning BS session, is in full swing. The 2013 Desert Jet Storm will be the biggest and best ever.
Posted on: 6/15/2012 11:22 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FLY EAGLE JET models 2012
Fender bean, PM answered........it's a 1:9.5
Posted on: 6/4/2012 3:16 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm has Expanded
Shaz, Give me your shirt size and I'll have a 2012 edition awaiting you in 2013.........no, I've not forgotten.
Posted on: 6/4/2012 11:49 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FLY EAGLE JET models 2012
The mail lady said, "The lading says it's a toy airplane, but it must be really small 'cause I've never carried a box this big that weigh's so little". I replied, "actually it's really big". My summer (in Arizona, it's 112F outside so we build in the summer and fly all winter when it's 70F) project just arrived from China, via NYC, if you can figure that one out. A new F-15, all done up in Honeycomb on the outside and a carbon fiber interior. A custom build and Fly Eagle got everything perfect. Lowell, it exceeds my expectation; but of course it needed to as for this old SALT to fly an AF machine it has to. Thanks for the pictures along the way, and particularly for the constant up-dates with respect to the project. We'll have her ready for Desert JETS........doesn't take long to put servo's and turbine in it. As the mail lady said, "this thing is really light".
Posted on: 6/4/2012 11:47 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm has Expanded
Yes Mike, it is dry (Humidity 4%), but it's HOT !!!!!!!! No matter which way you cut the mustard. In February it's also dry......but only 70F. Please join us......
Posted on: 6/4/2012 11:33 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm has Expanded
George, We had 62 pilots (and ran out of pit space) last year and nearly 5000 spectators over the week. With our expansion we are hoping for at least 80 pilots in 2013. Please bring your "wagon" to the Valley of the Sun". You'll not be disappointed.
Posted on: 6/2/2012 2:49 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Desert Jet Storm has Expanded
Due to the growing popularity of Desert Jet Storm we have expanded our northern pit area dramatically. Paving and striping was completed this morning. Planning is well in progress and our next endeavor is to enlarge our Flightline Kitchen as to eliminate the lines we've experienced the past couple of years. The 2013 dates for Desert Jet Storm remain February 4-10. Plan on joining us for a winter week in the SUN........don't join us right now, as it's 112F here today.
Posted on: 6/1/2012 10:51 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BOOMERANG ELAN - New Build & Setup Thread!
The Maiden: No big deal except for the shaking knees..........I've got more than 1200 logged Elan flights, but a new bird is just that.......apprehension and adrenaline, but she flew just like an Elan. One click of left aileron and two clicks down elevator is all she needed. But; there is something different about this Elan over the others I've flown. First, this is the easiest to see. For those of us who passed through Kingsville on our way to Gold wings there was a reason our airplanes were painted the way they were (and still are). Visibility, and this scheme is no different........it's just very easy to see. Secondly, the P-100. Wilcox; you have a winner here. Small, light, and starts nearly as quickly as a propane engine. The acceleration curve going up is unbelievably fast (slightly slower coming down), and there is no residual thrust to speak of. Additionally, it's a virtual drop in. Alan/Patricia, thanks again for another fine machine.
Posted on: 5/29/2012 11:38 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BOOMERANG ELAN - New Build & Setup Thread!
Same wonderful Elan is now available dressed up looking like she is home ported in Kingsville. This one has a new P-100 in it and Wow, was it easy to rig. Additionally, she just drops in. Maiden planned for tomorrow. Keep you posted.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 2:34 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: And Yet Another One....FUTURE JET JOCK ALERT!
You young guys amaze me, and how I relish to be young again. Carole and I now have 3 Great Grandchildren, and yes, I still make an attempt to fly a Jet now and then. But; and interestingly, the T-28 seems much more fun every time I fly it.
Posted on: 5/23/2012 11:16 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maj. Woody's X-Treme Jets F-4C Phantom
That is complete but totally dry. I've used JR DS3421 servo's throughout; except for one 8711 on the flying stab, and a UP3 valve to help keep the weight down. Batteries are in the nose with just a few BB's to balance slightly ahead of the forward wing rod. I've also put three small air tanks in, vice two large, one in the nose with Batts and one each aside the turbine. Can't wait to fly this machine, but no relief in sight with respect to the heat and fire situation here in Arizona.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 7:28 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maj. Woody's X-Treme Jets F-4C Phantom
Dom, I've made a couple of changes to Phantom since we last communicated. I decided to go with a new P-100 rather than my 120SX. The airplane only weighs 18 pounds and as you know the new Jetcat series of turbines is very east to rig. They are also very small. Our entire State has just been given a Red Flag Warning, so I probably won't be able to do the maiden until our monsoonal winds bring some rain; usually July. Our density altitude is now over 6.7K with our very warm temps. Keep you posted.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 8:19 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maj. Woody's X-Treme Jets F-4C Phantom
Mine is ready to go, but we've entered the HEAT season (with humidity at 4%) and it's just too hot to do a maiden (106 today). We're also surrounded with our traditional wild fires and visibility is very low due to the smoke, so I'm going to sit on it a bit longer. I did drop my tail pipe angle down 1/4 of an inch as the tail feathers were warming up considerably. It helped a lot with the heat on the ground. Buck suggested it, as he did it on his big one. Staying tuned......
Posted on: 5/17/2012 7:47 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Dixie Jets Rally
Carole and I will be there, arriving Thursday evening. Can't wait to see the Red Rocks once again.
Posted on: 3/19/2012 1:25 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Tucson Jet Rally 2012
Many thanks to Debbie, Clay, and the entire TIMPA crew. Tucson Jets has become a wonderful family event and one in which Carole nor I will never miss. Despite the wind we had a superb time.......great food, great fun, and the flying from the new runway was GREAT.
Posted on: 3/12/2012 9:09 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm and the FAA
NOW, the rest of the story........Luke AFB maintains an auxilary field 5 miles west of Speedworld, thus advisory control of the airspace over us is maintained by Luke. Occasionally we will see an F=16 (or two) in the area but they are always at at least 3000' Very rarely a private aircraft may happen by but that is the case when our FAA inspectors were visiting on Thursday afternoon. We had 5 jets in the air at the time and as soon as the "very old Cessna" was seen one of the spotters yelled "Full Scale", our pilots brought their craft down to 2-300' until the "lookie lou" cleared the area. The "smoke" I was giving the inspectors about safety procedure became reality. It couldn't have been better orchestrated had it been done in Hollywood. And now, our field is protected and "Charted", and we'll receive a NOTAM for our jet rally's. One other note; the day we did the demo for the "Director" our AMA AVP was present. It's all about communication and relationship and it appears it has all come together for us.
Posted on: 3/3/2012 7:36 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Desert Jet Storm and the FAA
Those of you who were at this year's DJS know that on Thursday afternoon we received a surprise visit by two members of the FAA's Inspection and Safety Team. Following their ninety minute visit they declared our operation "SAFE" and gave us a "Carry On" (whew). Two week ago we received a call from their "BOSS" the Regional Director, requesting an audience and a briefing. Tuesday we provided him a tour, briefing, and conducted a Jet Demo Flight. We're please to announce that we have received letter confirmation from him declaring and ensuring our field with a routine altitude to 1000' (agl). Additionally, that altitude will be raised to 2000' (agl) during Jet Events. YAHOO [:)].
Posted on: 3/1/2012 5:57 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Tucson Jet Rally 2012
We'll be there on Tuesday. Looking forward to the new runway and seeing our many friends from the Jetting community.
Posted on: 2/24/2012 10:44 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
I want to thank all of you for the kind and generous comments you've made but it's important to know that DJS was a complete team effort. We are blessed to have a group of men and women who truly love this hobby and are very willing to contribute the effort necessary to make an event of this magnitude possible. I want all of you to know that the Saturday Tour through the Pits was not our idea. A group of pilots, represented by Dave Bottita, suggested that we try it next year. It was such a great idea we decided to implement it immediately. The folks who need the credit are the pilots who volunteered to act as tour guides. We had more than we needed. Lastly, please send in the critique sheets that you received in your registration packets. We truly want your input. We'll see you around the circuit and in the meantime, FLY SAFELY.
Posted on: 2/14/2012 7:53 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Were are all of the Speedworld Pics?
We're having trouble with the server; it's not allowing us to post more than 3 pictures at a time, thus they are in bulk on Uncle Joe's Website......the link is above. Hopefully, RCU willfix this problem and we'll post the best shots.........hit of the rally: the WREATHER.........thank you weather man.........
Posted on: 2/12/2012 5:08 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
I have a bunch of pics to share; but, I'm too tired to post them tonight. Sorry. It reached 79 today with a bit of breeze toward evening........another Grrrreat day at Speedworld. Wish all of you snow bound folks were here.
Posted on: 2/9/2012 6:48 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
Until tomorrow:
Posted on: 2/8/2012 6:27 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
A few more:
Posted on: 2/8/2012 6:25 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
36 pilots already...........we're having a ball.
Posted on: 2/8/2012 6:24 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
Would you believe.........the Brits brought their TEA !
Posted on: 2/8/2012 9:20 AM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Desert Jet Storm Pictures
And Texas:
Posted on: 2/7/2012 2:57 PM by Author "Chris Balling" in the forum "RC Jets"
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