RE: Club 40 Race
Hi Charles, I will be there with Gary, Ken and Randy. I also think Jeffery Large from Dallas will be coming. Bob
Posted on: 6/14/2013 8:17 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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Wounded Warriers event August 17, 2013, Georgetown TX
Come and enjoy a great RC modeling experience and help support our Soldiers. The GAMA RC Club of Georgetown Texas will be hosting a Wounded Warriors event that will coincide with Model Aviation Day on August 17, 2013. See attached flyer for complete details.
Posted on: 6/9/2013 4:48 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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Texas Republic Classic June 29 & 30 2013
For all pattern lovers, District VI, June 29 & 30, the Georgetown “Texas Republic Classic� is just three weeks away. Our field is in excellent condition, the wheat has been cut. We are hoping for a big turnout since half the proceeds of this event will be donated to the US Pattern Team. The field will be open all day Thursday and Friday for practice. Campers and pop-ups are welcome no hookups available. We need to know how many contestants and friends will be attending so we will have enough food and drink available for everyone. Either post here or e-mail Rene Grebe at renegrebe39@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. For map information go to www.gamarc.org . Contest Directors are Chuck Hochholter and Rene Grebe Bob Petrinec, GAMA V.P. and event agitator.
Posted on: 6/6/2013 4:51 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
Skully, the way I see it you crashed four planes. Two of yours, and two of other peoples. You better go back to pylon driving school. Bob
Posted on: 9/3/2012 6:23 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
Skully, under General Provisions of the 1963 rule book, page 19, section 5, subsection (e) “ unofficial flight� should any part drop off the model during a competition the flight shall be classified as unofficial. In the 2002 rule book the language is now on page 12, section 7, subsection (d). However this language is under the free flight section and not the general provisions. In the on-line version of the rules I cannot find this language anywhere. I apologize for causing confusion about rules that may no longer be applicable and for any inconvenience I may have caused. Bob
Posted on: 8/28/2012 10:07 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
Thrl-cker, sorry I came off as arrogant. My primary plane passed muster, but I was just too darn lazy to change both of my planes. It will not happen again. Bob
Posted on: 8/27/2012 2:58 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
Greg knock off the BS about spending two years to find this magic prop. Club 40 has a simple set of rules which apparently you thumb your nose at. You may have read the Club 40 rules but you do not understand their intent; that is to level the playing field. If you do not allow the event officials of other competitors to verify that you are following the rules by using a legal prop, how can we be sure that you are following the rules? Your word is not good enough. For all anyone knows you are using a one of a kind carbon fiber prop that only you have. Your attitude has no place in Club 40. I’m sure that that attitude has a place in Q-40. Yes I’m Pi$$ed off, and so should be everyone else who have followed the rules and have been open about it.! Bob
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:01 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
I'll give this one more try
Posted on: 8/17/2012 5:46 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
i hope this works this time. I'm getting frustrated with this computer.
Posted on: 8/17/2012 5:21 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
here is the flyer I forgot to attach to my earlier post.
Posted on: 8/17/2012 4:53 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
Another race is scheduled at the “Field of Dreams�. The Hico club is putting on another Club 40 race on Aug, 25. For those of us that have been there we love this venue; great people and a great site. For those that have not been there you are missing a unique experience. All that plan on attending please post here so there is enough food and drink available. Bob
Posted on: 8/6/2012 6:51 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
Thank you WAAM members for hosting a great event. While I didn’t do as well as I had hoped I enjoyed every minute of it. You fellows have a great club and a great facility, thank you. If you host this event again next year, I will be there. P.S. thanks for the use of the stool; it was just the right height. Bob
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:04 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Displacement check for the TT Pro 40
Tim, that’s great. I’ll have my dial caliper and depth gauge with me if he needs help. Bob
Posted on: 7/29/2012 8:57 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Displacement check for the TT Pro 40
John, that’s close enough for the Chinese QC. That makes it a .389940****, or about a 40. Using the numbers shown in their booklet, the displacement would be .397916****. In any case these numbers are acceptable and a long way from .456 cu.in displacement of the TT-46. Bob
Posted on: 7/27/2012 5:28 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Displacement check for the TT Pro 40
Tbatt, thanks for the post on “how to�. But I’m afraid some may not do this simple step before the race. To help in the preflight inspection it may be a good idea to ask the pilot if they checked the displacement of the engine. If the answer is yes, well and good, but if NO, then the pilot must be advised that if final inspection shows the engine to be illegal he will be disqualified. With all the hype on this problem, I cannot believe that those involved in Club 40 are not aware of it; but there are those 10%. Just my thoughts on the issue. Bob
Posted on: 7/26/2012 4:54 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: TT 40 Pro may be discontinued!!!
here is a copy of my response to Mr. Lin and Fassbinder "Dear Mr. Lin, Gary has forwarded your e-mail to as many Club 40 racers as he could. First I would like to thank you for being concerned with your customers that use your TT PRO 40 engine. This is a very good engine for sport racing because it complies with our long history of using 40 size engines here in the United States. The TT PRO 40 is used not only in Club 40 but also in the 424 class which is an AMA event. Here in central Texas there is about 40 of us that race club 40, and most of us have several engines, I have 4. I hope everyone worldwide that uses your TT PRO 40 will e-mail you so you can get a better idea of how many engines are in use and how large the market is for your 40 engine. I understand that you must make a profit on the products you sell and I hope the market base for the TT PRO 40 is large enough for you to continue producing this engine. Thank you for your consideration," Bob Petrinec
Posted on: 7/19/2012 5:47 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Motor noise sucks; quiet is better, put a canister on the Gassers. How would you like to drive a car with that much noise? Bob
Posted on: 7/18/2012 6:17 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
Hay Skully, the official listing on page 9, post 220, shows that you need to give ED more information. Please do so; we need you there to take third place for TEXAS. I’ll take first, second is a tossup between GF b& FF and you are a shoe-in for third. Bob
Posted on: 7/17/2012 6:18 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
James I don’t see anyone bickering, it’s mostly smack talk, get used to it. They are just making sure everyone knows the ground rules so there won’t be any bickering later. This is going to be one heck of a race, I wouldn’t miss it. Bob
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:29 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Are the new Thunder Tiger 40s actually 46s?
Greg, I have a 46 that I purchased last year from Tower. It has the CHAMFER at the top of the piston. Another easy way to tell the 46 from the 40 is the gap between the head and the top of the case is much larger on the 46. I hope the 46’s you and Fred looked at were not used in the race? Bob
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:01 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
Rank Point Total PILOT Time Round 1 Time Round 2 Time Round 3 Time Round 4 Time Round 5 Time Main A BEST TIME 1 19 Ken Hopson 1.4271 1.3664 1.3950 1.3933 1.5364 4.0000 1.3664 2 18 Tyler King 1.5669 1.3709 1.4785 1.5102 1.5594 1.3670 1.3709 3 18 Gary Fisher 1.4164 1.3852 1.4621 1.5070 1.5089 1.4330 1.3852 4 17 Steven Fablano 1.4709 1.5358 1.5062 1.4130 1.4170 1.4130 5 14 Richard Moll 1.5370 4.0000 1.3740 1.4030 1.3610 1.3460 1.3610 6 14 Fred French 1.3916 1.3927 1.5541 1.4860 2.2140 1.3916 7 14 Tim Cooper 1.5290 1.4159 1.5552 1.4200 1.5576 1.4159 8 14 Bob Petrimec 1.5176 1.4356 1.4600 1.4163 4.0000 1.4163 9 14 Jim McGuinn 1.5360 1.5120 1.4300 1.5460 1.5690 1.4300 10 14 Steve Blackwell 1.4901 1.4531 1.5635 1.5770 1.5114 1.4531 11 14 Charles Krempin 1.5250 1.4895 1.5389 1.4902 1.4671 1.4671 12 10 Ron Harding 2.0891 2.0496 1.5901 2.0620 1.5828 1.5828 13 9 Greg Doe 1.5490 1.4040 1.3697 4.0000 4.0000 1.3697 14 8 Darrell Holmes 2.0078 2.0306 1.5053 1.5096 2.0183 1.5053 15 8 Jerry Stafford 1.5470 2.0615 1.5603 2.0245 4.0000 1.5470 16 8 Chuck Daugherty 1.5590 2.0640 4.0000 2.0570 1.5770 1.5590 17 8 Jerry Hellums 2.0838 1.5934 2.0758 2.0913 2.2637 1.5934 18 7 John Rodriquez 4.0000 2.0041 1.4488 4.0000 4.0000 1.4488 19 4 Dimit 2.0930 2.0150 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 2.0150 20 0 James Smolia 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000
Posted on: 7/17/2012 2:52 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
i am haveing trouble getting this in a presentable format. i will have to make two post A Main Pilot Tag Time Points Ken Hopson HG 4.0000 1 Tyler King HR 1.3670 3 Gary Fisher LR 1.4330 2 Richard Moll LG 1.3460 4 B Main Pilot Tag Time Points Steven Fblano LR 1.4956 3 Richard Moll LG 1.3870 4 Tim Cooper HG 1.5837 1 Bob Petrimec HR 1.5441 2 C Main Pilot Tag Time Points Tim Cooper HG 1.4964 4 Bob Petrimec HR 1.5281 3 Jim McGuinn LG 4.0000 Steve Blackwell LR 4.0000
Posted on: 7/17/2012 2:47 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
James, I know what you mean about the heat. Just don’t overdo it and drink plenty of water. I try to practice as much as I can, but the adrenalin isn’t there. As for a good 10 lap time, I guess a 1:20 would be OK.[:D][:D]
Posted on: 7/17/2012 2:34 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
James that’s no fair, you and Don should have to run 20 laps around the pylons before the race. Resting-up before the race is almost as bad as cheating. Be careful on your way to the flight line, you may trip over someone sleeping. Bob
Posted on: 7/16/2012 6:35 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
because they go fast, and their flying stinks. I hope they improve by the time we get to Alabama. we need Texas to come home with the braging rights. Bob
Posted on: 7/16/2012 6:25 PM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
Thank you Hico Buzzard Busters for another great race. Thanks also to James Smola, owner of South Loop Pawn & Hobby Shop, Stephenville, TX, and Power Master for supplying the fuel for the race. The big surprise of the day was seeing an old friend Greg Doe who drove all the way from Tennessee to race with us. That’s what I call Club 40 dedication. My buddies Gary, Brock & Tyler helped me a lot. Life is good when you have good friends. Thanks guys. Stay tuned, the results and photos should be posted soon. Boy, am I tired Bob
Posted on: 7/15/2012 5:38 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Are the new Thunder Tiger 40s actually 46s?
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 Ok so screw TT and Tower Hobby, (hate them anyway),, let's pick a different engine. [/quote] Skully anyone can use any sport 40 engine that cost less than $100. Go get one and race, and if you win we will start buying the engine you used to beat us. It’s not that easy to find another sport 40 engine that will keep up with a TT. Other than a few old GMS’s there are just too many TT 40’s being used in Club 40. Bob
Posted on: 7/13/2012 7:21 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Are the new Thunder Tiger 40s actually 46s?
Barry this is not a rules issue and I don’t think the rules committee needs to spend time dealing with it. This is a “verification� of an existing rule which needs to be handled by the CD of an event. We will have a race in Hico Texas this Saturday and the CD, Gary Fisher, will have all engines in the A-MAIN inspected by removing the Head. I will provide the Dial Caliper and Depth Gauge. And we will be using the dimensions that are published in the TT PRO booklet. If anyone wishes to have their engine looked at before the race I will do that for them. As for running the two engines in the same race I think we need some volunteers to do some racing with the 40 and 46 in the same heat. According to the numbers published in the TT booklet, the 46 has 17% more horsepower than the 40. IMHO this is significant and I don’t think the 40’s can keep up with the 46’s. But we need to test this before we jump into a boiling kettle on fish. Bob
Posted on: 7/12/2012 9:43 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Alvin, Tx Club 40 Race, Sept. 8, 2012 - It's On!
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Posted on: 7/12/2012 8:42 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Are the new Thunder Tiger 40s actually 46s?
Barry the booklet that comes with the PRO Series engine has all the dimensions on page 3 for each PRO Series engine, from their .25 up to the 1.20. My three engines measure to within .001 inch of the dimensions given for the 40. We should use the dimensions given in this booklet. Bob
Posted on: 7/12/2012 8:39 AM by Author "Oldbob" in the forum "Club 40"
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