RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
I'm not sure yet about the fee for the event, but since the website is not working and there is no way to pre-register and save a little, most likely the fee will be $40 paid at sign-in at the event itself. Sluggo
Posted on: 9/9/2012 7:05 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222644

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Also, the dates on the website are 2011 dates. This year the dates are November 9, 10, 11, with club flying on the 12th that Pensacola Jets participants are more than welcome to come out and guest-fly with the club.
Posted on: 9/9/2012 7:02 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
[u][b]UPDATE[/b][/u] Gents, I tried, but I lost the battle on getting relief on overnight RV/camping. I wish I had better news. So, the format of the event will be the same as last year. Trailers will be allowed to remain overnight. There will be a 40x40 tent, with space free to use on a first-come-first-serve basis. Personal pop-up tents are allowed, and may remain overnight as well. I have been told we are having difficulty getting the website updated for 2012. So, do not use any of the links for pre-registering or for hotel reservations. The hotel reservation link in post #48 is good, though. Sluggo
Posted on: 9/9/2012 6:56 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Microz Yeah thats actually very true. They bounce around quite a bit in the wind and landing, unlike my two larger planes, but I've heard this new AS3X technology is supposed to smoothen it out? (wind that is..not landing bounce).[/quote] I like big planes, have .60 size Hellcat, and up to a 1/5.5 Skymaster L-39. But, I just got for a birthday present a UMX MiG-15 with "AS3X" technology. I had no idea what that is. Well, let me say this little micro EDF flies like it's on rails!! Man, this thing rocks. The small size makes it look as fast as a bigger plane (yes, it can get small if you're not careful.) And it's not hard to land, either. I'm very impressed with it!
Posted on: 8/22/2012 7:23 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Fly Eagle F-14 Build
I need someone to bring one of these to Pensacola Jets!!! Preferably in the VF-84 Jolly Rogers scheme...not that I'm partial to that scheme, you understand [:)][:D]
Posted on: 8/17/2012 1:43 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11197113

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Gents, the link is fixed and correctly reflects the group rate. The website also says [b]the cut-off date to get the group rate is November 1st.[/b] Sluggo
Posted on: 8/16/2012 11:36 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195918

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Ok, I'll let the manager know, see if he can fix it. Everybody hold off for now. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/16/2012 6:52 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195625

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
[u][b]UPDATE[/b][/u] Wow! The Hampton Inn already got back to be with the reservation link. Here it is: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/P/PNSNVHX-JET-20121108/index.jhtml This link will take you to Pensacola Jets 2012 group reservations. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/16/2012 6:02 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
"Olly, olly, oxen free"...y'all come on out and play! Let's get a great turn out and put this event back on the map! Sluggo
Posted on: 8/15/2012 4:48 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11194945

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
[b][u]UPDATE[/b][/u] The Hampton Inn has offered a group rate that is pretty darn good: King or Queen rooms, $69/night; King suite for $79/night. In a few days they will send me a link that will access reservations with this special rate. So wait for the link and use it to book. For general info, here is the Hampton Navarre website (again, wait for the Pensacola Jets link to book): http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/hampton-inn-and-suites-navarre-PNSNVHX/index.html Sluggo
Posted on: 8/15/2012 12:41 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: TAMJETS A-4 COMPLETED...
Beautiful install, one of the neatest, cleanest I've seen! Very, very nice job all the way around, for that matter.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 8:36 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11194332

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Ok. I'll talk to the manager tomorrow and get a group rate setup. Might not beat AAA, though. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 2:49 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11193491

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Very good. May I ask where, as I've been contacted by the Hampton Inn manager about getting us a group rate. Thanks, Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 2:18 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Sweet!! Look forward to seeing you here, Bob! Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 2:07 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: yeahbaby hahahha yup, my first CO was from that class ''punjab'' Miclot good dude hope the event works out for the boys with campers etc. make sure you Green Light the Whiting CO and drag him out to the event for some buddy box time. he'll love it and I'm sure there are a few Cones out there that are flying RC also cheers [/quote] Yep, know Miclot well...small world. I'd love nothing more than to get the skipper out there! He'll be the guest of honor. And good idea about the Cones...I need to get the word out to the local bases! Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 1:43 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: yeahbaby Nice work amigo!!! Last class with OO [/quote] Thanks much! And yes, the last class that averaged 2 per person, as far as we knew...never did an actual count, you understand, just based it on the demographics! [:)] Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 9:37 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: That nasty AT-6 Bounce
[quote]ORIGINAL: bookmaker To properly do a wheelie (wheel landing), you have to keep the speed up a little and just as the mains touch, push the stick FORWARD a little to plant the wheels on the ground and keep the tail up until it won't stay up any more, then you give it full UP elevator to keep the tail planted. [/quote] +1...Exactly the way to do it. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 8:01 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11192978

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Gents, I have submitted the event briefing to the Whiting skipper, and have included a request for some relief on RV's. It may take a few days to hear back, so be patient. I offered to operate under a "probationary" status; i.e. give us a one-time permission and see how it goes, with the understanding that if we mess it up somehow, the RV/camping issue is dead forever. Hopefully this will be granted. I also mentioned that if security was the issue, the best security we could have would be some RV guys on the field overnight. Again, please be patient, let this request work its way through the chain-of-command, and keep your fingers crossed! [:D] Sluggo
Posted on: 8/14/2012 7:57 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: That nasty AT-6 Bounce
As with any taildragger, full-scale or less, when doing a "wheelie", first it needs to be somewhat of a grease job, and second as has been mentioned, as the mains touch the aft stick has to be eased. What's happening is that with a wheel landing, there is still some flying speed available. At touchdown, the CG being aft of the mains, the inertia tends to keep the CG moving downward. Since the mains are now on the ground, the angle-of-attack increases and the plane flies back into the air. It appears to be a bounce - and if the landing is firm, part of it is - but the main culprit is the rotation of the CG downward relative to the mains, and the resultant increase in AOA. The opposite happens in a nose-dragger: the CG, being forward of the mains, helps de-rotate the airplane after landing and take AOA off of the wings. Typically then the plane starts crow-hopping, the pilot gets out of sync with the 'bounces', speed decays, directional control is lost. So, if doing a wheelie, come in kind of flat and 'skim' it on, ease the back stick to avoid any downward movement by the CG (maybe even a bunt on the stick), and let the tail settle as the speed bleeds off. For a 3-pointer, flare into the 3-pt attitude and let it settle onto the runway while increasing back-stick to hold the attitude. Since the tailwheel touches down along with the mains, there can be no CG moving/AOA increasing action, and the plane sits down on the ground nicely. This works for me in full scale taildraggers and RC.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 7:34 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11192408

RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Great to hear, Larry! Look forward to seeing you at Holley. BTW, does Jaqui have sacks that fit a Skymaster L-39? Sluggo
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:14 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
UPDATE: The flying hours are 0730-1700. With Daylight Savings Time ending the previous weekend, sunset is around 1730, and we must vacate the field then (unless we can get some relief on RV/camping.)
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:42 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Yes, there is. In fact, there is a brand new park right on the water near the Highway 98/87 intersection.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:35 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PENSACOLA JETS 2012
Yes, I know it's a big deterrent. I'm hoping for some relief on this. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/12/2012 8:13 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191061

RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dblex Keep doing the work for us Henry! They complain but don't make the effort you do to make a difference. It is easy to google and arm chair quaterback! But all the haters can hate! And last I knew this is still is a free market society! keep making money, and putting a smile on your face! And mine! Thanks for doing the work for us! My time is worth a lot more than sheeting a wing, changing the covering and making a mount. For the record, my flying partner has a 120 and has put a lot more money and time making his turbine ready than I did. Tanks, mods, ect. This is a fact gentlemen. Go Henry!!!!! Make money and enjoy! Forum trolls don't pay the bills!!!!! [/quote] +1...so it's a Falcon 120. BFD. If the Tornado saves me all the time and hassle of having to make a Falcon 120 turbine-ready, it's worth it to me. To each his own. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/12/2012 7:45 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: ModellbauUK [quote]ORIGINAL: VF84sluggo [quote]ORIGINAL: ModellbauUK See the model for what it is, a low price excellent flying jet... [/quote] That's exactly why this jet looks like a nice change from my Baby Boomer! [/quote] You have to admit the lines are a whole lot more slick too. So you going to take the plunge and get over the issues with my hints & tips? [/quote
Posted on: 8/11/2012 1:56 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: ModellbauUK See the model for what it is, a low price excellent flying jet... [/quote] That's exactly why this jet looks like a nice change from my Baby Boomer!
Posted on: 8/11/2012 10:16 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
Are the formers in question in the fuselage, in the wings, or just all around in general? Although, it is likely that if the fuselage formers are poorly glued, that is probably the case throughout the jet. I've been watching this jet evolve as I look for a replacement to my old Baby Boomer, but keep the P-70 that's in it. This jet has looked like a nice fit. I was hoping V3 woiuld be the "bugs ironed out" version. [:o] Sluggo
Posted on: 8/11/2012 9:12 AM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
Removed a comment, served no good purpose with what this thread is about. Time to get this thread back to the Tornado. Apologies to the group. [:o]
Posted on: 8/10/2012 8:53 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
I know nothing about Jetfan (or this 747 guy, for that matter.) Wrong ass-umption, Shaun.
Posted on: 8/10/2012 8:29 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
And don't you put words in my mouth. I'm not the hyper-sensitive one here. No need to further this line of discussion...waaay off topic now and a complete thread hijack. Continue the PM's if you wish. Sluggo
Posted on: 8/10/2012 8:19 PM by Author "VF84sluggo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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