RE: Sundown 50
BME used to convert the Super Tiger 90 to gas. Don't know if they still do or not.
Posted on: 11/12/2008 9:16 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: .25 size racer
Hey Duane - We already have an established and thriving Club 40 class here in Texas. If you start a group up in your area, I am sure several of our bunch will come up and fly with you on occasion. You could also come fly with our group and enter the next Texas Club Racing Championship! Why try to "reinvent the wheel"? The Sky Raider mach II is $10.00 more than the wings maker plane and can be ready to fly in less than 3 hours! Your bushing 40 would fly in the current Novice class and later move up to the TT Pro 40 for advanced class. If you need more info - e-mail me! Chuck
Posted on: 11/9/2008 6:56 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: NEW THREAD - Results of Club 40 Texas Champ Race
Just out of curiosity, I went back and checked the times at the last race last year. Very interesting! Fast time = 1:33.54! Only the top 6 broke 1:40. This year 2/3 of the pilots had at least one heat under 1:30! ARCA - October ‘07 C40 Name Low Time Points 1 Jeff Large 1:39.18 15 2 Ray Allen ** 1:33.54 14 3 Fast-Eddie Flesher 1:35.32 12 4 Bob Severance 1:37.10 11 5 Jeff Tichenor 1:39.13 11 6 David Gresens 1:39.53 11 7 Chuck Esh 1:42.38 11 8 Ken Hopson 1:44.50 11 9 Pat Duffy 2:02.49 11 10 Stan Lattrell 1:47.18 10 11 Jesse-Butch Lucas 1:58.58 8 12 Bob Petrinec 1:41.45 7 13 Richard Storm 2:06.02 7 14 Michael Funk 1:45.68 3 15 Jon Athans 1:52.09 2
Posted on: 11/3/2008 4:58 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: NEW THREAD - Results of Club 40 Texas Champ Race
Saturday, November 1st, 2008 Lester Field (ARCA) Austin, TX The day broke with a slight chill, but that was not to last very long. As the competitors arrived, the field transformed into a spectacle. The pilots were loose and anxious, and trash talking was heard across the field. Would the “Young Guns� with their exceptional eyesight and reflexes be able to hold off the experience and cunning of the “Old Geezers�? Or would the “Old Geezers� open up a Texas size can of “Whop Ass�? This was “The big one� and every pilot knew they would be tested to the limit on this day. All the previous winners were there to do battle. Pilots from Dallas, Houston, New Waverly, Georgetown, Waco, Canyon Lake, San Antonio and all points in between were there to compete in the first annual - “Texas Club 40 Championship� CD Jim Duda started the pilot briefing with a description of the new timing system developed by Stan Douglas et al. After a brief familiarization with the rules and safety procedures, we were ready to race. The first race of the day set the pace for what would be one of the greatest races I have ever attended. All four pilots were previous winners in the circuit. All four were ready to prove they were the best on this day, and they did not disappoint! The race was very close, with the lead changing several times. In the end, Bob Petrinec showed every one he was here to win. His time of 1:27.05 was just the beginning of a day when 6 pilots would turn in times faster than the current record time for this group. The heats continued at a rather frantic pace of 4 ½ minutes from “Flag to flag�. By lunch time, the top pilots were staking their claim on this race. Jason Oliver and Tim Purcell were perfect through 3 rounds, with Bob Petrinec and Jeff Large only 1 point behind. After a half hour break for lunch, we continued on with renewed vitality and the racing got even more brutal. Round 4 heat #2 was a classic match up! This could have been dubbed “The Old Geezers Final�. Standing on the pilots line were more than 100 years of racing experience: Bob Petrinec, Freddy French, Chuck Waller and Terry Large calling for Bob. The race was extremely close until the final few laps when Bob pulled ahead while setting a new record time for our group of 1:19.68! Chuck took 2nd with Freddy close behind. Round 5 was a turning point in the race. After going perfect for 4 rounds, Tim Purcell stumbled in the 5th with a double cut and no points. Jason Oliver finished in 3rd place in his heat and Jeff Large ended up in 2nd place in his heat. This would set up one of the best races of the season. Round 6, heat #5…The next to last heat of the season, featured Jason Oliver, standing at 18 points, Tim Purcell, at 16 points and Jeff Large with 18 points. Waiting in the wings were Jason Duda with 22 points, Chuck Waller with 19, Gary Fisher, Freddy French and Terry Large with 18 points each! The race was every thing we expected. All three pilots flew an exceptional race with several lead changes and more than one close call! About lap 7, Tim had a cut at pylon #2. Jeff and Jason continued the battle right to the finish line with a “Photo finish�! In the end, Jeff Large edged out Jason by 14 hundredths of a second! 1:22.63 to a second place 1:22.77. The Top 10, ranked by Points. (ties were broken by fast time) Jason Duda 22 points 1:20.33 Jeff Large 22 points 1:22.63 Jason Oliver 21 points 1:22.77 Chuck Waller 19 points 1:28.62 Gary Fisher 18 points 1:26.36 Freddy French 18 points 1:28.15 Terry Large 18 points 1:28.59 Tim Purcell 18 points 1:29.15 Bob Petrinec 17 points 1:19.68 ** New Record!! Eddie Flesher 17 points 1:27.98 *Ken Hopson 17 points 1:31.60 (11th place due to best time) In the end, this was the best race we have ever had and will be the benchmark for all events in the future. The new timing system developed by Stan Douglas worked flawlessly and allowed us to run more heats in less time than any race I have attended. The pilots were very professional while still having a great deal of fun! If you needed something, any thing, some one was there to help you out. This included loaning out a complete airplane for a competitor to fly against you! The Austin Radio Control Assn (ARCA) field was in excellent shape and the club members treated us to a great lunch and lots of Texas hospitality. The weather was absolutely perfect! Mid 80’s, light wind and low humidity made for a very enjoyable day and some very fast times. Our sponsors for this race were very generous and helpful. A special thanks goes out to: Airborne Models, 2nd Chance Hobbies, RCPRO and Stegall Hobbies, Chuck Esh and Sonaloma Laser, Safe-T-Train, Inc., Power Master and Ritches Brew. Thanks to these sponsors, our award table was over flowing with nice prizes and awards. Also, a very special “Thank You� to our volunteer officials. We must remember that without them, it would be very difficult to hold a race. Our officials were: Jim Duda (Race announcer and CD) Stan Douglas (timing system operator), Bernard “Crash� Siegel (Score Keeper), Bill Black (starter), Mark Weiss and Bill McCann (Pylon judges), Andy Clapp, Pat Duffey, Donny Donohue and Morris Duet. All of our officials received a nice award for their service. We also held a raffle for the officials only, giving them a choice of any thing on the prize table! We also put their names into the hat with the pilots for the over all raffle which included: 2 LA Racer ARF’s, 1 Sky Raider Mach 2 ARF, a New TT Pro 40 motor, 5 Transmitter stands, 15 Transmitter bags and 2 gallons of Power Master fuel. Winners of the raffle were: Morris Duet, LA Racer; Rafael Ladesma, LA Racer; Jason Oliver , Sky Raaider Mach II; Chuck Esh, TT Pro 40; Almost all the other pilots and officials received either a transmitter bag or a transmitter stand. I thought this would be a close race overall, but I had no idea it would end up so closely packed at the top! In the end, the eyesight and reflexes of the “Young Guns� overcame the experience and patience of the “Old Geezers�! However, on this day, it did not matter. Friendships were strengthened, respect was gained by all. Every one had a great time and from what I heard after the race, the rivalries will again resurface when we start the next great season of RCPRO Club 40 racing in Texas! What IS RCPRO Club 40 Racing? The phenomenon that is club 40 racing has seen a tremendous rise in popularity over the last few years. What started as a few guys getting together to have a little fun, has grown into a National “Obsession�. The concept of club racing has seen varied levels of popularity in the past. “Club 40� racing has brought out a new excitement. By using an inexpensive ARF and “off the shelf� 40 size sport engines, it has gained a lot of popularity from sport pilots that have never raced any thing, and from “retired� racing pilots that enjoy a slightly more leisurely pace. The idea of Club 40 racing is to encourage sport pilots to come out and compete. To keep things even for all pilots, the aircraft are limited to the World Models Sky Raider Mach II, or the LA Racer by the same company. We also limit power plants to “Sport� .40 size engines. Some areas have an “Approved engine list� and others use a price cap to limit the available engines. To limit the “Intimidation Factor� we fly on a rather short 2 pole course. This allows the pilots to fly “out in front� of them selves as they do in sport flying. Club 40 is easy to fly and because of the smaller 2 pole course, it can be enjoyed at smaller fields around the country. At present, there are groups actively racing from Florida to California and from North Carolina to South Texas. It is also a great way to get new pilots interested in racing. After they are hooked, they will want more speed and some will move up into the faster classes. For a complete list of rules and specifications, go to: http://www.rcpro.org/html/rules/club_40/club_40.htm Get a few friends together and start your own club 40 group. It is fun relaxing entertainment at minimal cost. Chuck
Posted on: 11/3/2008 2:53 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: NEW THREAD - Results of Club 40 Texas Champ Race
Thanks for your help as cut judge Mark! Hope you can fly at the next one!
Posted on: 11/2/2008 5:38 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: NEW THREAD - Results of Club 40 Texas Champ Race
Final results... Champ race Ordered By Points Within Class After 6 Rounds C-40 Name Low Time Points 1 Jason Duda 1:20.33 22 2 Jeff Large 1:22.63 22 3 Jason Oliver 1:22.77 21 4 Chuck Waller 1:28.49 19 5 Gary Fisher 1:26.36 18 6 Freddy French 1:28.15 18 7 Terry Large 1:28.59 18 8 Tim Purcell 1:29.15 18 9 Bob Petrinec ** 1:19.68 17 10 Fast-Eddie Flesher 1:27.98 17 11 Ken Hopson 1:31.60 17 12 Michael Walther 1:20.59 16 13 Jeff Tichenor 1:26.35 16 14 Steven Fabienke 1:27.64 16 15 Chuck Esh 1:24.81 15 16 Doug Staines 1:31.17 14 17 Rafael Ledesma 1:37.70 14 18 Eric DeSardi 1:32.89 13 19 Brian Strachan 1:30.92 12 20 Richard Moll 1:30.29 11 21 Jim McGuinn 1:43.35 11 22 Ray Allen 1:34.07 9 23 Ron Harding 1:36.58 8 24 GC Dimit 1:36.97 5
Posted on: 11/2/2008 12:00 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: NEW THREAD - Results of Club 40 Texas Champ Race
WOW!!! What a day! Absolutely the best race I have been to, in ANY class! Great people, fantastic flying and some great volunteer officials made this a race to remember! Many heats where all 4 planes were "nose to tail" for the entire race. And to top it off, I only remember 4 planes damaged! 2 totaled and 2 which will fly again. Time for a little rest, then I'll get some final results posted.
Posted on: 11/1/2008 7:43 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 4.8 or 6 volts
Strange - I've been using the 600 - 720 MaH NiMh AAA cells in a spectrum DX - 7 since they came out 2 years ago. I use them in Q-500, Club 40 and all my sport planes (.40 and under) and have never had any problems. Just make sure to cycle them at least 3 times before first use and there does not seem to be any problem. BTW - I use them with 5 mn 48's and with 5 DS 821 servos, in either 4 or 5 cell packs.
Posted on: 10/30/2008 8:50 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-40 Racing"
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RE: 2008 Season C40 CHAMPIONSHIP-Nov1, 2008, AUSTIN, TX
All pilots should recieve an e-mail in a few minutes with heats and lane colors. If you do not recieve this e-mail, let me know as I do not have you on the master e-mail list! chuckstt@gvtc.com
Posted on: 10/28/2008 6:24 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2008 Season C40 CHAMPIONSHIP-Nov1, 2008, AUSTIN, TX
Only 5 days left till we see who really IS the Top Dog! [;)] For all the rest of you...well you will all have the same view!! [:-] Catch me if you can!!! [:D][X(]
Posted on: 10/27/2008 7:06 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Prop for a LA Racer
Either the 10x5 APC or the 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 APC (a free flight prop) will give you the best combonation on a short course. (400 - 450 ft) On a long course (600 ft or so) try either a 9x 6 or a 9 1/2 x 6 APC. What ever you try - keep the RPM up above 16.5K.
Posted on: 10/27/2008 7:01 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2008 Season C40 CHAMPIONSHIP-Nov1, 2008, AUSTIN, TX
WOW!!! Think about this...with only a couple of exceptions that I can think of (those who have moved out of state) ... [size=5]EVERY pilot that has been on the podium at a South Texas Raider Racers Club 40 race IN THE LAST THREE YEARS is registered for this race!!![/size] Prepare to be AMAZED!!
Posted on: 10/17/2008 9:54 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2008 Season C40 CHAMPIONSHIP-Nov1, 2008, AUSTIN, TX
[quote]Field will open at 07:30, last practice flight at 09:00, Pilot's meeting at 09:15, and 1st heat flags off promptly no later than 10:00! I would like to have everyone on their way home by 3:00 p.m. so we'll keep the pace very brisk. Awards through 5th place, both events. [/quote] Lets make sure every one get's there EARLY!! Last practice flight at 9:00 AM!! BTW - those "Other top pilots" have now registered. We will be running 8 heats per round so we will need to keep things moving at a very brisk pace! [:D]
Posted on: 10/17/2008 8:30 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2008 Season C40 CHAMPIONSHIP-Nov1, 2008, AUSTIN, TX
I think we will be up to 27 - 28 by race time. There are still a few "regulars" that have not registered. That means most likely 7 heats per round! Some of you may remember the Seguin race 2 years ago when we had 34 pilots and ran 9 heats per round plus A through E mains! Be prepared for a very fast pace so we can get in 6 + rounds! We will be using fly off's instead of fast times to resolve ties at this race also. That should be interesting!
Posted on: 10/14/2008 9:59 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: It's quiet,, to quiet....
As of today, we have 20 pilots pre-registered for the ARCA Championship race, but are still missing some "regulars". This looks to be a real Shoot Out! You DO NOT want to miss it! Send pre-registration to Jim Duda or me. Chuck
Posted on: 10/14/2008 6:15 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2008 Season C40 CHAMPIONSHIP-Nov1, 2008, AUSTIN, TX
As of today, we have 20 pilots pre-registered, but are still missing some "regulars". This looks to be a real Shoot Out! You DO NOT want to miss it! Send pre-registration to Jim Duda or me. Chuck
Posted on: 10/14/2008 6:13 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: It's quiet,, to quiet....
Has every one pre-registered for the race Nov. 1st? Remember - it is PRE-REGISTRATION only! Send your information to Jim Duda. Hope every one shows up so I can have a BIG win!!![X(]
Posted on: 10/11/2008 10:36 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: .25 size racer
That is a modified Ugly Stick. Not sure what name this one has, but the design has been around for MANY years and has been available from many companies. It has been made in every thing from 400 size electrics to giant scale with 4 cu. in. and larger gas engines.
Posted on: 10/2/2008 9:45 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: .25 size racer
World models (Airborne) makes a series of .25 size "Stand way off and squint" scale warbirds that would make an excellent racer for .25 size engines. http://www.airborne-models.com/html/productdetails.asp?ProductID=8 Pretty cheap and easily replaceable if (when) needed. Have you thought about going with the RCPRO Club 40 class? The rules are already established and the cost is not much more - if any. The Sky Raider Mach 2 and LA Racer make excellent sport planes and very good racers too!
Posted on: 10/2/2008 5:29 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: Quickie .25 High Point NC 9-21-08
It seems the mid airs come and go. In our Club 40 races, some times we go an entire race without a mid air. Next race, over half the planes get damaged! The closer the racing, the more mid airs! Especially on the shorter course![:(]
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:14 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: Quickie .25 High Point NC 9-21-08
I like that course for the faster planes! BTW - 96.7 mph (ave) is fast from what I have seen of the q-25 planes! BUT - all of them I have seen were on a 400 or 450 ft. course which does limit average air speed. Keep up the great work! ANY racing is good racing!
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:04 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: Quickie .25 High Point NC 9-21-08
Don, et al - 424 should NOT be run on the newly approved sport racing course. The average airspeed of most 424 planes is over 100 mph. We have run 424 on the 450 ft. course but is a constant turn. We are now expecting to run our 424 events on a 600 - 608 ft. 2 pole course with a 200 ft. set back. This is a very comfortable course. We also "offset" the course with 2/3 of the total length to the left of the start / finish line. [quote]My fast time was 1:51.73, Seth, 1:54.25, and John with 1:47.06.[/quote] What course length were you running?
Posted on: 9/25/2008 8:21 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: New VIPER Rips.
[quote]Maybe the old geezer was the better pilot a few years ago (lots and lots of years ago) but the engine is about the only reasonable answer to how come the same guy wins every darn year.[/quote] If you believe that, I have some Ocean Front property for sale in Arizona .... Only $20,000 sq/ft!! It is really rare! [8D]
Posted on: 9/20/2008 10:57 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Jetero R/c vs. Hurricane Ike
The former Pres. of Jetero (Pat Wilcox) is the current AMA Dist. VIII AVP for that area. He has already been in touch with AMA D-VIII VP Jim Rice. Please let your officers deal with the situation.
Posted on: 9/19/2008 2:44 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Fuels
Jezmo - I did not mention you, it was a general statement, but do what you think is best. (I just happened to post after you did so it says "in responce to Jezmo") The discussion of which is best, castor blend or all synthetic, has been going on for quite a while. One thing is certain: Castor oil burns and turns to "gunk" when it gets too hot, synthetic does not. So which one is actually better if you accidentally get a lean run?? IMO it is all synthetic, but that is just one opinion.
Posted on: 9/10/2008 9:53 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Fuels
When we went looking for a fuel sponsor for our Club 40 races, Randy Ritch was the only one that agreed. He has been VERY generous with his sponsorship of racing in Texas. He supplies us with 15% fuel with all synthetic oil and we greatefully use it! It is the same fuel run in all NMPRA races in Texas. It is great fuel. Maybe it is less expensive for him to produce, I do not know nor do I care! With the price of fuel now days, and the scarcity of Nitro, I would not care what the blend is as long as he GIVES it to us! I, personally, like all synthetic. Because of his generosity, I run nothing but Ritches Brew in ALL my engines. I am not trying to be a hard a$$, but I can't believe some one would gripe about receiving a free gift!!
Posted on: 9/10/2008 3:07 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: 2 pole 424 race - CANCELED!!!
THIS RACE HAS BEEN CANCELED! We will try again at a later date!
Posted on: 9/9/2008 8:46 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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2 pole 424 race - CANCELED!!!
THIS RACE HAS BEEN CANCELED! The Texas Raider Racing group is holding a 2 pole 424 race on the 13th of Sept. at the Old Kingsbury aero drome. this location is 10 miles East of Seguin TX. We will be using all AMA 424 rules, but will be flying a 450' 2 pole course. Number of rounds will be determined by entries... Directions to the field: http://www.tricityflyers.com/flying.htm or for all you GPS enabled dudes: 29 38'9.48 N 97 48'36.38 W will get you to the gate. Please pre-register so we can plan things. Send name, frequency, AMA number and class to: chuckstt@gvtc.com
Posted on: 9/9/2008 8:45 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Canyon Lake Club 40 race results
Skully - I think Jim Duda still holds the record for most cuts. IIRC it was 11 in one heat! [:(] Re: kills - not sure who has the lead there. I became an ace about my 6th club 40 race, 3 years ago!! I'm at least a triple ace (how do you spell that?) by now! [:-] I'm sure Bob S. is near the top. He "took me out" 3 times in 3 races! [X(] It's all good! [:D]
Posted on: 9/7/2008 11:54 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2 pole 424 race
Unfortunately, both weather and participation are looking very "iffy" at this point. Stay tuned...
Posted on: 9/7/2008 10:54 PM by Author "gunfighter" in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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