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The Record
So what's the record for a club 40 racer. I don't care how fast you and your buddy went, I want a confirmed Race Time. In Texas, Oldbob has a 1:19.68, at the 2008 Champ race. So what's out there?
Posted on: 11/18/2009 8:20 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 race at Alvin RC (TX)
Steve got an email today that his service might be moved to the 21st, I emailed Ted
Posted on: 11/3/2009 10:40 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 race at Alvin RC (TX)
With Mark passing, and the service being the same time, is this race going to be postponed?
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:18 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: More bad news
It was sent to me last night, Nov 1, Mark passed away. I don't have anymore details,,,,
Posted on: 11/2/2009 4:18 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223027
RE: SKYSHARK RC, CHRISTEN EAGLE II ARF BUILD!!!!
just get it close, it'll be ok,, BUT replace all the wing strut tabs, the one it comes with are junk and will fail, mine did, and SkyShark will not stand behind them.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 11:33 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Viper Dog
yes, and twisted wings too
Posted on: 10/20/2009 10:25 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Club 40 race at Georgetown TX Oct 17 2009
Thanks Mike!! And THANK YOU to GAMA, for a great day of racing, can't wait to get back and do it again.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 8:27 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: More bad news
Hi all, spoke to Mark this morning, he said he might be out as soon as this week! He said he feels pretty beat up, and wants to thank everyone for thinking of him.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 11:10 AM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9182601
RE: Club 40 race at Georgetown TX Oct 17 2009
Aww Shucks, it wasn't nothing. Jason did it, I just pulled the sticks[;)] Well lets not forget Chuck Esh putting up a 1:23. I also have to thank the Duda's for all the help, and yes it does pay to listen to your caller!! Talk about a stacked deck,, the first heat of the day I draw, Mike Walther, Chuck Esh, and Gary Fisher, to race with.
Posted on: 10/17/2009 7:56 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9181247
RE: 428 motors
Some have tried to open up a forum to talk about this, but it seems no one is interested. SO, what do we do?
Posted on: 10/15/2009 6:10 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9176178
More bad news
I got the call today that Mark Weiss, a Texas Club 40, 424 racer, had a heart attack, and then a stroke this week. Mark was the CD at the last Texas City race and a dear friend to me. Please lets keep him and his family in out prayers. "Get well soon Mark"
Posted on: 10/14/2009 9:42 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9174032
RE: 428 motors
Jett, BUT things might change soon, or not. Go to other threads and forums about this topic.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 6:54 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Club 40 race at Alvin RC (TX)
That sounds like fun, Just think "Skully" the points champ!
Posted on: 10/12/2009 7:55 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9165441
RE: Club 40 race at Alvin RC (TX)
When?
Posted on: 10/11/2009 5:54 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9164463
RE: TEXAS CITY CLUB 40 & AMA 424 RACE
Ted you know we have "Pylon days" at some fields, I'm gonna put them up tomorrow at my field in New Waverly. If the weather is nice, I try yo put them up and "Play" at least once a month.
Posted on: 10/2/2009 8:24 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9142179
RE: rule proposals
Well I've been looking at this and have come up with some idea's (or agree with someone others). 424, leave it alone! it works, it's fun and really low cost. It also seem's (in Texas) to be going more to the 2-pole style of racing. But if you have to have a claim rule, make it $200.00 instead, that way someone has to really think before making a claim. 428, there are two path's I like here, and not everyone is going to like them, BUT. 1. set a limit on the bore and stroke of the engines with a max disp. of .40, basically go back to the SS engines and leave then alone. With what SS Nelsons around, and Jett, and Profi able to still produce them, we should have engines for the next 2-4 years, with no problems. 2. Go to a "Spec" engine like the Jett that Dennis proposed last time. It's a good engine, lower cost (vs. a LS Nelson, or Jett). But here's the down side, all the older engines are outlawed, Profi is out with out ever really having a chance, and is Dubb willing to produce engines for us? Either of these would do a couple things for us, one keep 428 a good step above the 424 speeds, like we want. Lower engine costs I feel would bring more new pilots to the 428 class. And then there's the "Slow Down" that many people seem to want in the 428 class. So we run them at 175 vs 190 is it really going to make that big of a difference? I would like good open debate, and something that maybe WE can give to the counsel for our racing future. ERIC DESARDI NMPRA Dist 8 VP
Posted on: 10/1/2009 12:01 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: rule proposals
Well we can do it like the old IMCA, to claim a motor you have to finish in certain position. Back then, with car racing, you had to be on the lead lap, and then first to fifth could be claimed. Lets say any of the top five finishers only can claim an engine.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 11:27 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: rule proposals
Hey!! you guys keep quiet!!! [:@] I race against Mike all the time, if he wants a Scat Cat he can have one. Of course I have a Vortex, and a Viper to run against him [;)]
Posted on: 9/29/2009 11:45 AM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9132966
RE: rule proposals
I like the Rossi BUT!! I had one with the old tuned pipe on my first 424, just as a toy. I like the idea of any "Mainstream" (OS, TT, ST, Rossi, etc) engine that's out there today, with a cost limit (TBD), and use tuned pipes. I also like the spec engine Dennis proposed last year, but the only problem with it was, Dubb was the only one willing to change his tooling to make them. If I remember the cost was to be about $250.00 out the door, but I'm sure I'm wrong. [:D]
Posted on: 9/29/2009 9:05 AM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9132602
RE: rule proposals
Does anyone have any info on how well a, say TTPro 40 run on a tuned pipe? RPM, prop, etc.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:40 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9131938
RE: rule proposals
[quote]ORIGINAL: DMyer [quote]I read in a thread on the NMPRA site that there still ''Thousands'' of SS Nelsons around. SO this is what I propose, change the rules to allow only Short Stroke style engines. That would make all the ''Old'' Nelsons able to run up front again, Dubb would be able to take a break from R&D on the LS. Profi would at least have a chance in the market, they were out what, 2 months before the Nelson LS came out and made them into paper weights. [/quote] Problem is.... how many old SS Nelsons have got good undamaged cases? Who do you think is going to snatch most of the good ones up real quick to convert to LS 422 Nelsons? A couple thousand cases won't go too far especially when attrition is considered, conversion to 422 LS and some simply are not being straight enough to repair and be competitive. I also don't mind slowing 428 down a bit, but 424 speeds make no sense when that is already covered. Hope the guys working on this have their best thinkin hats on... off the the skunk werks now youens! [/quote] Well DM that wasn't addressed in the thread, and again I don't have an answer. IMO there is not an engine out there that can replace the Nelsons, Jetts or Profi's and do the job as well. If there was, we'd already have them.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:35 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: rule proposals
Well, Hmmm, So the Nelsons are gone, Dubb is overworked, but still making great engines. Profi are Ok engines, but are SS only. I read in a thread on the NMPRA site that there still "Thousands" of SS Nelsons around. SO this is what I propose, change the rules to allow only Short Stroke style engines. That would make all the "Old" Nelsons able to run up front again, Dubb would be able to take a break from R&D on the LS. Profi would at least have a chance in the market, they were out what, 2 months before the Nelson LS came out and made them into paper weights. This is NOT the answer to "What are we gonna do?" but this might get us by for the next rules changes for the 2011-12 seasons. Scott thank you for the proposal 11-2 to use a "stock" engine, but I don't care for it, I have Club 40, and 424 planes, and that's just more of the same. I would be willing to try a .40 size with a tuned pipe of some kind, but I don't think it will measure up to a SS Nelson, Jett or Profi. Now I also know this kills the guys with the LS engines, well as I see it, someone IS going to get the short end of the stick, it's just a matter of who.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 10:28 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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The New Terror of the Skies!!!
As many know Vicman and I fly with Skully Man, (Thanks Vic!!). Well here's the newest "Skully" in my Sundowner.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 10:22 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9128651
RE: Pylon Racing for Everyone
Hey!!!!! There's even a pic of "Skully" in there, well in the group pic on the first page. Of course all my Texas friends are in it too, I think that was the race Fast Eddie won, and I planted, or "Attacked the worms" as Tim put it.
Posted on: 9/25/2009 5:37 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9123787
RE: Radial Overhaul
Great job! something to be proud of, not everyday you get to work on history.
Posted on: 9/9/2009 3:00 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9081868
RE: Club 40, AMA424,-USRA Sundowner Race in Austin, Texas RESCHEDULED!
Great pic's Gene!! and I see someone who's going on a diet![:@]
Posted on: 7/22/2009 9:02 AM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8954247
RE: Flying Below the Pylons
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Posted on: 7/17/2009 9:33 AM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8938522
RE: Flying Below the Pylons
[;)]
Posted on: 7/17/2009 9:32 AM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8936866
RE: Newbie to Club 40
Well,,, last season in Texas, the Novice class could run any of the ok'ed engine for that class, and had to run an 11x4 prop. I know this because Chuck and I had a LONG talk about it and I had to go hunting for them on race day for the Novice class. I brought only 10x4's D'oh!!
Posted on: 7/14/2009 8:41 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Newbie to Club 40
For "Advanced" or Novice? I know the LA 40 was allowed for the Novice class, and I think the rules call for the 11x4 prop.
Posted on: 7/13/2009 2:57 PM by Author "skull1971"
in the forum "Club 40"
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