RE: Tuscaloosa Sky Raider Special
[quote]ORIGINAL: DonStegall With the races coming up I thought I would let you guys know ... I have solid white and solid red. I will have solid yellow and solid orange on Monday 9/10/12. See my ad at [link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemID=866290[/link] [/quote] Don, please set an orange skyraider aside when they come in. I will use Paypal when it arrives. Thanks, Steve
Posted on: 9/9/2012 12:07 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Zenoah G38 Does anyone have a coil ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SIMCO Got 2 or 3 of them. let me know [/quote] I need one with the three screw mount (old style). How much for one?
Posted on: 9/8/2012 11:42 AM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: CLUB 40 MUFFLERS?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tbatt Rick Grim and I discussed what to do about the muffler outlet and decided that a visual inspection works best. If the outlet has been drilled out it will be easily detected due to the surface finish being different. I think that the stock mufflers are bead blasted to give them a satin finish. That would be very hard to duplicate on the inside of the out pipe. My 2 cents.... Tim [/quote] One would only have to bead blast the drilled portion. Next !![:o]
Posted on: 9/5/2012 4:17 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Nats TRASH TALK!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarryReade How many planes in the air at one time??? [/quote] At least 4, maybe more.[:D]
Posted on: 9/4/2012 3:49 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2012 RCPRO Club 40 National Championship Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 A question on the starts has come up, and I remember us, (Texas CD's) talking about this. On the start, do you have to go AROUND pylon 1, or just break the plain. [/quote] Most every race it is stated that you have to go around the pylon on the first turn, but in reality it seldom happens. Unless each pilot is below the top of the pylon, the cut judge can only see that you broke the plane. ( no pun intended). A second, vectored judge would be needed to verify that the pilot went around. I stay low on the start and go around the pylon. It makes me lose a little bit, but I hate cuts. [:(]
Posted on: 9/3/2012 6:16 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Nats TRASH TALK!!
Thinking of ways to make the race more intresting, maybe in the A main you have to make all right hand turns. And no Skully you can't fly it inverted, becaus then you would be turning left!!! Putting the polls on a trolly and keep them moving in and out say from 300 feet to 500 feet. Putting all the planes in a pool and you have to draw a number to see what plane you are flying. Flying it on the 3 poll short course. Greg would probably like this, but most of us would be lost. Any more sugestions? Lets hear them, maybe we will pick the best one and try it. [/quote] All kidding aside, I would be up for a "figure 8" style race where the planes would intersect at the center.[8D] I was practicing this yesterday and the right hand turns take a little bit of practice. Bring your worst plane and lets make it happen.[:D]
Posted on: 9/3/2012 1:57 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
Jason, you had the best caller in the world and you still lost. Good thing Skully wasn't there , he probably would have kicked your butt too.[:D][:(][:D] I only flew bad so you could have the best caller available.[;)]
Posted on: 8/29/2012 4:24 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2012 RCPRO Club 40 National Championship Race
It's something in the water, I believe.[;)]
Posted on: 8/27/2012 4:53 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
Does anyone know what the winning prop was?
Posted on: 8/24/2012 3:33 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Zenoah G38 Does anyone have a coil ?
Thanks , I'll try that. I was flying my Ziroli DR1 and the engine stopped. I couldn't get any spark from the plug, and it has a spring starter. I checked for continuity across the coil and it was infinite. It won't hurt to recheck everything again.
Posted on: 8/18/2012 9:22 AM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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Zenoah G38 Does anyone have a coil ?
Does anyone have a used coil for a Zenoah G38?
Posted on: 8/14/2012 6:50 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: NARCA (Harvest) C40 Race - August 18
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnMcGowan Yeah, thats right Skully :) ! I got that nickname from my first Skyraider that was white and I put the black cow spots all over it. Folks said it looked like a Chick-Fil-A plane, so then they started calling me Mooo. I also had put ''MOOOve On Over: on it in vinyl letters. Can I borrow a man card application from you? I think I heard that you still were filling your second one out after they rejected the first one and you got the last one they had the other day [X(]. [/quote] He tries to send them in, but his wife won't give him a stamp. She just throws them into the trash.[:D][:(][:D][:(] Skully, are you racing in Hico on the 25th?
Posted on: 8/14/2012 4:17 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Hico, TX Club 40, August 25, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oldbob 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 [/quote] I'm sure the regulars from Waco will be there. I definitely will be there.[:)]
Posted on: 8/6/2012 9:11 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 What was that John,, you want to clean our planes after Saturday? You can clean them in order of finish,, so the first eight will be Texas planes. [:D] [/quote] [:D][X(][:D][X(][:D][X(][:D][>:][:D][:o][:D][:(]
Posted on: 8/1/2012 6:27 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
Hey Skully, could you send me that report sheet in an e-mail? I need it for some of my friends. As far as the amount needed for the Tuscaloser race, just count up the pilots that are NOT from Texas and you will have the total needed. [:D][:D]
Posted on: 7/31/2012 8:18 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tbatt I've got close to 30 entered into the matrix software.  I'll be adding more in tonight now that I have their info. I'm making sure Skully is first up against Greg Doe, Bos and Rick Grim.  Skully's next heat will be against Adam Grim, John McGowan and Barry Reade. How is that for payback! Ouch!!!! [/quote] Damn, I hate that I'm going to miss this race. Sounds like it's going to be one hellluva time. Take it easy on Skully, he's even uglier when he is crying.[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 7/31/2012 3:33 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: dphill2 Would some of you Texas guy's put a Picture of Skull on this thread so I will know him when I see him !!! And I only hope I get hi Red and you get Lo Red Skull ,,So we can RACE>>>> The Crusher !!!! [/quote] I tried to post a picture of Skully but RC Universe kept rejecting it. I believe it was too "OFFENSIVE". [&o] I tend to agree. [:D]
Posted on: 7/26/2012 2:42 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oldbob 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 [/quote] If I could only get them to cut down that tree.[:(][:D]
Posted on: 7/15/2012 8:41 AM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 That's great!! Is the formation flying for the opening ceremony? Oh and I see your practicing picking up your planes, after we finish with them. [:D] [/quote] [:D] [>:] [:D] [>:] [:D] [>:] [:D] [>:] [:D] [>:] [:D] Skully you missed some great flying today in Hico. A lot carnage. Richard Moll had fast time of 1:36 and that was with a standing start and 10 and 1/2 laps. Those Alaslama boys won't know what hit them.[:D]
Posted on: 7/14/2012 7:12 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tbatt Here is a copy of our standard Tech Inspection form. It is geared toward the SRMII which most pilots are flying. I will gladly add in the LA specs if I had them.... [/quote] Get an early start.[:)] With 35 already registered, it's going to take awhile.
Posted on: 7/9/2012 4:04 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tbatt Just to be clear about our starts. We allow a MAXIMUM of three minutes before the 30 second countdown starts. Typically we start the countdown clock in less than a minute. Here is how it goes: We ask if everyone is ready. We start the 3 minute timer. Everyone starts their engines, tweeks the needles and take off in an relaxed manner. When each pilot is ready they tell their caller and he raises his hand. When we see four hands up we start the 30 second clock. Typical time from start of the three minute timer to race start is around 90 seconds. The MAXIMUM time would be 3:30. This rarely ever happens. Blown glow plugs and flooded engines are the problems most of the time. As Ken said, we will have a ready line setup so the next set of planes, pilots and callers will be in place. I would like to have two sets of ready lines so that we do not have any delays. I'm thinking a Ready Line and a Staging line.. If we can keep the racing going smoothly we should be able to keep with the ten lap heats and five rounds at least. We need to plan for crash cleanup (not that that would ever happen), pylon repair, and landing retrieval. All of these things delay the racing. [/quote] are you allowed to land, tweak the needle and go back up if it is done before time runs out?
Posted on: 6/29/2012 6:48 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: edwal07 Hey guys, check the registration list and make sure your name is on it, I am far from perfect.  Let me know if you don't see your name and I will correct it. You know I watched a race in Alabama not long ago that was up for dispute as who the winner was.  It took three minutes for the covering and decals to catch up to the planes so they could tell who's was who's! [:D][:)][:D] [/quote] I talked to the Texas guys and they don't remember racing in Alabama.[:)]
Posted on: 6/28/2012 8:44 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Club 40 Pylon Race at WAAM in Tuscaloosa Aug 4th, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: dnrocc You have to remember 10 lap races in Alabama take longer then they do in Texas!!!! Ha Ha!! Don [/quote] Now thats a good one Don [:D] lmfao
Posted on: 6/26/2012 7:02 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Free to a good home
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 No just don't fly LA Racers any more. [/quote] i have never flown a LA racer. is the flying characteristics any different than the skyraider?
Posted on: 6/25/2012 5:45 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oldbob I smell a rat. [>:] [/quote] make sure your flying is as good as you nose.[:D]
Posted on: 6/25/2012 5:42 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Hico Club 40 Race, July 14, 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 [quote]ORIGINAL: chunter10  I fly at the Waco field. Those guys are extremely helpful so I know I'm in good hands.  I don't fly as well as McGuinn at full throttle so hopefully my plane will be in good hands through the entire race day <img alt='''' src=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/thumbup.gif'' /> lol [/quote] Thats ok McGuinn doesn't fly well at full throttle either[:D][:D] [/quote] [:D]
Posted on: 6/25/2012 5:05 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Free to a good home
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 I have a good LA Racer wing that you can have. free! plus S&H. (I said good NOT new) [/quote] did they send you two by accident?[:D]
Posted on: 6/25/2012 5:00 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Can I,,,????
[quote]ORIGINAL: pylonboy26 steve, skully says its too far of a drive to come get his butt whooped, he says the drive home is too long as it is, so loosing will make it even harder not to run into a tree somewhere.  lol [/quote] excuses are like a@#holes, they all stink. ....................except mine! [:D]
Posted on: 6/24/2012 6:42 AM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Can I,,,????
Hey Skully, are you going to fly at Hico on the 14th?[:(]
Posted on: 6/22/2012 4:23 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Can I,,,????
[quote]ORIGINAL: skull1971 I bought a new muffler for mt TT40, BUT I got the one for the GP40, by mistake, not the Pro40. Can I run it as long as I don't change anything about it? [/quote] NO, Cheater !!!!!!!! [:D] must be an honest mistake, no one could be that stupid. NOT![:)] what is a mt TT Pro 40?
Posted on: 6/22/2012 4:20 PM by Author "squidman" in the forum "Club 40"
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