RE: 10th Anniversary Warbirds Over The Rockies Sept. 13-15, 2013
Registration is really quick and easy on RC Flight Deck. This computer program was developed by Michael Kranitz, who was one of the original owners of RC Universe. Br sure to fill out the plane information for the announcer, as we give the info to the magazines as well. You can register, rent a tent, buy banquet tickets and buy spectator tickets as well. Many events will be using this computer platform in the future, so after you have registered and loaded your plane information, it is then easy to register for other events. Brian here is the registration link http://www.rcflightdeck.com/event_details.cfm?event_id=1648
Posted on: 5/17/2013 4:22 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Northern Alliance Military Fly In - 2012 (Owatonna MN)
when is the albatross going to be available
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:00 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Northern Alliance Military Fly In - 2012 (Owatonna MN)
Great time by all the colorado gang. I think there were six of us from Colorado. As anybody knows about this event, it is for the warbird pilot who loves to fly fly fly. The field was perfect. The food is out of this world. Non stop fantastic food from 7 Am thru dinner. One of the things I love is all the new , scratch built and designed planes. Yep, there are still builder/modelers out there. Carl never ceases to amaze us all with the fantastic planes he designs and builds. And he is not the only one. Kinda missed Jeff's new 12 foot Spitty. I would love to see it fly with the big 220 ZDZ in the nose. This is a must attend event for anybody close to Minn. Tim and Karen are fantastic hosts !!!!
Posted on: 8/12/2012 9:01 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Who makes a 2 cycle gas inline twin??
[quote]ORIGINAL: Thunderbolt47 [quote]ORIGINAL: thunderbolt-RCU anybody know where to get a inline 150 class engine. Both 3W and ZDZ no longer make them Brian [/quote] I have a friend that was selling his 3W 150 inline. He may still have it. I can check if you like. Kelly [/quote] Yes, I would be interested. He can contact me at bomeara@omearaford.com
Posted on: 7/31/2012 8:18 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Who makes a 2 cycle gas inline twin??
who sells the kolm in the US.
Posted on: 7/31/2012 7:27 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Who makes a 2 cycle gas inline twin??
anybody know where to get a inline 150 class engine. Both 3W and ZDZ no longer make them Brian
Posted on: 7/31/2012 5:04 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Brian Omeara's F84's
room for everybody. The shop is 1600 sq feet. HAs eight electric hoists. A 220 volt air compressor that is outside and plumbed into the shop with eight stubs coming out of the wall. SO lots of air for painting, plowing dust out of fuselages and cycling landing gear. Tons of electrical outlets and overhead lights. It is attached to my house with a firewall between the house and the shop and has an industrial sprinkler system in the ceiling. Light colored tiles in the front of the shop and beige carpet in the back. So if you drop a screw, it does not go bouncing . The tiles are soft, so easy to stand on for long periods of time . Easy access as I installed a double sized garage door. So I back my truck or trailer up and awl three steps to load. There is a wall mounted shop vac with outlets throughout the room, so sanding dust can be easily vacuumed during the job. Yea, it seems like it is a mecca of RC guys hanging around. The picture of the P-47 was taken last week as the plane was getting ready to pack for Top Gun. I love Republic airplanes. Especially the P-47 and the F-84s. Brian
Posted on: 4/28/2012 9:28 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 144
I have a 1600 sq foot shop with eight electric hoists. Here is a picture of SLEEPY JEAN with her wing off. It is really the only practical way to work on the monster. Also, a pix of the nose art. Yes, the nighty was that shed on the original. The pilot lived in Windsor Colorado after the war for 60 years with his beloved Jean. I moved the pinup in back of the cowl, because I had to put a bump on both sides of the cowl to clear the four spark plugs. If I had it to do over, I would have split the cowl and enlarged it by an inch. Jerry Caudle at Pro-MArk made all the markings including SLEEPY JEAN and the paint masks. She is painted in Klass Kote paint. DeVinci made the 10 inch main tires and wheels, Sierra landing gear and a 6 inch Robart tire and aluminum wheel for the tail wheel. I am flying with a new prop imported by Frank Tiano, called BOLD. Works great. I have run about six different props and the 38X18 and the 38X20 work the best. [image][/image] Brian[image][/image]
Posted on: 4/28/2012 9:16 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 144
OK guys: Here is SLEEPY JEAN 3rd. I now have 10 flights on her with a 420 CC ZDZ quad, two stroke. Swings a 38X20 prop at 4500. A beast She is on her way to Top Gun. Electric sliding canopy, bomb drops, scale, aluminum finish, trim tabs, tip lights, landing lights, rudder beacon. My buddy, Uncle Joe from Phoenix has some great in-flight shots of her. I think he will post them Brian OMeara
Posted on: 4/28/2012 7:32 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Tucson Jet Rally 2012
What hotels are you recommending to stay at? Will be arriving from Phoenix on Friday Brian O
Posted on: 3/7/2012 4:19 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: avinut
Anybody know who services Kraft radio these days? Lady flyer, did you use to live in Michigan ? Brian O
Posted on: 2/13/2012 12:40 AM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Looks like it was unanimous that the event be held the last weekend of September. It will be hosted by Love-Air in Ft. Collins, Colorado where WOTR has been home for six of the last nine years. We have already started on the plans for September, and we will keep you posted on the web site and emails to the people we have emails for. All the prices are the same as last year. $50.00 pre-registration which includes a pilot and one crew pass $55.00 on site registration $40.00 for the prime rib banquet. $8.00 per person spectator ,16 and over. We encourage pilots to pre-register and registration is now open as it allows a much smoother registration process at the event We are again in partnership with Mental Health America/Colorado. They cater to the special needs of people with Alzheimer's, dementia and bi-polar. We raised $13,000 for them last year. The format will be the same as in the past with a ton of open flying, a noontime airshow based on the history of military aviation and the airshow is open to anyone that want s to participate. The pyro guy has some new explosives for us this year. We are going to limit the small park flyers to the noontime , mass launch. The dates are September 28,29 and 30. check the web site often at www.warbirdsovertherockies.com The special rates for the official hotels will be on the web site in about a week. Any questions or comments contact me at bomeara@omearaford.com I know a bunch of guys are building some pretty spectacular planes. We especially need bombers and WWI for the noontime show. Brian
Posted on: 1/28/2012 12:01 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Several of you have asked us to move the date for WOTR, 2012 to the last weekend of September . THe 28,29 and 30th. What is the opinion. You can email me at bomeara@omearaford.com Thanks, Brian
Posted on: 1/22/2012 9:34 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Hey guys: The next issue of Fly RC will have full coverage of WOTR. Ken is close to putting up some video. And Again, I want to say everybody involved with Warbirds Over The Rockies did a fantastic job. I am also very happy we were able to raise the $13,000 for Mental Health. Regards, Brian
Posted on: 1/18/2012 7:46 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Wotr was again a huge success this year, both from a pilots stand point but also the spectators thoroughly the show the pilots put on. I would like to thank everyone involved from the steering committee, to the Love -Air RC Club and of course the pilots. What I am most proud of is that we raised almost $13,000 for Mental Health America/Colorado. The major corporate sponsor , UMB Bank, donated $5000 to Mental Health. Both WOTR and Love -Air each donated $1000. THe balance was made up of onsite donations from both spectators and pilots. So , thank you to anyone who put a few coins int the Mental Health hopper. Mental Health America/Colorado caters to the needs of Colorado citizens that need help dealing with Alzheimer's , dementia and bi-polar. A very worthwhile charity that does not get the visibility that other big name charities get. I am sorry to announce that Frank Speer, who was our guest speaker at WOTR two years ago passed this last July. For those of you who heard him speak, will remember that he was shot down and spent a lot of time in several German POW camps before escaping. He was buried in Arlington. Remember, we put our guest speaker's plane each year on the official WOTR t-shirt. Brian
Posted on: 11/7/2011 7:34 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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ZDZ 420
Does anybody have experience with the monster 420 ZDZ? What prop?
Posted on: 10/16/2011 10:01 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Hey Chad: Is the rumor true there is going to be a 116 inch Macci 202 at WOTR next year? and maybe a radial , 116 inch Macci 200 as well. Now that would be a pair. THe only two in the world. Brian
Posted on: 9/28/2011 7:07 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gene Barton P-51B
[quote]ORIGINAL: fw190 I built mine many years ago, I can't remember exactly maybe 10-12 years, I built it really light, around 17lbs with a Moki 180, Spring Air Retracts and a B&B tail retract, a pain to setup and works only if you get it right. It flew very well, its last flight was at Prado field in Chino when it first opened up. I don't know for sure if I had mechanical failure or it had a high speed stall, It was mainly my fault as I made an abrupt decision during a turn, I have done that with other models but this one did not like it. Ray Harris built two of them and he did not have any issues with flying them and I agree with Gene, do not let it go too slow especially on landing but if you keep the model light it will not be an issue at all. Really is the best looking B mustang, wish it was a little bigger. Hey Brian, was the Old Crow in WOTR a Gene Barton P51B? I am thinking it was built from the kit. [/quote] Vic: My Old Crow at the warbirds Over The Rockies was a Dave Platt kit that I built about 1987. I flew it in the Masters in St Louis about 1988 . Had a Super Tigre 3000 in it on glow with an OS carb.
Posted on: 9/27/2011 11:24 AM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gene Barton P-51B
I built two of the Barton P-51Bs in the early 90s. Painted both as "U"VE HAD IT" John England plane from the 357th. I just spent the weekend at Warbirds Over The Rockies with Bud Anderson as our guest speaker. He had a lot of stories about the P-51-B with the Malcom hood. I bet the Robart or Sierra retracts might work for the TF P-51.. I had a Webra Bully 35 on glow in both of them and retracts that Carlie Chambers made. I got my two kits from Gene Barton. They flew great. Yes, they were not very forgiving, especially at 5000 feet where I fly, but not impossible. The were fun. I also own the last of the folding wing Sky Raiders with Gene Barton custom retracts and folding wing. The Sky Raider was a joint project with Gene, Rick Lewis, Diego Lopez and Shane Craemer. Only five kits were made and I have the last one. My fuse is in primer and have not started on the wing. DO not know if I ever will. Aeroloft sold the SkyRaider kit to Yellow Aircraft about a year ago. Wish I had a lighter foam wing for it. I think Diego won Top Gun with his and Gene won the US Scale Masters with the SKY RAIDERS. SO much for a walk down memory lane. Brian OMeara
Posted on: 9/26/2011 8:03 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ed [b] [color=#FF0000]'' Be sure to bring your foamies if you have one for a mass launch. '' [/color] [/b] ............ aaaaggaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh puke & vomit, why do something so detrimental to such a fine scale event ? ........................... more vomit ! [:@] [:o] [>:] [:(] aaaagaggghhhhhhhh, I'm sick, sick, sick [/quote] ED: Sorry you feel that way about the foamy thing. A bunch of pilots have asked for it in the past and it will only be for a few minutes each day. I want to keep this a pilots event, so if the pilots do not want the warbird foamies next year, then we won't do it. We do not need a lot of discussion about it on this forum, but come talk to me at the event if you have an opinion either way. Brian
Posted on: 9/19/2011 7:55 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Pilots are going to start arriving on Tuesday. Tents and infrastructure goes up Wednesday. Be sure to bring your foamies if you have one for a mass launch. Also, be sure to purchase your banquet tickets on line if you know you are going to go. With Bud Anderson, this will sell out our 200 prime rib dinner. The FAA has signed off on our waiver for the full size flyovers of a T-33 and a Russian Mig 17 and a bunch of others. Come fly with us. Or just come watch the show. It is going to be a lot of fun. The event will be covered by Model Airplane News, Propwash Video, RC Universe and a British magazine. A ton of pilots have registered from 18 states, England, Brazil, Canada and Australia. Oh yea, and Texas too!!! We will have a total of 25 different trophies , judged by phantom judges. Bring your bombers and fly in the noontime PYRO show. Bring your WW I bike and fly in the gaggle Proceeds are going to Mental Health America/Colorado Brian
Posted on: 9/19/2011 12:23 AM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Bates 106
Here are some photos of my B-26 that Phil Clark built. Weighs 105 pounds. Zenoah twin 80s for power swinging 24X10 prop. Futaba 14 MZ radio 1/6 scale at 144 inch wing Check out the articulating bomb doors Bates planes fly fantastic Brian
Posted on: 9/18/2011 11:59 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Charlie Kellogg's TBM Avenger Build
Noah: If you cannot bring you new big Cat, bring the Avenger to www.warbirdsovertherockies.com We saw it fly at Owatonna and it is a fantastic looking plane and you fly it well. We are expecting perfect ,80 degree weather and a ton of great folks from all over the country. Full size flyovers with a Korean Mig 17, T-33. Professional staged Pyro show, about 20 members of the 4th Fighter Group will attend and our banquet speaker is Bud Anderson, who flew the P-51 OLD CROW> Brian
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:19 AM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Giant Scale Twins F7F Tigercat
we would love to see the big cat at www.warbirdsovertherockies.com next weekend. What a fantastic piece of art. Brian
Posted on: 9/15/2011 9:30 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: COMP ARF Corsair with 3W157TS maiden flight video
congratulations. Great job . Sorry to say, I lost mine a year ago. Brian
Posted on: 9/15/2011 9:13 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Grumania Me-262A-1a Build
Here are some pix of the two that Ryan H built. His Black X and my White 8. Brian
Posted on: 9/15/2011 4:19 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Pueblo
Hey guys. A lot of pilots have asked for a mass , foamy warbird launch at WOTR. SO if you have a park flyer, military foamy, bring it . We also need some WWI for the noontime show and also bombers for the pyro show. For you guys who are attending the banquet, Bud Anderson will be our speaker. He flew OLD CROW with the 357th sq. then few Korea and Viet Nam. A true American hero. Brian
Posted on: 9/6/2011 3:09 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Pueblo
Sounds like Bonnie and I bailed too soon. RATTS. Colorado is a true mecca of warbird enthusiasts with some of the best pilots, builders and warbird events in the country. Brian
Posted on: 9/6/2011 1:02 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 144
Scott: How big of a fuel tank did Frank install. was it adequate? Brian
Posted on: 9/5/2011 5:08 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: *** Warbirds Over The Rockies 2011, Onsite Coverage ***
Here are some pictures of my 144 in B-26 Marauder, Flak Bait. Flies very realistically on a pair of Zenoah GT 80s, swinging Menz 24X10 props. Custom retracts, Sierra wheels and brakes. Phil Clark from England built it and shipped it to the US. Futaba 14 MZ radio with a ton of servos and batteries. Weighs a little over 100 pounds. It takes four guys to pick her up. The older gentleman in the last picture is Buck Rodgers, he is 92 and flew 27 of his 85 missions in Flak Bait. He will be in attendance at WOTR as well. THe 262 belongs to Ryan Haldenwanger. A Grumania kit with a Jetcentral Rhino in it. Come watch the show, come be a part of the show. Come have some fun!!! Brian
Posted on: 9/3/2011 9:32 PM by Author "thunderbolt-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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