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A Fish Named Wallyum
09-15-2013, 08:26 PM
:( This one didn't turn out that well. Yesterday the skies were bright blue and the breezes light. Today we still had the bright blue, but the winds started kicking up about 20 minutes after I got to the field.

First of all, a pic for Scott.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/005_zpse8a6828f.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/005_zpse8a6828f.jpg.html)

Not as fresh as last week, but it still had the flies buzzing. :eek:

First flight was the Quest Area 51 Saucer on a C6-3. Made the mistake of not checking my camera settings and the pics for the most part didn't turn out. Flight was pretty cool. I got to see the flame on the way up and the ejection charge on the way down. It didn't pop, it just flared. :confused:

Next was the first flight of the Quest Full Moon. With the breeze blowing like it was I was afraid to go with the B6-4 I normally would have flown it on. Went with an A8-3. Flight was perfect with a recovery over near the road. I still need to put on the sticker.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/008_zps802bdb82.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/008_zps802bdb82.jpg.html)

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-15-2013, 08:29 PM
Next was the first flight of the Mini Lemon Max on an A3-4T. Another perfect flight that arced behind the "flightline", then recovered over behind third base, in FAIR territory, but bouncing foul. An easy double in the old days.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/015_zps427d50cf.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/015_zps427d50cf.jpg.html)

What turned out to be the last flight of the day was the Semroc Moon-Glo on an A8-3. I knew it would scream off the pad, but I figured the streamer would keep it on the field. It did at first, but then the wind moved in. I found it later in the day. A block and a half away across US 27 on S. Ft. Thomas Avenue. :eek:

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/019_zps22dfea66.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/019_zps22dfea66.jpg.html)

It landed hard on the asphalt. It won't look this good again. :(

See, told you the day didn't turn out too well.

Tau Zero
09-15-2013, 09:18 PM
See, told you the day didn't turn out too well.Happy birthday, anyway! ;) :D

SEL
09-15-2013, 09:25 PM
Next was the first flight of the Mini Lemon Max on an A3-4T. Another perfect flight that arced behind the "flightline", then recovered over behind third base, in FAIR territory, but bouncing foul. An easy double in the old days.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/015_zps427d50cf.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/015_zps427d50cf.jpg.html)

What turned out to be the last flight of the day was the Semroc Moon-Glo on an A8-3. I knew it would scream off the pad, but I figured the streamer would keep it on the field. It did at first, but then the wind moved in. I found it later in the day. A block and a half away across US 27 on S. Ft. Thomas Avenue. :eek:

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/019_zps22dfea66.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/019_zps22dfea66.jpg.html)

It landed hard on the asphalt. It won't look this good again. :(

See, told you the day didn't turn out too well.

Any day you can fly is a good day. Happy Birthday Bill!!

chadrog
09-15-2013, 11:12 PM
I see no better way to spend a birthday, regardless of the outcome. Love that Lemon Max, happy birthday!

Bill
09-15-2013, 11:21 PM
First of all, a pic for Scott.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/005_zpse8a6828f.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/rmortis/media/005_zpse8a6828f.jpg.html)



Look, Lil Bro, someone spilled their Milk Duds...


Bill

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-15-2013, 11:30 PM
Look, Lil Bro, someone spilled their Milk Duds...


Bill
Ugh. Don't look like Milk Duds to me. Pick up. :rolleyes:

Bill
09-15-2013, 11:44 PM
Ugh. Don't look like Milk Duds to me. Pick up. :rolleyes:


Cheborneck!!!


Bill

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-16-2013, 12:00 AM
Cheborneck!!!


Bill
That's not the Cheech and Chong that I remember. Then again, I'm pretty old. :D

Ltvscout
09-16-2013, 09:05 AM
Ugh. Don't look like Milk Duds to me. Pick up. :rolleyes:
Of course not. Everyone knows they're raisins!

Doug Sams
09-16-2013, 09:30 AM
Of course not. Everyone knows they're raisins!Nah, them are smart pills.

Doug

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Doug Sams
09-16-2013, 09:31 AM
Any day you can fly is a good day. Happy Birthday Bill!!Ditto. Happy 51st, IIRC.

Doug

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RocketRohde
09-16-2013, 12:42 PM
Happy Birthday Bill!! :D

Mike

snaquin
09-16-2013, 07:33 PM
Happy Birthday Bill ...

Really like the Mini Lemon Max!

:)

Newbomb Turk
09-16-2013, 08:27 PM
Happy birthday, Bill! Keep flying!

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-16-2013, 09:08 PM
Happy Birthday Bill ...

Really like the Mini Lemon Max!

:)
Thanks. The Minis are cheap thrills with the 40% coupon. Tonight I finished the Hemi Max, so called because I used Hemi Orange Testors paint.
And because it's an 18mm engine mount. :rolleyes:
Like I said, cheap thrills. I think the next one will be gold. Goldie Max. :D

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-16-2013, 09:09 PM
Happy birthday, Bill! Keep flying!
Thanks. With 300 rockets, I don't think quitting is an option. :D

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-16-2013, 09:10 PM
Ditto. Happy 51st, IIRC.

Doug

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Thanks, Billy Doug. Always a year behind you.

A Fish Named Wallyum
09-16-2013, 09:13 PM
Happy Birthday Bill!! :D

Mike
Thanks, Mike. Hope they get that corn in early. I've got an itch to fly something bigger than a C. :D

dlazarus6660
09-20-2013, 05:31 AM
Happy Belated Bill!

bernomatic
09-20-2013, 07:23 PM
Happy belated Birthday, old man. See, I can say that since my 51st isn't until December.

RocketRohde
09-21-2013, 05:02 PM
Thanks, Mike. Hope they get that corn in early. I've got an itch to fly something bigger than a C. :D

It will be nice to get back out on our big field. I went to Muncie last weekend but after your last 'visit' wasn't sure you'd be interested. ;)