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Kenny · 10-24-2009, 07:27 PM

Well for those of you who did not make it to Arca to fly today.

All I can say is you So missed it

Kenny · 11-01-2009, 03:55 AM

Well you all missed another perfect Saturday.

So to those who made it out
to Arca for flying,

Man it was fun.

To those who missed it,

Man you missed it!

JWatson · 11-01-2009, 06:21 AM

Had a great time!

I actually got a little sunburned on my face though. We will have to make it back real soon.

The weather was perfect!

Kenny · 11-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Well it was another grand Saturday of flying. Weather started pretty shabby in the morning with fog as thick as pea soup to just about a perfect day.

Another good one on the books!

Bobby Barr · 11-19-2009, 10:34 AM

Jarrett,
Let me know next time you head up there...I'm in!

JWatson · 11-19-2009, 12:38 PM

Will do Bobby!

Kenny · 11-19-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Let me know next time you head up there...I'm in!

The more the marrier!

JustPlaneChris · 11-19-2009, 02:58 PM

I dunno, Kenny. That Bobby guy is quite a troublemaker.

JustPlaneChris · 11-24-2009, 07:28 PM

Is anybody else sneaking out of work early on Wednesday the 25th? I plan to be out at ARCA about 1pm if anyone would care to join me.

Kenny · 11-25-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Is anybody else sneaking out of work early on Wednesday the 25th? I plan to be out at ARCA about 1pm if anyone would care to join me.

Well I got off early but not that early. I would of not been able to drive over anyway. The wife has had me at the house painting. So how was the flying?

JustPlaneChris · 11-25-2009, 06:09 PM

You missed a great afternoon, Kenny!

I got my Protos back into the air with a "clown colors" canopy that had Rick shaking his head.

I have really found a sweet setup with the Scorpion 880kv, 14T pinion and 2600 6S. I still have mind-numbing power and I get 7 minute flights!

After the last two outings with the Knight, I had just about convinced myself that I really didn't need to convert everything to flybarless since it flies so well with the flybar. But after flying the Protos today, then flying the Knight again I was left asking myself, "What was I thinking?!?"

Oh, and I tried out some new blades on the Protos:

http://www.heliflightcenter.com/Heli...s_p/hs430b.htm

They were perfectly balanced and fly really well! I'd call them a "mid-priced" alternative for the Protos at $45. My only gripes are:

1. They are all black, but as you can see I added some white paint to the tips after today's flying.

2. They are 9mm roots so you need to use the included washers with the 10mm grips (or use the original 9mm grips... of which I have several sets)

Overall, I'm impressed! I'll probably try some of their other sizes too ($66 for 600mm!)

Kenny · 11-25-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustPlaneChris

You missed a great afternoon, Kenny!

I got my Protos back into the air with a "clown colors" canopy that had Rick shaking his head.

I have really found a sweet setup with the Scorpion 880kv, 14T pinion and 2600 6S. I still have mind-numbing power and I get 7 minute flights!

After the last two outings with the Knight, I had just about convinced myself that I really didn't need to convert everything to flybarless since it flies so well with the flybar. But after flying the Protos today, then flying the Knight again I was left asking myself, "What was I thinking?!?"

Oh, and I tried out some new blades on the Protos:

http://www.heliflightcenter.com/Heli...s_p/hs430b.htm

They were perfectly balanced and fly really well! I'd call them a "mid-priced" alternative for the Protos at $45. My only gripes are:

1. They are all black, but as you can see I added some white paint to the tips after today's flying.

2. They are 9mm roots so you need to use the included washers with the 10mm grips (or use the original 9mm grips... of which I have several sets)

Overall, I'm impressed! I'll probably try some of their other sizes too ($66 for 600mm!)

Well Chris I have to say the canopy leaves me short of words.

I have bassically the same setup your running, 880kv and 14t pinion. I am only running about 4 minutes but I am assuming it is a bit higher head speed. 2650 to 2700.

I agree that flybarless is the way to go!

I am sure the blades you are running now are totally fine.

So how about the Rave? Got yours ordered yet?

JustPlaneChris · 11-25-2009, 06:47 PM

LOL! "short of words". How diplomatic.

It was really just a practice canopy to try out some new paints (acrylics) but I needed a canopy to fly today so..... it is what it is. I like the yellow on the bottom, but the pink and purple isn't as visible as you'd think. My "for real" canopy colors will be yellow bottom with black windshield and orange or green dayglo uppers.

No Rave on order... gonna fly the Protos for a while.

JeffT · 06-10-2010, 08:51 PM

How is everyone doing? It's been way too long since I've flown my helis at ARCA (last time was the heli event).

I plan to head up to there on Saturday morning. Hope to see some of you again.

Kenny · 06-11-2010, 03:28 AM

Unfortunetly I will not be at Arca, I have family stuff in West Texas this weekend. So you all enjoy the flying and the nice weather.
I will more than likely enjoy a debate or two with my father and some good home cooking with my mom.

10-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kenny AllMYRC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 220 Mood: Blog Entries: 1	Flying in Austin Well for those of you who did not make it to Arca to fly today. All I can say is you So missed it __________________ Kenny Curtisyoungblood.com, Next D Rave

11-01-2009, 03:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kenny AllMYRC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 220 Mood: Blog Entries: 1	Well you all missed another perfect Saturday. So to those who made it out to Arca for flying, Man it was fun. To those who missed it, Man you missed it! __________________ Kenny Curtisyoungblood.com, Next D Rave

11-01-2009, 06:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
JWatson AllMYRC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 95 Mood:	Had a great time! I actually got a little sunburned on my face though. We will have to make it back real soon. The weather was perfect! __________________ Jarrett W. www.PowerRCHobbies.com I am a Citizen, Are you?

11-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kenny AllMYRC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 220 Mood: Blog Entries: 1	Well it was another grand Saturday of flying. Weather started pretty shabby in the morning with fog as thick as pea soup to just about a perfect day. Another good one on the books! __________________ Kenny Curtisyoungblood.com, Next D Rave

11-19-2009, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bobby Barr Administrator Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 182 Mood:	Jarrett, Let me know next time you head up there...I'm in! __________________ Bobby Barr...Caldwell, TX

11-19-2009, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
JWatson AllMYRC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 95 Mood:	Will do Bobby! __________________ Jarrett W. www.PowerRCHobbies.com I am a Citizen, Are you?

11-19-2009, 02:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
JustPlaneChris AllMYRC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 423 Mood: Blog Entries: 5	I dunno, Kenny. That Bobby guy is quite a troublemaker. __________________ Chris www.InsideHeli.com PodCast Host

11-24-2009, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
JustPlaneChris AllMYRC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 423 Mood: Blog Entries: 5	Is anybody else sneaking out of work early on Wednesday the 25th? I plan to be out at ARCA about 1pm if anyone would care to join me. __________________ Chris www.InsideHeli.com PodCast Host

11-25-2009, 06:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
JustPlaneChris AllMYRC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 423 Mood: Blog Entries: 5	You missed a great afternoon, Kenny! I got my Protos back into the air with a "clown colors" canopy that had Rick shaking his head. I have really found a sweet setup with the Scorpion 880kv, 14T pinion and 2600 6S. I still have mind-numbing power and I get 7 minute flights! After the last two outings with the Knight, I had just about convinced myself that I really didn't need to convert everything to flybarless since it flies so well with the flybar. But after flying the Protos today, then flying the Knight again I was left asking myself, "What was I thinking?!?" Oh, and I tried out some new blades on the Protos: http://www.heliflightcenter.com/Heli...s_p/hs430b.htm They were perfectly balanced and fly really well! I'd call them a "mid-priced" alternative for the Protos at $45. My only gripes are: 1. They are all black, but as you can see I added some white paint to the tips after today's flying. 2. They are 9mm roots so you need to use the included washers with the 10mm grips (or use the original 9mm grips... of which I have several sets) Overall, I'm impressed! I'll probably try some of their other sizes too ($66 for 600mm!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chris www.InsideHeli.com PodCast Host Last edited by JustPlaneChris; 11-25-2009 at 06:13 PM.

11-25-2009, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
JustPlaneChris AllMYRC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 423 Mood: Blog Entries: 5	LOL! "short of words". How diplomatic. It was really just a practice canopy to try out some new paints (acrylics) but I needed a canopy to fly today so..... it is what it is. I like the yellow on the bottom, but the pink and purple isn't as visible as you'd think. My "for real" canopy colors will be yellow bottom with black windshield and orange or green dayglo uppers. No Rave on order... gonna fly the Protos for a while. __________________ Chris www.InsideHeli.com PodCast Host

06-10-2010, 08:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
JeffT AllMYRC Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 138 Mood: Blog Entries: 2	How is everyone doing? It's been way too long since I've flown my helis at ARCA (last time was the heli event). I plan to head up to there on Saturday morning. Hope to see some of you again. __________________ -Jeff

06-11-2010, 03:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kenny AllMYRC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 220 Mood: Blog Entries: 1	Unfortunetly I will not be at Arca, I have family stuff in West Texas this weekend. So you all enjoy the flying and the nice weather. I will more than likely enjoy a debate or two with my father and some good home cooking with my mom. __________________ Kenny Curtisyoungblood.com, Next D Rave

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