Great Planes present the 2010 E-FEST !!

[SleepyC]

Hey guys...

The 2010 Great Planes E-FEST is only a few short months away!
January 30 & 31, 2010 • Champaign, Illinois

For all the information about the event, and to see what is in store please check here: http://www.gpe-fest.com/

FG will be there all weekend. So make sure to stop over and say HI!
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[Futabaman]

EFEST Pre-registration is open as well. Go to the website, check out the events and come have some fun! 308 pilots and 2800 spectators last year. We're allowing for more space and pit tables this year!

[hpapilot]

Can't wait! E-fest is always a fun weekend, wouldn't miss it.

RJ

[66stang]

Awesome event, can't wait to go this year! Last year was the first time I had ever flown a plane indoors. Was a little hard to get used to it. But well woth the fun. Combat is the bomb, even though I got T-boned in like the first 5 seconds.LOL

[BR289]

Can't wait! E-fest is always a fun weekend, wouldn't miss it.

RJ


RJ, I'll go...Pick me up! :198:

[3D-Seth]

I should be able to make it! See everyone there!

[Huckeneer]

I will be there! Looking forward to it!

[HuckinChikn]

YAAAY! the E-fest is my favorite indoor event, i've been every year since it began, and i will do whatever
it takes to be there every year here on out!
see you guys there!

[Futabaman]

How would everybody like to do a "No Bull" air race sometime during EFEST? Similar to the full scale version with qualifying during the day and finals in the eve? If there's enough interest, we could probably put something together as I've got a few ideas in mind. It would take a combo of aerobatics and "gates".

[BR289]

That sounds really cool!

[hpapilot]

How would everybody like to do a "No Bull" air race sometime during EFEST? Similar to the full scale version with qualifying during the day and finals in the eve? If there's enough interest, we could probably put something together as I've got a few ideas in mind. It would take a combo of aerobatics and "gates".

Count me in!

[FireFighterFSFD]

I am in!!!

[SleepyC]

IN!! No BULL AIR - RACE!!!

[HuckinChikn]

Ooooh air race sounds FUN!!!

[Surfer Dude]

Im in !

[Huckeneer]

YES for the AIR RACE!!!!!!!!!!!! Could use more details though...

[scottiesoccer1]

Ill be there and im in for air races

[HuckinChikn]

just a couple months away, getting excited!!!
i cant wait to hang out with all my flying buddies again:198:
i'll be bringing a whole bunch of stuff to fly,
MX2s, FF gernot yaks, milled osiris, milled blender, My flying giants foamy, my 450 heli,
blade MCX and MSR, micro 4-site, vapor, and im sure i'll aquire another couple airplanes
between now and then:197:

[flyboyz43]

About an hour away...I'll will for sure be there...:198:

[HuckinChikn]

Gary it will be great to see ya again!
About a month away!!! I'm very. Excited, I LOVE flying in the armory! I'm in the process of getting a head count of all my buddies here in st Louis that are planning on going so I can get some hotel rooms reserved. We will most likely be staying at the Drury, because my buddie's dad owns a drury hotel down in south missouri, wich gives us a KILLER discount:-) :-)
where is everybody staying at for the weekend?

[Futabaman]

Air Races are on!!! We're making pylons, and laying out a course. Bring your best depth perception and nimble fingers!!! The only rule is that you have to qualify in the top percentage to make it to the finals. There will be a different course in the finals.

Keep in mind, you don't have to have the fastest plane to be competitive.

[FireFighterFSFD]

SWEET!!!!!!! I can not wait... christmas is behind us and it is time to start building foamies.. yahoooo... I got 4 to bring so far, a ff yak, A warbird I need to cover, a Extra 330sc, and a VFO.. ohh ya..

[SleepyC]

SWEET!

[HuckinChikn]

Hey sleepy, is the flyinggiants station going to be setup in that same corner again? We will be driving up Friday morning to help setup again like we did last year. How many people are stayin at the drury?

[Windecker]

Im in, Frank and crew always put fun projects together. I had a ball with the dog fight!
Will

[FireFighterFSFD]

I got to get to building. I am thinking I will get some scale stuff together maybe. worked on a wing of a dr1 and then realized they had the ail. marked to be cut in the wrong place.. grrrrr.. fixed and back on track now I have to figure out how my cable system will work and not get compromised when I start to dope the thing. which brings up a point.. no one ever dope and tissue or silk span stuff any more. its like a dieing art.
I am thinking maybe Vaseline on the strings which I will use a spider wire for. I have done this before and it worked great you just have to be carefull not to get it on anything else.
Man I cant wait. rooms booked. 5 buddies ready to load up and head that way!

[FireFighterFSFD]

so who all is staying at the drury? I am

[HuckinChikn]

Cool Josh! I'm actually trying to scratch build a powered parachute thing. It's kinda tough because I have to design the airfoiled chute! I thought about just buying one of those airfoiled kites and using that, but they are expensive, and then it wouldn't be SCRATCH built lol.
We were going to stay at the drury, but I was looking around online and found a cheap room at the Best western Paradise Inn. priceline baby!!!
by the way, heres a couple pictures of the canopy so far...

[sideways312]

im in always have a good time there. i wonder how many VPP plane will be there

[FireFighterFSFD]

very cool I ordered one of those cheap 40" rc powered chute things off ebay and threw the buggy away. made my own using the chute from the cheap own. wow talk about bring back some of the ideas.. I had a e flight 400 under it and could hammer it and do a loop some times... hehe

[FireFighterFSFD]

can't find the one I had but here is a cheap one.. just use the chute.
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-CH-Radio-Control-Electric-Sky-Parachute-Airplane-RC_W0QQitemZ160391264538QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_C ontrol_Vehicles?hash=item255810791a

[HuckinChikn]

DUUUUUDE thats cool! Alright, im just going to do it that way then... it will save alot of headache
with the canopy and all the rigging lines. thanks bro!
man i cant wait for the E-Fest...ive been excited for it ever since my trip back home from LAST years
E-Fest!

[Windecker]

I think Jason Noll has been doing the tissue covering on his past few E fest planes, think he won with them last year.
Will

I got to get to building. I am thinking I will get some scale stuff together maybe. worked on a wing of a dr1 and then realized they had the ail. marked to be cut in the wrong place.. grrrrr.. fixed and back on track now I have to figure out how my cable system will work and not get compromised when I start to dope the thing. which brings up a point.. no one ever dope and tissue or silk span stuff any more. its like a dieing art.
I am thinking maybe Vaseline on the strings which I will use a spider wire for. I have done this before and it worked great you just have to be carefull not to get it on anything else.
Man I cant wait. rooms booked. 5 buddies ready to load up and head that way!

[Daren Evens]

:bananalam I'm there man!!

[Daren Evens]

subscribed:popcorn:

[Futabaman]

If you're planning on entering the scale contest, here are the rules:

The aircraft must be a replica of a full scale aircraft. No ARF’s or modified ARFS will be permitted.

Weight Limits: Fixed Wing - 18oz max. (with battery)
Helicopters - must be 450 size or smaller. ( Absolutely no helicopter aerobatics!)

Scoring: 50% Static
50% Flight

Maneuvers:
1) Take off
2) High Speed Fly By
3) Maneuver of your choice (preferably scale!)
4) Maneuver of your choice (preferably scale!)
5) Landing pattern
6) Landing
(Other than Take off and landing, these do not have to be performed in this order.)

Static: Your aircraft will be judged on the following guidelines
1) Craftsmanship
2) Realism
3) Detail
4) Wow Factor
5) .5 points bonus for picture or color profile of your modeled aircraft or heli.

Bring out your aircraft and have a ball!
Check in with Dave Johnson for registration upon arrival.

[FireFighterFSFD]

Awesome hopefully I will have the dr1 ready.
I cant wait.
For those that are still considering going to this event (cough cough AARON) you will really regret missing it. It is a BLAST.

[luv2fly2]

I whish I could make it looks like its going to be a blast.

[walex]

looks like fun.

[66stang]

I just go for the chix's!

[Xpress..]

I'll eventually go some year... :202:

Living in California does have some benefits, but it also has some drawbacks :(

[walex]

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[Daren Evens]

I just go for the chix's!

yr

[Futabaman]

Just to make everybody aware, Pre-Registration stops next Friday the 22nd of January. If you are pre-registered, you will receive a pilot bag full of goodies. If not, you'll be missing out! :eek: This speeds up the registration process at the door when you arrive.
We need to have your pre-registration info in hand by Friday to qualify. Here is a link to the form to submit with your check or money order.
http://www.gpe-fest.com/pilot-registration.html
We're looking forward to seeing everybody here for EFEST!!!

[HuckinChikn]

Hey Frank, we are getting I town sometime Friday morning and I'd like to help you guys setup tables and chairs and stuff again. What time will you guys start setting up?

[ckoerner]

Here is my scratch built pylon racer. Powered by an E-Flite 250 on 3 cells and cut down 6x3 prop. The wing is based on the speed 400 pylon racers.

Andrew,
I don't think I can destroy your Aerocat with this one this time.

[Futabaman]

Hey Frank, we are getting I town sometime Friday morning and I'd like to help you guys setup tables and chairs and stuff again. What time will you guys start setting up?

We'll be ready for help around 1-2 in the afternoon. We don't have full use of the facility till then, so that would be perfect!! Thank you very much for offering.

[HuckinChikn]

Well I'll see you around 1 or 2 then! Happy to help! It's the least I can do:-)

[Futabaman]

I am in!!!

The rules and course is laid out for the "No Bull" Air Race!!! Better bring your "A" game and best "reflexes". You'll be able to sign up for it on Sat. am before 10:30. Racing starts at 11:00

This is going to be fun!!!!

Here are the basic rules: Course layout will be given to you at the event!!

GATES: There are 2 types of markers on the course, gates and pylons. The single pylons are turn “markers” and are not height critical. The double gates are to be passed between with the aircraft, and ARE height critical. The fuselage of the plane has to pass through the gates within the checkerboard section at the top of the pylon. As long as the fuse passes through this area it will be considered a “clean” gate pass.

PENALTIES: There will be a 5 second penalty added for any gate infraction, missed pylon, or any missed aerobatic maneuver on the course. (You can miss a gate, and then try an attempt at that gate again if you think it will take less time than the infraction penalty.)
Loop infraction: The loop may be no more than 45 degrees off vertical.
Knife Edge: A pass through the gate in KE must be at least 45 degrees to vertical when going through the gate.
If a pylon is knocked down, then it is considered an infraction and a penalty will be added to your time.

AEROBATICS: You must be prepared to do a loop, a roll and fly in knife edge while on the course. These are designated in the course layout. This will dictate what type of planes work best.

[Roger Russell]

Frank;
I have some guys coming up with me that want to try indoor flying.
This will be there first time indoors and I told them this venue is big enuf (space) to try it.
Looking at the schedule it looks like 4 hours for open flying on Saturday (only day we will be there), does that look about right?

Thanks

[Futabaman]

Acutally, there's 6 hours of open flying and even more if you have aircraft that fit into the other categories such as Jets, Micro, Helis, or just 3D.

[skaluf]

Frank;
I have some guys coming up with me that want to try indoor flying.
This will be there first time indoors and I told them this venue is big enuf (space) to try it.
Looking at the schedule it looks like 4 hours for open flying on Saturday (only day we will be there), does that look about right?

Thanks

Roger, it's actually more like 7 or 8 hours of open flying on Satuday. Additionally if you are flying 3D that area can be used while the main area is being used for an event.

Steve

[Roger Russell]

Acutally, there's 6 hours of open flying and even more if you have aircraft that fit into the other categories such as Jets, Micro, Helis, or just 3D.

Thanks Frank I will let them guys know.

[FireFighterFSFD]

Frank;
I have some guys coming up with me that want to try indoor flying.
This will be there first time indoors and I told them this venue is big enuf (space) to try it.
Looking at the schedule it looks like 4 hours for open flying on Saturday (only day we will be there), does that look about right?

Thanks

if your friends are flying a 3D style plane and put the little 1" glow sticks on it for the night time stuff you will have 9.5 hours of flying and that is JUST SATURDAY

[Roger Russell]

Thanks Guys, that is what I told them, but they wanted a more diffenent answer as I tried to explain to them the mass of the Armory and the crowd.

See all of you in a couple weeks.

[HuckinChikn]

Wow, I cant believe that E-Fest is less than a week away! Im just finishing up a couple of planes, and getting everything together. I was working on a LED lighting system like I had last year, (like Yuri's setup, just smaller for a foamy:-) but im not sure if it will be ready in time, i still have alot of stuff to do.
its gonna be a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

[SleepyC]

yea.. just a few days now. I'm excited!

[skaluf]

yea.. just a few days now. I'm excited!

Sleepy, we have lots of "toys" for you to play with again!

Steve

[HuckinChikn]

Me too sleepy! I'm bringing lots of foamies! And I've got all the fun micro stuff to play with... Blade msr, mcx, vapor, micro 4-site, we gonna have some fun!!

[SleepyC]

Sleepy, we have lots of "toys" for you to play with again!

Steve


You put the " " around the wrong words.

It should be:

Sleepy, we have lots of toys for you to "play*" with again!

* = Play can be replaced with any of the following, crash, re-kit, lose in the rafters, hit the crowd with, make Frank mad, destroy
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