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RobertV · 07-03-2007, 08:47 AM

Of course, in true circus style, we weren't satisfied with Larry pulling only a fuel jug. So then the guys started attaching drink cans and water bottles to the line. I was too entertained to get my camera out at that point so no pics. But let's just say it looked like the trail behind a wedding-couple's car!

At one point, all that was left was a drink can and Larry started doing very flat spins. The can would trail above the aircraft and, as it entered the wake of dead air, it would fall and hit the plane! Then it would bounce off (usually off the prop), trail back up above the plane, and repeat the process.....we WILL have a video camera next time!

RobertV · 07-03-2007, 08:57 AM

Just because the Travelling Circus leaves the field for the day doesn't mean the flying is over. Oh no! The Circus almost always brings the party to a restaurant after each flying session and follows that with a parking lot huck (no matter where we are!). Sunday we visited our favorite Mexican eatery (which has been shamelessly dubbed "El Fartito"....) and gave the foamies a workout in the parking lot.

Here's Larry and Dustin doing their thing with their Insane Yaks.

RobertV · 07-03-2007, 09:02 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ifly3d
	Yep, Benson you would be spot on. They were both trying to be like there stepdad chris, You know the guy on tv. LOL

Yeah, Larry looked like a cross between Hank Hill and Chris Chianelli (from the DIY RC show).

toprudder · 07-03-2007, 09:12 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SlowHuck
	Nothin' more useless than fuel on the ground and runway behind ya.

That should read "Nothing more useless than the fuel behind you or the runway on the ground".

Do-rag · 07-03-2007, 09:18 AM

In his haste to be the first in the air Larry forgets to disconnect his fuel jug yet again....

toprudder · 07-03-2007, 10:09 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by magic28504
	In his haste to be the first in the air Larry forgets to disconnect his fuel jug yet again....

Yeah, but at least he took the jug out of the trailer first!!!

No repeat of Captain Crunch!

RobertV · 07-03-2007, 10:30 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by toprudder
	Yeah, but at least he took the jug out of the trailer first!!! No repeat of Captain Crunch!

Confucious says: "he who places wing of airplane under trailer ends up with one less flying surface". At least around me!

Do-rag · 07-03-2007, 12:29 PM

Aww come on Robert just admit it you were doing him a service when you realized that it was an inferior airfoil and had to intervene.

Larry Lewis · 07-03-2007, 08:03 PM

Hmmmmmm,,,,,,I wonder if they'll let me fly this set up at the war bird meets?
I mean,,,,,,,,I WAS fly'n a Jug!

Bring camera's July 4th guys. Club cook out should render some funny pics.

Coors2u · 07-04-2007, 10:08 AM

Happy 4th of July circus.

jaybenson · 07-04-2007, 10:19 PM

Some pics from RDRCs July 4 cook out. I wish I had got some pics of the spread we had at lunch, it was really good but I got real busy eating it.

jaybenson · 07-04-2007, 10:28 PM

Robert Vess has this QQ Yak pluged into a laptop after almost every flight. His onboard diagnostic system records battery draw, temps, rpms, G-meter thats just the ones I know about. And Jay Vess with a really cool Les Claypool T-shirt.

jaybenson · 07-04-2007, 10:31 PM

Larry Lewis and Neil Wall got many flights in today.

jaybenson · 07-04-2007, 10:36 PM

Dustin had some cool Knife edges goin with the Tribute until this happened.

jaybenson · 07-04-2007, 10:41 PM

Dustin redeemed hisself late in the day with some good Huckin, and Steve-O did solo his new SU-31.

07-03-2007, 08:47 AM	#106
RobertV increasing thrust........ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,008	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Of course, in true circus style, we weren't satisfied with Larry pulling only a fuel jug. So then the guys started attaching drink cans and water bottles to the line. I was too entertained to get my camera out at that point so no pics. But let's just say it looked like the trail behind a wedding-couple's car! At one point, all that was left was a drink can and Larry started doing very flat spins. The can would trail above the aircraft and, as it entered the wake of dead air, it would fall and hit the plane! Then it would bounce off (usually off the prop), trail back up above the plane, and repeat the process.....we WILL have a video camera next time! __________________ *Vess Propellers* - www.vessaero.com Team Horizon - www.team-horizon.com *Team Duralite -* www.duralitebatteries.com *Team Extreme* - www.extremeflightrc.com Last edited by RobertV; 07-03-2007 at 08:58 AM.

07-03-2007, 08:57 AM	#107
RobertV increasing thrust........ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,008	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Just because the Travelling Circus leaves the field for the day doesn't mean the flying is over. Oh no! The Circus almost always brings the party to a restaurant after each flying session and follows that with a parking lot huck (no matter where we are!). Sunday we visited our favorite Mexican eatery (which has been shamelessly dubbed "El Fartito"....) and gave the foamies a workout in the parking lot. Here's Larry and Dustin doing their thing with their Insane Yaks. Attached Thumbnails 99.0 KB · Views: 54 312.4 KB · Views: 41 367.5 KB · Views: 65 __________________ *Vess Propellers* - www.vessaero.com Team Horizon - www.team-horizon.com *Team Duralite -* www.duralitebatteries.com *Team Extreme* - www.extremeflightrc.com

07-03-2007, 09:18 AM	#110
Do-rag Grass on the tail is good Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, NC, Kinston Posts: 515 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus In his haste to be the first in the air Larry forgets to disconnect his fuel jug yet again.... Attached Images

07-03-2007, 12:29 PM	#113
Do-rag Grass on the tail is good Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, NC, Kinston Posts: 515 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Aww come on Robert just admit it you were doing him a service when you realized that it was an inferior airfoil and had to intervene.

07-03-2007, 08:03 PM	#114
Larry Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 50 Posts: 2,335	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Hmmmmmm,,,,,,I wonder if they'll let me fly this set up at the war bird meets? I mean,,,,,,,,I WAS fly'n a Jug! Bring camera's July 4th guys. Club cook out should render some funny pics.

07-04-2007, 10:08 AM	#115
Coors2u Hauling Mash. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh,NC Age: 35 Posts: 369	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Happy 4th of July circus.

07-04-2007, 10:19 PM	#116
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 48 Posts: 395	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Some pics from RDRCs July 4 cook out. I wish I had got some pics of the spread we had at lunch, it was really good but I got real busy eating it. Attached Thumbnails 481.0 KB · Views: 35 470.4 KB · Views: 43 322.7 KB · Views: 44

07-04-2007, 10:28 PM	#117
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 48 Posts: 395	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Robert Vess has this QQ Yak pluged into a laptop after almost every flight. His onboard diagnostic system records battery draw, temps, rpms, G-meter thats just the ones I know about. And Jay Vess with a really cool Les Claypool T-shirt. Attached Thumbnails 379.1 KB · Views: 28 411.4 KB · Views: 41

07-04-2007, 10:31 PM	#118
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 48 Posts: 395	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Larry Lewis and Neil Wall got many flights in today. Attached Thumbnails 385.6 KB · Views: 20 383.8 KB · Views: 19

07-04-2007, 10:36 PM	#119
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 48 Posts: 395	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Dustin had some cool Knife edges goin with the Tribute until this happened. Attached Thumbnails 453.8 KB · Views: 31 504.3 KB · Views: 59

07-04-2007, 10:41 PM	#120
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 48 Posts: 395	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Dustin redeemed hisself late in the day with some good Huckin, and Steve-O did solo his new SU-31. Attached Thumbnails 445.2 KB · Views: 25 440.1 KB · Views: 29 526.7 KB · Views: 35

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