2007 RDRC NC Fly for Tots!

[Geckoman]

From the raising of the flag to the going down of the Sunday sun....we had some serious FUN!!!

but the picture that says it all is yet to come......

[Geckoman]

in fact I was wrong..there are at least two more pix to come...here is one

the moment it was all about.....

....no, that moment will be later but this one was a real treat to see...Larry speechless for a moment

[hpapilot]

Hey guys, what a time we had!! I only made it down for Sunday but I had an awesome time. It was great to see everyone! I had a blast with my Cap for the 3 minutes of normal flight and 2 minutes of shear knifedge fun. That's an experience I'll never forget. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the show! as unexpected as that little demo was...

Thanks aydin3 and Bob for those awesome pictures of my plane in the air! Fred from Higher Plane Productions is working on a video segment of my flight/landing, and I definitely can't wait to see that!

RJ

[Geckoman]

	Quote: Originally Posted by hpapilot
	Hey guys, what a time we had!! I only made it down for Sunday but I had an awesome time. It was great to see everyone! I had a blast with my Cap for the 3 minutes of normal flight and 2 minutes of shear knifedge fun. That's an experience I'll never forget. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the show! as unexpected as that little demo was... Thanks aydin3 and Bob for those awesome pictures of my plane in the air! Fred from Higher Plane Productions is working on a video segment of my flight/landing, and I definitely can't wait to see that! RJ

I'll happily send you all of them I have..that was only one of them it was an amazing thing to see done.....congratulations

[jeroli27]

A few Picks from Saturday.

[EXTREME FLIGHT]

Due to the 8 hour trip time, we had to leave before the final amount raised was announced. I just spoke to Fred Midgett and I am amazed!!! I'll leave it to one of the officials to announce, but lets just say it is nothing short of incredible! Great job guys.

[hpapilot]

	Quote: Originally Posted by aydin3
	I'll happily send you all of them I have..that was only one of them it was an amazing thing to see done.....congratulations

Thanks! If you'd like you can e-mail them to me at rjgritter@triad.rr.com .

RJ

[CSpaced]

You guys put on an awesome event, glad I was able to make it!

RJ - get that video up here so we can all check out your KE skillzzz....

[bigredav2002]

hey Ya'll RDRC members, I had a great time at a great event. I was amazed at the money raised for VJG. Jay, Larry, Josh, Robert it was really cool hangin' with you guys. Looking forward to coming back soon, would be down there alot more if it wasn't for the 4.5 hour trip to get there.
Wes Ryman

[jaybenson]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bigredav2002
	hey Ya'll RDRC members, I had a great time at a great event. I was amazed at the money raised for VJG. Jay, Larry, Josh, Robert it was really cool hangin' with you guys. Looking forward to coming back soon, would be down there alot more if it wasn't for the 4.5 hour trip to get there. Wes Ryman

Great to have ya Wes. Thanks for coming and supporting Victory Junction Camp. Wish you were closer man you Fit in good w/ the Circus. Hope to fly with ya again soon, Maybe at the IMAA minifest or Huckfest Atlanta.

[fredmidgett]

On Sunday 9/16/07 RJ Gritter got an unexpected chance to duplicate a little piece of RC history. Just about everyone in the RC community has seen the video or heard the story of Bill Hempel losing a wing in flight yet managing to guide the plane on knife edge back to the runway and land the plane with only one wing. Watch and see what happens to RJ Gritter when he is suddenly faced with his own one-wing challenge at the RDRC Fly-for-Tots in Raleigh NC.

http://higherplaneproductions.com/me...lClub_H264.mov

[Larry Lewis]

	Quote: Originally Posted by EXTREME FLIGHT
	Due to the 8 hour trip time, we had to leave before the final amount raised was announced. I just spoke to Fred Midgett and I am amazed!!! I'll leave it to one of the officials to announce, but lets just say it is nothing short of incredible! Great job guys.

Hey Chris! I didnt get the chance to thank you again, but its was GREAT to have you on hand. LOTS and lots of folks are talk'n bout that 100cc YAK, Yellow and BLACK! WOW, what an awesome demo buddy. Youre off the hook dude. Great flying plane, and sure to be a big seller. So tell me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,how do you manage to keep all that hellium stored in the wings? Gotta be the secrete, cause that thing looks to be lighter than air! Actually folks, Chris is an awesome pilot, and put on one heck of a show, as did ALL of our demo guys. We plan to brag on ALL of them as the days go by. And not just the demo guys, but EVERYONE who attended, and helped us reach the high goals we set for the 2007 event. Although we're still counting the the dollars trickling in, and working out final numbers, I can share this much with everyone now. We set two major goals for the 2007 FFT. To have 200 registered pilots, and raise $15,000 for out selected charity. That being, the VJG.
Well,,,,we had an amazing 201 pilots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And the way it's all looking,,,,,,,,,we'll be writing the check for approximately,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

$17,000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to ALL who attended, performed, and donated so kindly with cash and prizes. Hand tight folks,,there is TONS more pics and info to come. One of which is the complete list of raffle prize winners!

Oh,,,,,one more thing Chris,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (put your ear plugs in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,

OUT LAWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

[Geckoman]

	Quote: Originally Posted by fredmidgett
	On Sunday 9/16/07 RJ Gritter got an unexpected chance to duplicate a little piece of RC history. Just about everyone in the RC community has seen the video or heard the story of Bill Hempel losing a wing in flight yet managing to guide the plane on knife edge back to the runway and land the plane with only one wing. Watch and see what happens to RJ Gritter when he is suddenly faced with his own one-wing challenge at the RDRC Fly-for-Tots in Raleigh NC. http://higherplaneproductions.com/me...lClub_H264.mov

I still don;;t believe it and I SAW it happen!!! that guy is formidable....way to go RJ the pix are on their way over to you as well

[Larry Lewis]

WAY TO GO MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man,,,watching that unfold on video dang near brings a tear to your eye!

RJ,,,,that was simply awesome. First,,,thank you so much for coming out to support our event. Sad that the plane was damaged,,but there is NO DOUBT,, you provided one of the ALL TIME AWESOME demo's ANY fly in has EVER seen. Watch out Bill,,,this guys got it go'n on!

And Fred.WOW! You put together one GREAT piece of film work, OVERNIGHT!!!!!!!! Really nice work buddy. And again,thanks soo much for supporting us this past weekend. We'll be telling everyone about the night's activities that made this the best event ever. Youre a class act Fred,,,,,,,,,,, And ya know,,,,,,youre a dang good drummer to Thats one heck of a band you guys have there.

RJ,,,,,,,I gotta real good feeling Santa's gonna hook you up this year!

[RobertV]

As Larry said, we at RDRC are so thankful for great flying friends and awesome sponsors that allowed us to reach our event goals. Be sure to support these folks with your RC dollar! And each of you certainly have our sincere appreciation.

Below is the LONG list of raffle prize winners (we also gave away MANY pilot prizes during the event and have additional sponsors to recognize soon). I'd like to send out thanks to Heather Lewis for compiling the list as the drawing proceeded. Most recipients were present but several weren't and will be contacted right away to claim their prizes. I hope you won!

2007 RDRC Fly-for-Tots Raffle Prize Recipients
in the order awarded
Winner / Prize / Sponsor

1 Neal Wall / 50-50 Raffle Cash
2 Kirby Cranford / Electric Yak 54 ARF Airplane / Extreme Flight RC
3 Manny Huysentruyt / Cessna 210 Electric Trainer / Glenn's Hobby
4 Ronnie Weaver / Sobre 3D Electric Airplane / Horizon Hobby
5 Wes Ryman / Futuba 6ex FAAST Radio System / Futaba-Hobbico
6 Howard Posner / 22A Prop / Vess Propellers
7 Manny Huysentruyt / Firebird RC Trainer Airplane / Toy Town Hobbies
8 Dewayne Davidson / Rotary Moto-Tool Set / John Knoy
9 Dan Exley / DVD / Flying Giants
10 Don Green / Hanger 9 P-51D ARF Airplane / King RC
11 Terri Meeks / EBT Trainer Airplane / 3D Hobby Shop
12 Jeff Snell / Lynx DF Jet Airplane / Dustin Hedrick
13 Josh Matthews / Reactor ARF Airplane / Jerry Pope
14 Nick Jarmen / 32C Prop / Vess Propellers
15 Mark Farmer / Extra 260 3D Electric Airplane / Horizon Hobby
16 Mark Wille / Hobby Cleaner Kit / East RC
17 Rob May / Framed Aircraft Pictures / Gift, Toy & Hobby
18 Ronald Graham / DVD / Flying Giants
19 Chris Carnes / Edge 540T Combo ARF Airplane / Extreme Flight RC
20 Dan Boudan / Lynx DF Jet Airplane with motor & fan / Hobby Lobby
21 Don Gardner / Aerobird Swift Trainer Airplane / Beth Blinds
22 Steve Herlacher / Great Planes Fokker Tri-Plane ARF Airplane / Hobbico
23 Mickey Jones / Heli Pad Heli Stand / Hang-it RC
24 Neal Wall / Wing & Fuse Rack / Hang-it RC
25 Mike Boast / DVD / Flying Giants
26 Dustin Hedrick / Bolly 21-10 Propeller / Troy-built Models
27 Allen Grooms / DVD / Flying Giants
28 Dan Exley / First Aid Kit / RDRC member
29 Frank Marina / Pop-up gazebo tent / John Knoy
30 Chuck Russitano / Tail Slider Airplane Rack / Hang-it RC
31 Alan Arthur / Applebees Gift Certificates / Applebees Restaurant
32 Marshal Sanderson / DVD / Flying Giants
33 ? Murphy / DVD / Flying Giants
34 Mike Then / Hanger 9 P-47 ARF Airplane / KC Hobby
35 David Hogue / 23B Prop / Vess Propellers
36 Cad Harper / RC Cleaning Kit / East RC
37 Dan Calhoun / Torque 570 Outrunner Motor / Extreme Flight RC
38 Terry Campbell / Extra 260 3D Electric Airplane / Horizon Hobby
39 Don Gardener / DVD / Flying Giants
40 John Hite / Aerobird Swift Airplane / re-donation
41 Mike Then / RC Power System / Smart Fly
42 John Mave / RC Trainer ARF Airplane / Radioactive Airshows
43 Phil Jackson / 23C Prop / Vess Propellers
44 Ray Owens / DVD / Flying Giants
45 Ronald Graham / Pop-up gazebo tent / John Knoy
46 Phil Soper / DVD / Flying Giants
47 Alice Elliot / DVD / Flying Giants
48 John Stroebel / RC Power System / Duralite
49 Joey Britt / 22C Prop / Vess Propellers
50 Alex Porter / Yak 54 Electric ARF Airplane / Extreme Flight RC
51 Randy Bunn / RC Cleaning Kit / East RC
52 Bryan Long / DVD / Flying Giants
53 Gene Poole / Katana Electric ARF Airplane / 3-D Hobby Shop
54 David Creech / 26B Prop / Vess Propellers
55 Jay Benson / Hanger 9 Cub ARF Airplane / Hobby Masters
56 Brady Maddocks / Propeller Clock / Vess Propellers
57 David Hogue / DVD / Flying Giants
58 Jay Benson / RC Power System / Smart Fly
59 Zoe Fach / 22C Prop / Vess Propellers
60 David Hogue / RC Cleaning Kit / East RC
61 Jonathan Scroggins / 27% H9 Extra 260 ARF Airplane / Hayes Hobby
62 Heather White / Hanger 9 F-22 Raptor PTS Airplane / Horizon Hobby
63 Herby Alford / 26A Prop / Vess Propellers
64 John Barber / 25% Yak 54 ARF / East RC
65 Chris Campbell / 86" Quique Yak 54 ARF Airplane / Quique's Aircraft Co.
66 Reid Elmore / GRAND PRIZE COMBO :
35% Extra 260 Kit / Dalton Aviation
JR 9303 2.4 ghz Radio System / JR-Horizon Hobby
DA-100 Engine & mufflers / Desert Aircraft
Full RC Power System / Duralite
Two Vess Props / Vess Propellers