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Old 08-22-2007, 03:26 PM   #196
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Default Re: Clock's a Tickin'! Countdown to The Maiden.

I was wondering the same thing SB... BTW guys, did you leave a washer off one of the prop bolts?

i'm not trying to point anything out, just curious.
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Old 08-22-2007, 03:27 PM   #197
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Are we there yet?

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Old 08-22-2007, 03:28 PM   #198
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and and BTW... i'm excited about this, it's going to be SWEEEEEEEEET.
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Old 08-22-2007, 03:46 PM   #199
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Engine run up is sick....love it...cant wait to see her maiden...
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Old 08-22-2007, 04:17 PM   #200
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I volenteer to be in the cockpit!!!
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Old 08-22-2007, 04:30 PM   #201
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Just spoke with John. If everything works out, they are going to maiden on Friday evening. FG has friends who will be in attendance to bring back photos and video, and we'll get it up fast.
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Old 08-22-2007, 05:07 PM   #202
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How many channels does this baby have? Wish I could be there! Good luck on the maiden!
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Old 08-22-2007, 06:30 PM   #203
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Default Re: Clock's a Tickin'! Countdown to The Maiden.

Conrad, I noticed the mixed washers on the prop as well... didn't I SB?
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Old 08-22-2007, 06:42 PM   #204
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I wish you guys the best of luck on the maiden. You guys are going to have a blast. Kudo's for all involved in this project. Things like this benefit all of us in the long run. I can't wait to here about your successful test flight.
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Old 08-22-2007, 06:59 PM   #205
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We saw it in Las Vegas in 2002 at the TOC... same place as HuckFest-Vegas!!!
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Old 08-22-2007, 08:37 PM   #206
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We saw it in Las Vegas in 2002 at the TOC... same place as HuckFest-Vegas!!!
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I wish the very best luck on the maiden! this will be history fot the R/C!
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:59 AM   #208
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Hoping for Blue Sky for ya'll!!!
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Old 08-24-2007, 04:48 AM   #209
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max,
here are the pics from 8-24-07.

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Old 08-24-2007, 05:10 AM   #210
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Holey Fraschizzle!

Best of luck to ya'll on the maiden tonight!

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