NW IMAC Competition Thread

[TheRooster]

mike...pattern planes are just as expensive, require much more setup and arnt as durable...i think youd be more frusterated...

[BorderLine]

Watch this one!!!!!

Aerobatics_Kirby.wmv


Until just a few years ago, airplanes physically could not do what you
will see this one do

It is still hard to believe even when you see this in person.

This is all real and there is no trick photography.

Not only is the airplane unbelievable but the pilot is also
taking g-forces between about +8 and -4.

The airplane is an Edge 540 manufactured in Guthrie , Oklahoma .

The engine is 540 cu. inches, 10.5:1 compression ratio, has a
Cold Air induction System and is fuel injected ... engine preparation done
by Barrett Precision Engines. It makes 320 BHP @ 2850 RPM and weighs 385
lbs. The airplane can fly vertically until it runs out of gas.

The pilot is Kirby Chambliss - he is a Red Bull pilot and Captain
for Southwest Airlines.

[Lenz RC]

Kyle you Da man. You better not go pattern it is for sissies.

[borealnw]

Mike I would have to agree with John. Takes much more time and money to be effective and successful in Pattern. My knowledge of the sport is limited to those who do it at the fields I fly. This is just an opinion I base on talking with those who do it. I paint the planes for a guy out at Molalla and you would be very surprised as to the cost. Last one I did was $3,000.00 just for the fuse and that is out of the box. No paint, no set up. all it takes is the wrong measurement and you are stuck with a very expensive paper weight. Anyway it is a challenge that in knowing you as little as I do you would be very frustrated moving into that aspect of the hobby. Also the folks into pattern take competition to a different level then what you know and love about IMAC. Again just an opinion but I would encourage you to look into it.

[michaelJH]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BorderLine
	Watch this one!!!!! Attachment 329706 Until just a few years ago, airplanes physically could not do what you will see this one do It is still hard to believe even when you see this in person. This is all real and there is no trick photography. Not only is the airplane unbelievable but the pilot is also taking g-forces between about +8 and -4. The airplane is an Edge 540 manufactured in Guthrie , Oklahoma . The engine is 540 cu. inches, 10.5:1 compression ratio, has a Cold Air induction System and is fuel injected ... engine preparation done by Barrett Precision Engines. It makes 320 BHP @ 2850 RPM and weighs 385 lbs. The airplane can fly vertically until it runs out of gas. The pilot is Kirby Chambliss - he is a Red Bull pilot and Captain for Southwest Airlines.

Wow! That is some sick flying!

[rcgood]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rainman
	Hey John I am thinkin the same thing. Pattern would be far more affordable and the planes are kool too. Dave V. suggested it to me and I like the idea.

Mike I was under the same impression but I know better now. It seems like a top of the line pattern plane can cost as much if not more as a Carden.

John I had a good time too. You're welcome to come by anytime.

[Rainman]

Thanks guys, I am sure you just saved me thousands...

[mirandapiorun]

	Quote: Originally Posted by TheRooster
	miranda, if your dads down, il make a trip up there and we can sharpen our game together....or bring his pattern plane to imac and we can get down with our bad selfs there....and yes, i will be pouring out the normal batches of haterade, wouldnt have it any other way ha...

Sounds good!

Of course! ... well, make sure that next year those "normal batches of haterade" aren't meant towards me...

	Quote: Originally Posted by Lenz RC
	Kyle you Da man. You better not go pattern it is for sissies.

..... BAHAHAHA, finally, someone understands....

[dqman40rock]

Kay Ben better stay there cuz we are coming soon.

[BorderLine]

	Quote:
	Kay Ben better stay there cuz we are coming soon.

WHAT !!!!! Your leaving us to ???????

[BorderLine]

	Quote:
	Wow! That is some sick flying! __________________ Michael Holman

Wasn't that tail slide 2/3 through the video cool...All that G force must be hard on Kirby the pilot..

[Major_Smackdown]

Can someone PM me Azhar's email address or phone number - I can't seem to find good contact info for him. Thanks.

[Major_Smackdown]

Dave V, says top of the line pattern planes are quite a bit less than top of the line 40% IMAC planes. Also - if you were to bust into pattern and kick some butt, there would be a lot of crying going on. For that reason you should consider leaving those guys alone.

LOL !!!

[TheRooster]

At least im flying!!! haha just playin kyle...

yeah mike, a YS 170 is about 800 bucks after its all said and done, a good arf is at least 2k....see where im going with this...

only reason im doing it is because I dont have to buy a plane

its going to be like the year i flew kevin's extra at tucson, perfectly setup and easy to adapt to

	Quote: Originally Posted by Lenz RC
	Kyle you Da man. You better not go pattern it is for sissies.

[TheRooster]

Darren San Antonio/Austin is an amazing place to fly/live...im going to bid it for ATC when I get out of the academy

	Quote: Originally Posted by dqman40rock
	Kay Ben better stay there cuz we are coming soon.