To fly or not to fly at the Nall

[Al Czervik]

This year will be my third year in attendance down at the Nall and finally I'm considering bringing something to fly. Before I've thought it was too big to have any real fun getting up in the air myself, but after two out of three days there last year..I really wanted to fly!

My concerns have been not seeing all of the action if I choose to fly myself, but waiting in the flightline seems to be the perfect opportunity to see it all anyway.

If I bring something, it will be my second hand old-skool Extreme Flight 87. Possibly an antique by standards of today. It ain't the prettiest but I have fun putting it through it's paces. I'll put smoke in it for sh*ts and giggles.

I was just curious as to everyone's experience flying at the biggest fly-in there is compared to being a spectator.

AND will your radio be impounded if it's on 2.4? Mind you..if the 8 channel Futaba stuff gets here on time!

[tonyc9075]

I have never been to Nall but intend to go this year. This year will be different for all those that fly. Two flight lines, one for 2.4 only? This is my understanding. Sounds like if you are not on 2.4 you will miss 1/2 the action. I don't have 2.4 yet but I will be getting it soon.

[Edge 540]

What about sound regs? How is that going to be handled?

[50%plane]

The sound regs are pretty much don't rip the prop. If your plane is too loud, you will be asked to back out of the throttle.

The two flight lines is a great idea. Camp Jackass will pretty much be in full swing at the 3D flight line. Should make for some pretty insane coverage of the event on FG. I know I'll be dong my best, assuming I can make it.

[JimC-MD]

I think it depends on how comfortable you are flying at a very busy field and if you have a great caller/wing person. If you are not comfortable with a high activity flight line, you will always be nervous with people flying high performance planes at that air density. Many clubs will usually have a few planes in the air at the same time, so it is not taxing. With seven planes up, there is a lot to watch. This is where the caller/spotter/wing person comes in. A good one will be watching your peripheral areas and giving you feedback while you are flying. They need to be focused and not be distracted by the activity around them. Otherwise you data will be too slow to keep you comfortably in the air space.

Last year was my first year and I took planes. I flew early on, but as things ramped up, I found myself watching the action. I had a blast either way and wholly recommend it. Just have a good plan with your spotter.

[SmoothFlying]

Have a good spotter. That is the key. Especially if you get into a hover fest with 5,6,7 etc.. planes in the air. And you need to be comfortable with 7 GIANT planes in the air at all times. Other than that bring your plane and have a go at it.

[smokin]

you gotta bring a plane.... i made the mistake of attending all of the huckfests last year and didn't bring planes....... man did that suck! keep in mind, if you bring a plane, you don't have to fly! but if (when) you get the urge you will be able to!
see y'all there!!!!!!!!!!

[smokin]

spotter, spotter, spotter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!