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06-12-2006, 09:33 AM
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Laughter helps!
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Age: 65
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Another Florida Newbie!
Hello all! Another Florida (Gainesville) newbie. I was at Ocala's Flying Model Club flying site Saturday and watched some great flying. One pilot was very skilled and was flying a Dalton Aviation 42% Extra. I'm sorry I didn't catch his name, but I'm sure he was getting his freestyle routine together for a competition! The other pilot was a 12 year old (i'm guessing) who was also flying a large scale Extra (Aeroworks I think).
I'm definitely joining Ocala's club next month or so, and I will also be in Tuscon late October to see the "Shootout". I'm hooked, dead meat, looking at convincing a wife to finance another obsession.... Right now, my experience is in electric foamies. I'd love to build, but the workspace is too limited. I'll need losts of help in the future with numerous questions. Hinging big flying surfaces, sealing gaps to prevent flutter; all of this seems new to me. I'm glad I found this spot. Tom Van Den Abell Gainesville, Florida |
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06-12-2006, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Tucson
Age: 38
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
Welcome Tom. I pretty sure that was Kelly Gerber you saw over the weekend. He is getting ready for the XFC in Ohio next weekend.The Ocala field is one of the best in Florida. You will love it.Glad you found the site and if you have any questions just ask. Everybody here will be glad to help.
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06-12-2006, 10:04 AM
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It will fly!!!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Washington, Indiana
Age: 48
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
Welcome to the site Tom. Any help you need, just ask. The members here are a great source of information and always glad to help.
This bug can be vary addicting, so be warned.....once you get started you will want to get out and fly every chance you get. The best part of the hobby is the people that you meet. Even at the larger events that I have attended, it is like a family reunion. The members here are great people, with a fun sense of humor. Good natured joking goes on quite a bit. So here you have it all, flying models, information, videos, photos, instruction, new product information, even a chat room, all wrapped up with a sense of family and humor. Now, that's just good entertainment. Glad to have you as part of the Flying Giants family. PS...It's good to have a clinical psychologist as a member, you never know when we might need one. LOL
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06-12-2006, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South Carolina
Age: 51
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
Welcome Tom!! Looks like we have a bunch in common, Dutch, live in the South and HOOKED on airplanes!! Glad to hear you'll be in Tucson! We'll be there in force. Great contest with friendly people every where you turn. Starting with foamies is a great place to start. Flying the big one's will be SO much easier than foam. They'll spoil you rotten. Glad to have you as a member of the Giants. Post all your questions. We're big on helping a brother get through the learning curve. Welcome and enjoy!! Biff
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06-12-2006, 12:03 PM
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US-Soccer "Don't Tread On Me"
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Jupiter, FL
Age: 22
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
GO FL!!!
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06-12-2006, 04:25 PM
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It's official, thanks Verne...
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cleveland, TX
Age: 52
Posts: 11,088
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
Hey Tom,
It's great to have you join the group!! As the guys have said, we have the best members on the web to help with all of your questions, just find the forum that your question fits in, and ask away!! Welcome to the Giants!!! |
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06-12-2006, 05:47 PM
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Laughter helps!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Age: 65
Posts: 94
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
Thanks for the warm welcome. Needless to day, I'll be leaning on the experienced group here.
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06-12-2006, 05:49 PM
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Laughter helps!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Age: 65
Posts: 94
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
I'm a little worried about Sandbag's avatar, and what it says about his total adapatation.
Tom V. |
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06-12-2006, 06:32 PM
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Cool Runnins Mun
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Miami,Fla
Age: 50
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Re: Another Florida Newbie!
Welcome Tom,
Tony Fandino here in miami. You picked the right flying field. 
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