Hello From NY, Giant scale wanabee here

[ROBC]

Hi guys, just wanted to say hi to the fellow giant scale guys here on the forums. I just witnessed some 40% planes this past weekend for the first time at a fly-in in Gilbertsville NY. that Elie guy was there and a few other guys from the new england area and was completely taken back by what these guys were doing. I cant seem to get these plane out of my head. I am still flying a trainer but hope someday with alot of practice to be at 1/2 the level of some of those guys.

[BDSBob]

I fly at Black Dirt Squadron in Goshen, NY:

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ne...getmap=Get+Map

The field is located on Indiana road in Goshen, NY. in the onion fields. The club caters to giant scale. You should come out to visit.

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BDSBob

[ROBC]

Maybe I'll come down sometime and check it out. It looks to be about 3 hours from me.thanks

[BDSBob]

I misread the city you are from. We have a Cortlandt that is northern Westchester county about 30 minutes away!
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BDSBob

[wizard]

Rob, welcome to the Giants.

We don't care what you fly as long as you enjoy it. Yep the giant scale is impressive, and there are some great pilots out there. I'm with you on wanting the skill of Elie and others. This year has been amazing to me, it was the first time that I had a chance to see some of these guys in person. I too was blown away.

As for getting to the skill level of those pilots, the only way is to practice. fly every chance you get. I have made great improvements in my flying by destroying a lot of foam out beside the house. I have gone through about 20 foamies this year and am now doing stuff with them that I would not have thought possible at the begging of the year.

Take a look around at the forums, there is a lot of good information. The media galleries are full of photos and videos from the members. If you have any questions be sure to ask. The members of the site are a great source of information.

Again, welcome to the Giants family.

Wizard

[Boulder]

Hey Rob,

Great to have you here!!

Just like the guys said, check it out, there's a lot so see and read here!

Welcome to the Giants!!!

[snap a saurus]

Hi Rob
Glad you liked the action at Gilbertsville, remember we all started flying a trainer and moved up, I am sure you can do the same, good luck.

[ROBC]

Thanks alot guys. Look forward to seeing some more of you guys at some local fly-ins sometime soon.

[50%PITTS]

hey welcome to flying giants... I just moved to cortland NY about a month ago and would love to help ya out flying and getting up to giant scale... send me an email and maybe we can hook up in town and go flying!!! my email address is jonnybdotcom@yahoo.com
Jonny

[Stinger1]

Well, welcome to the Giants. Really glad you enjoyed the polo field event. Couldb't be done without the help of pilots like Elie and the rest. The polo field ts open to any AMA member and we fly there often. I've enclosed a schedule of things going on there. You're welcome there anytime with any plane.
May 21-25 Annual Polo Field Non-event contact akanser@hughes.net

July 10-12 Warbirds Over the Polo Field , Any size any era military aircraft contact Al Kanser akanser@hughes.net

July 16-19 Airshow 2009 The Polo Field Fly-in IMAA Charity Fund-raiser for Hospice contact Al Kanser akanser@hughes.net

Sept 26-27 Annual Oneonta R/C Flyers Fly-in Any size aircraft contact Don Corbett dpcorbettjr@yahoo.com

[snap a saurus]

We will be there this year also, Al puts on a great event.