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The runway has been mowed at the new field!
Mar 25^th, 2012 at 5:56pm

A couple of members decided to try things out with some hand launched stuff this morning.

Joe Miller brought his lawnmower with the intention of cutting a heli pad. However, once we saw how dry things were and how easy it was going to be, the decision was made to cut the entire runway.

A big thank you goes out to Joe, Jon and craig for the muscle power in doing that, not once but THREE times. I didn't do much but take photos.

the runway looks great! anyone with normal size tires can fly off it easily and several did today. Only the smaller tired planes would have any trouble.

the grass is quite smooth after just today's grooming and will get better with each cut.

at the moment and barring any bad and wet weather things are very dry. The road out is easily passable with reasonable caution. It is bone dry but there is some rutting which can be overcome simply by keeping your wheels on the high spots. Five of us were flying there today.

Next will be cutting the pits and getting the fencing up. weather will determine that timing, but it should be looked at soon.

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FLC astroflyer Private Offline MULLIGAN driver Posts: 6524 Milford, N.S.	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #1 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 5:59pm Joe was the first flyer to use the new runway with his profile machine.
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Reply #2 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:02pm

of course stryker chasing aways tops joe and jon's list. Two entertaining flights today and I will post videos when I get them edited.

note how close the two strykers are in pix three.

NOTE ALSO: It is important for me to say these photos were shot with a 300mm telephoto and telephotos PULL THINGS IN THE BACKGROUND CLOSER making the trees looks a lot closer than they really are. There is plenty of room to fly at the new site!

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FLC astroflyer Private Offline MULLIGAN driver Posts: 6524 Milford, N.S.	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #3 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:07pm some general flying. 1 and 4. craig with some of his massive fleet. 2 and three shawn with his offerings for today. Craig's helis in the background.
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FLC astroflyer Private Offline MULLIGAN driver Posts: 6524 Milford, N.S.	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #4 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:09pm Newfie Bullet wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:06pm: Hey Al, I think you left out one name on the mowing crew, Craig who was that, willow? sorry craig, I added the rest.
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Reply #5 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:11pm

video of the first stryker flight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUj00A8xzGI&feature=g-upl&context=G2719b16AUAAAAA...

and the second stryker flight. some contact and minor dings in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-fI_HSN07Q&feature=g-upl&context=G2719b16AUAAAAA...

some other flying from today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz8K0vZKpUk&feature=g-upl&context=G2719b16AUAAAAA...

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Raptor Private Offline Posts: 1553 Halifax	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #6 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 7:34pm WOW , looking at the pic's , I think we should move all out and get the field setup for everyone to use , this is great .... can we plan for a work part next weekend and start moving stuff ?
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FLC astroflyer Private Offline MULLIGAN driver Posts: 6524 Milford, N.S.	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #7 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 7:54pm we really should look at doing that paul. The weatherman may decide for us though. not looking great for early this week and the weekend.
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Reply #8 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 8:21pm

Awesome day!!! Told you Joe that you would be the first..... Sorry that I wasnt more sympathetic Grin

. So glad that the runway is mowed now and we can just get at it! Paul, dont worry about organizing anything, just come out and do it, We did, and LOOK at the fun that was had today!!!!!!!! By the way, Craig and Joe had some awesome flights on their helis today! Grin

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Reply #9 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 8:28pm

Yup, was a really fun day. Jon and Craig did most of the mowing when I was gone getting more gas for the mower. Thanks guys!

Field is looking really good. A few more mows and it will start filling in nicely I think.

Yup, didn't see much sympathy coming from you Jon, which was disappointing seeing how you bullied me into the trees. You should be ashamed.....

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FLC astroflyer Private Offline MULLIGAN driver Posts: 6524 Milford, N.S.	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #10 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 9:01pm aaahh...that's why I missed giving craig credit for mowing. I was with you on the gas run and missed it. Great job guys! Many thanks! edited youtube post above adding links to all three videos from today.
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Newfie Bullet Private Offline ASRCM Forum User Posts: 313	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #11 - Mar 25^th, 2012 at 9:46pm Great day today guys. Let's keep it going and get her done. Great video's Al. Superb job to all involved.
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Reply #12 - Mar 28^th, 2012 at 8:16pm

FLC astroflyer wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:02pm:

of course stryker chasing aways tops joe and jon's list. Two entertaining flights today and I will post videos when I get them edited.

note how close the two strykers are in pix three.

NOTE ALSO: It is important for me to say these photos were shot with a 300mm telephoto and telephotos PULL THINGS IN THE BACKGROUND CLOSER making the trees looks a lot closer than they really are. There is plenty of room to fly at the new site!

How come Jon's plane is always out front, wot's wid dat ? Wink

Wow, the new field looks nice, love the view,looking forward to some flights there!
Cheers
Frank

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Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field!
Reply #13 - Mar 28^th, 2012 at 8:59pm

FLC astroflyer wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:11pm:

video of the first stryker flight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUj00A8xzGI&feature=g-upl&context=G2719b16AUAAAAA...

and the second stryker flight. some contact and minor dings in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-fI_HSN07Q&feature=g-upl&context=G2719b16AUAAAAA...

some other flying from today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz8K0vZKpUk&feature=g-upl&context=G2719b16AUAAAAA...

Oh, I so want to have my Stryker in that mix, boy,the planes are certainly matched in performance. thoroughly enjoyed the sound and sight of this Stryker chase ! Cheesy

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FLC astroflyer Private Offline MULLIGAN driver Posts: 6524 Milford, N.S.	Re: The runway has been mowed at the new field! Reply #14 - Mar 28^th, 2012 at 9:16pm Quote: Oh, I so want to have my Stryker in that mix that could probably be arranged frank. see you in NG friday night?
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