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[Dink]

Swamp critter..........you been to Cajun RC in laffy? Nice place andnthe dudes a fisherman to boot......

[Swamp Critter]

Originally Posted by Dink

Swamp critter..........you been to Cajun RC in laffy? Nice place andnthe dudes a fisherman to boot......

Yes. bought several spare parts for my plane there. Nice store and very nice people. I just wish they still carried the parts. Maybe my next plane will come from there.

[Swamp Critter]

Hey Reel Bender, sounds like you're a teacher. Maybe you could pass around a petition. Who knows? Worth a try.

[Reel Bender]

Originally Posted by Swamp Critter

Hey Reel Bender, sounds like you're a teacher. Maybe you could pass around a petition. Who knows? Worth a try.

Yep.

They are going to keep control line airplanes in 1 more year to see if we can increase the participants.

We will also try toi do an indoor RC demonstration to see what type of interest it generates.

[Swamp Critter]

I was thinking about Big Boy Toys, but yes I've been to Cajun RC also. That guy actually used to sell the plane I have. Had I known that at the time I'd have bought It there. Bought my replacement wing and tail from there. That guy knows his stuff. Both rc stores in Lafayette have some cool stuff.

[Swamp Critter]

Well, still waiting on the camera I ordered. I think It'll be 2 weeks on Friday, but I understand that it can take a while in the mail. Anyhoo, I've had lots of practice, got chased by a small bird, and a crash. Ran out of battery the other day in too much wind. Almost managed to put it down in some long grass, but it hit someone's wooden fence. Minor damage, and after I repaired it, you'd never know it crashed. Still flies just fine. I just wish my camera would get here so I can get some new videos.

[Swamp Critter]

Even though I crashed it reinforced something I already knew. Watch the time, easy on the throttle, and as soon as the motor starts to slow just a bit, LAND! ASAP! Better to lose a little flight time than crash. I figured I had enough "juice" for one more lap. I was circling to land when it quit. It saves power to steer, and the motor can be restarted from the transmitter but only for brief taps of throttle to line up and land. BUT, if it's too low or windy, not enough. Well, lesson learned!

[cricket]

i used to race the RC buggies, we would go to houston every weekend and run with the big boys. i still have my car. i heard they have a track somewhere around here but it is a very expensive sport. i'd like to get into RC airplanes. i've seen a cheap one at harbor freight. they have one in lafayette also. Check it out if your just wanting something to learn on.