"Summer S.M.A.L.L." 2022

Kim Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:22 am

Just spotted this listing in the A.M.A. Event Calendar, and think it might be a good time to begin the thread for this great Summer Fun-Fly.

There's plenty of time for building and planning...which means absolutely nothing as far as my final preparedness is concerned...for anyone thinking about making the journey to Little Rock.

The following information will probably give you all you'll need, but I'll be happy to help in any tracking down of answers to questions you might have.

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June 2, 2022 - June 5, 2022......S.M.A.L.L. Fly-In

The Original
"Small Model Airplane Lovers League" Fun-Fly

Event Sponsor: Arkansas Sky Tigers
Event Category: Fun Fly Event
Class:Class C
Description: S.M.A.L.L. is for RC, Control Line, and Free Flight models of all types powered by single or multiple electric and fuel motors of individual .25 cu in equivalent or smaller, rubber band, and even hand launch.
Event Website:www.arskytigers.comEvent Code:11782
Event Contact: PAVEL PLECHACEK
Contact Information: Phone: (501)269-2914, Email: pavelp1971@yahoo.com
Site Detail:855 Arkansas River Trail, Mayflower, AR, 72106 ( 34.909835, -92.44011)

Kim Mon May 30, 2022 3:40 pm

The Load-Out has Begun!

GallopingGhostler Mon May 30, 2022 3:46 pm

Congrats on your flying there, Kim. Wish I could be there, but Fall S.M.A.L.L. would be better timing provided they still do it.

Kim Mon May 30, 2022 3:52 pm

GallopingGhostler wrote:Congrats on your flying there, Kim. Wish I could be there, but Fall S.M.A.L.L. would be better timing provided they still do it.

That'd be Great George!!!! Hope They Do and You Do!!!!!

getback Tue May 31, 2022 6:06 am

Don't forget the gas can and a hose just in case lol!

Hope your trip goes good Kim / see you on the other side Laughing

Kim Tue May 31, 2022 7:53 pm

Rolled into Sky Tiger Field around 2:30, after about 6 hours with a lunch stop. Some of the guys were putting up flights in the wind, and doing a good job of handling it.

They headed home, and now I've got the place to myself...watching C-130's doing pattern work over at Little Rock's Air Force Base.

I was too lazy to crank up a castor slinger, but did send the Mavic out for a few laps.

Serious Fun starts tomorrow.

Kim Tue May 31, 2022 8:02 pm

getback wrote:Don't forget the gas can and a hose just in case Hope your trip goes good Kim / see you on the other side

Thanks Eric!!!!!!

getback Wed Jun 01, 2022 7:41 am

Cooling it you are ! Day early but probably want bee long the Fun will start . Good to see you got there OK Nice looking weather too . sunny

Kim Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:10 am

getback wrote:Cooling it you are ! Day early but probably want bee long the Fun will start . Good to see you got there OK Nice looking weather too .

Yeah, weather's not bad at the moment, but we got stuff on the way...

Marleysky Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:18 am

WWOW, That place looks great for flying planes and camping in the great outdoors! SOMuch better than the State Park Campgrounds that pack 'em in like sardines. Looking forward to some more Skycopter Mania ! Have fun and send us videos! RC Plane

OH, I'm day dreamin'..a six pack of Red Bull, Astronut Style Depends an' a Large Starbucks coffee, I could be there by midnight:

Kim Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:42 am

Marleysky wrote: the State Park Campgrounds that pack 'em in like sardines. Looking forward to some more Skycopter Mania ! Have fun and send us videos!

OH, I'm day dreamin'..a six pack of Red Bull, Astronut Style Depends an' a Large Starbucks coffee, I could be there by midnight:

DUDE!!! I got plenty of space right here for you!!!!!

getback Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:12 am

883 Miles from my place more than my poor old truck can handle = Jacked up on Red Bull and StarBuc$$ coffee Wheee !! Oh yea squirt separators Laughing

Stupid weather ! It shall pass Wink

Kim Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:33 pm

So Today, THIS HAPPENED:

Then This:

And This:

THEN THIS, THIS, and THIS!!!!!!!!

Now, it looks like this:

Oldenginerod Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:20 am

Man, look at that wind sock!! Serious wind. Sure cleared the crowd out quick.
I bet you're still nice and cozy in the van.

Kim Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:46 am

Oldenginerod wrote:Man, look at that wind sock!! Serious wind. Sure cleared the crowd out quick.
I bet you're still nice and cozy in the van.

Hey Rod!

I had the van chocked-full of planes, and once the rains hit, beat a hasty retreat back to my camper...which was parked a bit close to some big trees.

It all held together though!

getback Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:51 am

Well at least that's over with ! Pretty mean looking storm with WIND , got a chuckle out of the Arkansas Tumble Weed lol!

Is that your FireBall 1/2A ? Glad you faired through everything Tired w/ Coffee Read

morning coffee .

Marleysky Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:51 am

WHOA! You aren't in Kansas anymore...you're in ARkansas! It's a toss-up on the camper being next to the trees, A-they provide a windbreak from blowing the camper over or B-they get blown over and land on top of the camper! Stay safe out there.

Kim Fri Jun 03, 2022 5:36 am

Thursday started out MUDDY, and only got more so as the S.M.A.L.L. Steppers showed up, and churned the dirt road into goo. The rain was off and on, maintaining a reasonable drizzle between the showers.

The control line circle was set up, along with the R/C's a few stray Free Flighters, and Model Aviation was committed in spite of the wetness.

I got my control liners out for a Photo Op, but didn't put any into the air...gonna do that on Friday.

The weather finally broke late in the day, and we got some fairly dry flying done, but I think everybody was ready to regroup for Friday. The field was pretty sparse by the time I launched my Lazy Bee for a couple flights.

Now the sun is coming up, so time for another round!

On every flight, the planes collected a bunch of Arkansas Tumble Weeds.

"Security" kept an eye out for any trouble...but of course...there was none!

GallopingGhostler Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:05 am

Looks like you all are having a good time, making the best of the weather situation. I didn't realize that Cairo is nearby where you live.

getback Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:33 pm

Heck hey looks like things have picked up , I just want to say Thank You for bringing us along on an adventure I personally would not bee able to afford or make the trip ,it really means alot to me to watch you guys out there having FUN !!! Very Happy

Kim Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:57 pm

You're very welcome Eric!

I'm super-tired...had a full-fun day with beautiful skys.

Got these photo/captures of Kevin's twin Fox powered P-38 smoking around the control line circle...bunches more to follow.