S.M.A.L.L. 2023 "Here We Go"

Kim Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:00 pm

It's still a ways away, but thought I'd start a thread for the up-coming Summer S.M.A.L.L. Fly-In on June 1-4 (Thr-Sun), 2023, at Plumerville, AR.

There's a thread on RC Groups that will be cranking up more and more.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4283653-SMALL-2023-June-1-4-%28Thr-Sun%29-2023-Plumerville-AR#post50464969

Here's the description of the event from that thread:

323 McWilson Road, Plumerville, AR 72127.

SMALL 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 (CL fuel engines may be larger), rubber, and even hand launch. Model rockets of solid fuel and air/water types have been flown. Innovative and different from the ordinary models are welcome.

You can find threads on past SMALLs going back to 2001 in the "SMALL Events" thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show....php?t=1460283

Arkansas Sky Tigers website: http://www.arskytigers.com/

Map to field: http://www.arskytigers.com/location.html

Google Maps link with directions available: https://www.google.com/maps/place/32...!4d-92.5260506

Street Address of field: 323 McWilson Road Plumerville, AR 72127

**944_Jim** Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:34 pm

5 hours, 22 minutes...347 miles. First weekend in June. Hmmm. I need to make it there some time, preferably before I die!

batjac Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:48 pm

Kim, you mentioned camping. I have a tent. Is there camping on site?

The Mountain Man Mark

Kim Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:30 am

batjac wrote:Kim, you mentioned camping. I have a tent. Is there camping on site?

The Mountain Man Mark

YES!!!! SCADS OF IT!!!!!!

HalfaDave Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:15 am

Hi Kim,

I'll be there in Spirit... Appreciate all the pictures/videos... Very Happy

3500km and 33hrs round trip +border crossing time is way too much for me. Sad

What is the furthest anyone has travelled there?

Dave

Kim Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:19 pm

HalfaDave wrote:Hi Kim,

I'll be there in Spirit... Appreciate all the pictures/videos...
3500km and 33hrs round trip +border crossing time is way too much for me.

What is the furthest anyone has travelled there?

Dave

I'll have to check, we've for sure had folks from each coast and Texas. I'll ask on the RC Groups' thread!

There are a bunch of videos on You Tube, and I've got quite a few on my channel if you search "wintersportster".

GallopingGhostler Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:27 pm

If one camps at SMALL grounds, where do they shower?

Kim Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:31 pm

GallopingGhostler wrote:If one camps at SMALL grounds, where do they shower?

Well, there may be a hose somewhere, but I'm sure David wouldn't mind if you used Lake S.M.A.L.L. !!!! Very Happy

Kim Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:35 pm

I got this note from Troy (Tee Bee) on the hotel accommodations he has used:

"I’m not sure about “preferred” but several of us have stayed at the Days Inn in Conway. Decently clean and decently priced. Next door to several eating establishments."

GallopingGhostler Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:44 pm

Kim wrote:
GallopingGhostler wrote:If one camps at SMALL grounds, where do they shower?
Well, there may be a hose somewhere, but I'm sure David wouldn't mind if you used Lake S.M.A.L.L. !!!!

I tend to get a bit gamey smelling after a day. The pets don't mind, but the lady folk and some guys might. Laughing

Is there a KOA campground nearby or a truckstop with pay showers?

Kim Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:09 pm

Kim wrote:
HalfaDave wrote:Hi Kim,

I'll be there in Spirit... Appreciate all the pictures/videos...
3500km and 33hrs round trip +border crossing time is way too much for me.

What is the furthest anyone has travelled there?

Dave

I'll have to check, we've for sure had folks from each coast and Texas. I'll ask on the RC Groups' thread!

There are a bunch of videos on You Tube, and I've got quite a few on my channel if you search "wintersportster".

Hey Dave,
Here is the reply from the S.M.A.L.L. 2023 PAGE:

A few years back, we had a guy travel to SMALL (one of the FARM club events) from Alaska, from a place well north of Anchorage. We have also had several from California and at least one from the Ottawa. Canada area, just a couple of years ago.

Kim Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:26 pm

Spent the cold and windy afternoon swapping out Mud Dabber's somewhat decrepit O.S. .35 for a slightly less decrepit O.S. .25 to make it "S.M.A.L.L. Compliant"---the upper limit for glow engines is .25.

This will be its first trip to S.M.A.L.L. so, it's about time.

batjac Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:14 pm

Kim,

I made out my S.M.A.L.L. checklist last night and I think I have my plane line-up finalized. Now I just need to get everything cleaned up and test run so I can practice and be ready between now and then.

The In-Training Mark

Kim Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:10 pm

batjac wrote:Kim,

I made out my S.M.A.L.L. checklist last night and I think I have my plane line-up finalized. Now I just need to get everything cleaned up and test run so I can practice and be ready between now and then.

The In-Training Mark

Sounds Like a Plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got several "Cob Web Specials" lined up, with maybe one or two newbies.

Gonna Be FUN!!!!

batjac Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:10 pm

Kim, do I need to make reservations to camp on the premises?

The Pitching a Tent Mark

roddie Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:16 pm

MUD DABBER!!!!!! Thumbs Up

Git on there you..

Kim Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:33 am

batjac wrote:Kim, do I need to make reservations to camp on the premises?

The Pitching a Tent Mark

NOPE!!!

You just show up, pick a spot (David may direct you), and plunge into the fun!

AND...speaking of "Plunging" I intend to bring the Lazy Bee's floats...hopefully NOT for a "plunge", but for some fun flying from "Lake S.M.A.L.L."

So maybe bring something to make some waves!

Kim Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:35 am

roddie wrote:MUD DABBER!!!!!! Git on there you..

YEAH BOY!!!!

Kim Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:40 am

Got some super expensive Kavan wheels super cheap at a swap meet a while back.

Yes, ole Mud Dabber is gonna look REAL spiffy for the "Prom"!!!

Kim Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:48 pm

Mud Dabber gets a slightly smaller engine for this year's S.M.A.L.L.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK7SMjDvXLo

GallopingGhostler Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:16 pm

Nice work, Kim. in your on-the-ground camera, the slower flight of the Mud Dabber on a sport Schneurle .25 reminded me of my single channel days, not as fast but still majestic.

Good thing there is Schneurle technology with more power than the older cross scavenged. Engine is an OS Max .25 FSR?

Kim Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:39 pm

GallopingGhostler wrote:Nice work, Kim. in your on-the-ground camera, the slower flight of the Mud Dabber on a sport Schneurle .25 reminded me of my single channel days, not as fast but still majestic.

Good thing there is Schneurle technology with more power than the older cross scavenged. Engine is an OS Max .25 FSR?

Yeah, it's a .25 for sure, but not sure about the model letters. Several years ago, my big brother bought a chunk of the estate his airplane mechanic was selling (maybe wanting to keep the guy in good humor?), and it included this and several other engines.

It ain't no power house, but Sky Tiger Field has a nice smooth runway!

GallopingGhostler Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:01 pm

Kim wrote:Yeah, it's a .25 for sure, but not sure about the model letters. Several years ago, my big brother bought a chunk of the estate his airplane mechanic was selling (maybe wanting to keep the guy in good humor?), and it included this and several other engines. It ain't no power house, but Sky Tiger Field has a nice smooth runway!

That is good Kim, that the field has a decent runway, and you are blessed to receive these engines from your brother. Reason why I asked was I have a Magnum .25 R/C, which appears to be a copy of the OS FSR series except with ABC technology. (FSR had a lightweight Meehanite iron piston and steel cylinder.)

I gather that the Mud Dabber is a little on the heavy side making the OS .25 a bare minimum in power needed. But, it amazingly still flew well considering. Flying reminds me of motorcycling. The worst flight is better than the best day of work. Very Happy

At our elevation of 4,300 feet, the larger engine would have been a given.

batjac Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:22 pm

How is the camping site for mosquitoes and other flying bugs?

The Delicate Mark

Kim Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:27 am

batjac wrote:How is the camping site for mosquitoes and other flying bugs?

The Delicate Mark

Hey Mark,

I don't remember bugs being a problem at this site, though, two or three years ago, we were being attacked by man-eating gnats at the Farm Field Club over by Wrightsville.

The new field DOES have a good-sized lake, so mosquitoes might be a problem, and like all fields down there, there's a need to watch for fire ant mounds as you walk about. The Sky Tigers are pretty aggressive about exterminating them though.

So, some good-quality bug repellent might be a good idea.

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