And it's here

TLAnderson Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:13 pm

October 7th already, and the weather's been too poor to fly for over a month.

modelbuilder49 Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:41 pm

Lord!! Thank you for Florida versus Minnesota!!

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TLAnderson Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:49 pm

roddie wrote:

Hope you can get your airplane in the air soon.. but don't worry if you're a little late. Nobody "here" will mind. Actually.. there's some great tips on cold-weather flying.

Read this thread when you get a chance...

There are some good tips for cold weather flying in that thread. I kind of doubt I'll be trying it though. It's enough of a PITA trying to get set up, get the engine running, and avoid crashing the planes, without wearing 20 pounds of clothes, and slogging through 2 feet of snow. Huh...

TLAnderson Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:01 pm

I made a couple of attempts to fly the PT-19 today. Both failed. Didn't get off the ground.
On the second attempt, the lines snagged something and the plane turned in and wrapped the lines in the prop. Today was probably the last decent day we'll have around here to fly. Winter will be here soon.

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Marleysky Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:44 pm

Well Shoot, ya still get “atta boy” points for trying ! The weatherman used a four letter word in tonight’s forecast : SNOW. Just when I was getting used to the global warming.

Kim Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:55 am

That's right!!!! You got the heart and effort part down...KUDO'S !!!!!

getback Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:30 am

Way to go TL !! Been a few days around here that may have got to fly but the night are cold enough for fire so wood is in order and taken alot of my time up. And at this time i have no help But things will bee better this spring at latest .

TLAnderson Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:10 am

Temperature yesterday was 43f, light east wind. That's about as good as can be expected around here, this time of year. Forecast is not pretty.

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I think the flying days are over for this year.

roddie Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:40 am

Hey "TL".. sorry about the gremlins affecting your PT19 flight attempts yesterday.. DAMMIT!

Many of you guys are prone to consistently colder weather a little bit before me; here in Rhode Island I guess. We "did" get a frost a week or so ago.. but the last few days have been in the 50's/60's.. with one day reaching 67F at 7:00 a.m. It's been rainy though.. Mad

It's been either mild and rainy.. or cold and windy.. Shocked

Just can't catch a break..

TLAnderson Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:22 pm

The temperature here today was 47°f. That's about 30 degrees warmer than usual this time of year.

I got two flights in with the PT-19. Wind started picking up after the second flight.

I know, pics or it didn't happen. Unfortunately, all my camera batteries died while trying to video the flights, so you'll have to take my word for it.

It was an absolutely beautiful day here for December. If by some slim chance, tomorrow is as good as today was, I might try it again. Got fully charged camera batteries now.

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Kim Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:27 am

Sounds great!!! Nothing like a bit on tenaciousness to get a PT into the air!

getback Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:27 am

I believe you TL still alittle snow from the 12" last Sunday But turning to mud real quick , glad you got out there and put her in the air !! Airplane

modelbuilder49 Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:47 am

Greetings everybody! Did I miss it or will there/was there a date for participation set this year?? I hope I didn't miss it!! Very Happy

Jim

TLAnderson Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:30 pm

I'm hoping to fly mine sometime this month. Can't depend on the weather around here to set a specific day to fly. It's about 40 degrees here right now. Got the wood stove going.

Hot

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ticomareado Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:08 am

Pimpin' that PT-19

rsv1cox Fri Sep 13, 2019 6:17 pm

Nice looking pair TL. Love the wheels on the PT-19. Looking forward to your flights.

No stove here yet, but got coolish today. Back to the 80's next week.

Bob

PeterJGregory Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:43 pm

Hello Folks - Seems we should get ourselves out this year, 2020.
Does anyone want to venture a date?
How does the 9-10-11 October Weekend sound to everyone?
Here's an exciting video to get you hooked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZstGqHpmV0

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happydad Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:59 am

PeterJGregory wrote:Hello Folks - Seems we should get ourselves out this year, 2020.
Does anyone want to venture a date?
How does the 9-10-11 October Weekend sound to everyone?
Here's an exciting video to get you hooked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZstGqHpmV0

Unless you meant 9-10-2021, you may have to wait a really, loooooong time for 9-10-11 to roll around again. Two Cents

happydad

Oldenginerod Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:32 am

It might be a bit much to ask. Ringmaster Fly-a-thon is just a week before your proposed date. I'd suggest that those with a PT-19 simply fly when you're able and post some pictures/videos and a report here. Regulations around the world vary greatly, so many may not be in a "legal" position to participate. The fun police are well and truly out around here.

Then again, if you can settle on a date and a few can do it, well done. Go for it. Hey, send me a PT-19 and I'd even take the risk to make an effort. Laughing