We got our first event under our collective belts last night, and I believe everyone had a ball.
We had a nice mix of new and old motors, new and old airframes, and NiMh and LiPo batteries. All seemed very competitive. A lesson was learned on batteries... cycle them and check to be sure they can perform! After sitting all winter, some had trouble getting any run time. a few cycles on a Triton or similar cycling charger should wake them up and tell you what condition they are in.
We had a few crashes, but luckily (for the most part) the 5 minute epoxy kept everyone in the game.
The newest change was cut judges. We had 2 heats of 4 last night, and the 1st heat judged the 2nd, and vice-versa. This worked very well, with your's truely leading the pack in cuts and DQ's
By the time the main race came around, however, the pack thinned to the point that even I could win!
Duane did a little heeby-jeebie curse on Chuck's plane, and stole his mojo. Doug, flying Duane's plane ran out of mojo in the main (2 cuts you're out) Bill would have won, except for a cut. Pat nipped at my tail, keeping me honest the whole race. Bob left early for some reason? John had 'issues'.
Fun was had by all, especially the spectators. The birds, who had built nests in the shelter cieling were the only ones unhappy.
Barb has motors, mounts and speed controls. I have a few more mounts and motors to get to her, and I'll pick up the stock for the next meeting, or have her bring it. Again, the new motor seems to be just about even with the old, so no penalty for using the old, until it wears out.
Again, we get these events started at
*5pm*, as stated above. a few guys came out rather early, and got in some practice. In one case, perhaps they used up all the 'good stuff' they had a little too early
