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Events, Shows and Fun Flys > Huntsville Heli Flyers Annual Fun Fly, April 18th - 20th

Wingman77
Key Veteran
Location: Pulaski TN US

there was one lockout I know of that was real ugly, the guy had just put a new 8amp flightpower reg on it and we believe it crapped out, had a bit of a chicken dance at the end. well over a 1k crash.
realy felt sorry for the guy

04-21-2008 08:08 PM

cmsilvoy
Veteran
Location: Durham, NC

You know, there were Spektrum pilots and Futaba pilots living together happily ALL DAY Friday and Saturday.

We are talking 9 pilots stations with lots of activity from 7 am to 7pm.

On Sunday, a young pilot flying an MA machine (sorry I don't have a name) had a NASTY crash resulting in a funky chicken and big loss.

I did hear a well known pilot ask, as we were surveying the crash, if anyone was flying Futaba (the crashed heli was using a 9000 series rx).

There were many pilots watching the flight, as this was a high powered fast flying routine. The general consensus was that the lockout came late in the flight, and came immediately after a really hard maneuver.
It COULD have been a voltage drop, causing the rx to reset.

I think that it is time for someone to do some definitive bench testing to put the Futaba/ Spektrum conflict to bed.

If it does exist, then I think the days of impound are going to be back, and be much more complicated.

Chris

04-22-2008 12:56 AM

Jason Bell
Elite Veteran
Location: San Diego, Ca

Got home last night!

Wanted to say thanks to all the Huntsville Club Memmbers that put on this great event! First time out on that side of the country for a funfly. People were awesome, event was awesome, perfect flying weather!

Hopefully see everyone next year

Team Avant
Flight Power USA
Aerospire
Vblades
DYD Helis

04-22-2008 01:20 AM

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Wa11banger
Elite Veteran
Location: Huntsville, Al

We are glad you all had a great time, we sure had a great time hosting it. A big thank you to all that showed up to come play for a weekend of fun, sun, and flying. Soooo many gallons of fuel burned!! Soooo many electrons blown through huge wire leads!! It was litterally non-stop from sun up to sun down, and beyond. The flights were off the hook and just about every mfg was represented.

We love it when a plan comes together and thanks to all of you that helped keep our place clean and the flightline safe. We couldnt of asked for better guests. A lot of planning and a little bit of luck went into our event and it turned out excellent.

If you think this year was good wait until next year!

We are going to become a must-go-to event.

Rick

Proud member of the Quick UK, Duralite Flight Systems, V-Blade, and K&B Dream Designs Teams

04-22-2008 02:39 AM

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bparro
Veteran
Location: indianapolis,in

I think you are talking about Caleb and he was using an ar7000 rx. Hey Caleb, I need to return your friends glow lighter by the way

Miniature Aircraft USA, V-blades

04-22-2008 02:46 AM

Fastsrt
Heliman
Location: Old Hickory, Tn.37138

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On Sunday, a young pilot flying an MA machine (sorry I don't have a name) had a NASTY crash resulting in a funky chicken and big loss. I did hear a well known pilot ask, as we were surveying the crash, if anyone was flying Futaba (the crashed heli was using a 9000 series rx).

Which heli was it that had the oops, what color was the canopy. There were a few young guys ringing the crap out of some MA's. I was there until 2'ish and if it happened i missed it or maybe it was after i had left. If it was the copper/white one i have a few pics of it. I bet he burnt quite a few gallons, everytime i looked down the flight line he was in it somewhere.

Also does anyone know who it was that took the Synergy group pic. Is it posted anywhere yet?

2 x Synergy N9's, Evo 90, Evo 50, Vibe 50, 2 x Trex 600N

04-22-2008 02:48 AM

bparro
Veteran
Location: indianapolis,in

Fastsrt, If you have pics from the funfly I would love to see them! Not sure what Caleb's canopy looks like, I think he flew it with no canopy on.

Miniature Aircraft USA, V-blades

04-22-2008 04:48 AM

jphilli
Senior Heliman
Location: Marietta, Ga.

Yeah, that was a pretty bad crash. No canopy by the way

04-22-2008 05:57 AM

bl8zn
Senior Heliman
Location: Union County, NJ

No impound for 72 mhz flyers?

Jason
"Fly or Die"

04-22-2008 08:18 AM

teeroy
Heliman
Location: Huntsville Alabama

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Also does anyone know who it was that took the Synergy group pic. Is it posted anywhere yet?

The pic was taken by Vince from Rich Mountain Hobbies.

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No impound for 72 mhz flyers?

Out of 130ish pilots there were only 11 or 12 people on 72mhz and none of the conflicted so thefore we did not have to impound.

Thanks to all who attended, we had an awesome time hosting such great pilots.

Troy

04-22-2008 11:29 AM

J.D. Wilson
Elite Veteran
Location: Nashville, TN

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I think that it is time for someone to do some definitive bench testing to put the Futaba/ Spektrum conflict to bed. If it does exist, then I think the days of impound are going to be back, and be much more complicated.

Nah, it will be time to fly Spektrum or don't fly, they were first to the table with the technology. Just kidding, I hope this is resolved quickly.

- formerly known as "trex600crasher"-

04-22-2008 02:00 PM

SMITHB72866
Senior Heliman
Location: FLORIDA

Thanks to all the HHF guys for a great event! Man what agreat time!

My first trip to Huntsville i will definately be back

Bobby smith

04-22-2008 08:48 PM

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