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SMALL West
xplaneguy Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:04 pm
The 2nd annual informal SMALL West - Cox .049 RC Gathering, took place yesterday at Apollo Field in Van Nuys, CA. The largest RC 1/2A event on the West Coast and possibly in the U.S.....yesterday! 
We had a picture perfect flying day and lots of interest by many RC pilots and spectators young and old. Our good friend Corey joined my daughter and I once again for this all day 1/2A RC fun fly. A great warm up for SMALL and we will do it again in two weeks.
Keep those Cox engine running at your local field. 
We had a picture perfect flying day and lots of interest by many RC pilots and spectators young and old. Our good friend Corey joined my daughter and I once again for this all day 1/2A RC fun fly. A great warm up for SMALL and we will do it again in two weeks.
Keep those Cox engine running at your local field.
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Ken Cook Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:36 pm
Well I hope we can have a equal turnout for 1/2A on the east coast here. The Philadelphia Northeast R/C club is going to have a 1/2A day devoted to control line and R/C. So far I'm seeing a lot of old hardware getting freshened up for the day which will be held in the spring. I'm repairing and getting enginesl ready. I'm bringing it all out from Cox to Shuriken's. I have to thank the Metrolina gang for their efforts as well. Rusty showing off his 1/2A awards made a big hit here at home. Stay tuned. Ken
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fit90 Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:34 pm
That's a really cool looking group of planes. Can you please tell us about the PT-19?
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xplaneguy Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:00 pm
fit90-It's an old Wattage PT-19 given to me by AMA Hall of Famer Tony Naccarato Jr. several months ago to convert to 1/2A glow, after he learned that I'm still flying 1/2A today. Naccarato has been flying 1/2A control line for more than 50 years and is still flying 1/2A today. He's a giant in model aviation, especially here in Southern California, so I'm looking forward to having Tony fly it soon.
I've installed an .049 TD w/throttle sleeve and 2oz. tank. I had a few issues, so haven't flown the maiden yet.
Here's a few photos:
I've installed an .049 TD w/throttle sleeve and 2oz. tank. I had a few issues, so haven't flown the maiden yet.
Here's a few photos:
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fit90 Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:03 pm
Thank you for the info. That is a great looking model. I hope it is a great flying plane for you. I am also jealous that your daughter share your interest in R/C. I have been working on my daughter for all of her fifteen years with only a few spits and sputters of interest. Maybe some day.
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xplaneguy Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:55 pm
fit90-My daughter is an Air Force Brat and loves aviation, so I lucked out I guess. Watching her fly the Cox Cessna 182 Skylane yesterday was the highlight of the day for me.
1/2A Nut - My daughter, who normally shoots flying pics and video was a pit crew member and pilot, no flying pics or video.
Watching her fly the Cox Cessna 182 Skylane yesterday was the highlight of the day for me.1/2A Nut - My daughter, who normally shoots flying pics and video was a pit crew member and pilot, no flying pics or video.
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xplaneguy Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:26 pm
I'm digging this photo for Corey "Scale" Dail refueling his Cox .049 TD bird in the middle of all those electric models. A Diehard Old School Modeler and great friend. Good times!
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xplaneguy Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:01 am
SMALL West 2016 (Session two) took place yesterday at the Canyon Crosswinds Field in Castaic, CA with a solid 6 hours of flying. Even my daughter Evelyn flew several times, in between shooting some videos of all the fun. I'll try to get them up today.
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balogh Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:40 pm
xplaneguy wrote:The 2nd annual informal SMALL West - Cox .049 RC Gathering, took place yesterday at Apollo Field in Van Nuys, CA. The largest RC 1/2A event on the West Coast and possibly in the U.S.....yesterday!
We had a picture perfect flying day and lots of interest by many RC pilots and spectators young and old. Our good friend Corey joined my daughter and I once again for this all day 1/2A RC fun fly. A great warm up for SMALL and we will do it again in two weeks.
Keep those Cox engine running at your local field.
Man !!!!!!an RC event on COX platform. ...I wish I had that in my place...the lonely Eastern European COX RC builder flier abuser rekitter freak balogh
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xplaneguy Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:05 pm
Andras- Come join us!
We call it SMALL West for fun but it's really only me, my daughter and our good friend Corey flying. Hopefully, more will join us out west but if not, we'll keep representing the 1/2A community.
Here's the first video by my daughter Evelyn. Excuse the wind noise and a little Cox engine oil spray on the lens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--n_8pdS4u8
We call it SMALL West for fun but it's really only me, my daughter and our good friend Corey flying. Hopefully, more will join us out west but if not, we'll keep representing the 1/2A community.
Here's the first video by my daughter Evelyn. Excuse the wind noise and a little Cox engine oil spray on the lens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--n_8pdS4u8
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akjgardner Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:22 pm
Good for you Man , Looks like a blast. It's neat that your Daughter is into it too
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xplaneguy Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:30 pm
akjgardner- Thank you for your kind words. I've raised Evelyn completely on my own since she was 18 months old, now 16 years old. Evelyn is the greatest blessing in my life and she just loves model aviation and of course, Cox engines.
I'll be posting a video of Evelyn flying her Cox Cessna Skylane.
I'll be posting a video of Evelyn flying her Cox Cessna Skylane.
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xplaneguy Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:06 pm
1/2A formation flying with my buddy Corey....this is too much fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcfGUUKg9OY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcfGUUKg9OY
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xplaneguy Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:05 am
Here's the video of my 16 year old daughter Evelyn flying her Cox .049 Cessna 182 Skylane. The best part of the day was watching her fly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PzjiQdQiqk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PzjiQdQiqk
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Oldenginerod Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:05 am
xplaneguy wrote:Here's the video of my 16 year old daughter Evelyn flying her Cox .049 Cessna 182 Skylane. The best part of the day was watching her fly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PzjiQdQiqk
That's just great. I hope she sticks with it. Sure, her friends won't get it at all, but she has developed skills that they never will.
Hold firm to that and enjoy your times with her.
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xplaneguy Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:22 pm
Thanks Mate! We cherish every day together.
Evelyn's been flying for almost 7 years and we joke that some day her kids will say to their friends....."I bet your mom can't fly RC planes? Our mom can and she's cool!"
Evelyn's been flying for almost 7 years and we joke that some day her kids will say to their friends....."I bet your mom can't fly RC planes? Our mom can and she's cool!"
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getback Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:52 am
Looks like Ya'll are having some good fun out there Thanks for the videos xplaneguy That's a fine looking fleet of Cox powered planes too !! getback 
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balogh Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:06 am
xplaneguy wrote:Thanks Mate! We cherish every day together.
Evelyn's been flying for almost 7 years and we joke that some day her kids will say to their friends....."I bet your mom can't fly RC planes? Our mom can and she's cool!"
My envy of a continentally lonely COX RC freak and of a father of a boy and girl both potentially aged to be RC pilots remains unchanged...
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xplaneguy Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:12 pm
Thanks getback! Our motto is: Fly'em if you got'em!
Balogh-I appreciate the lonely RC freak's videos....you're inspiring folks around the world. Good on you!
Balogh-I appreciate the lonely RC freak's videos....you're inspiring folks around the world. Good on you!
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xplaneguy Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:12 pm
Having fun with the Hobby King Mini Stick powered by a Cox .020 Tee Dee, 5 min. flight. Video by my daughter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPLOO99EI8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPLOO99EI8s
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balogh Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:09 am
xplaneguy wrote:Having fun with the Hobby King Mini Stick powered by a Cox .020 Tee Dee, 5 min. flight. Video by my daughter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPLOO99EI8s
Man!!!! You made me really jealous with this beautiful flight video. ...and that flying field in Southern California. .
What kind of camera did you use? It must have way more serious optics than my head mounted Sony...the plane simply remains visible.
Your Lilstik is the big brother of mine with a span of 16 inches at the spar. ...how much is yours?
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balogh Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:28 am
xplaneguy wrote:Andras- Come join us!
Thank you xplaneguy!!! Next time I am around I will try to see you fly...(chances are the company I work for may have some business in the SoCal repowering projects like El Segundo, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos etc...)
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xplaneguy Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:59 am
Thank you Andras! Let me know when you're in SoCal....you're more than welcome to fly any of our planes.
The camera is a Canon SX500 IS and my daughter did a great job. Unfortunately, Hobby King no longer sells the Mini Stick ARF which was $34, but they still carry the kit which is $17. Fun little plane.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18996__HobbyKing_8482_Mini_Stick_Laser_Cut_Kit_580mm_KIT_.html?strSearch=mini%20stick
The camera is a Canon SX500 IS and my daughter did a great job. Unfortunately, Hobby King no longer sells the Mini Stick ARF which was $34, but they still carry the kit which is $17. Fun little plane.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18996__HobbyKing_8482_Mini_Stick_Laser_Cut_Kit_580mm_KIT_.html?strSearch=mini%20stick
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