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by Jim DeYoung
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 917

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

Brad,
It looks great.
by Jim DeYoung
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Picking race dates
Replies: 16
Views: 1286

Re: Picking race dates

We do not separate out a standard class. We have held the race the last 4 years. Our attendance has varied between 14 and 18 racers. I think even though some of the local guys will not win, they like being included in the race. I also think they like the bragging rights if they finish higher than an...
by Jim DeYoung
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Picking race dates
Replies: 16
Views: 1286

Re: Picking race dates

We do not separate out a standard class. We have held the race the last 4 years. Our attendance has varied between 14 and 18 racers. I think even though some of the local guys will not win, they like being included in the race. I also think they like the bragging rights if they finish higher than an...
by Jim DeYoung
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Picking race dates
Replies: 16
Views: 1286

Re: Picking race dates

I think EF-1 and 424 races do help get new racers involved. At our Sundowners race we have had 5 new guys try racing. Two of them will neve race at a race other than ours. Three of them will travel to Muncie and Michigan to race . We also have one or 2 more guys interested in giving it a try this co...
by Jim DeYoung
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 2024 forecasted Race Calendar
Replies: 14
Views: 1496

Re: 2024 forecasted Race Calendar

Dan,
One minor correction. The Midwest Sundowners race is only 1 day, September 7, not 7 and 8.
Thanks,
Jim
by Jim DeYoung
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: NMPRA 2024 - Notes from the new President
Replies: 3
Views: 832

Re: NMPRA 2024 - Notes from the new President

Doug,
Thank you for sharing your goals. I agree with you 100% that the newsletter should be restarted.
Jim
by Jim DeYoung
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Jerry Small Estrelitta F1
Replies: 10
Views: 923

Re: Jerry Small Estrelitta F1

Danny, The Estrelitta is a beautiful airplane. You did a fantastic job of building it! Jim
by Jim DeYoung
Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Greg Doe
Replies: 26
Views: 2770

Re: Greg Doe

Hoping for a speedy recovery Greg.
You will be in our prayers.
Jim
by Jim DeYoung
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Happy Birthday to Mr. David Latsha!
Replies: 10
Views: 767

Re: Happy Birthday to Mr. David Latsha!

Happy Birthday Dave!
I remember with fondness racing .15 Quarter midget with you.
Jim DeYoung
by Jim DeYoung
Wed May 17, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: EF-1 Urgent Battery Change...
Replies: 29
Views: 2000

Re: EF-1 Urgent Battery Change...

I am hoping this does not obsolete my current batteries. You can get 2700 mha batteries from hobby king for $45. That's pretty cheap. I did not see any need to change the rules.
by Jim DeYoung
Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL
Replies: 10
Views: 827

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL

Merry Christmas to ALL!
by Jim DeYoung
Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Are Q40 Nelson and Jett motor mounting dimensions the same?
Replies: 14
Views: 1073

Re: Are Q40 Nelson and Jett motor mounting dimensions the same?

Just curious,
How much is weight difference between the two?
Thanks,
Jim
by Jim DeYoung
Sun Sep 11, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 9/10 One Day 424/EF-1 race
Replies: 13
Views: 1090

Re: 9/10 One Day 424/EF-1 race

We had a great day of racing! Thanks to the Heavenly Father for the wonderful weather we had. Today in Chicago it has been raining all day. Thanks to all the races that came and made our third race a success. Before the race, for a while, it looked like our turnout might be pretty low but you guys c...
by Jim DeYoung
Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Ben and Carolyn Martin Fall Classic
Replies: 16
Views: 1549

Re: Ben and Carolyn Martin Fall Classic

Congregations Mike!!! It is quite a feat to come in first for both events.
I look forward to seeing you in Wheeler in a couple of weeks.
Jim
by Jim DeYoung
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Worlds Results
Replies: 10
Views: 1755

Re: Worlds Results

Thanks for posting the results as the competition goes along! Quick question. What is an infringe? Does that mean a cut?
Thanks,
Jim