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- Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Phoenix 2023
- Replies: 7
- Views: 849
Re: Phoenix 2023
I agree with Lee. My first ever 3 pole competition was in January of 2020 at Winterfest and 2004 when I started racing Q40. I haven’t missed a year since and I have wonderful memories of great racing and good friendships over the years. Jim and his crew really set the bar for what a race event shoul...
- Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: 2022 NMPRA Q-40 Chamionship race - Old Julian Airport - Liberty, NC - Oct. 8 & 9
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4116
Re: 2022 NMPRA Q-40 Chamionship race - Old Julian Airport - Liberty, NC - Oct. 8 & 9
It's a long shot, but is anyone else renting a car and staying at a hotel in Burlington? Before I rent a car, perhaps you would like to lower your expense if you have room for 1 person. I don't plan on having much with me since I'm told most of our equipment stays at the field securely. Let me know....
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: The Vortex Challenge!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3433
Re: The Vortex Challenge!
195 was lost in Woodland this year. I fixed the wing and paired with a different fuse and lost everything in a midair at the NATS. Can't complain about getting 15 years or so of enjoyment out of it..
Doug K
Doug K
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Mile High Results
- Replies: 4
- Views: 592
Re: Mile High Results
Congrats to Hank and the club(which pretty much includes all race pilots in the Denver area) for hosting a spectacular event. I can see why others have talked it up in the past. The challenge at high density altitude along one of the best after race BBQ's I've ever been to made this event one to rem...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Latest and greatest timing and deck height?
- Replies: 284
- Views: 56854
Re: Latest and greatest timing and deck height?
This was my first time at this event and was a real learning curve to say the least(not just engines but how the plane takeoff/flew/landed. My engine book is still in route back to me, but I can tell you for sure that I dropped the head down 3 from 11 to begin with and it ran really good and was com...
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Last Chance to Order MILE HIGH CHALLENGE T-Shirts!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 589
Re: Last Chance to Order MILE HIGH CHALLENGE T-Shirts!
I would like 2.. XL
Thanks
Doug K
Thanks
Doug K
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: 2022 AMA Pylon Nationals - Muncie, IN
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5072
Re: 2022 AMA Pylon Nationals - Muncie, IN
Doug Killebrew and Laird Owens for spot 21&27 please..
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3002
Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
Laird and his Shark
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3002
Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
Laird with his Shark and caller DK.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3002
Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
Congrats to Laird for his 1st win in Q40 since his return from Formula One 40+ years ago..
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3002
Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
I don’t have the results from Saturday 426. Hopefully someone can add them..
DK
DK
- Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Longer course at the classic.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4576
Re: Longer course at the classic.
Can somebody tell me at 200mph, how many milliseconds is 15’? I went down to pylon 1 and pushed a button when I first tried this and it was almost impossible to hold off hitting the light. The judges still anticipate and are hitting the button early(before the site pole), so the idea that you can so...
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Longer course at the classic.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4576
Re: Longer course at the classic.
Hi Rocket I won't speak for Roy or Jim, nor am I confirming the rumor, but I've been doing that for several years(at least 5-6) now at the Basin. This has dramatically reduced "lights and cuts" ,which are caused by a pylon one judge anticipating and pushing the button when the pilot cuts and then gi...
- Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: Electric 424 Q500
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5471
Re: Electric 424 Q500
The team concept is being tested in warbird out here in Cali. The team consists of a bronze, silver, and gold pilot and points are earned by each pilot individually and for the team. It's a contest within a contest so to speak. Each class has a breakout and in Bronze, you can bring anything you want...
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
- Topic: 2021 Cliff Telford Memorial Tangerine Race Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2624
Re: 2021 Cliff Telford Memorial Tangerine Race Report
Great job Lee for taking the time and effort to properly document and share the event on the forum. Thanks also to Freeman and family for his effort to host the event. This was my 2nd in a row from CA and I hope to come again if I can. The contest was well run and the food choice was among the best ...