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by gsjames
Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: North TX Pylon Race #4 , Saturday, November 15th 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 926

Cancelled due to weather

CANCELLED due to weather Well, the weather gods have frowned upon us once again here in North Texas. According to the “weather guessers” a big cold front will be rolling in at about 5am Saturday morning, with 35 mph winds and temperatures plummeting to below freezing by nightfall. As much as we all ...
by gsjames
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: North TX Pylon Race #4 , Saturday, November 15th 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 926

North TX Pylon Race #4 , Saturday, November 15th 2015

North TX Pylon Race #4 , Saturday, November 15th 2015 The 4th and final race in the N.Tx. Pylon Racing Org's Q-25/Club 40 & EF-1 2015 Pylon Racing series is November 21st, 2015. This will be a Two (2) Pylon Course, 400 feet between Pylons. We will be alternation classes between Q-25/Club 40 & EF-1. ...
by gsjames
Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: North Texas Pylon Race #3, Saturday, October 17th, 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 1133

North Texas Pylon Race #3, Saturday, October 17th, 2015

The 3rd race in the N.Tx. Pylon Racing Org's 2015 Q-25/Club 40 & EF-1 Pylon Racing series is October 17th, 2015. This will be a Two (2) Pylon Course, 400 feet between Pylons. We will be alternation classes between Q-25/Club 40 & EF-1. We will fly the Q-25's and the Club 40's in the same heats since ...
by gsjames
Fri May 29, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: North Texas EF-1 Race #1, May 30, 2015
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

Re: North Texas EF-1 Race #1, May 30, 2015

CANCELLED Regrettably it is necessary to cancel tomorrows race. As of noon on Friday, the Corps of Engineers has completely closed off the park and is not allowing access to anyone. The field is still above water but with another expected rainfall tonight and the fact that the Corps is not letting ...
by gsjames
Thu May 28, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: North Texas EF-1 Race #1, May 30, 2015
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

Field Condition Report

Hi all: I went out to Thunderbird field this morning to check things out and get in some practice laps. The field itself is in GREAT shape. The grass is very green and mowed, the soil is soft but not a mudpit. The lake is VERY high and the current shoreline is about 100 yards North of the North end ...
by gsjames
Sun May 24, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: North Texas EF-1 Race #1, May 30, 2015
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

North Texas EF-1 Race #1, May 30, 2015

North TX Pylon Race #1 , Saturday, May 30, 2015 The 1st race in the N.Tx. Pylon Racing Org's 2015 EF-1 Pylon Racing series is May 30th, 2015. This will be a Two (2) Pylon Course, 400 feet between Pylons. We will be alternation classes between Q-25/Club 40 & EF-1. Registration will be at 10 AM, 1st r...
by gsjames
Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Torque Screwdriver (inexpensive)
Replies: 0
Views: 1434

Torque Screwdriver (inexpensive)

I thought I'd pass along the link to the nice torque screwdriver that I found. It's important to properly torque the head and backplate bolts when reassembling an engine after cleaning, etc. Using a hex wrench and your fingers isn't really the best way to do it since you never get the bolts tightene...
by gsjames
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: NEW! NMPRA Application with Paypal
Replies: 135
Views: 41483

Re: NEW! NMPRA Application with Paypal

OK, so I finally got off my @** and joined NMPRA. How do I get a "number" assigned? I understand that the letter is based on what district you live in. I live near Ft Worth, TX. Anything with a #15 in it would be good, since that is the number that I am using in our Q-25 series.