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by gsjames
Sat Aug 22, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 2020 Q40 Points reports
Replies: 15
Views: 2757

Re: 2020 Q40 Points reports

Added the 7-28-20 Calgary race to the points standings.
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by gsjames
Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 2020 Q40 Points reports
Replies: 15
Views: 2757

2020 Q40 Points reports

Here is the points total as of 8/16/20 and the CAPS Classic
Points as of CAPS Classic.pdf
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by gsjames
Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Q-40 points as of NATS
Replies: 1
Views: 461

Re: Q-40 points as of NATS

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by gsjames
Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Q-40 points as of NATS
Replies: 1
Views: 461

Q-40 points as of NATS

Since we haven't had much racing this year and no newsletters, I'll post the Q-40 points totals. This is current as of the NATS
Points as of NATS.pdf
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by gsjames
Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: What'cha workin' on?
Replies: 115
Views: 18081

Re: What'cha workin' on?

I really haven't been all that busy, but I should be good for awhile'

Shoestring EF-1 ARF in Circus Circus livery
Sweet One
DARA

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by gsjames
Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: ***CANCELED Wichita Falls RACE June 20 and 21***
Replies: 18
Views: 4516

Re: ***NEW RACE June 20 and 21***

AWESOME! a 3-pole race in Texas, will wonders never cease? I'll be there for all events.
by gsjames
Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Newsletter 422 points for 2019
Replies: 0
Views: 601

Newsletter 422 points for 2019

The listing of races included in the December newsletter for 422 was incomplete. The results published in the Dec newsletter do NOT accurately reflect the final totals. The full results were submitted but were not included. The full 2019 results will be published by Trey
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by gsjames
Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Q-40 top 20 (so far)
Replies: 3
Views: 936

Re: Q-40 top 20 (so far)

Hi Randy: Yes. both the Champs race and Saskatoon are included in that list.
by gsjames
Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Aloha EF-1 design and build
Replies: 46
Views: 14099

Re: EF-1 on life support?

Red wrote:
I’ve always liked the shape of the Owls. This one is designed around a 1.75” spinner, with the idea that the annular inlet could be used with a 1.5” spinner if you wanted.

Red
Good idea!
by gsjames
Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Aloha EF-1 design and build
Replies: 46
Views: 14099

Re: EF-1 on life support?

I always thought that the OR-70-1(Fang) and OR-71-1&2 (Lil' Quickie/Aloha/Wise Owl) would be ideal candidates for an EF-1 because of the annular air inlet that George Owl incorporated into the design. Many of the ARF's have cutouts in the cheek cowls, which is useless drag because the motor is not t...
by gsjames
Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Q-40 top 20 (so far)
Replies: 3
Views: 936

Q-40 top 20 (so far)

As of the Dave Gavin Memorial and going into the Telford, the last Q40 race of 2019, here are the top 20 1 Beers, Richard 554.72 2 Andrassy, Roy 540.55 3 Andraka, Chuck 511.01 4 Helsel, Mike 504.05 5 Scott, Tom 492.41 6 Jett, Dub 480.01 7 Lampe, Tim 471.31 8 Frazier, Terry 461.57 9 Kane, Dan 1V 406....
by gsjames
Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 2019 NMPRA Renewal
Replies: 40
Views: 6758

Re: 2019 NMPRA Renewal

Gary F Jr. : I have you as a member for Q-40 points as of the Dave Gavin Memorial... Gary J (Q-40 Points Keeper)
by gsjames
Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Outrageous and Scarlet Screamer
Replies: 9
Views: 3075

Re: Outrageous and Scarlet Screamer

Gary, Have several questions for you if you have the time and / or the will to answer. OK, here we go. Are you talking about the fiberglass tube in the fuselage of the Outrageous EF1 ARF kit / Scarlet Screamer EF1 ARF kit? I am referring to the entire spar tube system. Jerry took a "step drill" and ...
by gsjames
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Outrageous and Scarlet Screamer
Replies: 9
Views: 3075

Re: Outrageous and Scarlet Screamer

Before he passed, Jerry and I were replacing the fiberglass tube with a carbon fiber tube. That completely solved the strength problem. I can provide more details if needed.
by gsjames
Thu Oct 25, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: FW Thunderbirds Race 03 November 2018
Replies: 0
Views: 1027

FW Thunderbirds Race 03 November 2018

Racers: This will probably be the last race of the 2018 season here in Texas, so be sure to mark your calendars to attend the Thunderbird fall pylon race on Saturday, Nov 3rd, 2018. Same format as always, EF-1 and Club 40, alternating rounds. 400 ft 2-pole course. Entry fee $20 per event, lunch incl...