Rochester, NY Heli Jamboree in August

[kcgraves]

Our clubs Helicopter Jamboree is August 24, 25, 26. Scott Grey from Canada and our own 11 year old XFC competitor, Kyle.

http://www.rcplane.com/OpenHouse/Events2007/HeliJamboreePromo/dp_heli_07_web.jpg

[heli-cuzz]

Now that sounds like a plan. Thanks kc :) That's two days after my birthday, I'm there. :cool:

[kcgraves]

Check out Kyle's web page and XFC videos. The kid is amazing.

http://kylerocks.com

[Jeff Bulmer]

IS RC Heli gonna make an appearance??? Maybe I could even get some more stickers for my new T-rex canopy!!!

anyone have directions from the thruway they cuold pass along? thanks, Jeff

[Helifino]

I came across Kyle's website awhile back. That kid is awesome! Now I see he's flying 90's.

[kcgraves]

IS RC Heli gonna make an appearance??? Maybe I could even get some more stickers for my new T-rex canopy!!!

anyone have directions from the thruway they cuold pass along? thanks, Jeff

Locke is east of us so head west and get off the NYS Thruway at Palmyra/Manchester exit (Rt. 21), not sure the exit # and head north. Got about 6 miles to the town of Palmyra until you come to a stop light at Rt. 31. Cross 31 continuing north for about 2 miles until you cross the RR tracks. Take a left on Macedon Ctr. Rd and it is about 2 miles down. Look at the map on http://www.rcplane.com web site for a map from the intersection of Rt. 21 and rt. 31.

[kcgraves]

I came across Kyle's website awhile back. That kid is awesome! Now I see he's flying 90's.

I just joined the club this year and the first time I went out him and his father came by. He was walking around with a TREX and I didn't think much of it. His father was getting the 90 ready. Some one yelled Kyle is going to fly and everyone brought their planes/helis down. I thought it was the father until he called for Kyle. Unbelievable flying. He was flying at the RC Plane show yesterday at the club.

[heli-cuzz]

Well, it's a date. Me and a couple of heli-buddies are gonna come up for a day. :D

Directions from N.E. Pa. if you would... Please.

[kcgraves]

Well, it's a date. Me and a couple of heli-buddies are gonna come up for a day. :D

Directions from N.E. Pa. if you would... Please.

Cuzz,

Looking at where Pittston is your best and fastest route is to get on 81 North, take it up to Syracuse and get on 90 West, which is the NYS Thruway. Then follow the directions I gave Jeff. The NYS Fair just west of Syracuse is on that weekend too, worth a stop if you have the time.

[heli-cuzz]

Thanks , kc. :cool: I'll see ya there. :cool: :cool:

[Jeff Bulmer]

Thanks for the directions, definately planning on being there.I met Kyle back last fall at Walts hobby shop for a customer day.... that kid can fly!!!Upside domw , indoors with a Blade CP touchingthe head on the ground... very cool.

[kcgraves]

Your welcome Jeff and Cuzz.

Last weekend was our clubs Plane fun fly and Kyle was there. He flew his 90 as usual. Did a really impressive upside down, backwards flight down the runway about 3 feet high. Rock steady all the way. I cannot even do that right side up, forward. :eek:

First time I went was last year and Curtis Youngblood was here, that is when I only had my blade and MX. My wife said "Why don't get you get a larger heli like his?" Didn't have to ask twice.

I did do a buddy box fly a 40 size trainer plane last weekend at the plane event, much easier than an heli. Might get one to fly around while I'm waiting for heli parts :rolleyes:

See you there.

[heli-cuzz]

Your welcome Jeff and Cuzz.

My wife said "Why don't get you get a larger heli like his?" Didn't have to ask twice.



See you there.

Yes you will. Now is this a funfly type event or all show? I'm bringing my heli anyway, I never go out of state without it. ;)

[kcgraves]

I am pretty sure it is a fun fly as long as you have your AMA card. I will double check though.

[heli-cuzz]

Not go off topic, but I meant to comment on this.

My wife said "Why don't get you get a larger heli like his?" Didn't have to ask twice.

That's awesome. My wife is very supportive of my helis. She bought my 1st and 3rd helis. Now she says I can get a 90sized. The heli fund has begun. :D

I got my AMA so I'm good to go.

[kcgraves]

Cuzz,

The official rely:

Keith, yes, it is an open fun fly. Please have them bring their helis!
There will be a "landing fee" of approx $15 and that will include a
t-shirt and meal card for non-club members (and a hobby knife if they
get there before they are gone

My wife is the same, my first wife was all about her but that is an entirely different story. :eek:

Keith

[team222badbrad]

Hey Cuzz!

What day or days are yah going up?

I will have to think about going up to this event.

I guess it all depends on if I want to dedicate four hrs times two in the car + $ to helis or not. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[heli-cuzz]

Cuzz,

The official rely:

Keith, yes, it is an open fun fly. Please have them bring their helis!
There will be a "landing fee" of approx $15 and that will include a
t-shirt and meal card for non-club members (and a hobby knife if they
get there before they are gone

My wife is the same, my first wife was all about her but that is an entirely different story. :eek:

Keith


Awesome, looking forward to seeing you there.

Hey Cuzz!

What day or days are yah going up?

I will have to think about going up to this event.

I guess it all depends on if I want to dedicate four hrs times two in the car + $ to helis or not

I'm thinking Saturday and possibly staying overnight and attending sunday too.

[team222badbrad]

Ok so I might be heading on up to this event with Cuzz.

Do we have to register and pay ahead?

OR

Can we just show up and pay the $15?

[kcgraves]

Just show up. Registration is at the field. Just bring your AMA card and heli(s).
There is a sign across from the stone driveway that goes up to the field. When you get to the field there is pilot parking up front by the building/picnic tables/tents. Park as close as you can since you have helis. There is a wooden structure in the middle that we keep our frequency pins, radios, etc. That is where the checkin table will be.

Keith

[heli-cuzz]

Ok so I might be heading on up to this event with Cuzz.

Do we have to register and pay ahead?

OR

Can we just show up and pay the $15?

Sweet, Brad's gonna ask for a day off. See you there, kc. :D

[Jeff Bulmer]

:) :) Hey everyone its only a couple of days away now!!!

[heli-cuzz]

I'll be there with badbrad. :)
Looking forward to my first out of state funfly.

Seven days away to be exact. :cool:

[kcgraves]

Yep, starts a week from today. :D Should be a good time, it is a really nice bunch of people.

[Jeff Bulmer]

I just picked up my AMA card for the event.. huh.. does that make me an "Official " heli pilot now or what!! guess its time to get rid of these dumb thumbs! hope to see ya'll there!

[Jeff Bulmer]

I'll be there with badbrad. :)
Looking forward to my first out of state funfly.

Seven days away to be exact. :cool:


sorry i wa styping with one hand i couldn't count that high!!!

[kcgraves]

I just picked up my AMA card for the event.. huh.. does that make me an "Official " heli pilot now or what!! guess its time to get rid of these dumb thumbs! hope to see ya'll there!

Nope that means your now a Doctor. :D

See you there.

[heli-cuzz]

Nope that means your now a Doctor. :D

See you there.

I guess if I go into any type of operation. I should ask the Dr. if he has AMA, if so, I don't want Dr. DumbThumbs opening me up. ;)

[kcgraves]

I guess if I go into any type of operation. I should ask the Dr. if he has AMA, if so, I don't want Dr. DumbThumbs opening me up. ;)

But check which one, The American Medical Association (AMA) or the one we know and love. Maybe we need both.

[heli-cuzz]

But check which one, The American Medical Association (AMA) or the one we know and love. Maybe we need both.


LoL

Both would be a choice plan. :) As long as the Doc flies helis, he's ok in my book.

[Jeff Bulmer]

I just checked the weather for the event.. lets hope the weather man is wrong about this one !

[kcgraves]

I just checked the weather for the event.. lets hope the weather man is wrong about this one !

Here is the local papers forecast for Saturday. But you won't really know about next Saturday's weather until next Sunday. :D

Saturday

79°F | 55°F
Intermittent Clouds
Decreasing clouds, a shower in the morning. After a cloudy start, sunshine returns in the afternoon. A moonlit sky in the evening. A moonlit sky overnight.

[kcgraves]

So, I checked this morning and now the Saturday forecast is:

Saturday

82°F | 62°F
Thunderstorms
Clouds and sun with a t-storm possible in the morning. Clouds and sun with a t-storm possible in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers overnight.

But you can never trust the weatherman. So I will keep you all informed as the week progresses. That lake effect stuff doesn't only work in the winter around here.

[heli-cuzz]

I will keep you all informed as the week progresses. That lake effect stuff doesn't only work in the winter around here.

Thanks, kc. As long as its not a total washout, I'll be there. :cool:

[Jeff Bulmer]

Yeah me too!!!! :p

[kcgraves]

The daily update on Saturday. It has changed a little. Doesn't look like a washout so far.

Saturday

84°F | 60°F
Intermittent Clouds
Clouds and sun with a t-storm possible in the morning. Clouds and sun with a t-storm possible in the afternoon. Partly cloudy in the evening. Partly cloudy overnight.

[heli-cuzz]

Sounds good, kc. Thanks for the weather updates. :cool:

Work today is a washout for me{heavy rain}. I could have worked indoors but opted for the day off. :D

[kcgraves]

The new Saturday Forecast. Keeps looking better all the time.

Saturday August 25th

Winds: SW at 12mph
Wind Gusts: 22 mph
Max UV Index: Moderate (4)
Thunderstorm Probability: 31%
Amount of Precipitation: 0.00in
Amount of Rain: 0.00in
Amount of Snow: 0.0in
Hours of Precipitation: 1 Hrs
Hours of Rain: 1 Hrs
Hours of Daylight: 13.5 Hrs

[heli-cuzz]

The new Saturday Forecast. Keeps looking better all the time.



:D
:D
:D

[kcgraves]

The latest Saturday Forecast for Rochester, NY:

Partly Sunny with Thunderstorms
Clouds and sun with a thunderstorm for the morning. Clouds and sun with a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Partly cloudy in the evening. Partly cloudy overnight.

But the aviation forecast only says 25% chance, and it will be hit and miss. It will be windy though. Temps in the mid 80s and 80% humidity. Just like real estate. Location, Location, Location.

http://usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?sta=KROC&model=avn&state=NY

[team222badbrad]

Ok so lets see everybody that is going so I know who to look for!

It looks like a 4 am leave time on Saturday for Cuzz and I.

It's going for 4am right now so thats not a problem! :D

So here is helicuzz and I from the backside :eek:

http://rchelimag.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2468&stc=1

Cuzz flies his kyosho caliber 5 and I have my Hirobo Evo

[heli-cuzz]

I'm so excited, today will go by like molasses. :)

[kcgraves]

Looking forward to meeting Brian, Brad, and Jeff. I will have my Bubba Gump Shrimp baseball hat on. Burnt orange in color. Also, most of heli guys know who I am if you cannot find me. Should be there between 10:30 and 11:00. I'm an hour west of the field on the other side of Roch.

Weather for Saturday is 91 degrees, high humidity with a 20-30% chance of thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon when a cold front comes through. Also going to get windy late, 15 to 20 MPH gusts. But overall not a washout.

Keith

[heli-cuzz]

I'm there bubba gump :D

See you tomorrow, kc. :cool:
We're gonna try to get there for that time also.

I'll be wearing this hat. :D

[kcgraves]

A contractor I work with comes up here every other week for work from Philly. He said you should make it in 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Up 81 to the thruway and east to Palmyra/Manchester/Rt. 21 exit. See you then cuzz.

The 6:00 local weather says most of the day until late afternoon should be OK, but HOT.

[Jeff Bulmer]

I'll be there sat. morning .. I work nights :mad: so I'll miss Fri. but hope to see ya 'll then

I f you watch Nascar, and know who Kurt Busch is... well youlll recognize me , I keep hearing I look like him!

Hey heli-cuzz.. thats a great way to get noticed for this forum isn't it nice hat. :cool:

[heli-cuzz]

It's all good. :cool:

I dumped my 50 in earlier tonite so I'll be flying my 30.

[Jeff Bulmer]

I' m hoping to build a 50 this winter.. till then I 'll be flying my 450 se.

[heli-cuzz]

See you there. I'm gonna get some rest now. :)

[blax1]

It's all good. :cool:

I dumped my 50 in earlier tonite so I'll be flying my 30.
Oh Oh :eek: This doesn't sound good :(

[heli-cuzz]

I'm off to pick up the bradness. :D

[team222badbrad]

I'm waiting for you Cuzz in my car!

I love my iPhone!

Super bankrupt because I bought one, but you only live life once!

If anybody wants to see i will show it to you today.

[kcgraves]

I'm waiting for you Cuzz in my car!


5:30 AM, called and they are on their way. Weather report looks pretty good. Majority of Rain may hold out until after 5:00PM. Too bad about he 50 :mad: cuzz.

[team222badbrad]

We sure are on our way

At exit 10 on 81 at dunkin dounuts

[team222badbrad]

About 60 miles out or 1 hour.

Cuzz is driving as fast as he flies

[kcgraves]

About 60 miles out or 1 hour.

Cuzz is driving as fast as he flies

Slow down! Get there too early and gate won't be open yet. Or you can stop at Hill Cumorah on your way to the field after getting off the thruway. You will drive right by it on Rt.21 North.

[team222badbrad]

You can fly over gates! :-)

Almost to 21

[team222badbrad]

Fuzz says to start breakfast we are coming to your place :D

[kcgraves]

You can always head south on 21 and go to Canandaigua Lake. Take 21 to 332 and head south. Come back the same way. Be there in a couple hours.

[team222badbrad]

Ralph, Cuzz and I just flew Scott Gray's Vibe 90

I did my first flip!

[blax1]

Ralph, Cuzz and I just flew Scott Gray's Vibe 90

I did my first flip!

AWESOME :)
I think a 90 will be on the cards ;)

[Jeff Bulmer]

HEY BRAD just got home had to say hello ! did you fly the vibe or ... it WAS on buddy box!! :rolleyes:

[kcgraves]

Brain and Brad, and Jeff. Nice meeting you all today. Had a great time. Hope you made it home safe.

Here is Brad video taping Brian buddyboxing with Scott.

[kcgraves]

Jeff, Don't know where you were for the group picture, Sorry.

Here is Brad, Keith, and Brian.

[heli-cuzz]

I'm home and will post up some pics tomorrow. :D
I had a great time even without my 50. My 30 is a dawg compared to my 50, but still flies nicely. I lost a screw to my carb and rplaced it with a screw from my skid. Quick fix got me in the air.
Keith+wife along with there hot dog sadie, and Jeff, it was a pleasure meeting you guys and gal, hope to hook up and fly again sometime soon.
I'll be back next year. :cool:

[kcgraves]

Here is a picture of Scott Grey's FAI .90. She's a beauty. cuzz has some nice videos and action shots.

[kcgraves]

And there was a scale fly in.

[team222badbrad]

I am all rested up after being up for over 33 hours. I had a nice 12 - 13 hour snooze last night! :D

That was really good. I don't recall any helicopter dreams though :confused: :confused:

I had a great time and flying Scott Gray's machine made my day. I also won a helimax portable starter, but still flying his machine was much better than winning the starter.

Scott set up his tent right next to ours so that was cool too.

Seeing him fly was absolutely amazing. It was also nuts to see a 5 year old and 11 year old flying like have been doing before birth. :eek:


The video of the scale fly in is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyLEeLL1ImU

All of the pictures I took can be found here:

http://psu.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2375784&l=2e823&id=9351979