Terry and Rob's SE Reloaded Event at Mac Hodges Paradise

[ChrisLaFollette]

Yeah I was thinking about that myself saying im gonna put em out in the dirt and throw in in a trash can when im done... no way would I throw down a cigarette butt at macs place, hed be whipping my butt! :badair: See all you guys there! CANT WAIT!!!!!

[TerryBelanger]

I'll lay day the ground rules when everyone arrives but if you guys see anyone doing something they shouldn't politely remind them they shouldn't be doing it. I'm only 1 guy so if you see stuff like that, and get an adverse response when reminding folks, PLEASE bring it to my attention!


I had planned on renting out golf carts but we decided that they were not needed. It's not THAT long of a walk to the end flight stations and I didn't want to put a ton of traffic on Mac's manicured grass. you CAN bring your own carts if you like, just be responsible.

Like David said, you guys are in for a REAL treat!. I'll post a pic of the grass in a few minutes to show you!

[TerryBelanger]

http://picasaweb.google.com/tbelangerjr/IRCHASE200502/photo#4978331766960816146

All the pics from IRCHA SE 2005 can be viewed HERE http://picasaweb.google.com/tbelangerjr/IRCHASE200502

[ChrisLaFollette]

I think I speak for us all when I say Macs place is a heli pilots dream come true, and then some! Its the BEST ive ever seen ever, it looks better than many golf courses ive seen. :lol: :noteworthy

[DavidH]

Terry,
Nice pictures from last year. I don't believe it will be shorts and Tshirt temps this year. Unless it changes drastically in next couple of days. <G> Looks like we will need light jackets at least.

David

[TerryBelanger]

Yeah man!

Forcast is for lows in the 40s at night (Has dipped into the 30s this week already) and His in the 65 range (High this week was 72 Yesterday). Bring a pair of shorts just in case but it should stay on the chilly side for the most part! Awesome weahter for flying!

[BarracudaHockey]

90 percent chance of rain Friday :arggg: which of course is the only day I can go.

Looks like the rest of the weekend should be nice though.

[TerryBelanger]

Supposedly scattered showers in the late afternoon for the rain on Friday. It will probably cloudy but should still be able to fly the rest of the day.

[TerryBelanger]

I'm pretty sure I got all the major heli venders represented. Demos should be off the hook this year!!

Wanna know who's commin?

You'l just have to drop by and find out!

[Hotwings]

Can't wait, leaving here around 3:30 with Foxden, Steven, Stevel, Mike Fortin, Hotwings, c-ya around 11: pm to drop off trailer, then to bed. c-ya Ron :smokin:

[TerryBelanger]

I'll be there Ron! Should get there about 7-8 PM

[Mike Fortin]

We are in the truck and on the way...should be there in a few hours.

[TerryBelanger]

runnin a tad late should be there in1 hour!

love my new smart phone!!

[Hotwings]

Had a great time, Ron

[Eric Lis]

Thanks to all. I had a great time. All the Smackers were :smokin:

Need to figure out how to make a FLAMING Potato!

[Motions]

Need to figure out how to make a FLAMING Potato!
I thought the glow sticks awesome. I'm sure we'll be coming up with more potato ideas for next year.

[SteveL]

Had a great time in spite of the weather. Now I have to get back to work to pay for that 12Z

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi Terry,

First thanks to you and all who helped for putting on another :clappp event. Had a really nice time and renewed a lot of old friendships.

I also wanted to publicly thank Gohbee Aviation for the wonderful prize they offered for your event. I was the lucky winner of the Gohbee Stinger 90 ARF kit. I called David and thanked him personally and wanted to let everyone here know that I appreciate his continuing efforts to support a hobby we all love.

Yes Eric, the potato gun was really neat. Guess Mac will have a new crop next year. Ha Ha I really appreciate all the time and trouble you took in helping others get their helicopters set up. And Yes, the Zero G demo was awesome.

Also, thanks to B & B Hobbies for helping out with the TREX 600 Kit that was raffled off. P.S. Bob breakfast and dinner were great. Thanks!

The event was top notch and can't wait until next year.

:D

[Chachin]

Saturday was a great flying day for us all at Esprit too. Unfortunately we couldn't stay for Sunday. I hope the sun comes out earlier next time. Thanks guys!

Chachin..

[rjd222]

Terry
Thanks for a great time, I even managed to get 3 flights on Fri. in between the rain. Always a good time meeting old friends & making new ones.
It was well worth the 5 1/2 hour drive.
Thanks again for all that made IRCHA SE a great event.
Hope to see all at Mulberry
Ralph

[WillJames]

Putting the glow stick in the potatoe gun was HOT Eric. But not as hot as that new Xero-G machine. That thing was W-I-C-K-E-D. This is Baron's best 50 so far IMHO. Super great flying machine!! Even with Matt SMACKING it in the rain!! I have no idea how he could see with the rain in his face like that???

[Motions]

Speaking of flaming potatoes, we could always use flaming lipos next year. I seem to remember UltraStick batteries do quite well at flaming. :lol:

Bert's night flying was insane. We stuck around all night Sat hoping to see some more but the rebuild didn't come quick enough. Sweet flying, just keep those blade stops off of my head next time. :motz

[Eric Lis]

Thanks Will, If I could be 1/20th the pilot that Matt is....I would be :smokin:

It was somebody elses idea on the GLOW sticks, but that was cool. Maybe if I soak the potato`s next time we could have flaming potato`s.

Looking forward to seeing that video, and I`m sure Baron will be too.

Matt`s patience level is great, and changing that flybar seemed to be the ticket.

[WillJames]

Matt`s patience level is great, and changing that flybar seemed to be the ticket.



Matt has been around the block before and spotted that one right away didn't he. ;)

If you soak the potatoes in Everclear, we sould eat instead of shoot them. :)

What a blast of an event, it was great getting to know you better. That machine really attracts attention in the pouring rain at stage center. :smokin:

[Wa11banger]

Here are some pics of the event, this was our first time doing this and we dont have the best of equipment but it seemed to get the job done. :D Had a blast there Terry great event, cant wait until next years..

Thanks out to Randy he was a fountain of information and freely shared what he knew. Thanks

Saturday
The field line up Saturday afternoon
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Kyle doing some KE Tic Tocs
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Kyle in a huricane
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The awesome Hodges Hobbies.. Thanks for having us Mac
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Sunday
Clint hangin low
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Early Sunday Mornings crowd
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The Bird
These Pics are thanks to Randy
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