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Hekicopter · 07-04-2012, 10:31 AM

Check out the thread on RR. The guys putting this together tend to spend more time over there.

http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t688004p1/

Since I've met these guys and joined the club they've all been a tremendous help. I've learned a lot from everyone I've met, especially Darrick aka. dchekas.
You'll find everyone from sponsored pros to novices attending this event and each one willing to help out anyone who shows up. You won't be dissappointed.

No size restrictions that I'm aware of. I'm bringing my MCPX and both 600's. Basically fly what you brung.

In fact today is heli Wednesday. Take a ride to the field and you'll get to meet some of the people involved.

PrivateerConcepts · 07-04-2012, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the info.
Wednesdays eh? Hmmm... I wish Farmington was a bit closer. Not bad for a day trip but hard to justify when cash is low and there is a monster field right next door - Family doesn't mind because I can take them to do other things or I can just pop over for a few flights at any time. Food for thought none the less

dchekas · 07-05-2012, 02:03 PM

Unfortunately, I have some bad news in regards to the power.

Looks like we aren't going to have it in time for the event

Sorry guys.

In lieu of this, I'm going to see if I can get some Generators if you don't have one, and needed to use power.

I apologize again guys, we've been navigating some red tape, and it looks like we'll be getting the power the week after the funfly.

kwreed · 07-08-2012, 06:17 PM

I'm planning on it. It'll be the first time I fly at one. Can't wait.

I have a couple of Honda generators, I'll bring em.

dchekas · 07-09-2012, 06:53 PM

I have some great news.

Thanks to the folks at Helidirect, we have been given several prizes to give away at the Funfly.

Stay tuned for more details!

u8at711 · 07-12-2012, 09:00 PM

I should be there, can't wait ! !

dchekas · 07-13-2012, 08:08 PM

Exciting news!

RC Hobbies and More has donated an OS 91HZ-R as our big raffle prize!

Thanks to several club members, we also will have a Castle ICE2 120HV, Align 3GX FBL Unit, SwitchGlo Pro, PushGlo, V-Blades and more as apart of our raffle!

1 Raffle ticket will come with registration, and more will be available for purchase.

Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

-Darrick

weng · 07-14-2012, 07:20 PM

Thanks for hosting a great event. For those who missed it, you missed a good one. Here are a couple of shots from today.

JW
NEHC

dchekas · 07-15-2012, 09:58 AM

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Thank you all for attending our Funfly!

I believe our final registered pilot count was 43. Very good for our first Funfly!

I'd like to thank Eric Ehrenfels for CD'ing the event. He put in lots of time to make this event happen, and it couldn't have been done without him.

Big shout out to RC Hobbies and More for donating the OS 91HZ-R for our big raffle, and to Heli Direct for donating the Pulse Battery, shirts, and hat.

I'd also like to thank our fellow club member, Dom Pecot, for donating the Castle 120 ICE2 HV and the Align 3GX. You rock my friend!

We will see you all next year!

Pictures to follow....

sfaust · 07-15-2012, 10:35 AM

43 is great for a first event! Kudos. I wish I could have been there, but things came up the night before. Next year for sure!

Taxus812 · 07-15-2012, 02:46 PM

Love hover picture. How many we're in the air at the same time ?

gitbse · 07-15-2012, 03:22 PM

It was a hell of an awesome day.

weng · 07-15-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taxus812

Love hover picture. How many we're in the air at the same time ?

I had some other pictures before we took off and w/o the smoke and it looked like around 25.

JW

Airworks · 07-15-2012, 06:48 PM

whata great event.
had a great time and thanks to the club members and sponsors that made everything happen!
always great to see people and meet other people. And talk about some kickass flying! tons of great pilots and some great shows!
+1
a year inbetween these events is way to long. see you next year!
thanks

matthewcornell · 07-16-2012, 10:10 AM

I really had a great time at this - thanks for hosting it. It was my first heli event, and the first time I've seen anything bigger than a 600. Wow! I got up my courage and flew my 450 Sport, which until today I was thinking of as "big". Looked like a gnat compared to the others. Thinking $eriou$ly about a 500 now. I got some good tips from folks re: FBL units, 500s, and batteries and chargers. Actually, I was surprisingly encouraged from the whole experience. As a 49YO pilot with a little over a year of experience, I felt proud representing the mentally challenged contingent. But I got to see some peers flying and realized I feel pretty good about my current skills. Fast inverted backwards circuits, pirouetting circuits, and inverted funnels aren't too far away, and I can see piro flips in the not-too-distant future. I just wish more pilots lived near me in western MA (Amherst)! All-in-all, really awesome event. Any others in New England coming up?

Airworks · 07-16-2012, 05:49 PM

im western MA , but im a bit more western then amherst , i think thats over an hour to get to

im in Adams MA , out by williamstown and pittsfield.

dchekas · 07-16-2012, 08:45 PM

The next most local funfly to MA is probably going to be Phenom in September.

That's in Mansfield, MA. It's the "big" New England event.

If you're willing to drive, there's also Rotorbash in PA this weekend, Heli's Over Delaware, and NE Helicopter Jamboree in Rochester

Airworks · 08-01-2012, 06:21 PM

l be at rochester , and NEHP , see you there!!!!

gitbse · 08-05-2012, 12:03 PM

Heck yea, Rochester and phenom are the two "no way I'm missing that one" events for me.
Besides IRCHA... of course.

Going to be a busy and fun next 6 weeks or so

07-04-2012, 10:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
Hekicopter Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2010	Check out the thread on RR. The guys putting this together tend to spend more time over there. http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t688004p1/ Since I've met these guys and joined the club they've all been a tremendous help. I've learned a lot from everyone I've met, especially Darrick aka. dchekas. You'll find everyone from sponsored pros to novices attending this event and each one willing to help out anyone who shows up. You won't be dissappointed. No size restrictions that I'm aware of. I'm bringing my MCPX and both 600's. Basically fly what you brung. In fact today is heli Wednesday. Take a ride to the field and you'll get to meet some of the people involved. __________________ Nano S2, DX9, AMA33083, FA37NM3433 "Growing up leads to growing old and then to dying, and dying to me don't sound like all that much fun"

07-04-2012, 11:16 AM	#22 (permalink)
PrivateerConcepts Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Thanks for the info. Wednesdays eh? Hmmm... I wish Farmington was a bit closer. Not bad for a day trip but hard to justify when cash is low and there is a monster field right next door - Family doesn't mind because I can take them to do other things or I can just pop over for a few flights at any time. Food for thought none the less __________________ No one really knows how helicopters fly?? No wonder this has taken me some time to figure out

07-05-2012, 02:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
dchekas Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	Unfortunately, I have some bad news in regards to the power. Looks like we aren't going to have it in time for the event Sorry guys. In lieu of this, I'm going to see if I can get some Generators if you don't have one, and needed to use power. I apologize again guys, we've been navigating some red tape, and it looks like we'll be getting the power the week after the funfly. __________________ Team Align Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder YouTube Channel

07-08-2012, 06:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
kwreed Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	Great news I'm planning on it. It'll be the first time I fly at one. Can't wait.I have a couple of Honda generators, I'll bring em.

07-09-2012, 06:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
dchekas Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	I have some great news. Thanks to the folks at Helidirect, we have been given several prizes to give away at the Funfly. Stay tuned for more details! __________________ Team Align Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder YouTube Channel

07-12-2012, 09:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
u8at711 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	I should be there, can't wait ! ! __________________ AMAIN Heli Team

07-13-2012, 08:08 PM	#27 (permalink)
dchekas Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	Exciting news! RC Hobbies and More has donated an OS 91HZ-R as our big raffle prize! Thanks to several club members, we also will have a Castle ICE2 120HV, Align 3GX FBL Unit, SwitchGlo Pro, PushGlo, V-Blades and more as apart of our raffle! 1 Raffle ticket will come with registration, and more will be available for purchase. Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! -Darrick __________________ Team Align Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder YouTube Channel Last edited by dchekas; 07-15-2012 at 10:19 AM..

07-14-2012, 07:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
weng Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009	Thanks for hosting a great event. For those who missed it, you missed a good one. Here are a couple of shots from today. JW NEHC Attached Thumbnails __________________ New England Heli Crew www.Nehelicrew.com MCX, CX3, B-400 w/500E Fuselage, MCPx(2X), TREX450(2X),TREX250, TREX550FBL, HK600(2X). Almost forgot - Ikarus ECO-8. Yea, I'm a junkie.

07-15-2012, 09:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
dchekas Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	c Thank you all for attending our Funfly! I believe our final registered pilot count was 43. Very good for our first Funfly! I'd like to thank Eric Ehrenfels for CD'ing the event. He put in lots of time to make this event happen, and it couldn't have been done without him. Big shout out to RC Hobbies and More for donating the OS 91HZ-R for our big raffle, and to Heli Direct for donating the Pulse Battery, shirts, and hat. I'd also like to thank our fellow club member, Dom Pecot, for donating the Castle 120 ICE2 HV and the Align 3GX. You rock my friend! We will see you all next year! Pictures to follow.... __________________ Team Align Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder YouTube Channel

07-15-2012, 10:35 AM	#30 (permalink)
sfaust Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	43 is great for a first event! Kudos. I wish I could have been there, but things came up the night before. Next year for sure! __________________ 700E(x2),700N,600N,600E/Hughes 500E fuse 40% Extra 330S, 40% Decathlon, 35% Cap232, 30% Yak54, H9 Valiant

07-15-2012, 02:46 PM	#31 (permalink)
Taxus812 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011	Love hover picture. How many we're in the air at the same time ? __________________ Thunder Tiger X50 TT FBL (OS 50 SX Hyper \| Align 3GX Gyro\Gov \| Align DS610 x 4 \| Align DS650 x 1 \| 2 Spektrum Sats) Align Trex 450Pro V2 (HS5065MG x3 \| DS520 x 1\| Castle ICE 50 \| MiniV 5.3 Pro) Align Trex 150 DFC (Lynx Metal Swash \| Spektrum Sat)

07-15-2012, 03:22 PM	#32 (permalink)
gitbse Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2011	It was a hell of an awesome day. __________________ YS Powered Rave ENV Stretch Protos 500, Stretch Mini Protos, 180 Trio

07-15-2012, 06:48 PM	#34 (permalink)
Airworks Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	whata great event. had a great time and thanks to the club members and sponsors that made everything happen! always great to see people and meet other people. And talk about some kickass flying! tons of great pilots and some great shows! +1 a year inbetween these events is way to long. see you next year! thanks __________________ Warp, 6HV LED,6HV, Alien 450 MR, 250 mini Quad racer(4s monster) FPV rules the roost!

07-16-2012, 10:10 AM	#35 (permalink)
matthewcornell Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2011	I really had a great time at this - thanks for hosting it. It was my first heli event, and the first time I've seen anything bigger than a 600. Wow! I got up my courage and flew my 450 Sport, which until today I was thinking of as "big". Looked like a gnat compared to the others. Thinking $eriou$ly about a 500 now. I got some good tips from folks re: FBL units, 500s, and batteries and chargers. Actually, I was surprisingly encouraged from the whole experience. As a 49YO pilot with a little over a year of experience, I felt proud representing the mentally challenged contingent. But I got to see some peers flying and realized I feel pretty good about my current skills. Fast inverted backwards circuits, pirouetting circuits, and inverted funnels aren't too far away, and I can see piro flips in the not-too-distant future. I just wish more pilots lived near me in western MA (Amherst)! All-in-all, really awesome event. Any others in New England coming up?

07-16-2012, 05:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
Airworks Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	im western MA , but im a bit more western then amherst , i think thats over an hour to get to im in Adams MA , out by williamstown and pittsfield. __________________ Warp, 6HV LED,6HV, Alien 450 MR, 250 mini Quad racer(4s monster) FPV rules the roost!

07-16-2012, 08:45 PM	#37 (permalink)
dchekas Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	The next most local funfly to MA is probably going to be Phenom in September. That's in Mansfield, MA. It's the "big" New England event. If you're willing to drive, there's also Rotorbash in PA this weekend, Heli's Over Delaware, and NE Helicopter Jamboree in Rochester __________________ Team Align Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder YouTube Channel

08-01-2012, 06:21 PM	#38 (permalink)
Airworks Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	l be at rochester , and NEHP , see you there!!!! __________________ Warp, 6HV LED,6HV, Alien 450 MR, 250 mini Quad racer(4s monster) FPV rules the roost!

08-05-2012, 12:03 PM	#39 (permalink)
gitbse Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2011	Heck yea, Rochester and phenom are the two "no way I'm missing that one" events for me. Besides IRCHA... of course. Going to be a busy and fun next 6 weeks or so __________________ YS Powered Rave ENV Stretch Protos 500, Stretch Mini Protos, 180 Trio

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