Austin Heli Fest, Austin TX, April 13,14,15 2012

[Gawl]

Sounds like Friday then. If I don't get my tail issue out hoping someone familiar with the 7hv will be there.

[razeyoshi]

$50.00 donation complete, don't really need to win a new heli in a raffle, I need new 6s lipos... lol... but would be great to win a Rave heli...

[whoodie]

What is the "official" event hotel/motel? There are two of us coming down from north Texas and we want to stay at the same place as everyone else.

[TheBum]

Originally Posted by whoodie

What is the "official" event hotel/motel? There are two of us coming down from north Texas and we want to stay at the same place as everyone else.

There really isn't an "official" motel. I'll be at the Red Roof Inn. The closest will probably be in Manor, but I found the room prices to be a bit high.

[razeyoshi]

I think pitching a tent is allowed as well... lol... I don't think I will be doing that unless I can't find a room, I better see if I can reserve a room now...

[razeyoshi]

I booked a room at:
Microtel Inn And Suites Austin 7705 Metro Center Pkwy, Austin, TX, 78744 Property information: +1 512 386-7800
1 Room: 2 Queen Beds Non Smoking Room - Advance Purchase Save 15 %
1 Guest: 1 Adult
1 Night: Fri Apr/13/2012toSat Apr/14/2012
Total:$96.22 , paid in full

2 Queen beds I only need one, anybody interested in the other bed for $48? Let me know... I've stayed here one time in the past, it is a fairly new hotel not bad...

[willlig756]

We're all registered and ready to fly.

[philipfrank]

aerial

[jbdww]

Phil, That is a very cool Arial shot. Looks like we still have room for more pilots. Hope the weather is better next year, but despite the weather, it was a lot of fun.

[philipfrank]

Thanks. Had a great time. Here are some vids.

Part 1



Part 2

[philipfrank]

[TheBum]

Originally Posted by jbdww

Phil, That is a very cool Arial shot. Looks like we still have room for more pilots. Hope the weather is better next year, but despite the weather, it was a lot of fun.

Yeah, I think the wind scared people away more than anything. Flying in the wind was a challenge, but it was kinda fun because it's not something I typically do at my home field.

How many pilots ended up registering?

[philipfrank]

[philipfrank]

[jbdww]

Originally Posted by TheBum

Yeah, I think the wind scared people away more than anything. Flying in the wind was a challenge, but it was kinda fun because it's not something I typically do at my home field.

How many pilots ended up registering?

We still had 79 registered pilots. There are things you can still do with wind. One fun trick I do is try to do forward flips with the wind in front of the heli and try to keep the heli in one spot, hard to do, but when you do it, looks very cool.

[TheBum]

Originally Posted by jbdww

We still had 79 registered pilots. There are things you can still do with wind. One fun trick I do is try to do forward flips with the wind in front of the heli and try to keep the heli in one spot, hard to do, but when you do it, looks very cool.

I discovered that starting a loop traveling downwind can turn into a stall turn in that much wind. I didn't have enough pitch or headspeed to bring it over the top.

[TioDave]

[Rahulgaba]

I thought I shared the pics from there yesterday... did it get deleted.. i didnt get a PM..

well here they are again.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3885173&type=3

[Nelsonisms]

Oops...I posted this on the thread for the event last year...my bad.

So the forecast is available for next weekend. It's looking pretty good. Mostly sunny, warm but not too hot and fairly low winds. I hope it stays like this as the week progresses. I'm looking forward to seeing some real helifreakness next weekend.

Friday (4/5)



Saturday (4/6)



Sunday (4/7)