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19trax95 · 07-22-2017, 04:03 PM

I didn't see any others so I'll start one. I guess this is more for members who will be staying at Ircha be it on site or off site.

I myself will be tent camping at site 4 Tuesday night through Sunday. Rules are simple, just list what your bringing, in hopes we can either remind each other to bring those needed items, or to get new attendees an idea of what to bring. I know a thread similar to this last year helped my greatly since it was my first year. I'll start.

- tent
- inverter generator
- fan
- air bed
- small bbq grill
- cooler with lots of ice and waters (it gets hot out there)
- simple food items for grill
- flash light or lantern
- sun screen
- extension cord
- tarp to put under tent
- ez up tent for flight line
- clothes and towel for shower
- folding table and chairs

Obviously your helis and support equipment for them, but those are a given.

Slyster · 07-22-2017, 04:36 PM

Here my list from last time.. RV at site 3 w/ power

AMA card
Cash
Mac and charger
Cpap
Duct tapes (green and orange)
Food (BBQ sauce, Pork, fried chicken, sandwich stuff, frozen veggies, freezies)
Table
Chair
Meds
Camper keys
Large fans (if forecast looks hot)
DX8
Heli canopies
EZ-Up
Headlamps and flashlights in camper.
Helis
Shaver
Five gallon water can to top off camper
Towels and sleeping bag and 2 pillows
Spray bottle
Tennies and tevas
Chargers and cables
24v Power supply
Yellow power strip
Parts boxes
Clothes (don’t forget sweatpants and a sweatshirt) and extra underwear and socks. long good shorts
Torch lighter and fuel
Bungie cords
Hat
Neck strap
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Coffee
Coffee maker
Couple of towels
Coffee mugs
Heli tools
Paper towels
Paper plates
Plastic forks

Darkbird · 07-22-2017, 06:16 PM

Specific to those with campers: run a full check on all onboard systems prior to hooking up to go. Found some wiring issues in mine but finally got them all fixed. Sux to arrive onsite and then realize a critical system doesn't work. And after the bath houses went down last year, the wife has deemed the onboard plumbing to be a critical system, lol.

KC8CYF · 07-22-2017, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

Here my list from last time.. RV at site 3 w/ power

AMA card
Cash
Mac and charger
Cpap
Duct tapes (green and orange)
Food (BBQ sauce, Pork, fried chicken, sandwich stuff, frozen veggies, freezies)
Table
Chair
Meds
Camper keys
Large fans (if forecast looks hot)
DX8
Heli canopies
EZ-Up
Headlamps and flashlights in camper.
Helis
Shaver
Five gallon water can to top off camper
Towels and sleeping bag and 2 pillows
Spray bottle
Tennies and tevas
Chargers and cables
24v Power supply
Yellow power strip
Parts boxes
Clothes (don’t forget sweatpants and a sweatshirt) and extra underwear and socks. long good shorts
Torch lighter and fuel
Bungie cords
Hat
Neck strap
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Coffee
Coffee maker
Couple of towels
Coffee mugs
Heli tools
Paper towels
Paper plates
Plastic forks

Don't forget the T.P.

But seriously, nice list gentlemen, I'm sure it'll help are few of us!

See you at IRCHA!

KSHeli · 07-22-2017, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC8CYF

Don't forget the T.P.

But seriously, nice list gentlemen, I'm sure it'll help are few of us!

See you at IRCHA!

Better add coffee filters

Flying Foot Doc · 07-23-2017, 01:47 AM

A couple of plastic drop cloths to cover helps if/ when it rains

JonJet · 07-23-2017, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC8CYF

Don't forget the T.P.

I have always wondered if the preparation designers actually discarded preparations A thru G...

Or perhaps they just followed the Seven Wonders with their 8th formulation

73 to KC8CYF...de WW0WR

MariaFan · 07-23-2017, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

Here my list from last time.. RV at site 3 w/ power

AMA card
Cash
Mac and cheese

Fixed that for ya...

Slyster · 07-23-2017, 09:33 AM

Macbook Air and Cheese?

JonJet · 07-23-2017, 12:27 PM

The harder-to-find but much tastier version of the old favorite...

Cheesy Racamoni

Thestructured · 07-23-2017, 02:21 PM

Energy drinks. ALL the energy drinks.

3D Dave · 07-24-2017, 10:10 AM

Another must have item...

Bug spray/OFF

Not always necessary during the day but after 5 is a different story.

19trax95 · 07-24-2017, 11:23 AM

^^^^ thats when you fire up the nitro machine.

gtruk · 07-24-2017, 11:41 AM

So this is my first IRCHA event and had a couple of questions. I won't be camping but rather staying at a hotel for the duration. Is there a place that you could set up a canopy and bring your own chairs, cooler, and of course helis for the day?

bradg · 07-24-2017, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtruk

So this is my first IRCHA event and had a couple of questions. I won't be camping but rather staying at a hotel for the duration. Is there a place that you could set up a canopy and bring your own chairs, cooler, and of course helis for the day?

There is space reserved for sponsors and such that is centered either side of center stage. Beyond that is wide open. Worst case is they ask you to move down some.

Brad G

19trax95 · 07-24-2017, 07:02 PM

My understanding is you can't set anything up until after 5pm Tuesday. That's what time I plan on rolling in there.

I'm setting up my ez up on the flight line and my tent to camp across the road. I didn't make it until Thursday last year, but this year I took the whole week off.

im4711 · 07-25-2017, 02:29 PM

not sure when you can start setting up your stuff. I still will get vin way earlier to get some fun flying before the event. I do not think its busy like it was during peak in 2011 - 2014. So i think there will be enough to get us all a spot somehow

Most important thing for me to bring is .... FUN. Rest will work out somehow

Guapo131 · 07-25-2017, 03:44 PM

Here's my checklist, But since I've never gone to IRCHA before, it's probably pretty incomplete:

- 12x12 canopy (I should probably label it)
- sleeping bag, pillow.
- Air mattress and extra D batteries. Cot as a backup
- Tent, & Tarp for ground under tent to protect from rocks and sharps
- 2x folding camping chairs.
- 1 long white table. Rubber mat thing that keeps stuff from sliding.
- 5gal water tank. Maybe also use as an ice bank and for water.
- Cooler - Fill with food/beer/Gatorade (use water from 5gal tank)
- 1 rubbermaid full of drygoods (chips, cookies, beef jerky, salt/pepper, knife forks plates bowls, paper towels, speaker, flashlight, Off, trash bags), Bungee cords, duct tape.
- 1 small suitcase w/ clothes and toiletries
- Generator (800w sportsman) w/ bin (100ft extension cord). Surge protector, power strip,Gas. At least the 1 gal container:
o 0.55gal tank in genny @50% load =6hrs (from descr). Assume ½ gal per day usage? Ex: 1gal tank + .5gal internal genny tank prefilled = approx. 3 days.
- Charging case. And folding stand/table.
- Helicopters: 550sx, 2x X3, FPV racers, small fpv quads, Nano CPX’s,
- Spare parts bins: main, X3, 550sx, quad parts bin
- Laptop (for internet/email/ikon logs/forums). Use Iphone 10GB wifi sharing. Phone and laptop charging cables
- Big umbrella for rain
- Tent Fan
- Bring trash bags to put the tent and tarp inside if they get wet before/during packup. Keep the car clean

Breezyjr · 07-25-2017, 06:06 PM

I wanted to add a few things, maybe NOT to bring...
I have over packed way to many times, I think I'm starting to get it down...

I don't need to bring every tool I own. Just a few of the essentials, I've brought, in years past, everything needed for a new build, even though I have never built a new heli in the past 5 years.
I don't need to bring 8 or more helis. I think I'll being a max of 3 this year.
Cause when you bring 8 helis, you feel the need to bring ALL their spare parts...
Don't bring too many leisure items, as in, when you're not flying... When ARE you not flying, maybe while you sleep...

This year I am bound and determined to NOT bring too much stuff.

Can't wait.

Slyster · 07-25-2017, 06:45 PM

My thoughts are (as 3D sport / boring flyer) is if I wanted to fly I would have stayed home! I am bringing nothing!

07-22-2017, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
19trax95 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2015	IRCHA 2017 Check List I didn't see any others so I'll start one. I guess this is more for members who will be staying at Ircha be it on site or off site. I myself will be tent camping at site 4 Tuesday night through Sunday. Rules are simple, just list what your bringing, in hopes we can either remind each other to bring those needed items, or to get new attendees an idea of what to bring. I know a thread similar to this last year helped my greatly since it was my first year. I'll start. - tent - inverter generator - fan - air bed - small bbq grill - cooler with lots of ice and waters (it gets hot out there) - simple food items for grill - flash light or lantern - sun screen - extension cord - tarp to put under tent - ez up tent for flight line - clothes and towel for shower - folding table and chairs Obviously your helis and support equipment for them, but those are a given.

07-22-2017, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Here my list from last time.. RV at site 3 w/ power AMA card Cash Mac and charger Cpap Duct tapes (green and orange) Food (BBQ sauce, Pork, fried chicken, sandwich stuff, frozen veggies, freezies) Table Chair Meds Camper keys Large fans (if forecast looks hot) DX8 Heli canopies EZ-Up Headlamps and flashlights in camper. Helis Shaver Five gallon water can to top off camper Towels and sleeping bag and 2 pillows Spray bottle Tennies and tevas Chargers and cables 24v Power supply Yellow power strip Parts boxes Clothes (don’t forget sweatpants and a sweatshirt) and extra underwear and socks. long good shorts Torch lighter and fuel Bungie cords Hat Neck strap Sunscreen Sunglasses Coffee Coffee maker Couple of towels Coffee mugs Heli tools Paper towels Paper plates Plastic forks __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

07-22-2017, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darkbird Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jackson, Mi.	Specific to those with campers: run a full check on all onboard systems prior to hooking up to go. Found some wiring issues in mine but finally got them all fixed. Sux to arrive onsite and then realize a critical system doesn't work. And after the bath houses went down last year, the wife has deemed the onboard plumbing to be a critical system, lol. __________________ "Whadda ya mean,'There's a loose nut behind the transmitter'?!!"

07-23-2017, 01:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flying Foot Doc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	A couple of plastic drop cloths to cover helps if/ when it rains __________________ Practiced controlled lessons from ArchmageAU ...big help !

07-23-2017, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Macbook Air and Cheese? __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

07-23-2017, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
JonJet Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fargo ND (Home of the NDSU Thundering Herd)	The harder-to-find but much tastier version of the old favorite... Cheesy Racamoni

07-23-2017, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Thestructured Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2014	Energy drinks. ALL the energy drinks. __________________ Trex 700L spirit pro / Trex 700n spirit pro/ Trex 550x spirit pro / Goblin Black Nitro 700

07-24-2017, 10:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
3D Dave Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Area	Another must have item... Bug spray/OFF Not always necessary during the day but after 5 is a different story. __________________ Diabolo 700UL / Logo 700 / Oxy 5 / Goblin 500 / Oxy 2 FE / Blade 180CFX / mCPxBL / nano CPS / V-Bar NEO / V-Bar Control / uBrain / DX7

07-24-2017, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
19trax95 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2015	^^^^ thats when you fire up the nitro machine.

07-24-2017, 11:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
gtruk Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Overland Park, KS	So this is my first IRCHA event and had a couple of questions. I won't be camping but rather staying at a hotel for the duration. Is there a place that you could set up a canopy and bring your own chairs, cooler, and of course helis for the day? __________________ XL V2, Soxos 7.1L - Previous: Kraken 580, Nimbus, Protos 380, Kraken 700, Diabolo 700, Oxy 5/2, Logo 600 / 550SX, Protos 700, Synergy 516, Velos 880, Gaui X7 / X5, Goblin 380, Blade 120SR/180SR/ mcpx BL/300X/450XL, Align 700X/150/Leap 3D

07-24-2017, 07:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
19trax95 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2015	My understanding is you can't set anything up until after 5pm Tuesday. That's what time I plan on rolling in there. I'm setting up my ez up on the flight line and my tent to camp across the road. I didn't make it until Thursday last year, but this year I took the whole week off.

07-25-2017, 02:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
im4711 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2008	not sure when you can start setting up your stuff. I still will get vin way earlier to get some fun flying before the event. I do not think its busy like it was during peak in 2011 - 2014. So i think there will be enough to get us all a spot somehow Most important thing for me to bring is .... FUN. Rest will work out somehow __________________ Kontronik, Switch Blades, Bavarian Demon, TDR, TDF, Diabolo, HeliBaby, Takumi and Banshee

07-25-2017, 03:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Guapo131 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2013	Here's my checklist, But since I've never gone to IRCHA before, it's probably pretty incomplete: - 12x12 canopy (I should probably label it) - sleeping bag, pillow. - Air mattress and extra D batteries. Cot as a backup - Tent, & Tarp for ground under tent to protect from rocks and sharps - 2x folding camping chairs. - 1 long white table. Rubber mat thing that keeps stuff from sliding. - 5gal water tank. Maybe also use as an ice bank and for water. - Cooler - Fill with food/beer/Gatorade (use water from 5gal tank) - 1 rubbermaid full of drygoods (chips, cookies, beef jerky, salt/pepper, knife forks plates bowls, paper towels, speaker, flashlight, Off, trash bags), Bungee cords, duct tape. - 1 small suitcase w/ clothes and toiletries - Generator (800w sportsman) w/ bin (100ft extension cord). Surge protector, power strip,Gas. At least the 1 gal container: o 0.55gal tank in genny @50% load =6hrs (from descr). Assume ½ gal per day usage? Ex: 1gal tank + .5gal internal genny tank prefilled = approx. 3 days. - Charging case. And folding stand/table. - Helicopters: 550sx, 2x X3, FPV racers, small fpv quads, Nano CPX’s, - Spare parts bins: main, X3, 550sx, quad parts bin - Laptop (for internet/email/ikon logs/forums). Use Iphone 10GB wifi sharing. Phone and laptop charging cables - Big umbrella for rain - Tent Fan - Bring trash bags to put the tent and tarp inside if they get wet before/during packup. Keep the car clean __________________ Logo 550SX Gaui X3: 360mm 6S IKON1 HWV3 + a 2nd 325mm Night Bird Nano CPX (x2), Upgrades: AD Mild &wild BL, MH swash, Solid extended tail Blade CX2 stock, & DX8, +some quads + small fixed wings

07-25-2017, 06:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Breezyjr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2009	I wanted to add a few things, maybe NOT to bring... I have over packed way to many times, I think I'm starting to get it down... I don't need to bring every tool I own. Just a few of the essentials, I've brought, in years past, everything needed for a new build, even though I have never built a new heli in the past 5 years. I don't need to bring 8 or more helis. I think I'll being a max of 3 this year. Cause when you bring 8 helis, you feel the need to bring ALL their spare parts... Don't bring too many leisure items, as in, when you're not flying... When ARE you not flying, maybe while you sleep... This year I am bound and determined to NOT bring too much stuff. Can't wait. __________________ Diablo, Shape 9.0, Goblin 700 & 380, Sylphide 90, Srimok 90N x2, Srimok 90E, Dune, Vibe 90SG, TDR, E-Aurora, Logo 600SE & 500SE, T600 ESP, T600NSP, Synergy E6 & E5, Warp 360, Gaui NX4 & X4,T500, T450 Pro FBL, 180CFX and 130x

07-25-2017, 06:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	My thoughts are (as 3D sport / boring flyer) is if I wanted to fly I would have stayed home! I am bringing nothing! __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

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