It�s about 4 pm now, the sky is opening up, I am on flight 7 or 8, a voice from behind barks out, � OK Strother, give up the Pizza Box !!� .
Its my bud Jim McCarthy, who promptly remove the MPX 4000 from my hand, and flies the Ventus which is at about 2200 feet.
Shortly, Tk and Bacus sneak up and the fun begins�McCarthy flies for about 40 minutes, then Bacus for another, then TK for another 40 or so, ach critiquing each others flying ability or the lack of, all in the most serious fun of fun.
They finally toss the box back at me, I cruse the Ventus around for a little while longer, Batteries are not an issue with this plane and its 10 servos, as I have two 3000ma packs in her.
I make the turns to down wind, then base, then final, I am about mid field, the airplane picks up speed �a tail wind gust � I apply a little spoiler, the Ventus Slams onto the ground, the tail continues to elevate, the right tip strikes the ground, the tail flips over, the canopy breaks, and then it all finally stops��..
We go out pick up the big pieces and reassemble on my blanket. There is a whole bunch of analyzing and I am so sorry about your plan floating about.
Yea, My plane is broke, I cannot fly tomorrow, bench fixing is the order, I know this already, but I am not upset.
I look at all the folks standing near, holding Karen�s hand, and I reflect that this has been the best soaring day that I have had in many years. I have met new people, old friends, soared with my
Then John Diniz says it time for brats and beer at my place ! Heck I am up for that !
Karen and I tear down, while others fly hand launch,
The Diniz Family are great hosts, but McCarthy still cooked�.This town has some really good Brats�trust me !!
There is so much more to tell, But I have taken enough of your time.
I want to Thank the Goldsmiths, Horizon, JR, The Diniz Family, the city of
I will back for the Next JR Aero Tow !!
Jack Strother
Granger, IN
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LSF Official 1996 - 2004
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