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Thought for the day.

Having started out with 1/4A - 1/2A single channel pulse planes in the early '70s, we had to learn how to make do with the power we had, sometimes flying in 15 MPH winds. Then I graduated up the the A size planes. Got to the point where I could dead-stick land an aircraft on rudder only within a couple steps of myself. You learn to judge wind factors, sink rate, even flaring with rudder for a smooth landing (hit rudder just before touchdown to straighten it out and flare).

In a way bigger is better the older I get, I just bought myself a Hobby Lobby Miss Stik Senior, 55" span for geared 400 or .07 nitro. Was on sale for $24, their 36" Junior is $16 'til end of the month.

Staying out of trouble means knowing your flight envelope and staying within it. More power also means learning to throttle back, which some have difficulty with (even motorcyclists).

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High Plains Thumper
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I was looking for a used Suzuki S-40, 500 cc single. Just something to scoot around the neighborhood on. However, I just got back from a short ride on the VN800B and it didn't seem large at all. I must finally be getting used to the size of it.

I'm not craving anything larger, but if the wife begins riding with me, I see a larger bike in my future. Probably another Kawasaki, but I wouldn't rule out Harley. Depends on how well the new business goes.

Kind of hard to figure out where to carry the models on these things.

Ed Cregger

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Yep, there isn't much difference in our ages. I got out of high school in

64, then they caught me and made me stay for another half year.

That is a neat model you got, if it is like the ARF that goes by a similar name.

Ed Cregger

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Early '80s, I carried my single channel planes up the Pali Highway on Oahu, HI to windward side to fly at the model plane field near the landfill. I had the plane and field box strapped to the package rack on back.

Now, I think I would make a special jig out of wood mounted to package rack or pillion and saddlebag guards to carry a plane. Where there is a will there is a way.

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High Plains Thumper

Picture of it is:

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It is a kit. Perhaps you are thinking of

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