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Knox Area Slope flying
« on: February 22, 2009, 05:38:54 PM »
Many might not know that there is some good SLOPE flying in/around this area.  As of right now there are only a few people in this area that fly Slope.  So, I thought I would share some videos that we have made over the last couple of years.  Remember these planes are gliders...no motors/engines.  The last three videos feature some Dynamic Soaring.  If you don't know what Dynamic Soaring (DS) is then check this link:   
http://www.billpattersonart.com/dszone.swf

Hope you enjoy!  Please share comments and ask questions.
Michael

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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2009, 10:06:52 PM »
Great videos!  8)  Never new about DS'ing and it was amazing to see how fast those planes were going without an engine.   :o
I have been wanting to get a good soaring plane.  I swear the winds have been a lot stronger ever since I got into a hobby that required calm winds (about a year now).  If I have a soaring plane, maybe I'll be good in any wind.
I've made you the moderator for this section since I don't know enough about soaring/gliding yet.
Thanks for the post Michael!
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2009, 08:02:05 PM »
Hi Michael,

We needed something like this along time ago.  Enjoyed the videos! We need to get together and do some more flying!
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2009, 09:38:07 PM »
ok im in mike.
site looks good. keep it up guys. t3
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2009, 12:17:52 PM »
Now the peanut gallery is complete.......
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2010, 07:27:00 PM »
The peanut gallery can't be complete until all the peanuts are in!
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2010, 09:22:49 PM »
Ahhh...now the show can go on...

Welcome aboard.

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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2010, 10:34:10 PM »
Welcome skorski glad you found us. Are you still in Oak Ridge?

Wow, Its been a while since I have watched those videos. Man! they are good :)

How can anyone watch those and not want to give slope flying a try!

Michael
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2010, 08:33:04 AM »
I was pretty shocked when BN told me the other day the RC speed record (informal or not) was held by a glider. I never would have guessed that. I think I'd like to give it a try someday.
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2010, 03:59:36 PM »
Here is a video of the 399mph DS record..........there is not much to see at 399mph :WOW

Spencer and his K100 DS to a new WR of 399 MPH!
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Re: Knox Area Slope flying
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2010, 06:14:10 PM »
Hey Michael!
Great vids & good to see you busy!
I'm still flying my ascent in the backyard & still have a depron dynamite on the bench. (Building inertia stalled out on me last year)
Mike.
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