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My Dad's RC Plane maiden voyage... Video/Pics...
By Rp3 on Aug 9, 2009 | In Fun (Web, Movies, Life, etc..), Life
So as I wrote about in my earlier post, I and my Mom got my dad a RC Plane for his Birthday. So now the batter is charged, and the plane is together. It's time to take it out and give it a fly. Here is my dad before the fun started..
I also took some videos and below you will find them.
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
The last flight ended in a huge tree about 1/4 mile away. We had to leave a letter for the home owner to call my dad so we could climb on the house to retrieve it. Well the nice lady called the next morning and I headed over with ladder and pole in tow. I got on the roof and eventually got the plane out of the tree. Once we got it out, we looked it over and decided it was fine, did I say these things are tough?, and decided to take it home and charge the battery. 1 hour later it was my turn to give it a flight. I was rather successful for a couple flights, then while trying to bank a turn I nosed it into the pavement big time. It really tore up the front end. But we gathered it up, and took it back to his house for investigation, 20 or so dollars later we had the parts needed to fix it on order. WOW, these things are pretty tough. He is busy this week, so when the parts get in we should be able to fly next weekend.
I might have to get one 
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Gary says he wants to get one too ..
So today is my Dad's b-day.
By Rp3 on Aug 6, 2009 | In Fun (Web, Movies, Life, etc..), Life
So today is my dad's bday and I got him a new toy. Hell when your dad is 79 it's hard to find something he needs, right? So you resort to toy's and techno gadgets. Last year for Fathers day my mom and me got him a wireless weather station with all the extras. He loves it, yet another great gift.
So on to his Bday present. I got him THIS. A buddy and myself have talked about getting into RC Planes. When I was talking to my dad about it, I could tell on the phone he was excited for me, as he used to play back in the day, he even still has some of the old stuff in the garage. My how things have changed..
My buddy has flown them before, I have never ventured into this mess, as I don't want to spend 4-8 hours building something only to crash it and destroy it in 5 mins. Oh but wait, this was my thinking years ago, today this stuff is pretty strong and durable. This plane I got my dad is made of foam, and replacement parts are readily available. We might give it a go tonight, or tomorrow. Not sure just yet. If all goes well, I am sure I will delve into the realm of RC Planes. He can't have one that is fun, and I not have one of course. You know the guy and toy thing right? Yes, he who has the most toys wins. Period..
So happy Birthday Dad, I hope you like your present! I hope to get more like it in the years to come..
Maybe some pictures later...hopefully of a plane flying of course...
