Top Gun Practice Session 04-26-2013

  Proper preparation for the “Top Gun Scale Invitational” requires extensive attention to the model, its sub systems, documentation, presentation, etc.  Pilot proficiency and repetition of the flight routine that you intend to impress the flight judges with, is the other half of the equation.

  Ray Johns (Gen. USAF Ret.) joined us for a practice session at our local jet friendly S.A.M.S. (Sanford, Fl. Aeromodelers).

  Since Top Gun’s “Paradise Field” is grass, practicing on a grass strip is beneficial.  Ray got some stick time with lots of approaches on a BobCat and an Ultra Bandit.  Dustin perfected his Starfighter trim flights showing everyone the “Wow Factor” of the F-104G.  BVM’s “Success Package” for this latest Skymaster offering will allow customers to properly rig and trim this challenging jet.  It actually looks easy to fly.

  The Navy Aggressor EBandit is a close match in performance to my competition F-80 (EVF) so I use it to practice a 5-1/2 minute routine.  It was a fun day!

Bob Violett