homebuilt UAV's?

"bowman" wrote

I used to fly at an uncontrolled where people would fly R/C at the
airport.
Nice Sunday afternoon, you'd have R/C's, gliders, sky divers, ag planes,
and the odd helicopter. Kept life interesting.

It isn't that hard at a not-very-busy airport, to keep an eye out for "big
planes" entering the pattern, and landing, when they do. It is a worthwhile
trade-off for the RC'er, given the pavement and wide open spaces to enjoy!
--
Jim in NC

Morgans wrote:
"bowman" wrote


I used to fly at an uncontrolled where people would fly R/C at the

airport.

Nice Sunday afternoon, you'd have R/C's, gliders, sky divers, ag planes,
and the odd helicopter. Kept life interesting.


It isn't that hard at a not-very-busy airport, to keep an eye out for "big
planes" entering the pattern, and landing, when they do. It is a worthwhile
trade-off for the RC'er, given the pavement and wide open spaces to enjoy!

My dad and I were out at the local RC field one day, and we just
happened to look up when everyone's airplanes were on the ground... and
there was this Cub circling overhead. Well, he started to get lower...
and lower... and finally came by to do a touch and go on our 300ft
astroturf runway! Big smiles and waves all around...

(and yes, I realize that it was rather stupid and dangerous...)

Also, many years before (when my dad was stationed at Norfolk) we used
to fly off a taxiway at an old naval air station (or maybe just the old
part of the base). Had to go in and check with the guys on duty every
time though, in case the C-2's and E-2's were doing landing practice
that day. I also remember going out there once with my mom when my dad
was up doing training, and they landed to have lunch with us. Got to
get up close and personal with an E-2 that day....

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Bob Martin wrote:
Morgans wrote:
"bowman" wrote


I used to fly at an uncontrolled where people would fly R/C at the

airport.

Nice Sunday afternoon, you'd have R/C's, gliders, sky divers, ag planes,
and the odd helicopter. Kept life interesting.


It isn't that hard at a not-very-busy airport, to keep an eye out for "big
planes" entering the pattern, and landing, when they do. It is a worthwhile
trade-off for the RC'er, given the pavement and wide open spaces to enjoy!

My dad and I were out at the local RC field one day, and we just
happened to look up when everyone's airplanes were on the ground... and
there was this Cub circling overhead. Well, he started to get lower...
and lower... and finally came by to do a touch and go on our 300ft
astroturf runway! Big smiles and waves all around...


back in the early 70's, the local R/C club was having a big event
at their 'airport'. some guy in a Cessna (as I recall) trike got
into the pattern, and actually *landed* on the circa 500' of blacktop
'main runway'.

It was several _weeks_ before he managed to get the plane back out -- had
to wait for a day with high enough headwinds to get airborne before
encountering the cornfield.