When I neglect my family...

Capt. Caucasian · April 16th, 2008, 09:33

When I neglect my family... I build and fly giant scale RC. By popular demand, I was asked to post my newest plane. It started out as a box of lumber and took me three months to build. It is designed for all out 3D flying. It hovers at only 1/3 throttle! I'm going to the field later today so I hope to get some video made.

Here's the specs:

Ohio Model Planes Hybrid Edge 540 (Its a hybrid between a full, scale fuselage and a simple profile fuse. In the world of 3D, a scale fuse is not needed)

92" wingspan
Desert Aircraft DA-50 50cc gasoline engine
Hitec HS-5595 digital high-torque servos
Dual A123 2300mAh batteries on receiver
2000mAh lipo on ignition
All up weight = 16.5 lbs

http://www.ohiomodelplanes.com/comer...?idProduct=245

Here are the other forums I am addicted to:
www.theprobros.com
www.flyinggiants.com

Who else has an unhealthy addiction to balsa?

rausda27 · April 16th, 2008, 09:57

It looks like you live in Summergrove...

I think it is time for another Newnan Meet and Greet..

Nice plane BTW...

N826AW · April 16th, 2008, 10:59

That's awesome!

Doug Taylor · April 16th, 2008, 11:23

I know! CC posted these on the union forum, but I had to convince him to hook up his real homies with the pictures!

Capt. Caucasian · April 16th, 2008, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rausda27

It looks like you live in Summergrove...

I think it is time for another Newnan Meet and Greet..

Nice plane BTW...

Just by the white picket fence and the back alley you could tell where I live, huh? Yup, Eastlake to be exact. Right off the back entrance off of Mary Freeman Rd. Anyone want to come over and mow my lawn? However, I grew up in Cannon Gate and itching to get back.

Sprint100 · April 16th, 2008, 12:32

Very nice!!!!!! You are way above my league, I'm afraid to touch any plane with any engine larger than a .91

GalaxyIFE · April 16th, 2008, 12:43

Very cool plane!!!

On another note...oh my how I miss sping time in Georgia!!!! I say this because I see the dogwwoods in the background. I miss REAL trees!!!

South Texas only has overgrown bushes!!! Booooo!!!!

970Flyer · April 16th, 2008, 14:48

So how is life in Newnan? Looks like the real estate market really tanked in that area. Some deals to be picked up!

Capt. Caucasian · April 17th, 2008, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by 970Flyer

So how is life in Newnan? Looks like the real estate market really tanked in that area. Some deals to be picked up!

It may take six to ten months to sell a house but, tanked? Nope, values still going up at 5% a year. The housing bubble barely affected us. Now, closer to ATL and that is where you will find massive foreclosures. Stupid people biting off more than they could chew and predatory lending.

SIUAv8r · April 17th, 2008, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Caucasian

When I neglect my family... I build and fly giant scale RC. By popular demand, I was asked to post my newest plane. It started out as a box of lumber and took me three months to build. It is designed for all out 3D flying. It hovers at only 1/3 throttle! I'm going to the field later today so I hope to get some video made.

Here's the specs:

Ohio Model Planes Hybrid Edge 540 (Its a hybrid between a full, scale fuselage and a simple profile fuse. In the world of 3D, a scale fuse is not needed)

92" wingspan
Desert Aircraft DA-50 50cc gasoline engine
Hitec HS-5595 digital high-torque servos
Dual A123 2300mAh batteries on receiver
2000mAh lipo on ignition
All up weight = 16.5 lbs

http://www.ohiomodelplanes.com/comer...?idProduct=245

Here are the other forums I am addicted to:
www.theprobros.com
www.flyinggiants.com

Who else has an unhealthy addiction to balsa?

I own the 80 inch version of the Edge from OMP with a Moki 1.8, and I LOVE it!! Best flying plane I have owned in the 16 years I've been flying R/C.

BigPoppa · April 17th, 2008, 12:09

That's a really sweet looking plane.
My only experience with making things out of wood was that disastrous foot stool incident in summer camp. Put me off the whole concept.

SIUAv8r · April 17th, 2008, 12:12

Here's a pic, from about 2 years ago.

970Flyer · April 17th, 2008, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Caucasian

It may take six to ten months to sell a house but, tanked? Nope, values still going up at 5% a year. The housing bubble barely affected us. Now, closer to ATL and that is where you will find massive foreclosures. Stupid people biting off more than they could chew and predatory lending.

I guess I'm just suprised by how much home you can get in that area for $250k. Where I'm at you can get a broke down 2 bedroom condo for that much.

Is it a good place to live?

rausda27 · April 17th, 2008, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by 970Flyer

I guess I'm just suprised by how much home you can get in that area for $250k. Where I'm at you can get a broke down 2 bedroom condo for that much.

Is it a good place to live?

Great place to live..we have a 4/2.5 for sale in summergrove, we are relocating to a place out in the boonies..

PM if you are interested..

Capt. Caucasian · April 17th, 2008, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIUAv8r

I own the 80 inch version of the Edge from OMP with a Moki 1.8, and I LOVE it!! Best flying plane I have owned in the 16 years I've been flying R/C.

Great plane dude! Are you a Pro Bro?

SIUAv8r · April 17th, 2008, 16:51

whats a Pro Bro? Do you mean professional? If so, no way, but I like to think I do a decent job.

aviatorrbt · April 17th, 2008, 19:48

I used to. Then I did a knife edge about 2 feet above the strip and had a wind gust push my 1/4 scale ultimate bi-plane into the ground...

I never had time to get a new one.

surreal1221 · April 17th, 2008, 20:02

Awe snap. . .big ol' RC planes.

I have fond memories of driving a couple of those things into the ground as a youth. Never made my old man too happy though.

But yes, I second Dan's suggestion of a New-NAN meet and greet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rausda27

Great place to live..we have a 4/2.5 for sale in summergrove, we are relocating to a place out in the boonies..

PM if you are interested..

Oh word? Thanks for not moving my car the other day. Figured you had enough room, but wasn't sure.

Capt. Caucasian · April 17th, 2008, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIUAv8r

whats a Pro Bro? Do you mean professional? If so, no way, but I like to think I do a decent job.

The Profile Brotherhood. If you are still into slabs check this place out: www.theprobros.com

It is an "R" rated RC site. We mainly talk about profiles, 3D, beer, and boobies. Not necessarily in that order.

Tram · April 18th, 2008, 00:31

I am ProBro #60..

Capt. Caucasian · April 18th, 2008, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram

I am ProBro #60..

Hey Bro. I think I've talked to you on a few of your threads on the Groups. At least I assume it was you. Same name and all. All electric stuff.

Tram · April 18th, 2008, 00:40

Yeh.. That's me..

I fly all electric now.. Although, a buddy of mine has been tempting me to get back into gas..

I can't bring myself to fly nitro again, but gas.. Maybe..

Those Da50's are sweet running engines.. He's got a few of them..

April 16th, 2008, 09:57	#2
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,237	Re: When I neglect my family... It looks like you live in Summergrove... I think it is time for another Newnan Meet and Greet.. Nice plane BTW... __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

April 16th, 2008, 10:59	#3
N826AW Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa Oeste Posts: 1,429	Re: When I neglect my family... That's awesome! __________________ Matt - CMEL - 235TT

April 16th, 2008, 11:23	#4
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,931 Blog Entries: 1	Re: When I neglect my family... I know! CC posted these on the union forum, but I had to convince him to hook up his real homies with the pictures! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

April 16th, 2008, 12:43	#7
GalaxyIFE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio TX or anywhere Uncle Sugar wants me.... Posts: 784	Re: When I neglect my family... Very cool plane!!! On another note...oh my how I miss sping time in Georgia!!!! I say this because I see the dogwwoods in the background. I miss REAL trees!!! South Texas only has overgrown bushes!!! Booooo!!!! __________________ "Capitalism without bankruptcy is like Christianity without hell." -Frank Borman, Former CEO Eastern Airlines

April 16th, 2008, 14:48	#8
970Flyer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 45NM WNW KDEN Posts: 75	Re: When I neglect my family... So how is life in Newnan? Looks like the real estate market really tanked in that area. Some deals to be picked up!

April 16th, 2008, 12:32	#6
Sprint100 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 5,910	Re: When I neglect my family... Very nice!!!!!! You are way above my league, I'm afraid to touch any plane with any engine larger than a .91 __________________ "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, that diminshes fear" - Rosa Parks

April 17th, 2008, 12:09	#11
BigPoppa Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Daytona (beachside) Posts: 14	Re: When I neglect my family... That's a really sweet looking plane. My only experience with making things out of wood was that disastrous foot stool incident in summer camp. Put me off the whole concept.

April 17th, 2008, 16:51	#16
SIUAv8r Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KSTL Posts: 472	Re: When I neglect my family... whats a Pro Bro? Do you mean professional? If so, no way, but I like to think I do a decent job. __________________ Tim

April 17th, 2008, 19:48	#17
aviatorrbt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL Posts: 419	Re: When I neglect my family... I used to. Then I did a knife edge about 2 feet above the strip and had a wind gust push my 1/4 scale ultimate bi-plane into the ground... I never had time to get a new one.

April 18th, 2008, 00:31	#20
Tram Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KMSL Posts: 1,835	Re: When I neglect my family... I am ProBro #60.. __________________ I flew the 757-200 sim at NATCO DANGIT...ON ONE ENGINE OUT OF EAGLE COLORADO AND THEN CIRCUMNAVIGATED A THUNDERSTORM!!! And what do these PAX do?! Glare at me..

April 18th, 2008, 00:40	#22
Tram Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KMSL Posts: 1,835	Re: When I neglect my family... Yeh.. That's me.. I fly all electric now.. Although, a buddy of mine has been tempting me to get back into gas.. I can't bring myself to fly nitro again, but gas.. Maybe.. Those Da50's are sweet running engines.. He's got a few of them.. __________________ I flew the 757-200 sim at NATCO DANGIT...ON ONE ENGINE OUT OF EAGLE COLORADO AND THEN CIRCUMNAVIGATED A THUNDERSTORM!!! And what do these PAX do?! Glare at me..

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