gp49
Very Strong User
One thing I forgot to mention is the garbage can is gone (I think it was already gone at the '24 Camp and Fly)
A work day would be good, but if we are to save the existing table it will have to be sooner rather then later.
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Camp n Fly 2025!!! May 3-4th!!
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One thing I forgot to mention is the garbage can is gone (I think it was already gone at the '24 Camp and Fly)
A work day would be good, but if we are to save the existing table it will have to be sooner rather then later.
Group Camping - We have room for one more vehicle at the group site, but plenty of camping still. So we will probably look into off site camping like we have in the past. We have yet to use this but have been approved for it the last 3 events. I almost hate to bug the good folks that offer us the parking.
Going to be a great time!
Going to be a great time!
Red
Very Strong User
Dig it!
thenated0g
Moderator
I like it.
It did say that at one point. And it might again..
Did you notice there are more combat planes than composite? LOL
Shoelace
Very Strong User
I had a question about the event... Such a good time last year.
So, has there ever been consideration of a small window of time where the foamies landed and then some of the bigger more expensive ships launch? I love flying my Ahi, Weasel, Libelle, etc in a mix with a ton of people, but then launching a more expensive hard glider gets pretty sketchy when the majority of that is avoiding the flock of foam planes that rule the sky. I love being in the mix with a low consequence ship, but I'd hate to bin something more important to me with a mid air collision.
I was thinking of bringing some nice planes there, I'd love to fly my Toy and Jester and ASH and whaterver else, but I'd be tripping if there were 50 other planes up there.
If this isn't something that others would be interested in, all good. I'm also down for combat.
So, has there ever been consideration of a small window of time where the foamies landed and then some of the bigger more expensive ships launch? I love flying my Ahi, Weasel, Libelle, etc in a mix with a ton of people, but then launching a more expensive hard glider gets pretty sketchy when the majority of that is avoiding the flock of foam planes that rule the sky. I love being in the mix with a low consequence ship, but I'd hate to bin something more important to me with a mid air collision.
I was thinking of bringing some nice planes there, I'd love to fly my Toy and Jester and ASH and whaterver else, but I'd be tripping if there were 50 other planes up there.
If this isn't something that others would be interested in, all good. I'm also down for combat.
Doc J
Very Strong User
Alas, I haven't been to Sunset since 2018, but it was getting pretty hectic then with all the clouds of foam around.
I think it's safe to say Sunset has now morphed into a foam event.
Many people have told me that hard models still fly in the foam cloud, and I know this is correct, but I don't think it's much fun.
Even in the video of the Toccata's maiden flight last year, I could see that Red was trying to avoid the foam confetti, but it was getting hard. Eventually, the prototype model unfortunately managed to collect a Jester in mid-air, though I think Wayne was flying it then.
In fact, I think most of the foamies were politely grounded at the time, so the sky was, if anything, less crammed with foam models.
20 or more models of any type, all flying in such confined airspace, is a recipe for collisions. If it's foam and you get knocked out of the air, then all the excited oohs and aahs are great fun, and you go to pick up your plane, give it a quick check and chuck it off again. But the fun soon wears off if you are trudging down the cliff path to collect the scattered remains of your $1500 model.
I plan to be there in '25 and would love to fly our demo models. The problem is, with my admittedly defective flying skills, I'd be assured of a walk down to the beach to collect the model or, if very unlucky, bag up the post-mid-air gut pile. Unfortunately, improving my flying won't help.
Maybe David is right.
Could there be a little more organization to allow just an hour each 8-hour day for hard models, etc? It doesn't seem too much to ask.
I hope so.
Doc.
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Shoelace
Very Strong User
You're gonna be there this year? It would be an honor to meet you. I love what you do. I've had the chance to fly your planes because Red ain't so smart and has no idea that I'd probably crash his gliders, but man... Those things are RAD.
Looking forward to it.
David
Doc J
Very Strong User
Hey David - yep, I will try hard to be there, though solo this time, as Julia has a family wedding at the same time.
Right now, the whole Aeroic team—myself, Red, and Ryan Jensen—and a bag of demo planes will be there in force. We'll gladly let you guys fly the models and explain anything you want.
I hope to be more visible and outgoing than I have been on previous visits. You know how reserved we Blimey Brits can be—it's a hard habit to break. I hope to see old friends again and make new ones.
Hopefully, there will be a hard model flying slot on both days, as that will also give interested parties time to handle, fly, and test our planes.
The place is a bit special to me as I first flew at Sunset Beach in May 1986, practising MOM flying with the Brit ISR team that year when it was a major event, and I have been three times since.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Doc.
jure
Very Strong User
ah , The seven year itch ... ?
thenated0g
Moderator
i look forward to crashing an aeroic this year 
