Archive for 2006

Crazy Ted

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Crazy Ted

That’s Ted in the picture, holding one of his earliest planes, a Zagi wing. I met Ted soon after I started flying radio-controlled model airplanes nearly two years ago: spring, 2005.

A guy at D&J Hobby in Campbell, CA, had recommended a Slow Stick when I told him I was looking for a beginner’s airplane.

Tools don’t scare me. In fact, I like building things and I have a garage where I can work on projects. I’ll build airplanes, I figured, and then I’ll learn to fly. But I’ll always be a builder first, flyer second.

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Half Moon Bay

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Over the Cliff

Flew at Half Moon Bay with Bruce and, later, Mike. Arrived at about 9:30 a.m. Weather: cold (high about 50 degrees) and sunny, with some clouds. Light winds, very good flying. This was my fourth visit to the field, managed by Peninsula Channel Commanders.

Also there: Paul Lum, an excellent flyer, Charlie, 80+, who still flies, and Hans, a talker. With Hans was a friend whose name I don’t know. Neither Hans nor his friend flew. Hans brought his dog, Kiera, a miniature pinscher, and Mike was accompanied by his dog, Bradley, a Keeshond.

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