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***old honda rider*** · (This post was last modified: 08-31-2010 04:16 PM by old honda rider.)

Hey, if you think having Dr Halitosis for a physician is a problem, you got nuthin.

My doc is Dr Ben Dover.

***Neilbubbachuck*** · 08-31-2010, 07:26 PM

I'm learning to keep quiet in times like these.

***Boomer*** · 09-07-2010, 05:35 PM

Oh come on NBC. Thrall us with your acumen!

I am wondering if a pilots license is required for that little craft. That looks sooooo much fun. Do I hear Santa's sleigh yet?

***Mufasa*** · 09-07-2010, 06:21 PM

No license required Boomer... however it is HIGHLY recommended that you at LEAST pilot an RC aircraft and have the basic understandings of flight control before you attempt a solo.
It's like I tell "newblets" that come to the RC field thinking they are going to fly that shiny, new RC airplane with no experience and no problems:
"Where shall I send the remains?"
This is a Quicksilver MXll / Sport. Rotax motor (water-cooled / detuned to 65 HP I believe) so it has plenty of guts to spare.
'Bout 17K used but in perfect condition.

***Neilbubbachuck*** · 09-07-2010, 08:32 PM

(09-07-2010 05:35 PM)boomer Wrote: Oh come on NBC. Thrall us with your acumen!

I am wondering if a pilots license is required for that little craft. That looks sooooo much fun. Do I hear Santa's sleigh yet?

The Thraller? Now I'm not that bad Boomski Smile

But ya know Mufasa has thought about lobbin a few paintballs while floating around up there Angel

So I'm gonna walk around holding a garbage can lid over my head for the next few days just incase Wink

***Mufasa*** · (This post was last modified: 04-14-2011 08:23 PM by Mufasa.)

Funny you should mention that.... Big Grin

***Boomer*** · 09-08-2010, 07:00 PM

Uh oh. I feel a new toy in my future. I have the basic understanding of aerodynamics, flight controls, hydrodynamics, nuclear physics, yadda yadda yadda. If it sits out at 65 HP that should be enough for me anyways. Heck - my Harley tuned out runs about 72 HP, but the hard part is coming up cash and a new bed for my den, because if I go out for one of those, my wife is gonna banish me to the den for a fortnight or three. Ah well - its easier to ask forgiveness. But I think you're right. I took the motorcycle course before I bought my Harley. I have a couple friends who are bona fide pilots, and I am quite sure they wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction of some proper instruction. Any links I should be up on? I don't want to just dump into this but better start the learning curve! Big Grin

Golly I hadn't been called Boomski since my first daughter was born. SWEET! Smile

GIT HIM MUFASA - GIT HIM ! ! ! Tongue

***Mufasa*** · 09-09-2010, 03:27 PM

In all seriousness Boomer - locate a pilot.... even if all they are qualified on is an ultralight.
This will help to prevent the one, single thing that kills beginners on these: The belief that you can fly... no matter what..
just because you have wings above your head.

***Boomer*** · 09-09-2010, 07:30 PM

Thats the thing - about the only thing I am really qualified to fly is a submarine. Really! Tongue

I won't get too all excited about it, but like I said. I know a couple of Cessna pilots who have connections for instruction. Thats probably my first step. But it might be a goal for, say my 50th birthday (coming up here in the next few years!). Angel

Unless I start sprouting feathers out my a@@ ! ! ! Big Grin

***Mufasa*** · (This post was last modified: 09-09-2010 07:40 PM by Mufasa.)

(09-09-2010 07:30 PM)boomer Wrote: Unless I start sprouting feathers out my a@@ ! ! !

National Inquirer & Star would prolly' pay big bucks for a picture of that -
Let us know if that comes to pass - mmm k?
(no pictures please)