Hey Blu, how's that new prop working out?

Greg, sorry I was to hungover to give you a ride. Blu's plane is more impressive, until it's time to haul the kitchen sink.

Cheers

Tadpole wrote:Hey Blu, how's that new prop working out?

I'm not quite sure yet. I had it on and felt it wouldn't develop enough rpms on take off. I had it repitched and now it raps out more and is 15 mph slower but doesn't seem to climb much better.

so i'm not sure what the next step is

Blu wrote:

Tadpole wrote:Hey Blu, how's that new prop working out?

I'm not quite sure yet. I had it on and felt it wouldn't develop enough rpms on take off. I had it repitched and now it raps out more and is 15 mph slower but doesn't seem to climb much better.

so i'm not sure what the next step is

Hmmmm.... Did you buy it straight from Craig? Chat with him, or if you have no luck I can give him a call.

I'll find a reason to make it back out to Orygun soon, perhaps I can get a rain check. I'll even bring some bourbon for the afterparty. I would really fancy a ride in a maule - haven't had one yet. I also want to make it down to the RV store to look at the Vans. Can you put tundra tires on an RV8?

Toodles...

'Greg

OregonMaule wrote:Greg, sorry I was to hungover to give you a ride. Blu's plane is more impressive, until it's time to haul the kitchen sink.

Cheers

soyAnarchisto wrote:Can you put tundra tires on an RV8?

Ya. Go look at the Van's forums...heck might even have been posted on here. Some guy did it.

When the RV guys are talking about oversized tires, I think they mean 8.00s.

Here's the discussion on the Vans forum, including the photoshopped picture of 31" ABWs on an RV-8 (post #21).

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=27288

A few pics from our weekend.


Eating at Mack Mesa


Approaching Caveman


Caveman from above




Family photos




Wayne's Cub at Dolores Point


Miss Sadie coming to give Dad a hug.


Gateway


Tyler chilling at Gateway Resort




Rob and his 170 leaving Caveman

More to come as soon as I get home and have some time to get stuff together.

A few shots of my adventure. Had a great trip and even better time meeting new people and catching up with old. I cannot take credit for all of these......thanks to those who contributed. Some are repeats from FB so sorry for the double if you have already seen them.

Camp the first night




Zulu's cancel more than airplane noise.......




Slick rock landing



Got 31's?



Breaking up the trip home......

Nice pics Brent, that's pretty cool you found some slick rock to land on! I haven't seen anyone do that before.

I enjoyed the stuff you posted also Rob. Your camping spot in NV looked awesome!

For some reason, I had it in my head that I wanted to find a place to land on the slick rock. Kind of difficult because there usually are so many little crevasse's, for lack of a better term. That spot was right below kegg knoll and we landed it as you were departing the knoll. More or less landed on a jeep trail.

My wife and kids could not join me this trip, but my cousin Pete came along and we had a blast. Thanks for the good time and the photos Pete!

260Driver wrote:Argh! Looks like everyone had a great time and got home safe. I'm so bummed my trip East ended at the UT border (Garrison). Can't wait to see y'all at JC! I plan on having a chat with my prop before then to make sure it will cooperate for that trip.

Hey Jeremy:

Sorry you didn't make it, but we are glad you and the plane are ok.

highroad wrote: but my cousin Pete came along and we had a blast. Thanks for the good time and the photos Pete!

Great shots, Cousin Pete! We rarely see those cool, artsy compositions around here. Much appreciated. Crazy how much curvature there is to a Pacer fuselage from that angle.

Who's the other 170 furthest away?

That's Allen and Noreen, amacbean on the forums. They have a nice 180hp 170.

Man........ you guys are killin me More awesome pics and looks like good times!! I promise I'll join you all some day

Agreed with 58Skylane. These photos are great and looks like you guys had a blast.

More pics:

First campsite Wed., Cedar Mountain, Utah 7,538'


Cedar Mountain, Thurs. a.m.


Mexican Mountain, Thurs. a.m. John and Tom, Petroglyphs, on to Caveman Ranch


The Cedar Mountain campout team at Mexican Mountain, thank you Dennis (?) for taking our picture.


Dave, John, Terry - Why have the rocks not fallen?


John and Tom again! Delores Point, CO


Caveman Ranch was busy with 58 planes stopping by!


Red Rock formations everywhere!

Had a great time, looking forward to going back.

Wow! Awesome pictures and trip reports, everyone.

Brent, your cousin Pete is one heck of a photographer. Beautiful shots!

Okay, Sorry it took me so long to get on and post i have been sleeping for the past two weeks haha

I would first like to Thank Gary for putting on this gig, he is the one that got me to move!!!!!

Thank you Cory & Dee & the kids, Me and Hunter had a hard time designing your shirt but it came out great and i think everyone liked them as well because we sold out of the shirts this year.

Congrats to Tom & Denise for winning the poker run this year MANYYY THANKSSSSS to them!!!!!!!!

Congrats also to Hector for winning the the right number of airplanes that showed up this year witch was 58 airplanes a new record for us!!!!!!! MANYY THANKSSSSS

A Special Thank you to all those that helped us this year with prepping the food and cooking it, Thank you very much!!!!!

To everyone that made it to the fly in this year manyy thanks to all of you, We had a blast and it looks like everyone did too by the pics!!!! These fly in's are like a dream come true for us and we love sharing this special place with everyone!!!!!!

Sorry for those that did not make it this year because of weather or other plans, I know Family is first in my book as well and understand But hope to see everyone next year or sooner!!!!!!!

YOU GUYS ROCKKKKK
Rod, Paula, Hunter, & Johnny the caveman.

Thanks Rod, and the rest of your Cave Crew. It was a great time and I feel lucky to be a part of it. Thanks everyone for participating, buyin the pancakes, t-shirts hats, and drinkin the margs.
C-ya-all next yrear, some sooner.
Gary