RV7Guy
Well Known Member
We all know that RV's are great traveling planes. They will also carry a lot of cargo. In my preparation to fly the RV to Muncie, Indiana to compete in Academy of Model Aeronautics Nationals Soaring competition, I had to figure out a way to haul my models. The models included 3 Two meter spanned planes. The wings are in two panels. No problem there. Two others are 3.8 and 4.0 meter planes. These wings are in 3 sections. The fuselages are over 5' in length. The 4.0 meter plane center wing panel and fuselage would not fit. Fortunately my flying partner was driving and was able to transport.
I took the passenger seat out and laid a sleeping bag down for padding. The trick was fitting the long pieces. This is what it looks like to have the planes, support gear and clothes.
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Here are two shots of the types of models that were carried. I'm sponsored by Futaba hence the orange and the "NASCARing" of the planes with company logos. I was fortunate to place 3rd in both Classes of competition in very tough conditions.
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These are the 2 Meter planes
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These are the Unlimited Class planes.
The trip out was uneventful. Due to the many fires burning, it was quite hazy all the way to the Mississippi. The trip home was typical, East to West. Minor headwinds and smooth until hitting Eastern New Mexico. Also typical is the threading through isolated small thunderstorms in New Mexico and Arizona. Thank goodness for XM weather. I was going to try to get some photos of the cells but it was too bumpy.
I always stop at Dalhart, TX both directions for fuel. On the way back I checked in for DHT and there was an Osprey in the pattern. What a sight!!
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In summary, 2600 miles, 16 hours, 48 frequency changes, cool scenery, 2 places in National competition with lots of friends and another great trip is in the books.
As Rosie would say, "keep pounded those rivets."
Next stop, OSHKOSH!!!
I took the passenger seat out and laid a sleeping bag down for padding. The trick was fitting the long pieces. This is what it looks like to have the planes, support gear and clothes.
Here are two shots of the types of models that were carried. I'm sponsored by Futaba hence the orange and the "NASCARing" of the planes with company logos. I was fortunate to place 3rd in both Classes of competition in very tough conditions.
These are the 2 Meter planes
These are the Unlimited Class planes.
The trip out was uneventful. Due to the many fires burning, it was quite hazy all the way to the Mississippi. The trip home was typical, East to West. Minor headwinds and smooth until hitting Eastern New Mexico. Also typical is the threading through isolated small thunderstorms in New Mexico and Arizona. Thank goodness for XM weather. I was going to try to get some photos of the cells but it was too bumpy.
I always stop at Dalhart, TX both directions for fuel. On the way back I checked in for DHT and there was an Osprey in the pattern. What a sight!!
In summary, 2600 miles, 16 hours, 48 frequency changes, cool scenery, 2 places in National competition with lots of friends and another great trip is in the books.
As Rosie would say, "keep pounded those rivets."
Next stop, OSHKOSH!!!
