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Very quick of the mark with your video Gerald, and a fine production to boot.

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Another fine video from Toad Hall Productions, thanks Kermit & thank you for the donuts. Definitely worth a vote.

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Voting is now open for 48 hours only.

I still have two Tech Pod videos to post from today but as they will be late (not till tomorrow) they won’t be included in the voting. I set the GoPro to the wrong format (again) so need to convert the files before I can edit them, I did have a quick peak and they look good.

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I know not of what you speak ?

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I got the knob sorted for removing the servo arm without tools

and I’ve ordered a double ended alloy rudder arm with allen key locking

I think that is about all that can be done till the parts on order turn up.

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I agree Gerald, they are similar to the twin rudders on “Double Trouble” and they also slipped as you know..

I will find something better before installing the deck but it will need to be double sided as I need a “push-pull” arrangement as the servo is now 320mm away from the rudder & I don’t want the control rods flexing. Also just realised that I need to fit a knurled knob to secure the servo arm so it can be removed without tools.

The arm needs to come off to remove the sail winch system.

It’s a work in progress & hopefully all bugs will be ironed out before the deck goes on.

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Well there you go, I knew Alan for many years, he was in charge of the Hydro Depot at Sorell when I worked for them in Head Office (long long time ago).

Alan also used to sail with us @ Lauderdale and got us started sailing DF65’s @ Risdon Dam when they first came out.

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As usual it sounds like a mighty fine day was had by all.

I really should extract the digit & get a new sailwinch for the 65 & get back to the Duck.  Can’t spend all the time flying !!

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I could have sworn that was Kermit (or at least one of his Flight School trainees) flying that!, especially the take offs directly towards the crowd & the parked vehicles.

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Nice peaceful little video but I must have blinked ‘cos I missed the attack from Uncle G.

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Thanks all. Especially for those successfully flying their float planes.

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Well Kermit, I thought your video was very good & I voted for you but I guess you didn’t “Splash the Cash” as the pollies say in appropriate quantities in others directions.

Better luck next time.

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The final tally for voting on Sunday’s videos

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Not too shabby Kermit, even if you did have to rope Uncle G in for some of the footage.

I guess you will get my vote as it was pretty good camera work keeping up with Excalibur and the aerobatics of Li’l Eagle.

Most of the editing was nice and tight but I guess you got a bit tired towards the end.

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You could vote twice but the Administrator will know and would probably serve you up at his French restaurant so it would not be advisable

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