A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

[Red]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

When will you choose the name for the plane? Have you got the names from Will as well?

Steve

We'd like to get it named as soon as possible, but there is no set timeline.
I talk to Will several times a day!

Red

[Red]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

The plane was made in Romania...not Czechoslovakia...so any 'Czech' names are out. :-(

How about "More Cowbell"?

I think Jason S. already has that on his T-6

Red

[speeddemon]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

I think Jason S. already has that on his T-6

Red

Yeah, but it's only on the leading edge of the right wing. And at this point Jason NEEDS more cowbell...I mean, he really needs to explore the studio space with it.

[Victor Archer]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

Yeah, but it's only on the leading edge of the right wing. And at this point Jason NEEDS more cowbell...I mean, he really needs to explore the studio space with it.

It's on his IF1 too

[Tin Man]

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It would be interesting to see what modifications you make thruout the year to make the Yak more competitive. We''ll be listening for your call numbers in the skys over STS.
Best of luck.

[Apteryx]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

The plane was made in Romania...not Czechoslovakia...so any 'Czech' names are out.

Romanian Rhapsody ?

[Whiteside]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

Hi guys, We will decide on a name probably in the next month or so.....
That way we can get a domain name and start with the T-shirts and stuff. As far as getting paint on it....Well that might be a few months. If we just get it running reliably and the bugs worked out prior to PRS then I think we'll be pretty happy with that as a set goal. As far as any mods, we'll just have to see about the time and money problem that faces us. There is a guy named Gary that is sending us Paint Schemes that look awesome! Those kind of ideas sure help. Were both big fans of the race schemes over stock mil ones. We want to go away from the camo and "CZECH" names on this one I am thinking. We are going to need a bigger spinner though. Currently it has a Connie spinner on it and I'd just like one that fills the entire cowl ring. I spent some time talking cowl options with Dan Vance today and it looks like there are a few that might fit the bill with some rework from a 4 bladed to 3 bladed design. Once again the limited budget.
We'd really like on of them there Carbon Fiber Types, I know of two.

Thanks all for the kind words.
All I can say at this point is that its a real blast doing this, truly a dream come true.
If we can make it to Reno twice in 2006!
Keep Watching,
Will Whiteside Race#?

[Apteryx]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

Add a star on the first scheme and... Yakky Doodle

Or maybe Rush'n Russian
Commie Comet
Half-naught

[WARPT]

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Hey! I LIKE that race number that is on the two sample paint schemes! But the plane should be ORANGE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Relentless]

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Congrats!!! I want a ride but am already sponsoring another almost won race team!

How about "Tempermetal" you could do some great stuff with the name.

[First time Juke]

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How about respecting the old NATO code for the lookalike Yak the " MOOSE ". Thus naming it a "Tin Moose" !
FAF squadron who scored most kills with Brewsters had previously in their Fokker D XXI:s this enblem a FARTING ELK ( banned later by the commanders ). This could be painted on it ? No ! Maybe a derivative of it ?

Just a thought !

[Blue Foam]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

Is it an R-2000 or R-2800?

IMHO, the R-2800-Yak combo could take both the Bear and Strega if certain high-drag issues were mitigated and modern prop technology were used. The HP/weight and HP/wetted area figures are superior to everything that has ever been raced except for Tsunami.

[Whiteside]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

Thanks Kevin, Of course you'll get a ride! We can just trade! Don't forget that I am still looking for a Sport Class ride for 06'. The website looks great! My Relentless hat is almost worn out though.
Will Whiteside

[Red]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

Is it an R-2000 or R-2800?

IMHO, the R-2800-Yak combo could take both the Bear and Strega if certain high-drag issues were mitigated and modern prop technology were used. The HP/weight and HP/wetted area figures are superior to everything that has ever been raced except for Tsunami.

Hi Eric

It is the R-2000. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on airframe cleanup. Our first target area is cooling drag I think. Shoot me an e-mail if you wish hangarone@sonic.net

Thanks
Red

[speeddemon]

Re: A NEW UNLIMITED RENO AIR RACE TEAM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED!

I would SO MUCH like to see an F-1 type canopy put on that bird. Kind of a bubble like what the original Signal Sea Fury/Miss Merced had. If you're gonna go 'racy', go all the way.