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2. California Dreamin' ... For real


California - ProNet World Tour, July 12 2003
   Click here for the Queen Mary Video

Since leaving Victoria in June, ProNet has travelled 2,200 km, and has safely arrived in California. We kept the 'land on our left' all the way down the coast from Clover Point Victoria Canada, and it worked out fine. Seems fitting that we took off with a tanker in the background out of Victoria, and arrive in California with the Queen Mary on our starboard. It's so good to have made it in one piece, and we've never been to Hollywood.  The new Pilot in Command, and our Host in this fabulous part of the state will be Steve Campbell of DreamHobbies. He took over from Dana, (the Old Man) who guided us out of Clover Point, way  up North. 

     
Pinch me. Here we are cruising by Hollywood, on our way to actually landing in California. We definitely need to get  a chance to drop by the Walk of Fame, once we get thru Customs and the like. Now, with our VFR maps, we have to find Steve's new place, get sorted out for the local stuff, as the Packs are getting low, and we've been on the airways for a month.  
     
  What an arrival. Steve has the social agenda pretty full. Pictured here is the little ship nestled under the boom of big brother, waiting its turn for a local flight at CHAPS (Carson Helicopter Associated Pilots) in Carson, at the annual fun fly. Nice folks here, and a great trip so far.
     
Arriving In California Video   And back in the air for a shakedown flight after the Radio and Tx changeover. It's Steve at  the controls for this flight, in a right ribbon flappin' gale. To set this video up for you, Steve only had an 8 Cell NiMH pack with him, way less than the design, which is based on LiPo ETec 1200's because  the tail fan has a 10V motor. You'd never know it tho. Take it from me, the only other  ProNet Pilot on the planet so far, Steve is very good.
     
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Here we have Steve Campbell, getting  it sorted out  . It's great to be inverted again, and you can see the Rx/Tx  changeover has gone off without a hitch. If video's are your preference, click on the 3D ProNet Video, compliments of Steve

 
     
  Similar story, but here,  we're earning our keep by cutting the local sage grass, and offering the lawn police helicopter support services.
     
Click here for Hollywood Tour & Walk of Fame Video

And, to round out a perfect visit in California, it had to be done.. Land on our own Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.. We can hardly believe it .... "Wish you were here .." What else to say? This stop will be hard to beat.

The World ProNet Tour team would like to thank Steve and Maly for their great hospitality. You've set the standard for all of us. Thanks again!

 
     


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