Groton Fun-Run 2019

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

You're farther down this road than you know, Rob. Keep swinging, pal. You're a methodical guy. You'll get there.

David

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I am at the YouTube of the Groton Fun-Run 2019! The reason I am looking at all the fun- runs, I am trying to make my mind up about as to how most of you are operating your boats! Most of this YouTube was of your truly David M.

I do not see a lot of fully submerged boats! Sails under slightly, but a vent tube just above water! It seems to me this is the most popular form of running your boats! I am experimenting with the low pressure pump system using a vent tube, or going with the 70% liquid volume system without the vent to be able to dive deeper and not needing a vent above the water line!

Advice appreciated!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

The 'vent tube', often associated with my SAS ballast sub-system, need not be above the surface (with my boats all of them have this induction tube within the sail where you can't see it) unless you want to lesson the burden on the low-pressure-blower (little diaphragm pump) by taking ballast blow air directly from atmosphere. With the SAS ballast sub-system, illustrated below, the model can start the ballast blow at any depth -- the pump initially takes a suction of the air within the SE to start the blow, but transitions to atmosphere the moment the sail broaches the water.

Most guys are afraid to operate well below periscope depth. Not me. Demonstrating that these boats need not be married to the surface is this 1/96 SAS equipped SKIPJACK. And, yes, this boat is trimmed just a tad positively buoyant in submerged trim.

But never count on that slim margin... which goes away if you spring a leak or descend below the point where box compression reduces your displacement to the point of making the submarine negatively buoyant. Bad ju-ju!

https://youtu.be/e4eoQBn4-_c

This particular 1/96 SKIPJACK uses the less capable 'snort'. Same as the SAS but without the ability to pull ballast blow air from within the SD. With this one you have to first broach the sail before you can pull air in to blow the ballast tank dry.

https://youtu.be/kdpx-TodjUc

David

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Good morning, all!

I'm still planning on making the trek up there. If the gods smile upon me, I'll be hauling that huge Type XXI with me for her debut, along with a few other boats if I get the time to get them seaworthy before I have to leave. It's a bit of a trip from FL to CT, but should be worth it!

I would like to start promoting the event through my video and social media blogs. Anyone got any video links or photos I can steal for this purpose? Is there an agenda, tech talks or other events scheduled I can promote?

Thanks!


Bob

Here you go, Bob:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm8F5i0-Btg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkBUMyUnVpg&t=172s

https://youtu.be/XJa2w9tg7UM

David

[RCSubGuy]

Good morning, all!

I'm still planning on making the trek up there. If the gods smile upon me, I'll be hauling that huge Type XXI with me for her debut, along with a few other boats if I get the time to get them seaworthy before I have to leave. It's a bit of a trip from FL to CT, but should be worth it!

I would like to start promoting the event through my video and social media blogs. Anyone got any video links or photos I can steal for this purpose? Is there an agenda, tech talks or other events scheduled I can promote?

Thanks!


Bob

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Be careful what you ask for! Seriously that is a kind offer. Thank you.
I do not know for sure what I will bring. First step is to get there.

You just get there -- you got a place to camp now, you work out the rest. Would really be good to hook up finally -- Ellie and I get to see just how ugly your really are! And get that personal information to Ray or Joe so you can get through the gate without getting your ass shot off.

You'll love the museum -- I'll give you the tour. Some of my work is on display there.






And this is where we operate, the Officers Lake (North Lake), way out there by the ammo bunkers and MK48 shop. A great venue!





David

[trout]

Be careful what you ask for! Seriously that is a kind offer. Thank you.
I do not know for sure what I will bring. First step is to get there.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Suggestions for rooms? If I flew in what is the best airport to fly into? I need very affordable. Trying to work out the $.

It would be great if you can make it in, Tom.

You can bunk in with us, we'll be at the Motel-8 Friday through Sunday.

We'll make room: Ellie and I get one bed, her sister the other, and you the tub or floor, you're call. Whatcha bringing?

David

[trout]

Suggestions for rooms? If I flew in what is the best airport to fly into? I need very affordable. Trying to work out the $.

[QuarterMaster]

The short answer was it (FN) is apparently NOT a show stopper!

In 2017 I had asked Joe this in the past on hopes of getting Rick on, below is the last portion of an email thread he never responded to:

What's in blue is the answer we need, what's in red is IMPORTANT!

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From: Ed Tordahl
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:16 AM
To: Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Trying to register

I guess my question is we provide:

full name, date of birth , place of birth and social security number, plus a Valid Diver License #.

What do they do about SSN?

I see someone like Rick has everything BUT a valid SSN.

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On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 12:45 PM, Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US) wrote:

Sub-driver board?

Checked with the security folks. There shouldn't be a problem if they provide the required information. Should be simple.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Tordahl
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:12 PM
To: Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US)
Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Trying to register


Yeah, we're becoming a hit on the Sub-Driver board.
Little to nothing on the SC board lol!

FWIW, I like it as it is. Fun run no competition.

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On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US) wrote:


I'd be happy to check with the security folks and find out. Haven't talked to Rick in years. There are other Canadians that I'd like to see again also.

Joe

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Tordahl
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:16 AM
To: Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Trying to register



Joe,

Now that I have your ear lol......

I thought I asked this earlier, but I want to make sure.

This is a question from last weeks run:

What's the deal regarding base access for foreign nationals during our fun runs?

Rick Teskey (Canadian) thinks it's a no. I thought Ray said it was possible.

What would they need if it is?

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On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM, Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US) wrote:


Hi Ed,

What is the answer to the random question?

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

The Base used to let the Mackenzie Brothers in with their strange brew from The Great White North.
That included Rich Teskey.
I will pass this through Joe Oliver, who is in contact with the base. Take Off, Eh!

Canadian's too?!!! (disgusted grunt) …. there goes the neighborhood!

David

[SubLiminal]

The Base used to let the Mackenzie Brothers in with their strange brew from The Great White North.
That included Rich Teskey.
I will pass this through Joe Oliver, who is in contact with the base. Take Off, Eh!

[RCSubGuy]

Your loss. Everyone loves a Canadian at the party... ;)

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Rick,

Good point! I'm still working on my US citizenship, so I'm on my Canuck passport. I wonder if I'd be allowed in?

We have a no-bacon, no-squid throwing, no hockey policy at the event. Sorry! Our news is all about the southern boarder, and that Invasion. I sweat the northern boarder. My god, Spanish speaking American stations is bad enough … but French too?????!!!!!!!

David

[RCSubGuy]

Rick,

Good point! I'm still working on my US citizenship, so I'm on my Canuck passport. I wonder if I'd be allowed in?

[Rick Teskey]

What are the chances that a Canadian could invade I mean visit the base