Joe, please ping me offline.
I am not sure I have your current e-mail address
Thanks
Mike
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My new e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hope you are all getting ready to enjoy the upcoming flying season.
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up these things aren't very fast.flying,
running and jumping into the moving golf cart with Daryl laughing at
youhard!
Can't wait to do it again.
MS
At 01:41 PM 5/3/2006, Mike Smith wrote:
Lets not all miss the big point here. There is something for
everybody at the
Karen, eating great BBQ with JB
and everybody else who's names I have forgotten, oh and lets not
forget the adventure of the ride with DP half way across the country
in the Lancair. Damn great time.
Moonsay, here I come.
Mike Smith
At 12:34 PM 5/3/2006, Harry DeBoer wrote:
90
Dudes, sure hope you saw my tongue-in-cheek grin when I was
responding. DP was cracking me up, and apparently was being a pain
in others asses just like he said
Oh no, don't get me wrong. I know the world is invited. If I win, I
will be telling both of my friends that I am the best in the
Its not just you
L'ing OL in Carlsbad...
M
At 09:57 AM 5/1/2006, Daryl Perkins wrote:
Is it just me? Probably is... I hear I'm quite the
pain in the ass... but why do Americans feel compelled
to call their contests, or games, or races... the
"World Championships?" We have the World Seri
testing new address...
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'Course then there is always the "money talks" factor. Yeah, I think
there will be 150 competitors.
see you all in Moonsay.no not twice.but three
times..Nats, F3B team selects, and Masters...Just in case I
am not lucky enough to get the most humid and hot days in the Mid
West
Dude, I am so glad you asked this question...
K, first, as you know, light is not always the answer. Control throw
and authority are the top concern. Launch speeds reach about 350 mph
these days with launch heights getting up to about 500 ft. So, my
recommendation is to get the Airtronics
Estrella - Webershock/Fischer
Erophia 2K - Crosstail - Webershock
Altus - Perlick
At 07:51 AM 3/22/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Graphite 2, carbon and Graphite 2 partial carbon, MH 32, V-Tails.
Regards, Dave Corven.
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Please ping me offline...
Mike
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Jeez, please let the flying season start for you guys... ;-)
Peter perfect picked a pike.. How much wood would Chuck get if
he picked a pike ...LOL
Its OK fellas, spring is coming. Take a deep breath and think about
wiggling the sticks. NOT THOSE STICKSGAWD!
Later
Mike
A
Dave, and Joe,
Thanks for getting this going again. Dave, thanks for getting a date
for us on the AMA site. I still feel that selecting a team to
represent the USA on the AMA field is the most appropriate thing to
do. I would say that about any RC aviation team selection program,
but I kno
OK, so after having flown with and against the DP man for a few
years, and paying attention to this list and his pet peeves, it has
become painfully clear that there is a soft underbelly to the D man
drum roll please...
If you show up at the next contest with a wing servo install that
8th place - Corona, and Seagrams VO and soda (with a twist, and a
cigar of coure)
Mike
At 12:42 PM 2/15/2006, AJ Bhatta wrote:
Did you also find out what beer the top 10 pilots were
drinking?
AJ
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> Turns out D flew the new Spirit Elite 100"I know
> that soun
high voltage fireworks..twice! :-)
Take care all.
Mike Smith
At 05:39 PM 2/14/2006, you wrote:
Ok... I've been watching a lot of the Olympics
lately... I think I'm gonna take up curling. Are there
like curling alleys? Do they serve beer there? Is
there a curling exchang
Oh I am sure that DP and I won't be the only ones representin'
Airtronics. Bring it you JR dudes, and dudettes :-)
Mike
At 12:00 PM 12/29/2005, John Diniz wrote:
Well folks, time to block out your vacation days for Sept 21-24,
2006. I'm pleased to announce the 1st annual LSF Soaring Maste
Wow, John, now your talking. I love it. Nice idea, good time of
year, perfect place
How are you going to take entries? Any qualification process, or
first entered first served LSF registered pilots?
Mike Smith
At 12:00 PM 12/29/2005, you wrote:
Well folks, time to block out your
What about winches? Still willing to set up a couple of winches for
some of us who don't wish to do the whole hand tow thing. Same
rules otherwise ;-)
Mike Smith
At 01:54 PM 12/28/2005, Jim Monaco wrote:
The US F3J team
will be having a team practice on Thursday Feb 9 prior to the SWC
Excelent! I wanna play.
Mike Smith
At 02:44 PM 12/6/2005, Jim Monaco wrote:
I am pleased to
announce that the US F3J Team will be holding an open practice with all
those interested in F3J experienced or not - invited to attend.
The event will be held February 9, 2006, the Thursday prior
I will fly against 'em off of winches.
Mike Smith
At 04:27 PM 11/16/2005, Jim Monaco wrote:
As acting team
manager for the US F3J team I am working on novel ideas for providing
challenging practice sessions for the team. One idea I am kicking
around is to sponsor an informal F3J competiti
So here is a question sure to draw some comments...
Why not set up a program (details of which will be exhaustively long)
that sets out to secure properties for RC flight operations? Buy, or
lease long term, land in various regions to provide permanent
securable flying sites. Members could p
Very well written and I agree with, well, everything you said.
This is, IMHO, very good constructive criticism.
-Mike Smith
At 12:18 PM 11/1/2005, Tim Bennett wrote:
All the comments I have read on this exchange over the last two days bring
to mind some ideas that have been boiling in my
, congratulations you hit the nerve. Not
a real difficult one to identify though.
Please fly safe and be a responsible RC pilot. A nonchalant attitude
like yours could be very detrimental to our little hobby.
Sincerely,
Mike Smith
At 08:56 PM 10/10/2005, you wrote:
>And who the bleep
Sorry for the rant... when did I turn into my
grumpy
grandfather???
Exactly at the same time some idiot decided to put his
foamy in your airspace. I'd be pissed too. Problem is,
usually those folks are so disconnected with the modeling community they
don't even know these forums exist, much le
It was nice to see the Triad resurrected. That is a
neat concept, and a prestigious title. Now that we
know it is up and running again, it would be nice to
see more of you go after it next year. You're not
going to win it, but it would be nice to see ya go
after it... ;-)
Heh, heh, ya gotta
Lets see, 7 rounds, 7 bucksyep, the singles are in my pocket.
Should buy some good laughs.
M
At 12:12 PM 9/15/2005, Daryl Perkins wrote:
Let me know where and when guys. And thanks for
putting this together... I can use the money... ;-)
Mike, as you know - it's all about the buck..
See, Daryl is so excited he hit send before he even typed anything ;^)
M
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Hey what about us left coasters? Guess we will have to either spend
the entry money on tickets to come out there, or set up our own fly for
dough format contest.
BTW does DP know about this yet. Bet he'd play.
Mike
At 01:05 PM 9/15/2005, D Hauch wrote:
Yeah, I'm
getting better response from t
getting excited now. The Worlds,
WOW. I am looking forward to seeing friends that I met as helper on the
2003 team in Germany. So although I won't get my reunion with my NATS
buddies, I do have a little reuniting in my future.
Have fun. Enjoy the NATS experience. See you next year.
this year, but next year I'll be back for more
fun and flying.
Enjoy the field, the flying, and the people. It doesn't get any better.
Mike Smith
At 10:50 AM 7/13/2005, Jo Grini wrote:
Good luck to the US team. Pitty I cant beat that Joe guy at Nats... I will
have to settle for
by the way...
L'ing out loud here.
Good one.
M
At 06:47 PM 7/12/2005, Daryl Perkins wrote:
Does anyone have that Triad link? Not sure Mike S
caught the scores ;-)
TIA
D
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Un yeah, I think he caught the scores.
Hey DP..
Catch THIS!
hate you
Mike
At 06:47 PM 7/12/2005, Daryl Perkins wrote:
Does anyone have that Triad link? Not sure Mike S
caught the scores ;-)
TIA
D
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Hello all.
It was requested of me recently to try and alert interested parties of the
next F3B team practices.
Here you go.
This weekend, CVRC has graciously allowed the US F3B team to use there
field for practice. We are inviting anyone interested to come out and
watch, help, or even fly.
This brings back some fond memories. Well except for the Jalepeno's
stuffed with shrimp and wrapped in bacon. Was I too late last
year? Where were those? ;^)
Everything was fantastic, and I am sure that this years Q will be even
better.
Looking forward to NATS BBQ
2006.
Mike
Come on guys...
I can say first hand that the flight half way across the country in a light
plane is not one that should be missed. Oh and landing at Reese field
right nest to if not on the AMA flying site is the best part.
The in-flight service isn't the greatest though ;^) Kidding.
Wish
All I know is when DP gets the "Hunski" I have to give him a buck.I
hate that.
Mike
At 07:26 PM 6/1/2005, GuyR wrote:
Greetings!
In the NWSS we are using a "new" landing task called "The Hunt for
The
Hunski". We will publish an article soon. I want to know where the
term HUNSKI was orr
I am going to try and rip that thing from your cold, dying? hands. I'll
bet your hands will be pretty darn alive everytime there is a buck on the
line for the landing.
Sure hope they have that bonus zone for when you really screw up ;^) I
liked that one last time.
See you there.
Mike
At 07
Guys, and gals,
I sent the note about Visalia for your information. Please don't flame the
reporter that is mentioned in the letter, or anyone else for that matter
yet. Apparently, there is one person that is the cause for CVRC's use of
the land as an RC glider venue being considered inconsist
Thanks, see you ALL there...
Mike Smith,
PS - WHATEVEY YOU DO, DON'T TELL THAT DARYL GUY.
At 12:03 PM 4/7/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If they made it too open or announced it to all. You'd show with that
fancy new bird of yours and kick butt and that ain't fair!
Don
, and the FAI group?
Take care,
Mike Smith
At 08:45 AM 3/30/2005, Tracy J. Castell wrote:
Mike,
Is this a true F3b contest? I can not find anywhere on the net to sign up
for this event and I live in Tucson!! Can you help me out and let me know
where to look.
Tracy Castell
Waterworks Sales Ma
, and the FAI group?
Take care,
Mike Smith
At 08:45 AM 3/30/2005, Tracy J. Castell wrote:
Mike,
Is this a true F3b contest? I can not find anywhere on the net to sign up
for this event and I live in Tucson!! Can you help me out and let me know
where to look.
Tracy Castell
Waterworks Sales Ma
Me and Joe Wurts, and Steve Condon, and Kenny Talbert, and maybe Gordon
Jennings if he can get away from work.
Are you and Tom Kiesling coming out?
Mike
At 06:53 PM 3/29/2005, Michael Lachowski wrote:
Who is planning on going to Eloy the end of April?
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I think to make it really interesting, you should fire up the ceiling
fan. At least on low ;^)
Mike
At 07:06 PM 3/13/2005, James V. Bacus wrote:
Well that was popular... here is part 2.
Also in QuickTime video, also shot by Rae, compressed with our iMac:
http://www.jimbacus.net/blog/video/JVB_I
e intially dropping its flaps is a very
recognizable sound, and usually someone on the field will comment on it at
the time) ;~)
At 01:23 PM 3/7/2005, Mike Smith wrote:
Barney is going to have a lot of company Jim. Does he like Sharon's ;^)
Mike
Jim
Downers Grove, IL
Member of the Chicago
Barney is going to have a lot of company Jim. Does he like Sharon's ;^)
Mike
At 11:20 AM 3/7/2005, James V. Bacus wrote:
I think you guys should buy all the Sharon's you need... 8-)
At 11:35 AM 3/7/2005, Mike Smith wrote:
Of course, he could just be trying to keep you from gettin
Yes, too true. Before the Sharon, it was the Sapphire. Some guys just
keep designing gliders that fly exactly the right time and hit the darn spot.
:^)
Mike
At 10:24 AM 3/7/2005, Bill's Email wrote:
See, I knew it was the Sharon and NOT Smith.
Maybe I gotta get me one of them things!!
Bill
RCS
anks a lot!
Brare Rabbit
On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 09:35:50 -0800 Mike Smith
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
OK, now for a differing and contradictory opinion...
I have flown many many gliders over my 27+ years of model
soaring. When I had the opportunity to fly a Sharon, I took
it. When I had the op
OK, now for a differing and contradictory opinion...
I have flown many many gliders over my 27+ years of model soaring.
When I had the opportunity to fly a Sharon, I took it. When I had
the opportunity to buy that Sharon 3.7 Pro - X tail, I jumped at
it. It is my one and only thermal duration,
DZ and D'anne, could you please drop me a line.
Thanks,
Mike Smith
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Oh, was that for Tom...? Sorry. Go ahead Tom, you tell
him.
Mike
At 03:44 PM 2/24/2005, Chris Veitch wrote:
Tom
Re:- During landing, the Sharon doesn't like a lot of radical flap
modulation.
Can you clarify what you mean by this, save me
guessing as I am just kitting my electric one out at
All it means is that if you like to use the flap lever like an on/off
switch on approach to a spot landing, you will almost certainly let the
big flaps slow you down too much, and you will land short of the
spot. But if you are careful to establish the correct glide angle
with perhaps 1/3 flap,
Hey Daryl, here is your new perfect weapon - The 2M Super V - should be
right up your alley.. ;^)
Chuckling to myself as I type...
Mike
At 12:03 PM 2/16/2005, you wrote:
I have the following models for sale:
-2M Super V
-New Pretty Mantis with Aegea wings & tail by Phil Barnes
-Dodgson
Don't know how much you paid Stan, but they are great flying gliders. You
won't be disappointed
Mike
At 07:39 AM 2/15/2005, Stan Myers wrote:
I've struck a deal with George Voss on a Tempest. I'm not having buyers
remorse, but have never spent that much $$$ on a "toy airplane".
Perhaps reassur
Jim, its Super Dee Duper looking
;^)
Mike
At 10:32 AM 2/14/2005, James V. Bacus wrote:
Heh heh heh, lil' Barney. 8-)
At 11:22 AM 2/14/2005, Mike Smith wrote:
hh!!!
The Icon's are procreating.
:^)
Mike
At 06:22 PM 2/11/2005, James V. Bacus wrote:
Hey, you guys wanna see a cool
hh!!!
The Icon's are procreating.
:^)
Mike
At 06:22 PM 2/11/2005, James V. Bacus wrote:
Hey, you guys wanna see a cool 2m?
Here's a picture of it amongst normal sized models...
http://www.jimbacus.net/blog/2004/images/miniicon.jpg
Fully molded, custom painted, completely JR digital, definit
I would not agree with that until one fundamental element was changed.
The Landing Zone. While in/out zones make for quick and easy scoring, they
add a significant luck factor to the overall outcome of the event. I know,
I have won Visalia, and the Nats. And have come away with the thought,
"
Well John, as far as my favorite format goes...
I like the Nats program for TD. MOM, up to 10 pilots per flight
group. Measured landings (ie. not zoned landings), and as many lfights as
possible. 3 days if held over a holiday weekend should work well. And the
CD should to call the target tim
Yeah, I am too darn busy. Maybe the best guy to handle it is Joe
Nave
He already has the scoring tallied for SWC, we already have a perpetual
trophy -(in the CVRC shed, last I knew), so what do you say Joe? Interested?
Then JT will SVSS be willing to make the Spring Flin
I resemble that remark... :^) Justin, the Nats are the Nats. If you can
win there you can win anywhere. Josh Glaab beat me last year but I got the
big prize. I don't think Josh has flown at Visalia or any of the Western
states triad series...
Have you Josh?
Go to the Nats and have fun. Yo
I agree. The western states triad was and still is a great idea. Visalia
is a great venue for the anchor event, but there has to be an organizer
that can draw together the contest results data and include the standings
and pilot data to the organizers of the next event. So the SWC scores have
I agree. The western states triad was and still is a great idea. Visalia
is a great venue for the anchor event, but there has to be an organizer
that can draw together the contest results data and include the standings
and pilot data to the organizers of the next event. So the SWC scores have
"Daryl, John Fruge - whoever that is, Me," etc. and low and behold, it was
John right behind me that said, "that's me" One of those foot in mouth
moments I thought I would share.
Great job by the way John. Hope to see you and your nephew out at other
contests through
e top ten
fell out in the last 8 minute round, shaking the
scores up a bit. I think Edgar had me prior to the
last round.
Don't ask me who finished where I have no idea. I
flew pretty well though. ;-)
I flew an Insanity 3.7. 2nd place Mike Smith flew a
Sharon 3.7. Hm... starting to see
. lol (chuckling
wickedly as I write).
Hey I know, I can even time for you if you'd likereally.I can
help.(wow, way easier to lie through my teeth when you can't see my face)
All in jest of course?
See you out there Malvey.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and
That is known in the soaring community as wind gradient. This can also
cause a nice looking approach at what would appear to be the perfect
airspeed, to end either short of target due to the airspeed suddenly
dropping off, or worse, a stall close to the ground. Most of us notice
this happenin
Laughing Out Loud
Thanks for the chuckle Bill
Mike
At 08:09 AM 10/29/2004, Bill Malvey wrote:
On 10/29/04 5:12 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Yup, I was there and saw the whole show. Were you?.
Yes
> That said, when you choose airfoils that are inappropriate to the task,
there
> will be a performance
All I know is that I am pretty sure I am about second or third in the big
long line to the right, well, Bills right, my left :^)
L'ing OL at Malveys comment.
Mike Smith
At 03:53 PM 10/28/2004, Bill Malvey wrote:
On 10/28/04 15:48 Sheldon - YNT uDesign wrote:
> GREAT! Now you've
JB...
You da man!
Mike
At 08:53 AM 10/26/2004, James V. Bacus wrote:
I am so behind on email I will never be able to respond to everyone
individually, so let me thank all of you that have posted to the exchange
or emailed me privately about the RC Soaring 2004 Nats coverage in Model
Aviation th
at job Jim. See you next year.
Mike Smith
At 09:24 AM 10/22/2004, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
<>
Amen!
Outstanding coverage. Great write-up and photography. Thank you for making
it a really terrific read for those who couldn't be there! More great
pics at:
_http://www.jimbacus.net/_
ssage makes it out to you all
in some form or another.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Names I do remember include:
Dave Corven
Jack ?
Phil Renaud
Paul Sherman
Steve Siebenauler (sp?)
&
Marc Gellart
Thanks again, We really appreciate your efforts.
Mike Smith
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