[RCSE] Christmas Help

2001-12-10 Thread DClevel130

There is a young man in our club that wants a plane for Christmas.  He 
currently flies an Aspire 2 meter and want something larger.  (100 inches or 
bigger).  He does not have the capacity to build (mentally challenged) and 
not a lot of money.  I'm not sure of what's on the market that would be OK 
for him.  He tries hard but it has to be simple, easy to fly and low cost.  
Any suggestions?

Thanks
Don Cleveland
Houston Hawks

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[RCSE] I never thought I'd write a note like this, but....

2001-12-10 Thread Bill Johns

I need some help with cutting foam and bagging wings and making various 
molded parts.

In my other current reality I am a Prof. of Materials Science at Washington 
State University.  Lots of wonderful theory of adhesives and 
composites.  I've never been that interested in actually doing my own 
bagging of composites, I am happy to send the occasional check to Fred 
Sage, NSP, and Polecat Aero for the toys I want and like.

I have about 6-9 undergraduate engineering students who want to learn how 
to make modern composite airframes.  I'm the only Prof. the school who is 
interested in this activity and have decided to work with them.  These are 
sharp kids, but not familiar with R/C planes.

I have voltage regulator/power supplies, good vacuum pumps.  I know that 
somewhere someone has on a web site instructions for making a device 
similar in function to the Feather foam cutter.  I do not know where. I 
believe that somewhere out there on the web are plans for a CNC foam 
cutting system.  I don't known where to find this, either.

Are there any web pages to take a raw newbie through the process?  If one 
were to purchase an instruction book, could one point me at it.

In the last week or so I've saved many of the posts dealing with foam work, 
but I'm hoping to find a condensed, "here-is-what-you-need-to-do" page to 
start with.  Any and all help that would be found on the web for making 
foam or molded airframes would be most welcome.

Please contact me off line to cut down on what might be noise for many of 
you.  If you would like to get a collection of all the info I get, please 
let me know and I'll forward  what I collect to you.

Thanks,

Bill

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Pullman, WA

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Re: [RCSE] Re: NO RETRIEVERS AT THE NATS!!!!

2001-12-10 Thread Dlflem
In a message dated 12/10/2001 8:06:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


Ah! So there are twelve winches not launching models while the carts bring 
the lines back. how many launches could be done in that time? My guess 
is that if your doing 8 launches in 90 seconds you could probably launch at 
least another 8 people or more in the time it takes to drive the lines back 
and hook everyone up.


Actually, no.  with 5 persons on some frequencies, we often have to wait now for a clip to come in.  The cart method, with this many entrants, still seems best.
Dana


Re: [RCSE] Aerodynamic Considerations at Extreme Altitude

2001-12-10 Thread Brett Jaffee

I think Mark Drella has worked on real life simulations of this sort for a Mars 
airplane, so he would also have some usefull information.
Also, remember that, in addition to simulating a thinner Martian atmosphere, you need 
to simulate lower martian gravity (otherwise your wing loading will be higher then it 
would be if the plane were actually flying above Mars).  I recall Mark telling me they 
did this by flying the airplane in a big parabolic (hyperbolic?) arc, so that the 
plane was experiencing 1/3 gravity.

Brett

Erik Alber wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> At my high school (Skyview in Vancouver), we have a program called
> Project Alpha.  Project Alpha is an aerospace research program involving
> research, design and development of aerospace projects for use in the real
> world.  Currently our focus is on the design of a Remotely Piloted Vehicle
> (rpv) with the intention of possible flight in a Martian environment. I am
> the RPV specialist in our group.  I am leading efforts in designing,
> building and
> testing of an extreme high altitude balloon launched remotely piloted
> vehicle for this project.  Our team is intending to build a 140-120 inch
> (approx. 3-3.5m) wingspan composite rpv capable of being launched at
> altitudes of greater than 10 feet (30 km) and sustaining level flight at
> or close to that altitude.  This altitude will simulate the Martian
> atmosphere.
> We are currently engaged in the research/design/development stage of the
> project.  One of the major issues we are dealing with at this time is
> aerodynamics of low-density airflow.  I am familiar with near-earth flight
> aerodynamics and build and fly radio control model sailplanes.  I have
> calculated that at that altitude (30 km), with our intended design, the
> aircraft would have to fly at about 130-150 mph to sustain a Cl of about
> 0.9.
> 
> I am now faced with a series of unknowns.
> -How will these velocities at these low air densities affect the airflow
> over the wing?
> -Will I run into problems with separation bubbles or compression effects?
> -Will this air velocity tear my plane apart?
> -Do I need to take special considerations into selecting/designing an
> airfoil?
> -if so, what should I do in respect to the airfoil?
> -Will I need to take special consideration for low altitude flight such as
> flaps to slow my airspeed or reflex to prevent stalling?
> 
> Any other issues that may be applicable to this type of extreme altitude
> flight that you can think of would be great too.
> 
> If you know of any sources of additional information that I should refer
> to, that would be appreciated.
> 
> I appreciate any help you can provide.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Erik Alber
> Skyview High School - Project Alpha
> Portland Area Soaring Society  Vice President
> http://NuanceHLG.8k.com
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Re: [RCSE] Mpx Super fl gear sets?

2001-12-10 Thread Karlton Spindle

We should have them!

Smooth Sailing,
Karlton Spindle
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Subject: [RCSE] Mpx Super fl gear sets?


> Looking for metal gear sets for these servos. Any Mpx dealers on the list?
>
> Thanks,
> Neal
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Re: [RCSE] Nats..reply

2001-12-10 Thread Jason Werner

Darryl makes probably the best points.  No need to add too much to that.

These two notes really sum up the whole situation.  The US (and AMA) are
starting to slip in the FAI world, which is really the driving force behind
the entire soaring scene.  Without them we would still be flying built up
poly ships and have never reached the model design and performance we have
today.  Everyone who owns a molded ship should thank the FAI people for
pushing this technology.

But Darryl's comments are important and true.  Perhaps we should have a 2
contest team selection.  It would increase the caliber of pilot representing
the US in the international community.  Granted we have Joe and Darryl, but
who will replace them when they get slow :)  Joe already had to design a
bigger airplane so he can see it (hahaha).

Seriously, the AMA is investigating ways to increase FAI participation.  If
the AMA decided to highlight it, then the LSF and soaring community should
work with that as well.  But to be proactive, we should also develop a
strategy that keeps everyone happy and flying.  Soaring is unique in that we
do have many participants, if the AMA does decide to push FAI only every
other year (I doubt it...but it could), then who loses?  The LSF should
present a proposal to the AMA to help with the FAI issue, while also
protecting the other NATS participants.

Jason Werner

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Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats..reply


> > Well, I think poor ol' Jack's feeling a bit beat up. I don't think that
was anybody's intention, at least not mine. I have enjoyed
> > the Nats in all it's formats. Some better than others. They all have
their pluses and minuses. The people who take charge of the
> > contest do a fantastic job. I just wanted people to stop trashing some
new ideas just because they were different, or didn't
> > necessarily cater to their particular field of interest. (I don't fly
FAI - so those events don't matter) And Jack, I don't think
> > anybody expected them to take place at the very next Nats.
>
> > My sense of the initial post was not about trashing the Nationals in its
current format, but was to look at different
> > opportunities to increase participation in the FAI events. MY point was
that we SHOULD look at ways to do this. Come on guys,
> > these are the guys who represent our country in the International
Soaring Community.
>
> Jack has asked me before about my thoughts about whether or not we should
completely cancel F3B from the contest due to it's low
> numbers. I would say, if left the way it is, yes, go ahead. From the
perspective of someone who has to travel - get on a plane, take
> all the models for the whole week with me to fly all the events, cuz, hey,
if I'm going Now let's think about that - I have to
> get 1 or 2 F3B models there, and 1 or 2 F3J models, and 1 or 2
Handlaunches, and a 2 Meter, and an open class TD plane ( I leave
> before the RES and Nostalgia). I don't have a model box that fits all
those. Just getting there gets expensive, and to ship or to
> take as excess baggage is quite cost prohibitive. I even flew my TD plane
in F3B one year just so I could compete. (And, yeah, I
> have to listen to that guy say, "Hey, you remember that time I kicked your
ass " )  You guys who are within driving distance
> don't understand what we must go through to fly all the events. It's a
royal pain in the ass - worth it, it must be since I keep
> going - but a royal pain.
>
> OK, enough whining, but how DO we increase participation in the FAI
events?
>
> I know for a fact that should the decision be made to fly a 2 or 3 day F3B
event, there would be more participants. Would it take a
> while to grow? Yes, of course. You really want it to grow? Make it a part
of the Team Selections - kinda like a 2nd contest. For
> example - on F3B TS years, one 3 day comp at the Nats, one 3 day comp over
Labor Day as is currently done. The pilots can go to
> either, or both, and are allowed one throwout contest. Top 3 scores = 3
team members. You wouldn't have to attend both contests, but
> you'd be dumb not to if you're serious about making the team. The first
place pilot would be guaranteed of making the team at either
> comp, then the top scoring 2nd place finisher would be the 3rd pilot. This
could be done for F3J on odd years as well.
>
> These are just ideas. I'm bouncing them out there. Most of you don't care
about FAI, the US teams, Team Selections, etc But some
> of us do. We would like a part in the National Championships. More than
just a token 1 day event.
>
> Thanks for the bandwidth. And now back to your regularly scheduled Sal
bashing - does that guy suck or what? ;-)
>
> Daryl
>
>
>
>
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[RCSE] Aerodynamic Considerations at Extreme Altitude

2001-12-10 Thread Erik Alber

Hello everyone,
At my high school (Skyview in Vancouver), we have a program called
Project Alpha.  Project Alpha is an aerospace research program involving
research, design and development of aerospace projects for use in the real
world.  Currently our focus is on the design of a Remotely Piloted Vehicle
(rpv) with the intention of possible flight in a Martian environment. I am
the RPV specialist in our group.  I am leading efforts in designing,
building and
testing of an extreme high altitude balloon launched remotely piloted
vehicle for this project.  Our team is intending to build a 140-120 inch
(approx. 3-3.5m) wingspan composite rpv capable of being launched at
altitudes of greater than 10 feet (30 km) and sustaining level flight at
or close to that altitude.  This altitude will simulate the Martian
atmosphere.
We are currently engaged in the research/design/development stage of the
project.  One of the major issues we are dealing with at this time is
aerodynamics of low-density airflow.  I am familiar with near-earth flight
aerodynamics and build and fly radio control model sailplanes.  I have
calculated that at that altitude (30 km), with our intended design, the
aircraft would have to fly at about 130-150 mph to sustain a Cl of about
0.9.

I am now faced with a series of unknowns.
-How will these velocities at these low air densities affect the airflow
over the wing?
-Will I run into problems with separation bubbles or compression effects?
-Will this air velocity tear my plane apart?
-Do I need to take special considerations into selecting/designing an
airfoil?
-if so, what should I do in respect to the airfoil?
-Will I need to take special consideration for low altitude flight such as
flaps to slow my airspeed or reflex to prevent stalling?

Any other issues that may be applicable to this type of extreme altitude
flight that you can think of would be great too.

If you know of any sources of additional information that I should refer
to, that would be appreciated.

I appreciate any help you can provide.

Thanks,

Erik Alber
Skyview High School - Project Alpha
Portland Area Soaring Society  Vice President
http://NuanceHLG.8k.com
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Re: [RCSE] Profi 40000

2001-12-10 Thread Karlton Spindle



Assign the 6 servos to BUTTERFLY in Menu #2
In menu #1 under Adjust servos travel and curve assign the curves you 
desire per servo per input simple!
 
We also have a email list server for profi users where we can answer your 
toot suite!
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  Subject: [RCSE] Profi 4
  
  
  O.k.,boys here goes.Have a profi 4000, anyone out there have a set-up for 
  a sailplane with three servos in each wing panel? Like an Escape 
  planformWish I could figure this thing out, its like having a great 
  quarterback and not knowing how to use him
  
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Re: [RCSE] Nats..reply

2001-12-10 Thread darylp

> Well, I think poor ol' Jack's feeling a bit beat up. I don't think that was 
>anybody's intention, at least not mine. I have enjoyed
> the Nats in all it's formats. Some better than others. They all have their pluses 
>and minuses. The people who take charge of the
> contest do a fantastic job. I just wanted people to stop trashing some new ideas 
>just because they were different, or didn't
> necessarily cater to their particular field of interest. (I don't fly FAI - so those 
>events don't matter) And Jack, I don't think
> anybody expected them to take place at the very next Nats.

> My sense of the initial post was not about trashing the Nationals in its current 
>format, but was to look at different
> opportunities to increase participation in the FAI events. MY point was that we 
>SHOULD look at ways to do this. Come on guys,
> these are the guys who represent our country in the International Soaring Community.

Jack has asked me before about my thoughts about whether or not we should completely 
cancel F3B from the contest due to it's low
numbers. I would say, if left the way it is, yes, go ahead. From the perspective of 
someone who has to travel - get on a plane, take
all the models for the whole week with me to fly all the events, cuz, hey, if I'm 
going Now let's think about that - I have to
get 1 or 2 F3B models there, and 1 or 2 F3J models, and 1 or 2 Handlaunches, and a 2 
Meter, and an open class TD plane ( I leave
before the RES and Nostalgia). I don't have a model box that fits all those. Just 
getting there gets expensive, and to ship or to
take as excess baggage is quite cost prohibitive. I even flew my TD plane in F3B one 
year just so I could compete. (And, yeah, I
have to listen to that guy say, "Hey, you remember that time I kicked your ass " ) 
 You guys who are within driving distance
don't understand what we must go through to fly all the events. It's a royal pain in 
the ass - worth it, it must be since I keep
going - but a royal pain.

OK, enough whining, but how DO we increase participation in the FAI events?

I know for a fact that should the decision be made to fly a 2 or 3 day F3B event, 
there would be more participants. Would it take a
while to grow? Yes, of course. You really want it to grow? Make it a part of the Team 
Selections - kinda like a 2nd contest. For
example - on F3B TS years, one 3 day comp at the Nats, one 3 day comp over Labor Day 
as is currently done. The pilots can go to
either, or both, and are allowed one throwout contest. Top 3 scores = 3 team members. 
You wouldn't have to attend both contests, but
you'd be dumb not to if you're serious about making the team. The first place pilot 
would be guaranteed of making the team at either
comp, then the top scoring 2nd place finisher would be the 3rd pilot. This could be 
done for F3J on odd years as well.

These are just ideas. I'm bouncing them out there. Most of you don't care about FAI, 
the US teams, Team Selections, etc But some
of us do. We would like a part in the National Championships. More than just a token 1 
day event.

Thanks for the bandwidth. And now back to your regularly scheduled Sal bashing - does 
that guy suck or what? ;-)

Daryl




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Re: [RCSE] camber = lift = drag ?

2001-12-10 Thread Cliff's E-mail

I couldn't agree with Dieter more.  Drag is a drag.  Always has
beenalways will be.  Perhaps if one flys foam only, drag is something
that needs to be tolerated.  Drag fun?  Only if your a queen or at the local
strip.
Cliff Lindgren

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Subject: RE: [RCSE] camber = lift = drag ?


>
> >If you're like me though, you'll use the snap flaps because you're
already
> >using max control throws but still want a more response. Thus, the snap
> >flaps will yield more control authority and then, naturally, get more
drag
> >(and more fun).
> >
> >Bill Swingle
>
>
> Bill,
>
> If you're using "max control throws" and still aren't happy with
> turning performance, maybe it's time to move back the CG or get a
> different plane... :o)
>
> Since when is more drag more fun?
>
> Dieter
> http://shredair.com
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Re: [RCSE] Re: NO RETRIEVERS AT THE NATS!!!!

2001-12-10 Thread mikel

"David J. Schat" wrote:
> 
> Ah! So there are twelve winches not launching models while the carts bring
> the lines back. how many launches could be done in that time? My guess
> is that if your doing 8 launches in 90 seconds you could probably launch at
> least another 8 people or more in the time it takes to drive the lines back
> and hook everyone up.

You miss the point  They are flying man on man.  Retrievers spend a lot
of time in the air and it would slow down the speed that you put the
group in the air.  The closer together the launch, the closer you get to
man on man.  Plus if you have a cross wind because the wind changed
directions, you might be even slower with retrievers.

Anyway, lots of rounds at the Nats are things like 10 minutes.  If you
have one group getting close to landing, another just launched, and a
third getting ready, you start to run into problems with frequency
control and mixing up the matrix.


The idea of having lots of winches is to get everyone in the group in
the air at the same time.  It's not to see how fast you can launch
people.   Plus finding 6 kids who want to drive golf carts is easier
than finding 12 experienced retriever operators.

The best part is you get to watch folks blow up models when they don't
have the drag of the retreiver and have all that power to put into the
launch.
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[RCSE] Re: NO RETRIEVERS AT THE NATS!!!!

2001-12-10 Thread David J. Schat

Ah! So there are twelve winches not launching models while the carts bring 
the lines back. how many launches could be done in that time? My guess 
is that if your doing 8 launches in 90 seconds you could probably launch at 
least another 8 people or more in the time it takes to drive the lines back 
and hook everyone up.

At 07:37 PM 12/10/01 -0500, you wrote:

>- Original Message -
>From: "David J. Schat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > Did I read correctly earlier and the winch lines are retrieved by golf
> > cart... no regular style retrievers? If this is the case this is one area
> > where time can be gained if retrievers could be used (I don't know if they
> > could).
>
>Dave,
>
>  The simple reason for NOT using retrievers IS to speed things up and have
>LESS problems. Retrieve lines can break and tangle, then the whole show is
>shut down till the line gets fixed.
>
>  I saw this setup last year at the NATS and it WORKS. Heres how it goes.
>
>Take 12 winches and line them up in a row, placed about 15 feet apart.
>Usually launching 8 flyers in a group. The idea is to get them all in the
>air in about 90 seconds so they all can fly in pretty much the same air. I
>say pretty much because sometimes, at least here on the East coast, 90
>seconds can be the difference of skying out and making your time or missing
>that one good thermal and ending up on the ground sooner than intended.
>  The first flyer launches on command from the winchmaster, who then
>immediately instructs the second flyer to get ready. As soon as the first
>flyer is topping out the second flyer is given the word to launch. By the
>time he has tensioned the line and is starting his launch the first flyer is
>off and a 'tapper' moves in to bring the first line down to the turnaround
>at the far end of the field. And so it goes right down the line till all are
>in the air.
>  There are two or three tappers, usually, for each flight group. Their sole
>job is to move in right after the flyer has zoomed and pedal the line to the
>ground. In this way there is never any problems with retriever line breaks
>fouling up the flight line.
>  The 'extra' winches are in case a flyer breaks a line during launch. This
>is when the winchmaster immediately instruct said flyer to move to an open
>winch. All the winches are numbered and assignments for each flyer is random
>and written on the score card so there is no question on the flight line
>where each flyer is to be launching initially. If a flyer is given a
>relaunch he comes down immediately as the winchmaster scopes out an open,
>available winch.
>  The lines are all retrieved at the same time, after all the flyers are in
>the air and the next group of flyers is getting ready to be staged in the
>ready area. Usually kids of the flyers, using golf carts retrieve the lines.
>While the flyers are launching the kids are waiting at the turnarounds.
>After all are in the air they hook up two winch lines to each cart and pull
>them back to the winches. Then back they go to wait for the next group.
>  They also have a good system for impounding and staging all the Tx's. This
>also includes a system for turning in the score cards and Tx's after the
>flight. Pick up your radios with score cards, complete with clipboards, to
>ready for your flight. Then it's out to the staging area to see if everyone
>is there that is suppose to be in that group. An official checks off all
>flyers from his list.  If so, flyers are released to walk to the launching
>area. And so it goes on all day.
>
>  This all sounds a bit complex but is really one of the best systems, if you
>have the manpower and the equipment.

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[RCSE] NO RETRIEVERS AT THE NATS!!!!

2001-12-10 Thread Rick and Jill


- Original Message -
From: "David J. Schat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> Did I read correctly earlier and the winch lines are retrieved by golf
> cart... no regular style retrievers? If this is the case this is one area
> where time can be gained if retrievers could be used (I don't know if they
> could).

Dave,

 The simple reason for NOT using retrievers IS to speed things up and have
LESS problems. Retrieve lines can break and tangle, then the whole show is
shut down till the line gets fixed.

 I saw this setup last year at the NATS and it WORKS. Heres how it goes.

Take 12 winches and line them up in a row, placed about 15 feet apart.
Usually launching 8 flyers in a group. The idea is to get them all in the
air in about 90 seconds so they all can fly in pretty much the same air. I
say pretty much because sometimes, at least here on the East coast, 90
seconds can be the difference of skying out and making your time or missing
that one good thermal and ending up on the ground sooner than intended.
 The first flyer launches on command from the winchmaster, who then
immediately instructs the second flyer to get ready. As soon as the first
flyer is topping out the second flyer is given the word to launch. By the
time he has tensioned the line and is starting his launch the first flyer is
off and a 'tapper' moves in to bring the first line down to the turnaround
at the far end of the field. And so it goes right down the line till all are
in the air.
 There are two or three tappers, usually, for each flight group. Their sole
job is to move in right after the flyer has zoomed and pedal the line to the
ground. In this way there is never any problems with retriever line breaks
fouling up the flight line.
 The 'extra' winches are in case a flyer breaks a line during launch. This
is when the winchmaster immediately instruct said flyer to move to an open
winch. All the winches are numbered and assignments for each flyer is random
and written on the score card so there is no question on the flight line
where each flyer is to be launching initially. If a flyer is given a
relaunch he comes down immediately as the winchmaster scopes out an open,
available winch.
 The lines are all retrieved at the same time, after all the flyers are in
the air and the next group of flyers is getting ready to be staged in the
ready area. Usually kids of the flyers, using golf carts retrieve the lines.
While the flyers are launching the kids are waiting at the turnarounds.
After all are in the air they hook up two winch lines to each cart and pull
them back to the winches. Then back they go to wait for the next group.
 They also have a good system for impounding and staging all the Tx's. This
also includes a system for turning in the score cards and Tx's after the
flight. Pick up your radios with score cards, complete with clipboards, to
ready for your flight. Then it's out to the staging area to see if everyone
is there that is suppose to be in that group. An official checks off all
flyers from his list.  If so, flyers are released to walk to the launching
area. And so it goes on all day.

 This all sounds a bit complex but is really one of the best systems, if you
have the manpower and the equipment.

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[RCSE] RE: make it look like a chore

2001-12-10 Thread Dan

That's what exacto knives are for. It takes blood. They feel sorry for
you while applying a band aid :o)

Dan

--- Bill Swingle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>  >>Practice lookin like it's a chore to work on airplanes.
> 
> You know, I've tried this one. It didn't work of course. But, it's
> good to
> see I'm not alone.
> 
> Bill Swingle
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> Janesville, CA
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[RCSE] RE: make it look like a chore

2001-12-10 Thread Bill Swingle

 >>Practice lookin like it's a chore to work on airplanes.

You know, I've tried this one. It didn't work of course. But, it's good to
see I'm not alone.

Bill Swingle
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