[RCSE] US altitude record
For several years there has been a snafu at AMA reporting a record that Bob Vixie and I set in 2004. Model Aviation has the wrong info for open class (D) - F3 sailplane altitude gain. I've finally gotten around to posting a scan of the certificate on my website: http://www.msh-co.com/record/index.html OS -- I've been busy lately updating new pix... on my main site if you are interested: http://www.msh-co.com I haven't updated the soaring pix in a long time - but I've got a new process that should make that job easier. TOTALLY OS --- I have done some neat stuff with Google maps. I plan on doing a new Euro map with placemark locations of photos that my dad shot in WWII in France and Germany with links to contemporary sites. I have a few sample shots in "Intl Travel"->"France 2003"->"Paris Then & Now" Enjoy, Mark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Receivers Found
Title: Receivers Found Thanks to everyone who responded. I found the receivers I was looking for. I’ve kept everyone’s response in case I need more in the future. Thanks again. gv
[RCSE] wing tape
Does anyone still make the heavy clear aileron tape like that came on the old Airtronics kits???LeeCox-Nevada, U.S.A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Re: [RCSE] wing tape
Check with Don Richmond @ www.hilaunch.comOn 7/28/06, Lee Cox <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:Does anyone still make the heavy clear aileron tape like that came on the old Airtronics kits??? LeeCox-Nevada, U.S.A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
RE: [RCSE] wing tape
I’ve got it. 25 and 50’, $13.50 and $20. Shipping is $6 From: Lee Cox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 2:20 PM To: soaring mail page Subject: [RCSE] wing tape Does anyone still make the heavy clear aileron tape like that came on the old Airtronics kits??? LeeCox-Nevada, U.S.A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
[RCSE] NATS RES Scores!
RES wrapped up an hour ago - Dennis Hoyle takes top honors after five rounds! Our own Ed Wilson took sixth wood, and many I BEAT GORDY buttons were handed out ;) http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-res-01-final_scores.jpg http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-res-02-final_scores.jpg Overcast and dreary early in the AM for the first couple of rounds. Eventually the sky broke open to blue (it really does exist here in Muncie, honest!) and while a few boomers were found and exploited, the air was still turbulent and the winds were still up. Me? I flew the best 4 rounds of contest air in my life - 4 1000+ rounds. However, Round 1 was a scratch thanks to a broken RX crystal! It was working in the pits, but at the winch, a no-go. Luckily I didn't launch it. Nonetheless, I am in deep, deep love with my Polecat EZBD. Hard launchin' and bubble dancin' and lands very well. BEST. NATS. EVER. :) ben wilson louisville area soaring society RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] After the 2006 NATS - 2 Meter Comments
From time-to-time in this forum the topic of two meter sailplanes pops up. Frequently quoted is the now very tired "Friends don't let friends fly two meters." Even so, over fifty apparently friendless sailplane pilots competed in the two day, two meter event at this year's 2006 AMA/LSF NATS in scenic Muncie, Indiana. It was my pleasure to have been the contest director for this event and, now that I'm home, I offer the following comments for this forum's edification and entertainment: - First, the competition was every bit as fierce as the much-touted unlimited event which followed. As we were blessed with two days of beautiful weather, thirteen rounds were flown. At the end of those thirteen rounds, a mere 13 points separated first and second place with numerous lead changes throughout the event. From my vantage point, all of the competitors appeared to be enjoying themselves. - Second, it would be all too easy to say that there hasn't been a new two meter design in some time as the dominant design utilized by the top ten finishers was the venerable "Duck". Ahh, but most of the Ducks flying were about as close to the original Duck as a 2006 Corvette is close to the original 1954 model. Sporting a variety of airfoils, v-tails, and carbon fiber, even Daryl's "loaner" was an example of the evolution of a design that was very good to begin with. If you'd like a new, improved Duck, better contact Larry Storie soon as I suspect he'll receive more than a few orders (maybe even a few from California). By the way, Daryl's Duck did sport the raw fiberglass fuselage that's quite the West Coast vogue this giving it a particular California flavor. - Lastly, I must confess that I was among those who wondered if two meter really deserved two days of NATS time. I'm now convinced that the challenge of competitively flying a two meter sailplane is equal to the challenge of any other soaring event and will state that that challenge should continue to earn two meter sailplanes their well-deserved portion of NATS time. Respectfully submitted, Jim Deck RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] NATS RES Scores!
Ben, You forgot to mention the great 3RD place win that Ray Hays got with this Bird series woody. He beat most of the buck ARF's. It was a great show for Ray and a wonderful day of RES. John -Original Message- From: Ben Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 5:17 PM To: soaring@airage.com; LASS Soaring List Subject: [RCSE] NATS RES Scores! RES wrapped up an hour ago - Dennis Hoyle takes top honors after five rounds! Our own Ed Wilson took sixth wood, and many I BEAT GORDY buttons were handed out ;) http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-res-01-final_scores.jpg http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-res-02-final_scores.jpg Overcast and dreary early in the AM for the first couple of rounds. Eventually the sky broke open to blue (it really does exist here in Muncie, honest!) and while a few boomers were found and exploited, the air was still turbulent and the winds were still up. Me? I flew the best 4 rounds of contest air in my life - 4 1000+ rounds. However, Round 1 was a scratch thanks to a broken RX crystal! It was working in the pits, but at the winch, a no-go. Luckily I didn't launch it. Nonetheless, I am in deep, deep love with my Polecat EZBD. Hard launchin' and bubble dancin' and lands very well. BEST. NATS. EVER. :) ben wilson louisville area soaring society RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] After the 2006 NATS - 2 Meter Comments
Jim, Thanks for the thoughtful post. I suspect that there are quite a few of us out here who, although we couldn't attend the NATS, are fans of 2 meter flying. I think that the demise of 2 meter is overrated and over-reported. There are still a good bunch who appreciated the attributes of 2 meter craft and the skill they take to fly. In some respects, arguably, they present more of a challenge than their longer winged counterparts. I hope and expect that 2 meter will be alive and well when I am able to attend and compete in the NATS. Rick Eckel "Diehard 2 meter fan" At 05:26 PM 7/28/2006, Jim Deck wrote: From time-to-time in this forum the topic of two meter sailplanes pops up. Frequently quoted is the now very tired "Friends don't let friends fly two meters." Even so, over fifty apparently friendless sailplane pilots competed in the two day, two meter event at this year's 2006 AMA/LSF NATS in scenic Muncie, Indiana. It was my pleasure to have been the contest director for this event and, now that I'm home, I offer the following comments for this forum's edification and entertainment: - First, the competition was every bit as fierce as the much-touted unlimited event which followed. As we were blessed with two days of beautiful weather, thirteen rounds were flown. At the end of those thirteen rounds, a mere 13 points separated first and second place with numerous lead changes throughout the event. From my vantage point, all of the competitors appeared to be enjoying themselves. - Second, it would be all too easy to say that there hasn't been a new two meter design in some time as the dominant design utilized by the top ten finishers was the venerable "Duck". Ahh, but most of the Ducks flying were about as close to the original Duck as a 2006 Corvette is close to the original 1954 model. Sporting a variety of airfoils, v-tails, and carbon fiber, even Daryl's "loaner" was an example of the evolution of a design that was very good to begin with. If you'd like a new, improved Duck, better contact Larry Storie soon as I suspect he'll receive more than a few orders (maybe even a few from California). By the way, Daryl's Duck did sport the raw fiberglass fuselage that's quite the West Coast vogue this giving it a particular California flavor. - Lastly, I must confess that I was among those who wondered if two meter really deserved two days of NATS time. I'm now convinced that the challenge of competitively flying a two meter sailplane is equal to the challenge of any other soaring event and will state that that challenge should continue to earn two meter sailplanes their well-deserved portion of NATS time. Respectfully submitted, Jim Deck RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] After the 2006 NATS - 2 Meter Comments
From: Jim Deck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...the dominant design utilized by the top ten finishers was the venerable "Duck"... A very fine post in its entirety, Jim. 2-Meters is a world unto itself, and when good flyers go at it, it's a very worthwhile event. You have to launch to the moon, then find lift quick, because the little planes come down in a hurry and don't travel well if you hit sink. The dominance of the Duck design seems to me to have some interesting implications. U.S. flyers generally have disdained V-tail airplanes, but the Duck shows that they can learn to love 'em if the tail is big enough. Additionally, the Duck has a fairly low AR wing and is pretty heavy; these characteristics don't match the current fashion, but in this class they seem to prove out to be best in practice. It would be neat to see a resurgence of interest in 2M, just to see what other design tweaks might come along. It seems that there hasn't been much design activity in this class since the Organic and 2M Mantis. Maybe there's a world-beater out there to be discovered. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] "RES Scores, see how I raged down the list!"
RES was a ball, and I know better to expect to be more than a bottom ringer at that game...too many good old sticks at that game. LOTS of AVAs, some awesome wood ships and Saprano's. Every round I told my teammates that this would be the round were I'd get out and bury the crewbut mostly spent each round in the golf cart to retrieve my plane :-) Peter Baumeler (the Iron Chef) had his Picolario whistling and flew that ship like it was a fine instrument. I watched one of his flights start to finish and have to tell you it was amazing how he followed the ebb and flow of the air, even down to near the landing zone where he had to stretch the time some. But I think I am proudest of my fellow Louisville teammates, who all did really well today, especially Ed Wilson flying a Saprano. He's a past RES and Nostalgia Champ and it showed today...but both Ben Wilson and Tony Utley had sweet rounds. Glad to be home for sure though. Maybe next Nats I'll actually have my planes programmed into my TX before I walk up to the winch line Might help things some :-) Gordy
[RCSE] "Spirit of Soaring Award....yep Louisivlle :-)
Thanks to all who participated in the "I Beat Gordy" fund raiser for our newest super star and winner of the LSF Spirit of Soaring Award...10year old Lee, who managed to bury some of the top 2m guys and some of the Unlimited guys yesterday and some of the RES guys today! Those who managed to out score me for a day of soaring qualified for a "I beat Gordy at the 2006 Nats" button..well with a donation of at least $3, but I have to tell you, many handed over up to $20 Those are the real heroes of LSF spirit. Lee is about 4' tall, rosy cheeked, dark eyed and dark hair, a lot of us thought when DP saw him, he was going to sweep him into his arms and exclaim,"MINI-ME!" :-) Anyway, it was a fun day. Peter Goldsmith of Horizon was given the LeGrey award for some pretty good reasons, not counting the huge volunteer prize donations from Horizon at the Banquette and surely he deserves it as much as anyone...well almost as much as anyone in my humble opinion :-) Ed Wilson, President for years and years of the Louisville Area Soaring Society, mentor to little Lee and mentor to another young boy who'd showed up at the field a bunch of years backBruce Davidson! LSF VP, LSF5 and the never ending energy behind the MidSouth Louisville and Louisville Soaring in general. There's seldom been a day where the winch/retriever trailer haven't been at the field, setup, charged with good line on a Sunday or Thursday evening. Every winter, club meetings are packed with interesting topics and sidebars to soaring. Ed Wilson is the true Spirit of Soaring and embodies what grass roots rc soaring is really about. Don't believe me? Ask Bruce Davidson...multi Nats DLG winner and mentor himself to Ben Wilson and others. You see Ed's spirit is the kind that get's passed on. Congrats to Pete, a great guy in his own right..and now as a LeGrey award winner, holder of the responsibility to pass on that spirit! :-) Ed's turn will likely be in the next round :-)Gordy This award was created, in 1996, by the LSF Board of directors, in memory of Le Gray the founder of the League of Silent Flight. It is to be a lifetime Achievment award. Members of the LSF may nominate candidates to the LSF Board of Directors who have the final decision on the recipient.
Re: [RCSE] After the 2006 NATS - 2 Meter Comments
Was anyone flying the Mark Drela designed Aegea 2M at the NATS? The design for the Aegea 2M was posted to the Allegro-Lite group in August 2002, so it seems to be contemporaneous with the Mantis 2M & the Organic 2M. On 29/07/2006, at 11:00 AM, tony estep wrote: From: Jim Deck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...the dominant design utilized by the top ten finishers was the venerable "Duck"... A very fine post in its entirety, Jim. 2-Meters is a world unto itself, and when good flyers go at it, it's a very worthwhile event. You have to launch to the moon, then find lift quick, because the little planes come down in a hurry and don't travel well if you hit sink. The dominance of the Duck design seems to me to have some interesting implications. U.S. flyers generally have disdained V- tail airplanes, but the Duck shows that they can learn to love 'em if the tail is big enough. Additionally, the Duck has a fairly low AR wing and is pretty heavy; these characteristics don't match the current fashion, but in this class they seem to prove out to be best in practice. It would be neat to see a resurgence of interest in 2M, just to see what other design tweaks might come along. It seems that there hasn't been much design activity in this class since the Organic and 2M Mantis. Maybe there's a world-beater out there to be discovered. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to soaring- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Balast Photon II
Has anyone figured a way to balast a photon II so that it can make it through 10-15mph winds? Thanks, Jay
[RCSE] Rudder Stalls and turns.
I am trying to figure out if my rudder turns are accurate. I think I am experienceing rudder stalls with my photon, from either too much deflection or from holding the deflection too long. In other word do I ever want the rudder to cause my plane to roll? Can someone explain to me what a rudderstall is and how to prevent it? Should all rudder turns remain flat? Also is a roll a rudder stall of sorts? Thanks, Jay
