[RCSE] F3X is off to Visalia!
Hi Guys, F3X is off to Visalia this weekend with a carload of special deals. I am clearing out a bunch of models. Get to the cash machine Come on by and get see what we have. I will be moving a bunch of park flyers, E-flight models and accessories. Some GAS Too! Shadow F3J, Experience Pro V and X tail. Artemis X tails! I will drop in a few F3F models as well. Come see the Aspirin DLG and get your order in for the next delivery! SEIKO stop watches! Come buy early before they are gone! See ya there! Tom Copp Composite Specialties www.f3x.com 949-645-7032
Re: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South
Jim - Your struggle here is a valiant one, and one that I think many clubs around the nation (perhaps the world) have to contend with. We here in Louisville have successfully negotiated the preservation of our flying site over the years -- though as sprawl increases, we may very well be faced with the opposition you now face. I was particularly encouraged in your case by the mention of the county law clarifying the bond issue defined a regional park as land developed primarily to provide outdoor-recreation opportunities not feasible in urbanized areas. While I am a soccer fan and encourage kids to be involved with the sport, I think the better question here, and the one posed by the county law is this: Are we disadvantaging other non-Soccer groups and thereby infringing on that law? I think that is an excellent leg to stand on, and one that I would assume could be used by a good number of clubs around the country. And to echo Breck's question about a legal defense fund - I'd chip in what I could to help you out! Fight the good fight, ben wilson louisville area soaring society Jim Laurel wrote: The ongoing conflict between the Seattle Area Soaring Society (SASS), the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association and King County escalated to new heights after SASS filed a lawsuit against King County alleging that the lease with the LWYSA on 60 Acres North is illegal. The Seattle Times covered the story in print, and talk radio host Dave Ross spent an entire hour on the issue during his morning show. Get all the details along with some great audio clips from the on-air debate here: http://www.save60acres.com --Jim Laurel V.P., Seattle Area Soaring Society - I apologize to those on the list who are not in the Seattle Area, where this land conflict is happening between a local soaring club and a local youth soccer club. Thanks for the bandwidth. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ 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] Latest news on 60 Acres South
In a message dated 10/5/2006 12:10:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And to echo Breck's question about a legal defense fund - I'd chip in what I could to help you out!Fight the good fight, Count me in as well !! ... Pepper TPG ~ SLNTAMA # 3937LSF # 3335 - IV
Re: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South
Its not just soccer -- around here the problem was turning an open area into (yet another) golf course. You have to be careful taking on soccer head on because it involves so many kids so obviously anything that benefits soccer must benefit the community (right..) and we're such a minority that we don't have the votes or the fiscal clout to make a big noise. Its a little easier with golf courses because its quite obvious what's going on -- its a mechanism to convert public facilities for private use. Martin Usher 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] VENDOR WARNING!!!!
To all of you who decide to buy something from Jim Porter I have to warn you! He sold me a Thorn sloper kit recently and I got home last nite from the beaches and found that not only did I have to pay for the kit, the shipping but had to hire a contractor to get the box open and the contents unpacked. They worked for hours with blow torches, vacuums (yes he does use peanuts!), and various hydrualic cutting devices before I even got to all the bubble wrap on the parts! Before I go any farther I have to add this, "I pity the fools passed this thing up!" :-) I'm not sure that you could actually call the Thorn a sailplane...its more like a caricature of a molded sailplane that has been produced by Louisville Slugger Mfgring. Since it has been done a CNC mill, the fuse and wings actually resemble current moldedcomponents. All shaped rounded routed with wing mounting blind nuts etc installed. Pretty much all you add is varnish :-) It is sleek and curvedand it is SOLID wood! Okay back to that darned Jim Porter and his packingI had to cut through about 6 layers of tightly taped bubble wrap just to see the parts. When I asked Jim why he packed this thing with so much cushioning, he said that UPS refused to take it without because they were afraid it might damage their trucks! I am sooo glad I bought the Thorn, it is one of those rare items that happens every once in a while in our hobby's history. From its weight, the supplier assures the buyer that it flys in the lightest of lift, as long as you are tossing off a slope located on the moon. Big wooden grin today! Gordy Google it and take a look at the video of it soaring
RE: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South
Folks, I'm the treasurer of SASS. I am not sure how much money we'll need - we're fortunate that one of our very own is the one who filed the case. If you would like to make a donation, please contact me via an offline email and I'll send you contact information. Thank you for your support - I sure hope we're able to save this field! - Dave Brombaugh -Original Message- From: Martin Usher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 10:48 To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South Its not just soccer -- around here the problem was turning an open area into (yet another) golf course. You have to be careful taking on soccer head on because it involves so many kids so obviously anything that benefits soccer must benefit the community (right..) and we're such a minority that we don't have the votes or the fiscal clout to make a big noise. Its a little easier with golf courses because its quite obvious what's going on -- its a mechanism to convert public facilities for private use. Martin Usher 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
[RCSE] Re: Trying to Locate Ernie Prichard for some MPX 4000 Work
Try: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let me know if that works. Regards, Steve -- SteveR SteveR's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=7591 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578046 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] I Pity the Fool Didn't Read MA's Sept/Oct Soaring Columns!
WOW! Just got to my Model Aviation to check out the Soaring Columns. Dave Garwood and Darwin Barrie take turns witting from two different directions and this September Darwin invited Tom Kiesling to share tips on hiscontest landing pattern for precision time. Lots of detail and a drawing too! Then October's issue featuresYEP Dave reviews the new Thorn solid Basswood slope screemer. Lots of detail, some great photos and a lot of sweet info, (I am soo happy I jumped on Jim Porters kit! (Wait and Wail :-)... Heck even JoJo ordered a Thorn! Get into the bathroom and read those articles! Excellent articles by both! Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Thorn kit for sale
Thorn kit, NIB $140 shipped CONUS Yes, I did have two, and Gordy got one - but I have WAY too many planes to build to do this one justice, so hopefully someone will be able to the job right. Andreas has done an excellent rendering of a neat concept. Jim Porter Johnston Iowa USA The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. Orville Wright 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] Thorn kit for sale - SOLD
SOLD - pending funds arriving. Thorn kit, NIB $140 shipped CONUS Yes, I did have two, and Gordy got one - but I have WAY too many planes to build to do this one justice, so hopefully someone will be able to the job right. Andreas has done an excellent rendering of a neat concept. Jim Porter Johnston Iowa USA The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. Orville Wright 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] I Pity the Fool Didn't Read MA's Sept/Oct Soaring Columns!
Hi Gordy, Thanks for the kind words. As I have said many times, it is not my column. I am only the middleman on the information food chain. I need input from many. I'm limited though on the every other month schedule. The next one will have some fiberglass information. Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:06 PM Subject: [RCSE] "I Pity the Fool Didn't Read MA's Sept/Oct Soaring Columns!" WOW! Just got to my Model Aviation to check out the Soaring Columns. Dave Garwood and Darwin Barrie take turns witting from two different directions and this September Darwin invited Tom Kiesling to share tips on hiscontest landing pattern for precision time. Lots of detail and a drawing too! Then October's issue featuresYEP Dave reviews the new Thorn solid Basswood slope screemer. Lots of detail, some great photos and a lot of sweet info, (I am soo happy I jumped on Jim Porters kit! (Wait and Wail :-)... Heck even JoJo ordered a Thorn! Get into the bathroom and read those articles! Excellent articles by both! Gordy
