[RCSE] Guy Russo Please Ping me
Guy, Please ping me directly. Thanks Mike 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] A good day in Louisville!
I showed up the field yesterday (Sunday) on what one might consider our
real first "fall" day. I figure it's officially fall when either I have
to wear long sleeves to the field, you can call it "Fall".
I noticed some electric stuff flying around the field, and upon further
inspection, I noticed it was one of those foam-core profile "3D" planes.
It was doing loops and rolls, level inverted flight, flat spins,
knife-edge stuff, the whole kit. I figured we must have pulled in one
of the acro guys from the the gas club from the North side of town.
Searching the field, I was surprised to see our own "little" Lee
Atchison tearing up the sky with this plane that I'd never seen him fly
before. 10 years old and putting us all to shame! He's told me before
that he uses RC flight sims quite a bit, and based on what I saw at the
field, I'd have to believe him. Amazing stuff.
Lee left the wings to his Sagitta 600 at home (Lee is known for being a
little forgetful when it comes to that stuff - then again, I've seen
Gordy drive home to get his wing bolts on occassion), so Ed decided that
he'd let Lee try his Soprano RES. Lee was admittedly a bit afraid of
such a big plane, being that his Oly II is the biggest thing he's flown,
but Ed knew he could handle it. Ed threw it the first time for him, and
Lee guided it up the line - and picked up an 18 minute flight! That
fulfilled his LSF Level II thermal duration requirements, and he even
picked up a handful of landings, the last of which was 18" from the nail.
Lee also has been doing his part to spread the soaring word, and brought
along a buddy of his ("Jake") who is just itching to get a plane in the
air. President Ed is putting the finishing touches on a ship for him.
We've also had quite a few folks stop by the field with their kiddos,
and President Ed helped a guy and his kid tweak a HobbyZone parkflyer
into shape.
Meanwhile, I was scratching lift here and there, looking to maybe, just
maybe get a goal and return in. Ed predicted a "noon balloon", and by
the 30-40 degree temperature differential, I concurred. However, things
remained a bit overcast and it never developed into booming skies. It
*did* remain effervescent near the ground - I had a handful of saves
with my DLG and with my EZBD that turned out to be good, workable
thermals. What I wanted to make Dave Register proud and do a
goal-and-return with my XP-3.5 handlaunch glider, it's batteries were
down and I decided to switch to my other favorite Polecat product, the
EZ Bubble Dancer. Despite the fact that my EZBD #1 has been smashed
into the earth at Mach 1 (estimated) and spent 3 hours in a tree and was
beaten with sticks, I had taped and glued it back together for the World
Soaring Masters as a backup. It's got "character" now, and still
launches and flies like a champ.
Tony, our club Jeep-driver and I pored over the street map and worked
out a few possible courses based upon wind-vectors. I kept getting into
lift, but it was so wide and soft that I didn't think I was going to get
high enough - but Tony wouldn't let it rest! Finally I summed up my
courage (with some prodding from Tony) and Tony opened the Jeep door and
I climbed in. Having never done XC stuff before, but always being
fascinated by it, I knew I was in for a trip.
Kentucky, for those of you who haven't been here, is a predominantly
hilly state with plenty of stately oak and maple trees. That certainly
makes cross-country a bit of a challenge, especially when rolling along
the tree-lined streets of elder suburbia - which is where the LASS
flying field sits. We drove about a 1/4 of a mile to the entrance of
the park in a clearning and sat there for a bit while I gained a little
more altitude. Did I mention also that our park is in a hole? That
complicates factors a little, too, and I wanted to get all the altitude
I could before pushing my EZBD over a fairly steep treeline and onto the
course.
The course was a fairly straight shot of 1.25 miles through residential
streets, often covered near-completely with trees. Tony let me know
when my view was about to obscured, and I made sure to "trust the plane"
while he gunned the Jeep under the obstructions. We made it to the
goal - a cul-de-sac, and turned around. Feeling elated to be heading
back downhill, we even had time to explain to the lady in her front yard
just what in the hell we were up to. Giving the EZBD just a hair of
down-elevator, I told Tony to "hit it" and we sped back to the field.
We had to cross a fairly busy stretch of two-lane to get back into the
park, so that was a little tense as Tony had to wait for the cars to
pass, but I had to keep the EZBD going for broke to get back to the
field. Much to my surprise, when we entered the park, I had plenty of
altitude! We made a run towards the rear end of the park, just to make
sure we went past our goal distance. Only when we were back in the park
did I start to lose altitude - not that it mattered
[RCSE] Lift Ticket T-Shirts & Sweatshirts available
Just wanted to let everyone know that you can now order t-shirts and sweatshirts with the Lift Ticket artwork on the front and back. Be sure to check out the back design which includes a list of all the slopes flown in the movie. If your interested you can check out the rest of the products here, http://www.cafepress.com/ReeseProduction I ordered a sample shirt and it looked great but it took two weeks to arrive. Something to keep in mind when ordering. They also ship internationally. Thanks for your continued support, I do appreciate it. All the best, Dave -Dave Reese http://www.ReeseProductions.com P.O. Box 3607 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 831.457.9442
Re: [RCSE] Tow Plane- release system
He could refer to these photos and make his own: http://www.pribek.de/modell/zb/kuppl.htm Or search for "Schleppkupplung" in Google http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=Schleppkupplung&btnG=Google+Search&sa=N&tab=wi These are for the glider side but could be ideal could be adapted for the towplane: http://www.katch.ne.jp/~hajime-b/ http://www.modelspot.com/mpx/mpxaccs.htm - Original Message - From: "David Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Soaring listserver" Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: [RCSE] Tow Plane- release system I have a friend in Chile that would like to purchase (from a USA vendor) a tow release system for a towplane. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/476 - Release Date: 10/14/2006 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] "JoJo Earns the Kings Pokal Award for Excellence in RC Soaring!"
At 06:33 PM 10/16/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay the pokal is a huge silver vase type trophy award. As in real silver! and it was awarded by the King of Norway, a pretty cool thing considering we can't even get Burger King to give us a free Whopper for winning the Masters, Nationals or Visalia! ;-) That's right, you only stayed one day for the masters... I guess you missed seeing the big checks they gave to the winners. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net
[RCSE] FS- 60" E- Sailplane
60" Electric Sailplane--Complete Ready to fly--AUW 16oz. RTFWing is a Crystalis HL Fuse and tail feathers are home brewed.Includes direct drive SP 400 with 25 amp Castle Creations ESC (with BEC and brake),8cell 1100mah nimh battery, 2ea micro servos, 6x3 Cam folder.This sailplane has 7.5oz wing loading and is a super soarer!With this battery it gets 4-5 40 degree climbs.$125.00 without RX plus shipping$150 with Berg 4L 4CH RX (no crystal) plus shippingShipping will be about $30 due to one piece wing Pictures at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584006Thanks for looking.Edg
[RCSE] "JoJo Earns the Kings Pokal Award for Excellence in RC Soaring!"
No I have no idea what a pokal is, but I can tell you this, Jojo has had a tremendous year of soaring in F3F, F3J and F3B representing Norway in Nationals and international events. Way to go Jojo! What was he flying in thermal? Pike Perfect. Okay the pokal is a huge silver vase type trophy award. As in real silver! and it was awarded by the King of Norway, a pretty cool thing considering we can't even get Burger King to give us a free Whopper for winning the Masters, Nationals or Visalia! ;-) He's not only a great guy but also a talented stick. Proud of you Jojo! You can likely see the pokal on his website http://www.workflow.as/jogrini/diary/index.htm Click on October. Gordy
[RCSE] Tow Plane- release system (thanks!)
Thanks for all the info, I'll pass it along. Dave -Original Message- From: David Reese [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 2:42 PM To: Soaring listserver Subject: [RCSE] Tow Plane- release system I have a friend in Chile that would like to purchase (from a USA vendor) a tow release system for a towplane. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave -Dave Reese http://www.ReeseProductions.com P.O. Box 3607 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 831.457.9442
RE: [RCSE] Tow Plane- release system
Check out HKM's site. http://www.hkm-models.com/ Andy -Original Message- From: David Reese [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 2:42 PM To: Soaring listserver Subject: [RCSE] Tow Plane- release system I have a friend in Chile that would like to purchase (from a USA vendor) a tow release system for a towplane. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave 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] Tow Plane- release system
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/towing.htm - Original Message - From: "David Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Soaring listserver" Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: [RCSE] Tow Plane- release system I have a friend in Chile that would like to purchase (from a USA vendor) a tow release system for a towplane. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/476 - Release Date: 10/14/2006 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] Tow Plane- release system
I have a friend in Chile that would like to purchase (from a USA vendor) a tow release system for a towplane. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave 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] AVA wing tips
Sound have said "outer" sections. Darwin - Original Message - From: Darwin N. Barrie To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 2:17 PM Subject: [RCSE] AVA wing tips I need a right and left out wing section for the AVA. Doesn't matter what color as it will be for a hybrid project. Even minor damage will be okay. Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ
[RCSE] AVA wing tips
I need a right and left out wing section for the AVA. Doesn't matter what color as it will be for a hybrid project. Even minor damage will be okay. Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ
[RCSE] cheap soldering booth
hey guys, i made a contraption to remove all the fumes while soldering, thought i would share with the class. http://www.git-r-built.com/newsmgr/templates/grbNews.asp?articleid=42&zoneid=1 Dave Hauchwww.git-r-built.com
[RCSE] Millennium V-tail For Sale
Selling an RnR Millennium V-tail. Including the v-tail servos (JR 341), on/off switch, wiring harness, and ballast. White with blue bottom wings and red bottom v-tails. Wings in good shape, fuse has a cracked boom that has been repairs with Kevlar/carbon. Good for the slope, windy days or winter beater. Asking $300. Thanks Chuck [EMAIL PROTECTED] <>
[RCSE] Sailair kit for sale
Sailair Kit for Sale $200 plus shipping. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=583757 Dennis Hoyle WMSS www.rcsoaring.org
Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #8443
Will these do? "An article on One Design Slope Racing Inclding the Provisional Rules" Why a One Design Slope Racer? http://www.radiocarbonart.com/Pages/zodracingarticle.html Slopeflyer also has rules for the MWSC ODR: http://www.slopeflyer.com/artman/publish/article_162.shtml Douglas, Brent wrote: I knew Mr. Voss had this answer! The Fun-1 was the ship I had in mind as the model for ODR, but I could not come up with Paul for the ODR specs - I think I'll be doing some searches tonite for those numbers, would be a fun off-season (thermal) project. Hope there are some others with the same idea, Brent -- 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] Re: Soaring V1 #8443
Brent, Check out http://members.cox.net/midwestslope/events/odr.html for the rules. Has the all the dimensions for the planes. Happy flying, Jimmy www.jtmodels.com At 12:24 PM 10/16/2006, Douglas, Brent wrote: I knew Mr. Voss had this answer! The Fun-1 was the ship I had in mind as the model for ODR, but I could not come up with Paul for the ODR specs - I think I'll be doing some searches tonite for those numbers, would be a fun off-season (thermal) project. Hope there are some others with the same idea, Brent 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] Re: Soaring V1 #8443
I knew Mr. Voss had this answer! The Fun-1 was the ship I had in mind as the model for ODR, but I could not come up with Paul for the ODR specs - I think I'll be doing some searches tonite for those numbers, would be a fun off-season (thermal) project. Hope there are some others with the same idea, Brent
RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #8443
The ODR class designed by Paul Naton and Charlie Richardson, using the Fun 1 et al. series of planes is really a lot of fun. There are several planes that can be purchased for those who don’t like to scratch build in both EPP and crunchy variety. I’d strongly recommend using those rules for your ODR class. gv From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 12:02 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #8443 Brent, We are thinking of two classes, one for wings, other for conventional planes. We are looking at guys settling on a one design down the road, but not too fussy about plane specs in the beginning, It always gets down to the pilot anyhow. As mentioned, we have a member with a cnc machine who just knocked out 5 of them. We hope to have a caravan to Wilson for the 07 event. I also have an I-26 and a leFish. Who knows which will be fastest? We have been getting 25- 30 mph winds fairly regularly in last several weeks! 12-18 is more the norm. For light wind maybe we will go to DHL stuff. Just got a spud launcher to knock planes down from TALL trees near the rotor. My Foameron is stuck about 150 feet up in one of them. As it stands we get 8-10 guys our for a combat day without even trying. We even get Jim Carleton away from his retail store to fly! I have been to Dayton meets where the draw was about the same, and that was for sanctioned events!! The key has been to not make it too formal sounding as we run our "fun fly" contests. Bill
[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #8443
Brent, We are thinking of two classes, one for wings, other for conventional planes. We are looking at guys settling on a one design down the road, but not too fussy about plane specs in the beginning, It always gets down to the pilot anyhow. As mentioned, we have a member with a cnc machine who just knocked out 5 of them. We hope to have a caravan to Wilson for the 07 event. I also have an I-26 and a leFish. Who knows which will be fastest? We have been getting 25- 30 mph winds fairly regularly in last several weeks! 12-18 is more the norm. For light wind maybe we will go to DHL stuff. Just got a spud launcher to knock planes down from TALL trees near the rotor. My Foameron is stuck about 150 feet up in one of them. As it stands we get 8-10 guys our for a combat day without even trying. We even get Jim Carleton away from his retail store to fly! I have been to Dayton meets where the draw was about the same, and that was for sanctioned events!! The key has been to not make it too formal sounding as we run our "fun fly" contests. Bill
Re: [RCSE] slope rules / pics
Some sort of Ohio Valley Slope Soaring Series? OVS^3! Douglas, Brent wrote: If you do have some events, even just fun slope flys, please let me know - same goes for anyone in the Ohio / IN / KY / MI area. Just not that many good slope sites and opportunities to fly, hard to pass up opportunities to get out and do it. Good luck getting something going, Brent -- 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
[RCSE] Pike Superior FS
Yellow on top, red on the bottom, JR digitals - 368s in the wing and on the rudder, 3421 on the elevator. Model is in excellent shape except for a crack in the tail boom - only needed some CA wicked into it. $1100 plus shipping. Pictures avl, ping me off-line.
RE: [RCSE] slope rules / pics
If you do have some events, even just fun slope flys, please let me know - same goes for anyone in the Ohio / IN / KY / MI area. Just not that many good slope sites and opportunities to fly, hard to pass up opportunities to get out and do it. Also, if you are interested in a one-design, I'd look into the specs that the Lake Wilson group floated a couple years back - remember it as a single taper, SD606x wing, some other loose specs on fuse width, but it would be cool to have some time to whip up a couple ships. Good luck getting something going, Brent
Re: [RCSE] "Where in the World was Edgar This TNT Weekend?"
Well.. where is Edgar when you need Him He was sitting at my place on thur Nite saying to his Wife At Dinner.. Hey can you give me a ride to the Airport on Friday Afternoon to Go see a Friend of mine in TXof Course I said Yes. I am a Team Player!! Little Behold he and his Little Timer Headed off to a Contest ...Top Secret I Guess Good thing I did not Have his Timer, Andy ask him to Fix my Flaps on my Sharon for 90 Degree's this weekend well anyways Glad to see that Team Sharon was doing Well... Where is Team Magnum when you Need them Most... Good Luck and a Safe Journey Home I need my Sharon Fixed ASAp!!! Mike.M Team Sharon also.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:11 PM Subject: [RCSE] "Where in the World was Edgar This TNT Weekend?" Edgar the Soaring Junkie and his soaring partner Andy were at the TNT! Edgar did the West Coast boys proud too! Not only a Visalia Champion but now holds a one day champ of the TNT. He and Andy were part of Team Sharon (the Futaba part of it ;-). I'll bet no one there even knew that they were out here representing.We all stayed at John Luetke's home, and we celebrated our prizes with a about 80 assorted wings at Hooters. :) Both he and Andy did some brilliant soaring having never faced Texas weather condtions. Our last flights of the today were in blowing rain and Edgar with Andy calling flew every possible opportunity of lift or buoyancy to push him up the trophy list to second place. Jim McCarthy and his Perfect had a little better window to fly in but very little betterhe like everyone ended up in blowing rain, yet dropped in a 100 landing. Gordy
