[RCSE] Re:Stretching things a bit?
Of course I was being completely serious with no attempt at humor. And it couldn't possibly be that I was reacting to "always" rather than "KISS". I would go so far as to say the KISS is usually the right way to go. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aren't you confusing simple with simplistic? The KISS philosophy is a principle of operation, not a knee jerk reaction. You can simplify by using high quality components designed for a specific job, or using something overdisigned for the job. Just because a part is offered by a reputable manufacturer doesn't mean its the ultimate solution for all users in all situations. Its generally an adequate compromise. If you feel you need more, get more. But taking this idea in a nonsense direction is, well, nonsense. Jim Thomas Lincoln Ross wrote: If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps snip 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] switch failure
Albert Einstein also said"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." - Original Message From: tony estep <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, February 2, 2008 1:45:48 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] switch failure - Original Message If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps... Albert Einstein said, "Things should be made as simple as possible, but not too simple." But then, he didn't post on RCSE. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[RCSE] Anyone have a dead Ipod?
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Re: [RCSE] switch failure
- Original Message If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps... Albert Einstein said, "Things should be made as simple as possible, but not too simple." But then, he didn't post on RCSE.
[RCSE] Stretching things a bit?
Aren't you confusing simple with simplistic? The KISS philosophy is a principle of operation, not a knee jerk reaction. You can simplify by using high quality components designed for a specific job, or using something overdisigned for the job. Just because a part is offered by a reputable manufacturer doesn't mean its the ultimate solution for all users in all situations. Its generally an adequate compromise. If you feel you need more, get more. But taking this idea in a nonsense direction is, well, nonsense. Jim Thomas Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:07:46 -0500 From: Lincoln Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] switch failure Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps and computer radios? For that matter, why aren't we all just doing free flight? Can't get too much simpler in a flying thing than a free flight hand launch glider. I think this discussion is talking me into jack type switches, though I don't know if they've been thoroughly explored for larger gliders.
Re: [RCSE] switch failure
If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps and computer radios? For that matter, why aren't we all just doing free flight? Can't get too much simpler in a flying thing than a free flight hand launch glider. I think this discussion is talking me into jack type switches, though I don't know if they've been thoroughly explored for larger gliders. Brian Chan wrote: Brian, you are right on the spot. KISS is always a better path. Why do we keep circling KISS while looking for the ultimate fix ? Regards, Dave Corven. 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] BayRC Build night - F3J fund raiser :-)
WOW.. Just got back from a BayRC build night... Tonight it was hosted by the one and only Bob McGowan at his home in Fremont Ca. Only 200 miles away from me... I had heard so many wonderful story's about these Build Nights I had to go and see for myself if they really built anything or it was just a code word for Beer and Strippers :- hehe Tonight's theme was turkey's for turkey.. You see Bobs son AJ is on the Junior F3J teem.. So to raise some money Bob and the group fixed up some old planes that were turkeys.. And plan on selling them to help finance their trip to turkey for the F3J worlds... Hell MR 2 Meter Bob McGowan even sold him 2m Image...To help pay for their trip... Do you have any idea how many contest Bob had won with that plane Its probably the single most winningest plane ever in RC soaring Must of been hard for him to part with it... I'm not sure how they plan on selling the planes they fixed tonight but if you hear anything just remember that your not just buying a plane... Your helping out our F3J teem :- Driving 400 miles and only paying 20 for gas... Very Cool But watching Bob work on planes with a few beers in him,., Priceless :-) Craig
