[RCSE] What the heck???
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[RCSE] NIB Sapphire Kit For Sale
Hi All-- I have a NIB Whyte Wings Sapphire kit for sale. It looks to be complete and unbuilt except for the fuselage being primed. Wing span is 118, SD7037 airfoil, obeechi sheeted foam wing. Best offer, plus shipping. Please reply privately. Thanks for your time. Dan www.tdwings.com
[RCSE] AUGUST SC2 Contest Announcement
The August 24, 2008 SC2 contest, announcement can be found on the SC2 website-- www.sc-2.org . Dan
[RCSE] July SC-2 Contest
Hi All-- The March 2008 SC-2 contest that was rained out at Fish Canyon Field has been rescheduled for July 20, 2008. Frank Corsaro will be the CD and the announcement can be downloaded from the SC-2 website at www.sc-2.org . Dan
[RCSE] SC-2 Scores
Hi All-- Scores for today's SC2 contest at SWSA's Fish Canyon can be found at the link on the SC-2 website http://www.sc-2.org/web/ . Dan
[RCSE] May SC2 Contest
Hi All-- The May 2008 SC2 contest will be held at SWSA's Fish Canyon Field on Sunday, May 18, 2008. A link to the contest announcement can be found at www.sc-2.org . Hope to see you there. Dan
[RCSE] Need Composite Wings?
Check out www.tdwings.com if you need composite wings for an older fuselage or your new 'secret project'. Thanks for your time. Dan
[RCSE] Supras For Sale
Hi All-- I have a buddy that has two new and unbuilt Supras for sale. Both are white with blue trim and one has red bottoms. These are Supra #253 and Supra #336. Either or both can be yours for the best reasonable offer. Reply to this email or call me at (909)367-6179 for more info. Thanks for your time. Dan
[RCSE] Un-built Sapphire For Sale
Anyone looking for a brand new Sapphire? I have an un-built Sapphire fuselage along with a red set of Whyte Wings tail feathers that I'd like to find a new home for. Included with the fuselage will be a set of composite wings, custom bagged to your specs. The wings can be either a 123 span triple taper similar to the original Sapphire or a 126 quad taper, similar to an Addiction, in the airfoil of your choice, cut on a CNC foam cutter. The top of wing can be painted in your choice of color in the bag. Delivery will be in about two weeks after I get your specs for the wing. I can provide pictures of some of my work if requested. Here's your chance to get a brand new, built to order composite plane. Price is $500 plus shipping. Please contact me off the list if you are interested. Thanks for your time. Dan
[RCSE] 72 Mhz Stuff For Sale
Hi All-- I am migrating over to 2.4 Ghz with all my planes, so I have some 72 Mhz stuff that I no longer need. All of it is for Futatba, that is negative shift. Here is what I have available: Futaba receivers: 2--FP-R148DF (high band), one is only a few months old 1--FP-R127DF (low band) case cracked Hitec receivers: 2--SuperSlim 8 3--Electron 6 2--Micro 555 Cirrus receiver: 1--MRX-6 on Ch. 54, single conversion park flyer Futaba TX Modules, fit Super 7, Super 8 and 9C radios: 1--TP-FSM Sythesized module, select Ch 11 thru 60 1--FP-TP-FM on Ch 19 1--FP-TP-FM on Ch 24 1--FP-TP-FM on Ch 54 Futaba crystals: 1--Ch 24 1--Ch 54 Hitec crystals: 1--Ch 18 1--Ch 20 1--Ch 24 1--Ch 25 1--Ch 28 1--Ch 30 2--Ch 36 2--Ch 38 1--Ch 47 1--Ch 50 9--Ch 54 1--Ch 58 1--Ch 59 1--Ch 60 Let me know if you need any, or all, of this and we'll see what we can work out. Thanks for your time. Dan
Re: [RCSE] LSF discussion - some thoughts
Why on earth would anyone be satisfied to be an LSF Sportsman Level V when you could be a 'real' LSF Level V with just a little more dedication and perseverance? I found this segment of the hobby about eight years ago. I joined my local club and I learned that they enjoyed distant contests and was thrilled when I was invited along. I saw the fun had at these events and bought myself an older camping trailer so I could immerse myself in the activities afforded at these gatherings. I signed up with the LSF and began that journey. Being around the 'big boys' forces you to learn all the aspects of soaring that make you a better pilot. When the goal and return tasks became part of the path, an old BMW convertible was purchased. Many of my flying buddies have had the pleasure of strapping into the back seat while I speed down the course. These purchases to allow me to enjoy this hobby cost less than many guys spend on a couple of planes. The discussion at the field today concerned the threads here and at RC Groups. The consensus is that if you want to achieve LSF Level V you'd better be willing to do what it takes. No one wants to get the 'lite' Level V voucher. One analogy was that if you want to be a champion bass fisherman, you'd better have a boat, preferably a fast one. Dan - Original Message - From: Jim Deck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:06 PM Subject: [RCSE] LSF discussion - some thoughts OK, I've read nearly all the comments on this topic in both forums and I'm ready to toss my two cents worth in the pot. If I were king, here's what I'd do to get my royal advisors started right after I explained the KISS principle. - Anyone wanting to become an LSF Sportsman MUST successfully complete the current requirements for Level I II(Contest reqm't included). Why? First, these two levels do a lot toward producing a competent sailplane pilot. The competition requirement of Level II isn't that stiff and at least exposes the participant to competition. Second, by making Level II mandatory, a pool of Sportsman pilots becomes available who at least understand what the LSF program is all about and can appropriately serve as witnesses for those in pursuit of higher levels. - After completing Level II, the requirements for further Sportsman Levels should include the current non-competitive tasks in Levels II - V. To keep things simple (a former LSF Secretary speaks here), perhaps repeats of these tasks might be required of the Sportsman. My personal opinion is the XC task of Level III should also be required as it currently stands as it, too, gives the pilot good introductory exposure to XC. - For Sportsman Levels IV V, perhaps a substitute for the XC tasks might be available but, for Sportsman Level V, both the 2 hour thermal and traditional 8 hour slope flight should remain. (Note that for some of the current Level V's - that's the only slope flying they've done.) Also, Sportsman Level V's should keep the 2 Level II witnesses requirement as well as that requirement helps promote the hobby's growth by its if you can't find 'em, grow 'em strategy. Respectfully submitted for your consideration, Jim Deck An afterward - for the LSF Leadership, this discussion couldn't have come at a worse time. The LSF sponsored Masters and the AMA Planning Meeting for the 2007 NATS re on the very near horizon. Remember that they are unpaid volunteers and cut them lots of slack while patiently waiting for their response. 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] Fw: SWSA Bent Wing BBQ
Here is a reminder for the SWSA Bent Wing BBQ on Sept. 17. Let me know if you plan to attend so we can get the food ordered. Hope to see you there. Dan - Original Message - From: Dan Borer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: SWSA E-group [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [RCSE] soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: SWSA Bent Wing BBQ Hi All-- Summer is beginning to wind down and SWSA hasn't had their annual Bent Wing BBQ yet so here is some info to help you plan an enjoyable day of flying at Fish Canyon, along with some great barbequed food from Canyon City Barbeque in Azusa. This contest is open to all RES sailplanes and rudder/elevator electrics. Yes, electrics can be flown too as long as they don't have flaps or ailerons. They'll fly the same tasks and landings. Rules will be covered at the pilot's meeting. This event will be five rounds consisting of 3, 5, 7, 5 and 3 minutes. Lunch will be served near the end of the 7 minute round and we'll keep the event moving while lunch is served. Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the pilot's meeting at 10:00 AM and the first round to open immediately after the meeting. Entry is $10.00 per pilot, including lunch. Additional lunches may be purchased for $7.00 each. The event notice can be found at http://silent-wings.org/popoff/BentWingBBQ.htm . If you plan to attend please send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] so we can get an idea of how much food to order. More info and directions can be found at the SWSA website at www.silent-wings.org . We hope to see you for a fun filled day of flying. Dan 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 WIng Tip
I'm looking for a left wing tip panel for a Pike Superior. I would prefer white top and blue bottom, but anything in good shape will do. Please reply privately with details of what you have to offer. Thanks. Dan 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] SWSA Bent Wing BBQ
Hi All-- Summer is beginning to wind down and SWSA hasn't had their annual Bent Wing BBQ yet so here is some info to help you plan an enjoyable day of flying at Fish Canyon, along with some great barbequed food from Canyon City Barbeque in Azusa. This contest is open to all RES sailplanes and rudder/elevator electrics. Yes, electrics can be flown too as long as they don't have flaps or ailerons. They'll fly the same tasks and landings. Rules will be covered at the pilot's meeting. This event will be five rounds consisting of 3, 5, 7, 5 and 3 minutes. Lunch will be served near the end of the 7 minute round and we'll keep the event moving while lunch is served. Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the pilot's meeting at 10:00 AM and the first round to open immediately after the meeting. Entry is $10.00 per pilot, including lunch. Additional lunches may be purchased for $7.00 each. The event notice can be found at http://silent-wings.org/popoff/BentWingBBQ.htm . If you plan to attend please send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] so we can get an idea of how much food to order. More info and directions can be found at the SWSA website at www.silent-wings.org . We hope to see you for a fun filled day of flying. Dan 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] For Sale--RnR SB-XC--Price Reduced
I have an RnR Products SB-XC cross country ship for sale for a friend. Included are JR servos for all control surfaces, a 6 volt sealed lead acid (SLA) battery with charger, and wooden carrying box. The plane is white with brown trim on the tips and black bottoms. There is a cosmetic ding at the inner part of one wing tip panel that has been reinforced internally with carbon. This plane will be RTF with your receiver. Asking $800 with local pickup in southern California. Can be shipped if necessary but may be fairly expensive due to the 7' long box. See more specs at http://www.rnrproducts.com/airframes/gliders/xbxc.htm . Pictures will be available upon request. Thanks for your time. Dan 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] For Sale--RnR SB-XC
I have an RnR Products SB-XC cross country ship for sale for a friend. Included are JR servos for all control surfaces, a 6 volt sealed lead acid (SLA) battery with charger, and wooden carrying box. The plane is white with brown trim on the tips and black bottoms. There is a cosmetic ding at the inner part of one wing tip panel that has been reinforced internally with carbon. This plane will be RTF with your receiver. Asking $900 with local pickup in southern California. Can be shipped if necessary but will be fairly expensive due to the 7' long box. See more specs at http://www.rnrproducts.com/airframes/gliders/xbxc.htm . Pictures will be available upon request. Thanks for your time. Dan 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] For Sale--Picolario Variometer
I've got a Picolario variometer for sale. Included are the receiver with earphone and TEK nozzle for cross or t-tail. More info on the Picolario can be found at http://www.picolario-usa.com/ . Asking $375 plus shipping. Thanks for your time. Dan 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] Numbered drill bit question
I use a 1/16 bit, followed by a drop of thin CA after the clevises and control rod have been installed. I do each clevis at the end of the control rod individually, let it cure, cycle the surface through its range of movement and then do the same to the opposite end. If using a threaded rod I will then put a drop of thin CA on the threads where they enter the clevis once I am satisfied with the setup. This all sounds too permanent but works well and still allows disassembly when necessary. Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: rc Soaring Exchange Soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 5:59 PM Subject: [RCSE] Numbered drill bit question I want to minimize slop in my control surfaces. What numbered drill bit, or bits, do I need for drilling out control horns and servo arms for Dubro type quick links? Thanks, 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] MidSouth Air to be Sooo Good that Tasks Are Going LONNNGG!
Hey Gordy-- Can I come fly your event? At our SC2 contest on Sunday if the sheriff's chopper comes within view we will be ordered to dive below 400'. If I don't do it fast enough then both the me and timer will get zeros for the round! Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 7:19 PM Subject: [RCSE] "MidSouth Air to be Sooo Good that Tasks Are Going LONNNGG!" Looks like the air will be so sweet during the MidSouth that in order to cull the luckies from the talented, task times are likely to be in the 30 to 40min ranges and landing points will be measured with a micrometer, 1 point per 1/100 of an inch...no worries though because we have lazer measuring devices like in tennis matches, so landings points will be reported automatically. Also special devices will be taped to each plane that senses when the tow hook is detached, telemetry will start special hand held countdown timers supplied to each contestant. (timers will also be supplied lawn chairs and cool drinks). Pilots will have Hooters girls with big clear fans keeping them cool while flying, sorry guys only two per pilot. We tried to get 'mist machines' to cool the entire field, but it caused the grass to grow so fast, we'd have to cut it mid day...so that was out. The banquet will be to die for! Fried Green Tomatoes, Frickled Pickles, Ribs and Cat fish fingers. There is a wayyy outside chance that the banquet will be held on a Paddle Wheel River Boat that would pick us all up right next to the fieldbut don't hold your breath on that one. :-) For SURE, there will be a huge supply of old friends to fly with from all over the country...that alone will be enough to make it the second most fun contest this side of Visalia :-) So what are you bringing to fly? Supra? Giant? Perfect? Sharon? Insanity? Superior? Gordy
[RCSE] JR 6102 TX
Hi All-- A buddy of mine has a JR 6102 six channel radio and wants to set it up to work on an RES plane with two spoiler servos. I assume I can plug the rudder servo into the Aileron channel to get the right stick to be the primary control for the rudder. One spoiler would be plugged into the Throttle channel and the other spoiler could be plugged into any other unused channel and then mixed to the Throttle channel to get both spoilers to work off the spoiler (throttle) stick. Finally the elevator could be mixed to the throttle channel to provide elevator compensation when the spoilers are deployed. Will this set up work or is there a better way? Thanks for your help. Dan 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] Two 2M planes For Sale
The following are from the estate of a fellow club member: Whyte Wings Ruby CGT 2M full house glider. RTF with six servos, battery and Airtronics RX. Small unrepaired crack on bottom of fuse under the wing. Weighs 44 ounces. Composite wings with bagged tails and a patriotic color scheme. $200 plus shipping from SoCal. Saturn 2M full house. No RX or battery but has 6 servos. Note on plane lists weight at 48 ounces. Sheeted foam wing, fiberglass fuse with T-tail. $75 plus shipping from SoCal. Pictures of both planes upon request. Thanks for your time. Dan 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] Graupner Winch Value
What's a Graupner winch with turnaround pulley worth these days? This is the orange framed model and the only marking on it is Hochstartwinde 12V-100A. Thanks for any info. Dan 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] Charlie Tasto
Hey Charlie-- Are you on the list? You left your AMA card down here at Fish Canyon and we'd like to get it back to you. If you know Charlie please provide his email address so we can make contact. Thanks. Dan 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] Fresno Classic
I agree that it was a fantastic contest. Very friendly atmosphere, a pleasant break from the rain and beautiful scenery. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the Soaring Junkie also beat Daryl according to the final scores? With his RES plane? Way to go Edgar! Dan - Original Message - From: David Zucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Fresno Classic Daryl Perkins wrote: What a Blast! Nice people, great weather, some tough air, and some great flying by the winners (not me btw - I HATE it when that happens!) ;-) Congrats to: Dave Zucker - First Place Unlimited - Dave was on fire! I don't think I could have beaten him even if I was practiced. He had his model (Icon - yeah I know... shut up!) landing slowly, controllably, and like it was on rails. Nice Job Dave! Ditto about the Fresno Contest. No matter how well I do it's always a great place to fly. To be fair, Daryl out FLEW everybody as usual and it came down to a landing contest(And they say it's hard to land an Icon,oh yeah, that was me saying that)I finally found the setup that gets the floatiness out it on final. The thing just likes to go up all the time. It was nice to come home with a couple of D dollars this time. See you guys next year, David 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] Pete Olsen, AMA 1534
It is with great sadness that I report the loss of Pete Olsen, AMA 1534, President of The Silent Wings Soaring Association (SWSA) of Covina, CA on February 13, 2006. Pete succumbed to complications of a long illness and hospitalization. Services for Pete will be held on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 2311 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA. An online guest book has been established by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin at http://www.legacy.com/ivdailybulletin/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifestoryPersonId=16749181 for you to express your condolences to the family and express your memories of Pete. Dan Borer Team SWSA 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] Soaring on New Year's Day, SoCal Style
Here is a link to the PopOff newsletter, the official document of the Silent Wings Soaring Association: http://silent-wings.org/popoff/2005Scores/2005ScoresFS.htm . Click on the image of the Sheriff's helicopter to be taken to a write up of the activities at our new field located in Fish Canyon near Duarte, CA. Not much sun, no snow and only a drop of rain but we still had a great time. Dan 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] It's Gordy's Fault, Again
Hey Gordy-- I've been busy out in the garage putting the finishing touches on my new Contraddiction--a ratty old Addiction fuse with a set of RES MH32 wings fresh out of my vacuum bag. If it works as hoped this weekendyou'll see it at Visalia. Speaking of Visalia, Camp SWSA North will be arriving as early as Wednesday morning. We'll have at least seven RVs there with a bunch of tents scattered about too. Last count showed about 30 of us signed up to compete. As always, the welcome mat will be out and the vinyl cutter will be fired up and ready to cut! Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:50 PM Subject: [RCSE] WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ? Yup! Its me as usual. I am responsible for lots of things, like JoJo taking wood at the Nationals. A couple of guys getting the Pike Giant wings, me completing LSF 4, Acapulco for having clean sand on their beaches, same for Los Angles, Graham hiding his string, and Visalia being the most fun and prestigious RC event in the world. A couple of other things too but I forgot what they were cuz of the CA fumes collecting in my motel room here just south of Minneapolis on the way to Milwaukeeyep working on a sailplanewas gonna spend the time thinking about some really important natural disaster...but decided to work on a sailplane instead. What sailplane are YOU working on tonite? (while watching the series premier of Smallville, eating chicken wings :-) Lets see who can be Gordy tonite :-) Gordy
Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
That's why we call those big four-bladed things 'fans'--when they quit turning the crew starts sweating. Unless they are in an Orion and then they intentionally shut a couple of them off before they drop down to skim the waves. Dan - Original Message - From: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 7:56 AM Subject: Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July It's when that sound stops that you gotta start worrying!!!:-) Keith - Original Message - From: Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 10:33 AM Subject: FW: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July But there's no sound better than that of a T-56/Turboprop swinging on the wing of a C-130. (The sound's of heaven) Mark (retired C-130 Crew Chief) Soaring Is Life!! From: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:20:25 -0400 Since when? As a professional pilot who has watched people build and buy homes closer and closer to airports that have been there for many tens of years, and some a hell of a lot longer than that, I question their intelligence, education and common sense. Airports are and always will be good for the community, especially from a financial perspective! And those that are home to military squadrons play an even more important role! Most airports generate more steady-state revenue for the local community than people ever seem to realize. And why is it that when people have to travel somewhere and choose to go by airline, the average joe traveling public seems to always be complaining about how much of a pain it is to get to the airport because it's so far away, etc. Everyone seems to want an airport nearby when it serves their personal purposes, but are quick to condemn them if an airplane flies overhead. And those that complain about ticket prices on airlines have no clue what it costs to operate an airplane or airline. Airlines RARELY make much if any profit at all. Most operate in the red! Airlines operate on such thin margins that few people in their right mind would ever invest in one! The incredible lack of understanding and general ignorance of what's involved in supporting and operating aircraft is not just limited to the general public, but sadly also includes those that actually work in the industry (It's all I can do to keep from blowing up when I listen on a discrete frequency to some airline pilots complaining about their contracts, pay and benefit packages as we cruise along at 40,000' over the Atlantic or Pacific routes sometimes). It's really a sad thing. *sigh* okay, I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry to all for my little rant off-topic... BUT before I go... how can anyone not be turned on by the sound of 50,000 pound thrust G.E. or Pratt and Whitney engines in afterburner, even if it IS at O-dark thirty in the morning? Keith McLellan (crazy about every kind of flying machine imagineable for over 43 years now) Captain New World Aviation - Original Message - From: Don Copley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chuck Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:25 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Sound of freedom can really be obnoxious at times :-) 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-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: Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
No, no, no...They're upside down on the Herc! Actually the motors are in the same orientation. The gearbox is mounted high on one and low on the other. You guys can guess which one is high and low. Dan - Original Message - From: Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 12:11 PM Subject: FW: Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Same motor but they installed them upside down on the Orion. Mark Soaring Is Life!! From: Dan Borer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED],Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED],soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 08:02:13 -0700 That's why we call those big four-bladed things 'fans'--when they quit turning the crew starts sweating. Unless they are in an Orion and then they intentionally shut a couple of them off before they drop down to skim the waves. Dan - Original Message - From: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 7:56 AM Subject: Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July It's when that sound stops that you gotta start worrying!!!:-) Keith - Original Message - From: Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 10:33 AM Subject: FW: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July But there's no sound better than that of a T-56/Turboprop swinging on the wing of a C-130. (The sound's of heaven) Mark (retired C-130 Crew Chief) Soaring Is Life!! From: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:20:25 -0400 Since when? As a professional pilot who has watched people build and buy homes closer and closer to airports that have been there for many tens of years, and some a hell of a lot longer than that, I question their intelligence, education and common sense. Airports are and always will be good for the community, especially from a financial perspective! And those that are home to military squadrons play an even more important role! Most airports generate more steady-state revenue for the local community than people ever seem to realize. And why is it that when people have to travel somewhere and choose to go by airline, the average joe traveling public seems to always be complaining about how much of a pain it is to get to the airport because it's so far away, etc. Everyone seems to want an airport nearby when it serves their personal purposes, but are quick to condemn them if an airplane flies overhead. And those that complain about ticket prices on airlines have no clue what it costs to operate an airplane or airline. Airlines RARELY make much if any profit at all. Most operate in the red! Airlines operate on such thin margins that few people in their right mind would ever invest in one! The incredible lack of understanding and general ignorance of what's involved in supporting and operating aircraft is not just limited to the general public, but sadly also includes those that actually work in the industry (It's all I can do to keep from blowing up when I listen on a discrete frequency to some airline pilots complaining about their contracts, pay and benefit packages as we cruise along at 40,000' over the Atlantic or Pacific routes sometimes). It's really a sad thing. *sigh* okay, I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry to all for my little rant off-topic... BUT before I go... how can anyone not be turned on by the sound of 50,000 pound thrust G.E. or Pratt and Whitney engines in afterburner, even if it IS at O-dark thirty in the morning? Keith McLellan (crazy about every kind of flying machine imagineable for over 43 years now) Captain New World Aviation - Original Message - From: Don Copley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chuck Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:25 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Sound of freedom can really be obnoxious at times :-) 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note
Re: [RCSE] NATS Entries Look Good
Boy Chuck, I know you have a few years under the belt, but I didn't know you were that old! Dan - Original Message - From: Chuck Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am through flying Nostalgia class until we start flying Nostalgia tasks just like we flew before 1908. Chuck Anderson 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] Parachute for the winch
Try Don Richmond at http://www.hilaunch.com/. Dan - Original Message - From: Marvin Tedrow To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 4:05 PM Subject: [RCSE] Parachute for the winch Looking for suggestions as to the best place to purchaseparachutes for winches Looking for brighter colors, solid or in combination of colorsThanks
[RCSE] Glider Hauler For Sale
Hi All-- Classic 1961 Chevy Apache 10 pickup for sale. See http://www.sc-2.org/web/index.php?module=photoalbumPHPWS_Album_id=5PHPWS_P hoto_op=viewPHPWS_Photo_id=45 for more info. Price negotiable somewhere near $3000. Thanks for your time. Dan 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] Plane For Sale
Following is a Sharp Wind glider for sale. Please contact Pete at the included link. Pictures available upon request. 3.3 Meter F3J Sharp Wind Molded Glider. In excellent condition (not pristine) The 3.3M Sharp Wind is an all molded carbon skinned competition class thermal sailplane, designed for F3J soaring. This plane is very large, very stiff, and very strong. Takes winch launches without a whimper. Able to take 2-man hand towing on the strongest mono line with ease. Two piece wing with a very strong rectangular carbon wing joiner. Fuse is also strong, cruciform flying stab. Adjustable tow hook and wiring harness included. Asking $895 w/o servos. $1,150 with 6 servos. Contact Pete Olsen by e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Serious offers will be considered. Buyer pays for shipping or pickup in person around Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 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] One-off simple EPP foam cutting...
Greg-- Go to the CNCFoamcutters group on Yahoo. There are lots of us out here doing exactly what you are looking for and I'm sure there is someone in your neck of the wood. If you don't find someone close by let me know what you need and I'll see if I can help. Dan - Original Message - From: Greg Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 8:55 PM Subject: [RCSE] One-off simple EPP foam cutting... Anyone know of someone who's doing custom EPP foam cutting, especially no-template computer-aided cutting? I need a new wing for my Diversity Models Maddog, it's a simple ~36 span constant-chord with a symmetrical Selig airfoil. I've got one offer from someone who'll assist me in doing it if I make a set of templates, but I've been too busy even to make them. TIA! Greg in Minneapolis 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] Re: template material choices?
I just take the .pdf on a CD to FedEx Kinko's and have it printed full size on their paper. Lay it out on the foam, follow the edges carefully while cutting the first time and it can't get much cheaper than that. Store the cut plans carefully and just lay them on the foam again when it's time to cut another one. It sounds like I may have a few more friends than you and I have cut lots of Edges, Sukhois, Ultimates, Pitts' and Extras for them, plus a bunch of each for me. Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:56 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: template material choices? I'm making a foamy electric pusher F-18 from plans by 3d Foamy. I have full size templates I downloaded and printed out to use when cutting fan fold foam. What's the best template material in terms of a workable compromise between workability, durability, accuracy and cost? I think PC board material would be overkill, it's only blue foam, even if I make three sets of spares, I think it's going to be used for all of an hour to make up all the components, but should the worst happen, I guess I would have them on file to pull out, but not often. Then there's the remote possibility friends might wanna use them too... pretty remote, as I have so few friends;-) I was thinking of using the rolled coiled metal flashing common in roof and gutter repair, or maybe just cheap balsa sheet (not contest grade or even any particular grain), with plumbers tape run around the edges or something? The wing is a flat plate, the fuse shapes are all pretty square, this should be a simple process... 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] SB-XC
Has anyone got an SB-XC they'd like to sell? Dan It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles. 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] New Year's Day Woody Postal Contest and Other Activities
Hi All-- I told all of you that it wouldn't rain on our parade! We were worried though and so were the promoters of the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl. If you saw either of these events on TV you saw our flying conditions since we are only a few miles east of Pasadena. We saw sun, clouds, a slight breeze and no rain. Beginning temps were in the low 40's, climbing to the low 60's and then dropping by mid-afternoon. Yes, some of the guys wore shorts. Our day began at about 8:00 with Major and crew setting up the winch equipment. Meanwhile some of the electric guys tore up the skies with their Slow Stiks, PT-17s, Edge 540s,Tempests and hotliners. Once the winch was ready Mike Reagan hooked up his AVA for the first thermal flight of the year. When Tom Finch showed up with his new Vandal Mike handled the maiden toss and then maiden winch launch. I'm sure you will hear more about this molded plane real soon. Larry Jolly assembled his old Comet, held a class on how to read the air using visible moisture (clouds)accumulation in the sky and then headed to the winch to begin his nearly 3 hour adventure. Most of the time the 16' span was difficult to see due to his altitude, especially when he flew into a cloud. Spoiler deployment and up elevator eventually resulted in the plane tumbling back into view. Others, like Merrill Brady, Henry Aranceand Major Anderson, followed Larry's lead and while they had great flights couldn't keep up with the Comet. Sadly, Henry had to bail out of his thermal due to visibility issues and his Aquilitos shed a wing panel. The plane was destroyed but we all marveled as the shed wing went back up and eventually disappeared in the clouds. The BBQ was fired up and lunch was served. Larry was still up there so he and his dog Baron shared a hotdog that was delivered to the flight line. Eventually Baron got bored and took a nap but woke up in time to see Larry land just short of 3 hours. That time, however, wasn't enough to have the longest flight in Ray's contest. It seems Arizona had some pretty good air too.. Overall, a great way to start a new year. Good friends, good weather, good contest, good memories. You can see how some of us did at http://www.swsapopoff.8k.com/PostalContest010105.htm. Pictures will be up soon. Dan
Re: [RCSE] CASL PILOTS LIST?
Right here: http://www.public.asu.edu/~vansanfo/casl/swc_data/entrants05.htm Dan - Original Message - From: DANIEL FINK To: Soaring Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 12:15 PM Subject: [RCSE] CASL PILOTS LIST? Is there a pilots list posted yet for Southwest classic? Dan Fink
[RCSE] Fw: Postal Contest
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 5:54 AM Subject: Postal Contest Subject: January 1, 2005 Postal Contest 2nd Annual International Postal Contest, Ray Hayes Contest Director Dear Ray, The Silent Wings Soaring Association of Covina, California is pleased to announce that we will participate in the Second Annual International Postal contest. SWSA is a little club of approximately 75 soaring members with monthly contest attendance of 45-50 entries. (We would appreciate being notified of any club that has a regular monthly contest with greater attendance.) Larry Jolly is one of our members and Joe Wurts, Daryl Perkins and other dignitaries often visit and participate in our contests. We have even been blessed with visits bythe internationally famousambassador of gliding, Gordy Stahl. Didn't our Larry Jolly win both of the classes in the January 1, 2004 contest? All pilots appearing on the field on January 1, 2005 will be asked to participate in the contest. We are encouraging everyone with a qualifying woody to fly it in the contest, but we will welcome the full house folks as well. Following are the names of some of the pilots that are expected to bring woodys: Larry Jolly Dan Borer Gene Hays Major Anderson Howard Little Jeff Gortatowsky John King Doug McIntosh Henry Rodriguez Mike Nation Bruce Aveson We hope to be able to post our scores along with photos shortly after the contest.
[RCSE] SoCal Contest Tomorrow
Attention All Southern California Glider Pilots The 2005 flying season of the Silent Wings Soaring Association, SWSA, in Covina, California invites all glider pilots to enter our monthly competitions. The first contest will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2004. Sign up before 9:00 A.M. The contests begin as soon after 9:00 A.M. as possible. (We try to be very tolerant of late arrivals, particularly guests.) The entry fee is only $4.00. Yearly club membership is only $24.00. Periodic guests are eligible to earn the monthly medals. Only members are qualified to receive the Flyer of The Year trophies. Our contests are held on the second Sunday of each month at 9:00 A.M. Our flying field is located on the grounds of the Las Palmas Middle School, 641 N. Lark Ellen Avenue, Covina, CA 91722. The school is 200 yards north of the intersection of Lark Ellen Avenue and San Bernardino Road in the City of Covina. We try to have fun. Periodic guests such as Joe Wurts, Darrell Perkins and members Larry Jolly, Edgar Vera, John Erickson and Alex Eremenko make for some of the toughest competition to be found anywhere. Special Notice to ISS Club Members Gene Hays advises that frequency 36 is off limits to all ISS members:):) It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles. 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.
Re: [RCSE] So Cal this w/e
Daryl-- We're having our SWSA annual Night Fly/Potluck on Saturday at 4:30 PM. Flying begins at dusk with the longest two flights winning and landings are optional.. Dan - Original Message - From: Daryl Perkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 8:43 AM Subject: [RCSE] So Cal this w/e Looks like I'll be spending this w/e in So Cal. Any contests anywhere? Bring your singles boys... Daryl needs a new Lancair ;-) D __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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. 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.
[RCSE] SWSA April Contest
Hello All-- This is just a reminder to let everyone know that the April contest at SWSA will be on Saturday, April 10 at 9:00. Be sure to note that I typed Saturday as Sunday is Easter and many will have other activities planned. The contest will be CD'd by Frank Corsaro andflights of 4, 3 and 10 minutes with 40 point runway landings are tentatively scheduled. If you have some free time on Saturday and want to compete with some of the best sticks in SoCal, drop on by before 9:00 and join in the fun. See http://www.swsa.8k.com/for directions. Dan
[RCSE] SWSA Newsletter
Hi All-- It's that time of the month when we used to look forward to running out to the mailbox in anticipation of finding the latest issue of the SWSA PopOff as soon as we saw the mail person pull away. Thankfully there is no longer a need to look in that old box on the curb as Editor Gene Hays has moved us into the age of computers. Now anyone anywhere can take a look at our club's March 2004 newsletter online at http://members.aol.com/PopOffSwsa/Gateway.html . Please check your contest scores. Please report any and all mistakes. Nothing is too large or too small to correct. Enjoy. Dan It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles. 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.
[RCSE] SWSA Contest Results
Today was a gorgeous day in southern California once the fog burned off. What made this day even better is the fact that the second Sunday of each month is the SWSA monthly contest. While we waited for the skies to clear, I passed out sheets of paper to all present. At the end of the pilot's meeting I started the watch and gave everyone five minutes to design and make a paper airplane. Can you imagine the sight of no less than 63 grown men simultaneously throwing paper airplanes at me? Congratulations to Keith Kindrick for the longest distance flown! Next up was most likely the largest monthly club contest you'll find anywhere with sixty-three entrants. And tough competition too! Some guy named Joe stopped by and we were sure to keep him away from the basketball backboards this time. We couldn't keep him out of the trophy pictures though. See the unofficial scores at http://members.aol.com/PopOffSwsa/Gateway.html. Come back later this week for the full write up in our fine newsletter. Finally was our bi-monthly HLG contest run by Henry Rodriguez. A small turnout but still great fun to watch. Yeah, Joe flew that too, but for once todayhis trophy didn't have 1st Place on it asJohn Erickson was able to sneak into the lead. Like I said, a gorgeous day in southern California Dan
[RCSE] Invitation to SWSA's Hey Man, This Ain't Phoenix! Contest
Here comes the first full weekend of February and there go a bunch of glider guiders heading to Arizona. The SWSA group's regular monthly contest was supposed to be this weekend but was moved back a week so we could all go to the SWC and get back home to fly the club event. Well, for some reason most of us opted not to head east so we have decided to put on the Hey Man, This Ain't Phoenix! contest this Sunday, February 8th at the SWSA field in Covina, CA. All AMA fliers are hereby invited to this one-time event. The details are: Sign ups: 8:30 Pilot's Meeting: 9:00 Task: Three flight, 21 Minute Add'em Up, no maximum time Landing: Standard 100 point tape Awards: None Food: Free BBQ hot dogs, chips and soda for everyone The unusual twist to this event is that the field will also be open to fun fliers throughout the event. Oh yeah, there won't be any entry fee either. You will get your picture taken so please be presentable. Dan It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles. 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.
[RCSE] SWSA DLG Contest
All HLG/DLG Enthusiasts-- SWSA's Handlaunch Contest On Sunday, January 11, 2004, SWSA will host a handlaunch contest open to all interested parties. The handlaunch contest will follow SWSA's regular monthly contest, which is also open to all interested parties. The first flight of the regular monthly contest will be at 9:00 A.M., and the entry fee will be $4.00 per Class. It is estimated that the handlaunch contest should start about 1:00 P.M. Entry fee for the handlaunch contest will be $5.00. Henry Rodriguez will be the contest director. Registration for the handlaunch contest will close at 11:30 so Henry and his assistants can get the participants entered in the computer and have the matrix set prior to the contest start. Dan It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles. 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.
[RCSE] SWSA's New Year's Day Activities
The forecast for New Year's Day looks very favorable at this time. I guess the storm clouds have been properly chastised and ordered to get their funk out of southern California for the Rose Parade. We are lucky to be unintended recipients of the same mandatory good weather. Therefore I will have the equipment out and set up by 9:00 am for a great day of fun flying and other festivities. Be sure to comb your hair, wear clean underwear and iron your pants. Sharp creases optional. "Other festivities" you say? Yes! If you are a subscriber to the balsasailplanes Yahoo! group you already know about the postal contest for planes with built-up wings that is being conducted by Ray Hayes of SkyBench. The contest is being flown all over the country and the winner will be the person that is able to log the longest timed flight with a built up woody plane on New Year's Day. Entries are due in by 8:00 pm CST today and final times are due in by 8:00 pm January 1, 2004. The winner receives a $50 credit toward any SkyBench product. Gene Hays has proposed we do a similar and simultaneous event at our field open to anyone that flies with us on New Year's Day. I second the proposal and hereby set the rules: 1. Open to any and all planes (except slimers). 2. Launch by any means. 3. Must be timed by a designated timer of your choice. 4. Land anywhere you want. 5. Must land by 12:00 noon. 6. Unlimited launches. 7. Wear a smile. The winner will be the pilot that has the longest flight recorded by noon. If you are in the air at 12:00 your timer will stop the clock and the time indicated will be recorded. Since we don't have the same financial resources as SkyBench, our award will be free soda(s) to whomever attempts a launch. You will also most likely be photographed (thus the previously mentioned dress code) and I'm sure the PopOff editor will make sure it is published for all to see. The flier with the longest recorded flight will get preferred placement in the PopOff in addition to the free sodas. Come on out and have some fun with a great bunch of guys. Dan ps--See http://swsapopoff.8k.com/Dec03/Page01B.htmif you need to find out who we are and where we fly.
Re: [RCSE] Servo Covers???
Merrill at http://www.mmglidertech.com/accessories.html will have what you need. Dan - Original Message - From: Joe G [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 1:55 PM Subject: [RCSE] Servo Covers??? Does anyone have a link to anyone who sells servo covers with the fairing to cover the control rod? Therms, Joe _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Nats/Visalia
Tom-- Don't let the postmark statement fool or scare you. The only restriction is that you cannot send it too soon. The entry window remains open until all the slots are filled. All I had to do the past two years is print the application form, fill in the blanks and drop it in the mail after the application window opens. One of my club members sent his in weeks after the applications were being accepted and he got in just fine. I think the 'first come, first served' approach is just fine. And yes, my entry to the SWC has been accepted. Entries are still open there also. Mail in your application and come see me for some chili on Friday evening. Dan - Original Message - From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 6:19 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats/Visalia The Visalia entry is limited by postmark and is difficult to get just right if you've never done it. They should allow so many per state population, then if a state is not filled, have it by postmark. T RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] SWC Chili Potluck
Hey all you SWC campers-- Since the evenings at Phoenix are so quiet and boring (yeah, right!), how about all of the folks camping at the SouthWest Classic this year get together and put on a Chili Potluck on Friday evening. This would be a perfect way to showcase your culinary skills, add the essence of the southwest and get to meet everyone that we keep hearing from and about. Whaddaya think? If there is enough interest I will see if I can get Dave to add a note about it on the RCAZ web site. Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Bungee launching
You ought to see my Patton Zero on the bungee! 35 feet of the Hobby Lobby orange stuff pulled until it shrieks puts the Zero into orbit. I have a tape-on tow hook that I mount at the leading edge. And yes, I will have it along with me at Visalia again this year for some after hours entertainment. Any and all are welcome to give the Zero a try.. Dan - Original Message - From: Mike Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Bungee launching Be careful when bungee launching a foamie expecially if it is not built for it. I have pounded two of them when the speed over powered the ailerons. Just start with a couple of pounds of pull and work up from there unless the plane is built for it. I would say that a standard high start can pull between 5 to 10 lbs. Maybe more but not much. If you want more then double up the rubber. I have seen people launching DAW ME163's with 1/2 tubing. It got a wow and a gasp from the on lookers every time. Several hundred feet strait up after a horizontal release. Mike - Original Message - From: Lincoln Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 7:39 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: Bungee launching No pull data, but I suggest about a #6 screw (.138 major dia) if this plane is 5 feet or so and not carboned out. David Goebel wrote: Has anyone ever measured the pull a bungee is normally exerting at launch when launching different planes? Or a high start? I'm trying to not over engineer a tow hook on a DAW Mustang. Has anyone Hi-started a foamie combat plane? Details please. David Goebel -- Lincoln Ross RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] re: Best soaring places to live
Aw, come on Kristopher--in time you will get so used to this lovely state that you will feel uncomfortable when you visit elsewhere and have to breathe air you can't see...plus you can't see the stuff in the water anyway. Dan - Original Message - From: k harig [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 5:20 PM Subject: [RCSE] re: Best soaring places to live No thanks, I already ruled out California. I won't live anyplace where the water has more chemicals than the paint. Besides, I would NEVER win any contests :) Kristopher @airage.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] So Cal PicoJet Race
Just a reminder that there will be a stock PicoJet race at 12:00 this Saturday July 14, 2001 at the Silent Wings Soaring Association (SWSA) field in Covina, CA. Directions can be found at: http://swsa.8k.com/cgi-bin/i/images/swsamap.gif Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] PicoJet Race
Hey all racers-- The Silent Wings Soaring Association (SWSA) and Multiplex USA are hosting a Pico Jet pylon race at the SWSA field in Covina, CA on Saturday, July 14th. Sign up will begin at about 11:30 AM at the field and the first race should begin at about noon. Our club winches will be set up for our usual Saturday flying at 9:00, so come on out early and bring a TD ship or a DLG and show us what you can do. The race will be for stock Pico Jets only with a standard 7 or 8 cell battery pack and stock motor. Both the Standard Pico Jet and Combat Pico Jet are eligible to enter. There will be a tech inspection if anyone's Pico Jet seems too fast and it will then be offered to our mascot and guard dog Dudley. If you thought Tuff Puppy was hard on wings, wait until you see what Dudley can do to a Pico!! Look at http://swsa.8k.com/cgi-bin/i/images/swsamap.gif for a map. Rumor is that Karlton might be offering a deal if you need a new Pico Jet for the race. More details will be posted as they become available. Entry fee and prizes will be announced soon. Contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have any questions. Dan It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Eclipse
Mike-- Buy the Futaba--it is a wonderful radio that will do virtually anything you want. The versatility of being able to reassign switch functions and the option to configure the open PMIX functions are worth much more that the few bucks you might save getting the Hitec. There are a couple of vendors that will sell just the TX for about $230. You won't be sorry... Dan - Original Message - From: Michael Ackerman-Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 8:56 AM Subject: [RCSE] Eclipse While I was away on vacation, by the way I am back! I was reading an article on the new Hitec Eclipse and was wondering if anyone on the list had more to say about this Tx. It sure looked like it would fit the bill for the more frugal among us. It sounds like you can't re-assign functions to different sticks but it does seem like you can get it to do most things we need for slope racing and TD. I do not yet fly 6 servo ships but I would like to soon, so I have been eyeing this Tx and the Futaba 8UAF. Any comments other than, don't be such a cheap bastard, just but the Stylus! ? Mike in Arcata Home of the Persuasion Sloper http://www.northcoast.com/~crash/Index.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD
Tom-- Check with Don at www.hilaunch.com . Custom stuff is available. Dan - Original Message - From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 3:53 AM Subject: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD I need a wing rod for the Shadow 1/2 x 14 with 5 deg bend Anyone have one or know a source? Tom -- TG http://adesigner.com/invention 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 Fax 540 943-4178 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Highlander/non-foamie choice
I would suggest the 2M Gnome from Midway for a first built-up ship. $45 at Hobby People and able to take a real winch launch. Can be built with or without spoilers. Flies MUCH better than a Highlander and is quite durable for a wood plane. Dan - Original Message - From: Patrick Lanphier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Patrick Lanphier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 7:10 AM Subject: [RCSE] Highlander/non-foamie choice Well here is a real question. The Highlander EPP with its durability and great flight characteristics. Can anybody think of a plane that is a better foamie than the Highlander for performance and durability? And on the other side anybody know a non-foamie/crunchy that could withstand the beating of someone learning to fly and provide better performance than the Highlander? Thank you for your time and thoughts. Patrick Lanphier The Artemis Group http://www.artemisgroup.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Pat McCleave
Pat-- I don't have your new email address. Drop me a line so we can coordinate Saturday's activities. Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sources for Hinge tape, reflecting tape
Matt-- Check http://www.planes-wings-things.com/for all your tape needs. Paul offers nothing but the absolute best for our needs. And he is a great guy to deal with to boot Dan - Original Message - From: Matt Lydon To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:48 AM Subject: [RCSE] Sources for Hinge tape, reflecting tape I'm finishing up my latest ship, and need some tape. Clear Mylar tape (3M?) was recommended to me for hinge tape. Can I get it locally, or is it a special order from a R/C supply house? Does the stuff have a specific trade name? What do you guys use? I'd really like to be able to pick some up locally, as I'll be ready to hinge tomorrow night. Secondarily, I want to put some reflective tape on the leading edge to increase visibility. Recommendations? straight shiny stuff, or the stuff with ridges that looks like hologram material; out of a toy store, or is theresome special tape I should use. Thanks, Matt
Re: [RCSE] Channel Swap (exchange) question
Try this one: http://members.aol.com/davthacker/radicalrcindex.htm Dan - Original Message - From: "Jon Alder" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Aaron Alder" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 1:41 PM Subject: [RCSE] Channel Swap (exchange) question Hey Folks, I can't seem to find the URL for "that guy" who has the crystal swapping service. Anyone know what it is? Thanks, Jon RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Bent Wing
Perry-- Look here for their contest schedule: http://home.earthlink.net/~cvrcsoaring/schedule.htm Dan - Original Message - From: "Perry Hudson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 7:37 AM Subject: [RCSE] Bent Wing Haven't seen any paperwork on the Visalia bent wing yet. They are having it this year, yes? Regards,Perry RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] extreme, extreme, extreme...etc.
I don't know about the fields you fly at, but here in So Cal many of our fields are surrounded by lots of houses, streets, churches, freeways and millions of eyeballs. It is an unusual day when we don't have at least several spectators stop by to look and ask questions. First they want to know where the motor is and then want to know why we use the a piece of string before we fly. Every one of us takes all the time necessary to educate our guests and invite them in to give soaring a try. They all look at all of the planes sitting around, especially admiring the shiny moldies resting on their stands, but seem to be attracted to the simple bent wing examples. I don't know if they fear the investment in a moldie or realize the RES planes are more appropriate to begin with, but most interest is in the simple wooden built up planes. A number of these visitors come back again and again, finally accepting our invitation to join us. Usually, in short order, a club member will then offer to give them an older but fully serviceable plane to learn to fly with. It is with great satisfaction that we watch our new member progress to the point where they can launch, fly and land with only a few words of advice or encouragement. The care they lavish on their old hand-me-down can teach us how we should treat our planes. Yes, this is a great hobby and bringing in the new fliers is definitely worth the time and effort spent. Dan - Original Message - From: "Chris Phil" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Kevin O'Dell" [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "RC Soaring Exchange" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 7:28 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] extreme, extreme, extreme...etc. on 3/30/01 1:04 AM, Kevin O'Dell at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: all i'm saying is that we should LOOK for ways to make this facet of the hobby more attractive to newcomers. Newcomers??? What??? There aren't any. So you can't make toy airplanes more attractive. People either like it or they don't. And it they don't one can not make it more attractive. Besides...just what is unattractive about this hobby anyway? One more turn Bozo. Anticounterclockwise please Phil and Christine Lontz Tucson in the winter Summer in your yard 503 551 7030 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] porpoising solutions???
I'm no rocket scientist, but correcting the decalage on my Gnome fixed it for me. Dan - Original Message - From: "Dave Seay" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] porpoising solutions??? I would like to hear the comments on this as well. I've got an Xterm parked on the runway waiting for the wind to calm down but I noticed the same thing with my LB2. I initially had the LB2 balanced right dead on and it did the roller coaster too. At first I added weight and it go it under control but I did not like the increase in weight. I removed the weight and trimmed in a little down and after doing this several times, I got a happy medium. I have a little extra weight and a little down trim and I like the way it handles. Dave - Original Message - From: "Daniel Boyer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 2:20 PM Subject: [RCSE] porpoising solutions??? I took my new Xterminator out for a test flight yesterday evening (I found a field with well packed snow that I could walk on)... First off I have to say that it floats like a dandelion (and this was in VERY still air which was giving me air times of ~12 seconds with my 11.5oz Zagi THL)... The first throw, it glided out nicely but started trying to porpoise... I brought it back to me and checked the CG... It was in the dead center of the recommended CG. I added pushed the battery pack to the very front of the nose (moving the CG forward about 1/8") and gave it another toss... it still porpoised so I brought it back and added a couple of coins to the nose (bringing the CG about 1/4" ahead of the recommended CG)... gave it another toss and it flew fine (although wasn't as responsive as before. I added the weight to the front to correct the porpoising, because in the past when my planes have done this, everyone at the field said to just add nose weight. I always end up with my CG's in front of the recommended CG's because of the porpoising, but then I read about people flying with cg's behind the recommend placement. This has made me wonder if moving the CG forward is truly the correct correction for the porpoising. Is there another correction for this porpoising tendency other than CG movement? Thanks, Daniel BTW: I only got to toss the Xterminator about 5 times b/c on the 5th time I decided to give the launch preset a try, so I switched to the model memory that I thought I had programmed with the latest launch preset setup... Gave it a toss, saw the plane starting to loop backwards so I switch the preset switch back in the opposite direction to which it responded by doing a nose dive (despite giving it full up elevator... I could see that the elevator was still showing down, so this was not a stall...) it hit the ground and cracked the fuse in numerous places (I have since fixed it w/ about and hour of work)... I assessed the damage and determined that it wasn't anything major, then I tried to figure out what happened... I checked my mixing and quickly realized that I had chosen the wrong model memory and that the switch had been having no effect, but instead my throttle stick was in control (I was apparently hitting the throttle stick in my paniced state causing the down elevator input). ie: ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MODEL MEMORY SELECTION!!! ;-) I'm going to try to give it another try this weekend if the snow holds off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] SWC 2001
Anybody looking for a ride to the South West Classic at Phoenix? I have room for one passenger to keep me company while rolling down the interstate. I'll have lots of room to carry your stuff either in the bed of my truck or in my fifth wheel trailer. This offer is for a ride only since the trailer is being shared by someone arriving later. I'll be departing early Friday morning and returning late Sunday evening. Oh yeah, I'll be departing from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Sharing fuel costs would be a plus. Dan "It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles." RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] IMS show
Dave-- Look here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/programs/ims2001/ims2001.htm Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 5:28 PM Subject: [RCSE] IMS show I need info on when and where the show is. TIA Dave Tracy Ca.
Re: [RCSE] Visailla H/L fun stuff.
Hey Arthur-- You forgot to mention "In the dark"! Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 8:26 PM Subject: [RCSE] Visailla H/L fun stuff. How about an R/C truck tow, H/L contest-1 flight, all up last down. Say 150' of line? Tape on a small hook, talk a buddy into loaning you his old off road R/C truck and lets do battle. Arthur. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] slope racin in October
This is from Jerry Craft a few weeks ago: Sunday Oct 22nd SR2K MOM Temple Hill (Tentative) All four classes are welcome, CD is Jerry Craft - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:46 PM Subject: [RCSE] slope racin in October I am working on getting out to California mid October and hittin the slopes for a couple of days. Any slope races scheduled? Bruce Davidson Louisville, KY RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] For Sale
Here are a few item from the closetall prices plus shipping. Hitec Flash 4 FM (TX chrgr)--channel 18...$40 Hitec Focus 4 FM (TX chrgr)--channel 30..$35 Airtronics Legend sailplane w/servos$200 Multiplex Dart--partially built.$75 Aquila XL w/3 Futaba servos..$150 Epsilon HLG--well used but good flyer...$75 Monarch HLG--just add crystal--fair shape$150 48" Patton Aircraft foamie kit of your choice.$55 Reply privately with any questions. Pictures of all items available upon request. Local So Cal delivery available. Thanks for your time Dan "It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles." RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] SmAC 2000
Here are the first pictures of the action at the SmAC 2000 held at Temple Hill yesterday. I will be adding more pictures and hopefully some video action soon. Some of the picture files are a bit big, but the load time shouldn't be excessive. http://home.earthlink.net/~dborer/ Enjoy! Dan "It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles." RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Eclipse
Hi all-- I'm looking for data and impressions on the F3J Eclipse. Does anyone have any comments, good or bad? I normally fly club contests and the SC2 circuit. Would it be worth my time and money to pursue one of these things? Dan "It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles." RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] California Contests, Fun-Flies, etc. in August?
Silas-- Look for the SmAC 2000 (the biggest damn combat event ever) on Sunday, August 13th at Temple Hill in LoCal. Take a look at http://home.earthlink.net/~dborer/ for some pictures of last year's event and some details on this year's event. More details will be posted at http://home.earthlink.net/~windrider007/ as they are finalized. We expect to have all of the best combat fliers in attendance (over 70 last year) and a huge raffle. We look forward to seeing you there. Dan - Original Message - From: Silas Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED] What contests and fun-flies are scheduled in Mid-August? Thanks in advance. -Silas- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Looking for Foamie Warbird
Hi Gang, I am looking to buy a foamie warbird for the upcoming festivities at the MWSC at Lake Wilson Kansas. My question is as follows, if you could only have one warbird for both combat and foamie warbird racing which one would it be? Pat-- Check out what Patton Aircraft has to offer. All of them fly great! Steve recently entered his 60" TA-152 in the F3F series put on by Tom Copp and was able to finish in 12th place. That was not a bad finish considering all of the composite and molded ships entered. Here is the post listing results: Hey guys, I am missing a few entry fees from the last race. You know who you are! So I will turn out the lights and you can leave the money on the table Get back to me or Mike Robinson with your entry fee...please. Tom 1.Doug Reel - Apex II 2.Brian Laird - Cavazos Blitz 3.Tom Copp - F3F Kobra 4.Mike Robinson - F3F Blitz (the "yourapeeon" one, oops that's European) 5.Ray Kuntz - RG14 F3F Eagle 6.Mark Gatti - super V 7.Bruce Beddoe - Yukon (early Eagle/SD8000 version) 8.Augusto Arevalo - Hades 9.Jerry Craft - Brisk II 10.John Stossel - Ellipse 3cam 11.James Turner - Yukon (newer Fletcher version) 12.Steve Patton - Focke-wulf TA-152 60" EPP 13.Robert Adomeit - Shrike 14.Robert Cavazos - Ginsu 60" 15.Brian Buaas - Hades 16.Nathan Woods - Renegade 60" 17.Dan Field - Psyko 18.Colin Craft - Brisk II 19.Larry Jolly - F3B Eagle 20.Rob Burr - Synergy V 21.Mike Sheridan - Sierra Steve's Spitfire is also a fast flyer and looks great. Take a look at his product line at: http://home.earthlink.net/~pattonacft/ . Disclaimer: I regularly help Steve produce these fine kits and maintain his web site, so I have an interest in promoting his kits. However, take a look and I think you will like what you see. Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 12:06 PM Subject: [RCSE] Looking for Foamie Warbird Hi Gang, I am looking to buy a foamie warbird for the upcoming festivities at the MWSC at Lake Wilson Kansas. My question is as follows, if you could only have one warbird for both combat and foamie warbird racing which one would it be? Also, if anyone has a foamie they are looking to sell that is still solidly airworthy please let me know. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Twinstar pages?
"Stupid Twin Star tricks" was a thread on the RCSE for a while because the plane just begs to be flown in odd situations. Lots of guys use the "Night Ops" light sets to fly their twin stars at night. The NiteOps HLG tow using the TwinStar at the Southwest Classic was quite impressive! Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] SWC2000, Bethlehem and the Emperor
Derek and Walter-- While I didn't buy a winch, I did drop $4500 on a used travel trailer so I could have a place to take a nap between rounds. Anyone have any hints on how to back this thing up??? Dan p.s.--I was one of the lucky guys that snuck in just under the wire! - Original Message - From: Walter Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Derek Boyer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [RCSE] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] SWC2000, Bethlehem and the Emperor Derek, you wanna hear cost to fly at SWC! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Poway BOMBER Combat Results
Hi all-- Well, here they are--the results for the Bomber Combat event that Jerry allowed us to stage at his very successful and fun Poway Combat Slope Race. Thanks Jerry for all the support! Before I tell you the results, here is what the event was all about and the scoring details. The squadrons consisted of four members--one bomber pilot and three fighter/interceptor pilots. Two squadrons were launched for a five minute engagement. The bomber was any EPP plane with a 60" or larger wingspan. The fighter/interceptors were any 48" EPP plane. Scoring was one point for any contact with your opponent's bomber; five points for a kill on your opponent's bomber; one point for a kill on your opponent's fighter/interceptor. The bombers were not allowed to make any offensive maneuvers, only evasive maneuvers while flying the CSR course. Fighter/interceptors could stay with the bomber to protect it or attack the opposing bomber and fighters. It didn't take long before all of the fighters realized the bombers could do a decent job of evading the enemy. The bombers in our event were one Highlander and three 60" wings. The fighter/interceptors were mostly wings, with a couple of Bandits and ME-262s thrown in for realism. Two rounds were flown with the scores combined for the final score. While the first round was slow as strategies were formulated, the second round is where the action really heated up. The flying became much more aggressive and the crowd really got involved and cheered on their favorite squadron. If you are looking for a way to liven up your next event, this might just be the ticket. First Place: 29 Points Temple Hill Slope Squadron Bomber Commander: Woods Robinson Hitchborn Patton Second Place (Tie): 13 points Bomber Commander: Saunders Gillman Warner Brooks Bomber Commander: LaFontaine Burns Vozenilek Peterson Third Place: 11 Points Bomber Commander: Harts Campbell Woodfine Greenwood Thanks for your time. Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Poway CSR Bomber Class
Nate, old boy--- You been smokin' that wacky tabaccy agin??? I don't know how fast the typical TG-3 is, but my Highlander was about twice as fast as everyone else Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
