[RCSE] RE: Model Aviation Soaring Column
Jim, you did a great job on the Nats coverage. There are not too many people who can both write well AND take good pictures. It gave the readers a fresh perspective and put the vacation back in my vacation. :-) The abundance of CL in Model Aviation can be explained. Content editor, Bob Hunt, is a hardcore CL guy. The unbalanced space allotments bother me. I have exchanged emails with Bob and he honestly believes that CL is at least as popular as soaring. From the NATS issue, you would guess that CL is 5 times more popular than soaring. In August Bob Hunt sent a letter to the columnists stating that column space and frequency were being changed to better reflect their relative popularity. The same letter said that my column would stay at 1500 words with half the frequency (changing to every other month). Apparently the data being used is based on which box people checked on their AMA renewal forms. I emailed Bob and asked for a list of the new sizes and frequencies. Here is his response: I do not intend to supply a list of all the topics for which there are columns in Model Aviation or their frequency. That will become apparent as the new alignment is implemented. He went on to add that Dave Garwood would now be writing a slope soaring column on the months opposite mine. I was initially pissed off at Bob Hunt's reply and the change that could be considered a demotion. Then I started to weigh the pros and cons. In the past I had often wished that the deadlines came half as often. It is easier to find 6 good topics a year than 12. There is twice as much time to research each topic. Also, I agree that Garwood's slope stuff would be a good addition to the magazine. Garwood goes to more slope events than I do. On the downside, the readers get less thermal soaring coverage. Inserting timely stuff in the thermal soaring column would be even more difficult. Deadline to delivery lag time was 4 months before the frequency restriction. In the end I decided to sit tight and see how things look after a few months. I AM very interested to see the new space/frequency allotments. If the other columns changed at then same time Soaring did, we should see the results in the next issue. Maybe the frequency of some of those CL events will go to once a year ;-) Mike Garton 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] Insidious costs of this R/C sailplane sport, rules mods.
I like the fact that all the posts in this thread have been polite and rational so far. Here is my observation: I get a lot of email from glider guys. They have wildly different viewpoints. Most of the different viewpoints can be explained by the differences in where they are at in their life. You could also say that the opportunity cost per hour drives things. For example, There is a strong correlation between those who build wooden kits and those that are retired. Many of the current scratch builders are also retired. These guys have the time to pursue it. There are guys that have work plus kids to manage. If they want to continue flying, they need ARFS. If their time is worth a lot per hour, the LEAST expensive planes are those that are most completely built. i.e. $1000 plus 5 hours to finish is more attractive than $700 plus 20 hours to finish. As much as I love to design and scratch build, I paid somebody to install servos in an ARF for me last year. Two toddlers plus other commitments meant I do not have time to build. I wanted to use those few free afternoons to fly. The guys that are working yet do not have kids at home are not as easy to categorize. If they are have the means, purchasing molded ARFs may allow them the time to pursue several sports instead of just one. So what you think depends are both where you are at and where you are from. All the viewpoints are rational. Just different priorities applied to the same problem. Mike Garton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Cyberdyne
Cyberdyne 2002 fuse = Polecat 2001 fuse. Its fine to copy something for personal use but I think its pretty tasteless to sell copies. Look for your self: http://www.polecataero.com http://www.slopeflyer.com/html/cyberdyne_dlg.html Mike Garton George Voss wrote: I just received my Cyberdyne from Tracy Brown. This is one cool looking and excellently constructed kit. If you are looking for a reasonably priced DLG, give the Cyberdyne a look! You can contact Tracy at: Tracy Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.slopeflyer.com/html/cyberdyne_dlg.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] Cyberdyne
http://www.polecataero.com/products/planes/XtermPro.html Scroll down to the bottom. Click on the pic at the bottom to enlarge it I am not claiming that he pulled a mold right off Denny's plane. It is a fact that he came out with a product that looks dam near identical. I guess he must have liked the design! Mike George Voss wrote: I looked at the site, I didn't specifically see the Polecat 2001 fuse. Do you have the specific page? gv Mike Garton wrote: Cyberdyne 2002 fuse = Polecat 2001 fuse. Its fine to copy something for personal use but I think its pretty tasteless to sell copies. Look for your self: http://www.polecataero.com http://www.slopeflyer.com/html/cyberdyne_dlg.html Mike Garton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Ariel HLG?
Mark Miller wrote: If this is the same design but the your name your friend has might not be quite correct, I have the tooling and rights to the Aria HLG Nope, I am pretty sure he means Ariel with an L. He did say it came with a glass over foam wing using the S4083 airfoil. I am still trying to find a definitive answer as to who used to make the Ariel HLG and how to contact them. Thanks- Mike Garton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] heat shrink tubing source?
Hi, I am looking for good sources of inexpensive high quality heat shrink tubing. I have lots of sources that will sell me small quantities of the thick kind that does not shrink much. The good stuff is thin (light) and it shrinks a lot. I am looking in particular for at least a few feet of many sizes 3/32, 1/8, 2.0, 2.5. Any ideas where to find the stuff? Mike Garton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] REAL NATS RESULTS
Hi Guys, If you really wanted to know who won, why didn't you go to the contest? :-) In the absence of results from AMA Dave Orman and I just put the results on the Eastern Iowa Soaring Society web site: http://eiss.cnde.iastate.edu/ Part of the reason that results are not yet on the AMA site is that Jim Haught (long time editor of Model Aviation) left AMA last month. The "Nats News" sheets in past years were one of his special projects that he supported with his people's time. Jim will be missed. I only have time to read this list about once a month so please email me directly if you have a question. Now I just need to dig out of the dog house. My wife did not like being left home alone for 8 days with our two sons (2.5 years old and 2 months old). Mike Garton * Michael Garton Office (515) 294-1429 Center for NDE Fax 294-7771 223 ASC II Home (515) 965-8593 1915 Scholl Road Ames, IA 50010 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: WTB Model Aircraft (summary)
The book Model Aircraft Aerodynamics (4th edition) did turn out to be hard to obtain. The one source I can confirm for the book is Amazon.com.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/ 14.51 british pounds including air mail shipping. At today's exchange rate that is $24 USD with delivery expected in 5-7 working days. I found it amusing that they used my Amazon.com (USA) customer number, shipping address and VISA card on file. I first tried Amazon.com (USA). They do not list it. I inquired with their customer service. They sent back a form letter that stated: I've searched our catalog for that title and determined that we do not currently list it on our website. Since Amazon.com only deals in items available through American or Canadian suppliers, there will always be some titles we cannot supply. Please note that if a title is not in our catalog, we cannot obtain a copy for you. I have corresponded with Martin Simons about this problem. His publisher (Nexus) claims that it will be available at Barnes and Noble and also from Motor Books International of Osceola. I tried Barnes and Noble's web site. They did not list it as of yesterday. Maybe it is in the pipeline and will appear later. I have not been able to locate a web site or phone number for Motor Books International. I did mention the uk source in a Model Aviation column that I sent in last week. With the lead time, that column (february issue) will appear around the 1st of the year (assuming the world does not end). :-) Mike Garton * Michael Garton Office (515) 294-1429 Center for NDE Fax 294-7771 223 ASC II Home (515) 965-8593 1915 Scholl Road Ames, IA 50010 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
