[RCSE] Looking for 'Steve - southern Texas' radio collector
Hi All: Need to reach Steve the radio collector in southern (lower) Texas ... Any suggestions certainly appreciated ... Thanks, Pepper KayTPG - SLNTAMA # 3937LSF # 3335 - Level IV
Re: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South
In a message dated 10/5/2006 12:10:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And to echo Breck's question about a legal defense fund - I'd chip in what I could to help you out!Fight the good fight, Count me in as well !! ... Pepper TPG ~ SLNTAMA # 3937LSF # 3335 - IV
Re: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South
In a message dated 10/4/2006 9:32:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I apologize to those on the list who are not in the Seattle Area, where this land conflict is happening between a local soaring club and a local youth soccer club. Thanks for the bandwidth. Hey Jim: No need to apologize - loss of flying sites affects us all and learning and knowing of your struggles might just help us all with ours ... Thanks, Pepper TPG ~ SLNTAMA # 3937LSF # 3335 - IV
[RCSE] T-shirts ...
Where is there a link to the shirts ?? ... Thanks, Pepper
[RCSE] LSF Discussion update # CAL P. ##
In a message dated 9/14/2006 4:24:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I believe Cal Posthuma has achieved Level V TWICE with a hand-built wood airplane He's probably 'one of one' that has done that ... Too many people are forgetting the beginnings of this sport and believe that 'newer is better' ... in some cases, that's correct ... in others, not so !! ... Pepper
Re: [RCSE] LSF Discussion update # CAL P. ##
In a message dated 9/14/2006 5:03:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, the first time I used a Windrifter and Sagitta. The second time I used Sapphire and Sailaire. I did use a Walt Good snffler on 10 k and two hour both times. I am working on Level V for a third time and plan on using a new Sailaire, as a runaway winch took my old one, for all but contests were I need a landing plane. Forward to RCSE as it will not take my posts. Thanks for your interest. Cal PosthumaLSF VVPersonal Web Pagehttp://www.altelco.net/~calplsf/index.htmlHome of Solenoid LED's
Re: [RCSE] LSF Discussion update # CAL P. ##
Hi All: I've already started getting e-mails from folks out there in glider-land ... PLEASE - I did not write anything about Cal or his accomplishments ... Cal sent me his writeup and asked that I forward it to RCSE ... I did ... If any one has any comments, please direct them to Cal ... Thanks, Pepper
[RCSE] 'Affordability of the Sport' ? ...
In a message dated 9/6/2006 10:28:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There needs to be a less expensive way to gain the experience and to recognize the resultant increase in skill levels. Harold hits the nail on the head ... Thereality facing a noviceof dropping a thousand bucks or more on an aircraft and (maybe) the same on a radio and p'haps half that much on incidentals is enough to make a 'grown man cry' ... Can a beginner afford such ? ... who wants to afford such and then not even know if s/he can fly that glider, use that radio, understand the incidentals just purchased ? ... Bill Warren (http://www.aerosphereonline.com/- OPENING SOON ! ) and Ray Hayes at Skybench ( http://skybench.com/) are making a concerted effort to keep the cost of soaring down to an affordable level and by so doing, hopefully, will attract more novices to our grand hobby ... Their websites are (and will be)a wealth of information about the sport, the basics, the costs to be expected and much more ... Thousand Dollar 'hard body' zoomies won't be found here ... When you have interested folks show up at your field, refer them to these guys and then,take a few minutes away from your flying to answer questions, do a 'Show and Tell', let 'em even fly one (at a safe altitude, of course) - in other words, get 'em involved ... If we don't plant the seeds to grow this hobby, than we're gonna get nothin' but weeds ... PepperTPG ~ SLNTAMA # 3937LSF # 3335 - IV
[RCSE] A Change to LSF
On 9/6/2006, Tom wrote (in part): "If someone wants to set up another achievement program, I will gladly participate and still work on my LSF V in the current format. I will also volunteer to help Tom, Larry, Bill and Steve work out the details of an additional set of goals based on the needs and resources of the smaller clubs". I believe he has hit the nail on the head ... when I lived in San Diego and flew as a member of the Torrey Pines Gulls, it was easy enough to get 20 - 30 for a Sunday morning contest ... Flying on the SC2 circuit provided the opportunity to fly against 50 - 75 or more pilots on other Sundays ... I now belong to one of the most active soaring clubs in Texas and we'd be hard pressed to get enough folks out to provide contest competitors per LSF requirements or witnesses to goals achieved by other LSF'ers... as a result, we have few LSF members ... If there ain't none, you don't get credit ... Let's at least explore the two tier system that Tom is proposing in his thoughtful e-mail ... Thanks, Pepper TPG ~ SLNTAMA # 3937LSF # 3335 - IV
[RCSE] How High ...
Best I did was'measuring' the wing on an OLY II to be 1'4" in span when flying over the middle of the old Hourglass Field (Home of the TPG) in San Diego, CA back in the mid-70's ... So, if someone can 'massage' the numbers, how would 1/4" relate to an actual wingspan of 8' and then correlate that to a vertical distance (measurement) ?? ... Pepper
[RCSE] First Sailplane
Wanderer 72 with a Kraft brick on red/white- learned to fly at Torrey Pines ... taught by Lloyd Stanley who'soriginal pilot's licensehad been signed by one of the Wright Brothers ... he was very proud of that ... great teacher as well ... Pepper
[RCSE] Good Guy Mention ...
Hi All: Just wanted to give a Big Thanks to Don Richmond of HiLaunch.com out in San Diego ... I ordered some hinge tape from him and received Gap Seal ... dropped a note to Don and had the new product within 2 days at NO additional charge !! ... Thanks, Don, Pepper
[RCSE] Re: [soaring] Digest Number 4438 *WAS Whytes Wings OLY II*
In a message dated 3/10/2006 8:41:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: NE1...I just got a call from a new guy who wants to teach his 10-year old to build and fly. He mentioned an Oly II kit from Whytes wings. Is this kit or short kit still available? Hi: That kit is no longer available ... Skybench is making aterrific version ... here's the link: http://www.skybench.com/ Ray Hayes is the boss man and a good guy !! ... Go to the site, click on SAILPLANES, then click on RES-NOSTALGIA and it will open spot on the OLY II page(s) ... Pepper KayAMA # 3937LSF # 3335
[RCSE] Re: [soaring] LOCKHEED u 2 Question
I recently saw a fabulous, build up of a U-2 on a soaring site of sorts ... there are over 475 construction/operation photos included as well ... Can I find it ? ... did I save it ?? ... n !! ... Any suggestions ?? ... Thanks, Pepper KayAMA # 3937LSF # 3335
[RCSE] Tim Renaud ...
Hi All: I just acquired a set of plans that Tim drew and need to ask some questions ... Does anyone have an e-mail address for him ?? ... Thanks, Pepper KayAMA # 3937LSF # 3335
[RCSE] WAS * Interest in Soaring *
Kids today have no heroes other than pro athletes or rock stars ... and the majority of those people never had heroes themselves ... so, what role model does a kid have to emulate ?? ... It's truly tough to 'sell' someone the idea of starting with a HoB 2 x 2 and then point to an F3B and a price tag of a few thousand bucks and a steep learning curve ... One thing that worked successfully for the Torrey Pines Gulls wy back was to hold an 'LSF Sunday', 3 - 5 times a year at the local thermal field ... The club provided high starts and qualified instructors and a few simple gliders - Wanderer - Gentle Lady - 2 x 2 - and helped novices/bystanders/ interested parties check out the 'TPG supplied' gliders (or those the novice had built and brought) ... Made sure the controls were hooked up properly, tow hook in place and balance 'spot on' ... then several high start launches and in 9 tries out of 10, we'd snared a new enthusiast to the fold ... I even remember the first 5 minute flight I made (Wanderer) with much pleasure ... although I'd been flying at the Cliffs for about a year by then, thermal flying was like 'magic' to me ... I think p'haps we're too impressed with ourselves and our equipment to empathize with the young 'uns who don't have a thousand bucks to spend ... besides that, there are no more 'kid powered' paper routes or lawn mowing jobs around to earn some money for 'affordable' hobby items, be they C/L or RC Gliders ... Foamies rule because we live in a 'open the checkbook' and 'disposable' society ... when one can buy a flying machine for under 50 bucks, most have someone to help them 'afford' it ... if it breaks, 'oh well' ? ... if it doesn't, then maybe they'll go on and on and on ... I still build what I fly and am in the minority ... fortunately, my daughter inherited the love of the craft and is carrying the message on to her 3 little ones ... but the 5 of us put together won't keep one manufacture's doors open, let alone an entire industry ... the same is true of model railroading ... Just ramblin', Pepper KayAMA # 3937LSF # 3335
[RCSE] Model Aviation Magazine ...
Hi All: Does not the AMA have an option to opt out of taking the mag as part of membership ?? ... Having built and flown all disciplines except RC Power, I can appreciate that people are concerned as to the direction the hobby is trending, i.e., 'foam meat packing tray' electric 3D airplanes ... Gotta remember that kids today have no heroes other than rock stars and pro athletes - we live in a society that honors 'disposability' above craftsmanship - why build when you can buy ?? ... I recently attended a local contest where the major task was to see how many times a pilot could 'bang' the rudder of their airplane on the ground before it broke off !! ... when asked, one of the competitors told me that when he broke his airplane, he'd just go buy another ... Consequently, the hobby publications and the manufacturers see the handwriting on the wall and this is the direction the hobby/sport is moving towards ... Go figger !! ... Pepper KayAMA # 3937LSF # 3335
[RCSE] Re: [soaring] Digest Number 4426 ** WAS - Epoxy/frame/Goop servo, etc. **
RE: Servo installation ... I just weld mine in ... Pepper KayAMA # 3937LSF # 3335
[RCSE] Looking For ROGER TAYLOR ...
Hi All: Any help locating OFB ROGER TAYLOR will certainly be appreciated ... Roger was US Navy and retired in San Diego and worked for Union Carbide ... heleft and moved to Las Vegas (Henderson) to do some contract testing work on military aircraft ... came back to San Diego and moved to Chiliquin, Oregon, where I lost touch with him ... Roger is a consummate builder, dating to thetime of stick, tissue, rubber motorsand dope andbuilt 'more than many' Airtronics designs for Lee Renaud to determine their ease of construction, completeness of instruction and marketability ... A sailplane pilot, builder and friend supreme Thanks, Pepper Kay
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[RCSE] Radio Type Differences ...
Hi All: Been away a long time and see many, many changes ... Can someone give me a quickie rundown of what a PCM radio is and compare it to the AM and FM Tx's I am familiar with ?? ... Thanks, Pepper
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Hi Lex: I'm having a terrible time trying to access the site ... I would like to change my options to a Digest format rather than individual e-mails ... Every time I go to the site, I get an automated message telling me to put my request in the BODY rather than the HEADER or the reverse ... I am unable to get in using any/all/other/some methods ... Suggestions ?? ... Thanks, Pepper KayAMA # 3937L.S.F. # 3335Level IV
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