[RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature?
Today, my XP3 hit a pole, a 3 ft high metal pole. It did not hit hard, and little harm was done, but hard enough to say that it hit rather than just touched. I had noted the pole earlier, but it seemed far away: you know, nothing to worry about far away. At first I considered the possibility that the accident could be due to the flaws in my flying skills or my eyesight,(I am due for new glasses) but then I remembered some old physics lessons. And, it dawned on me: This should not have happened as the attracting force between two objects (a) increases with the mass of the objects, and (b) decreases with their distance, quadratic no less, if I remember well. Well, the XP3 certainly has not a great mass - it came out weighing 11oz. Also, the last time I saw the pole it was far from the plane, hence there should have been very little force in this respect as well. But, it now seems obvious that the pole must have attracted (almost lured) the plane, exactly what physics says should NOT have happened! I'm sure some of you guys have had similar experiences. Perhaps we should inform the National Bureau of Standards (or some such institution) concerning this violation of the laws of nature. Or, on a more ominous note, we might look into what plane manufacturers do in their workshops to bring about such effects! --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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.
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Hey Rense I'll be with you in a minute, I have a few more pins to stick in this map:-) Denny Maize www.polecataero.com 717-789-0146
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As an aircraft mechanic I have also noted unusual physical anomalies: When an access cover on a flat floor is opened, gravity appears to be focussed at the aperture. A tool at rest nearby will accelerate and disappear through this aperture. It may be found, but sometimes I think it travels to the Bermuda Triangle. Ken Lilja 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.
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Gee, I thought that Slopeheads were a violation of nature... Airwreck
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Denny, nothing personal and nothing XP3 specific here: I've had this with other planes also. My Sharonhit a tree, and I could have sworn that its mass pulled up the branches! The factthat it seems to work for itty-bitty planes as well only strengthens my argument! --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12/15/2002 8:39:24 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature? Hey Rense I'll be with you in a minute, I have a few more pins to stick in this map:-)Denny Maizewww.polecataero.com717-789-0146 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.
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I thought it was common knowledge that model airplane related items and activities defy the laws of physics. I know this, based on my experience with thin CA. At this point, I'm not sure if I've fixed more or wrecked more with that stuff. I know it readily flows against gravity and occasionally beams itself to locations far removed from the point of application. Dieter Mahlein http://shredair.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.
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Hi Rense Al I always thought... That if something is on the field it WILL be hit! It's called. THE LAW OF ATTRACTION ! Last year at the Mid Winter Electrics I found a three inch piece of pipe sticking out of the sand. Well, Jason hit it with his rudder when he was putting on a demo for Sean @ Aeromodel. It was so cool. Cheers Al The Bag Lady www.thebagladyal.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] 888-457-1550 Albert E. Wedworth - Original Message - From: Rense Lange [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 6:27 PM Subject: [RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature? Today, my XP3 hit a pole, a 3 ft high metal pole. It did not hit hard, and little harm was done, but hard enough to say that it hit rather than just touched. I had noted the pole earlier, but it seemed far away: you know, nothing to worry about far away. At first I considered the possibility that the accident could be due to the flaws in my flying skills or my eyesight,(I am due for new glasses) but then I remembered some old physics lessons. And, it dawned on me: This should not have happened as the attracting force between two objects (a) increases with the mass of the objects, and (b) decreases with their distance, quadratic no less, if I remember well. Well, the XP3 certainly has not a great mass - it came out weighing 11oz. Also, the last time I saw the pole it was far from the plane, hence there should have been very little force in this respect as well. But, it now seems obvious that the pole must have attracted (almost lured) the plane, exactly what physics says should NOT have happened! I'm sure some of you guys have had similar experiences. Perhaps we should inform the National Bureau of Standards (or some such institution) concerning this violation of the laws of nature. Or, on a more ominous note, we might look into what plane manufacturers do in their workshops to bring about such effects! --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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.
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Scroll down this web page and check out how a HLG was attracted to the longest drive marker in HLG golf. Heh heh heh, stuff happens. http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/HlgGolf.html 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.
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In a message dated 12/15/2002 6:57:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: foamy V Gee, I thought that Slopeheads were a violation of nature... Airwreck oops, left that word out... ---BeginMessage--- Gee, I thought that Slopeheads were a violation of nature... Airwreck ---End Message---
