RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
Title: Message While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-) Steve SiebenalerCincinnati, Ohio USA -Original Message-From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:09 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transportAt 10:53 PM 6/25/2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't knock the Vette as a car to transport your sailplanes in. Bacus isn't the only one on the list to use one. I can get 3 unlimited planes, a tool box, cooler, folding chair, my winch and turnaround, and the winch battery in it with room to spare. Comming back from the NATS last year I even had the 7' long center panel from my cross country plane in it, too.His is the one with the "Sneidley 1" on the plate... 8-)http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/HampshireVettes.jpgP.S. I about nailed a deer with my Vette traveling back from McCarthy's, made me think about Marty. My models are on their way to the Rockies now! JimDowners Grove, ILMember of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level IVICQ 6997780 R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net
RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
Title: Message While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-) Steve SiebenalerCincinnati, Ohio USA -Original Message-From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:09 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transportAt 10:53 PM 6/25/2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't knock the Vette as a car to transport your sailplanes in. Bacus isn't the only one on the list to use one. I can get 3 unlimited planes, a tool box, cooler, folding chair, my winch and turnaround, and the winch battery in it with room to spare. Comming back from the NATS last year I even had the 7' long center panel from my cross country plane in it, too.His is the one with the "Sneidley 1" on the plate... 8-)http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/HampshireVettes.jpgP.S. I about nailed a deer with my Vette traveling back from McCarthy's, made me think about Marty. My models are on their way to the Rockies now! JimDowners Grove, ILMember of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level IVICQ 6997780 R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net
Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
In a message dated 6/26/2003 4:17:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-) Steve Siebenaler Cincinnati, Ohio USA While not as fast as the Vette, the 2000 VW Eurovan can carry almost any plane, plus is a great place to get out of the sun, relax with a brew that the refer is full of, and catch some Z's after a hard day of flying. V6 powered, likes to cruise at 80-90, and still gets great mileage. Unfortunately, 2003 is the last year they will be produced by VW. Eric
Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
In a message dated 6/25/2003 5:48:35 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What about the Vette? Don't knock the Vette as a car to transport your sailplanes in. Bacus isn't the only one on the list to use one. I can get 3 unlimited planes, a tool box, cooler, folding chair, my winch and turnaround, and the winch battery in it with room to spare. Comming back from the NATS last year I even had the 7' long center panel from my cross country plane in it, too. Steve "Sneidley" Schneider SOAR Chicago
Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
At 10:53 PM 6/25/2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't knock the Vette as a car to transport your sailplanes in. Bacus isn't the only one on the list to use one. I can get 3 unlimited planes, a tool box, cooler, folding chair, my winch and turnaround, and the winch battery in it with room to spare. Comming back from the NATS last year I even had the 7' long center panel from my cross country plane in it, too. His is the one with the Sneidley 1 on the plate... 8-) http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/HampshireVettes.jpg P.S. I about nailed a deer with my Vette traveling back from McCarthy's, made me think about Marty. My models are on their way to the Rockies now! Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ 6997780 R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net
Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
If you want a wagon, consider a post 1983 Mercedes Turbo Diesel Wagon. These cars sell for less than $7K used, get about 30 miles per gallon on diesel fuel which is usually cheaper when gas prices spike and this car has plenty of power. The maintenance consists of oil and fuel filter changes and 200K is low mileage for these cars. I will be looking for one in the near future myself... Mark Mech www.aerofoam.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.
RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
I'm driving a Dodgo Dakota with a hard tonneau cover that hinges up. The bed is over six feet long, so it can haul a bunch of unlimited planes. I drove a pile of them down to Visalia last fall for the SASS guys. The nice thing is that everything is out of sight and locked up. And I can also throw a 2 meter in the back in one piece, which means I can go out for a little practice at lunch time and not have to put my plane together. Hook a high start to the trailer hitch and go flying. Gives me ten more minutes of air time. Gary Engman Ferndale, WA I am preparing to purchase a new (or used) vehicle. I am interested in the group's comments as to what the ideal vehicle for RC soaring might be (other than a black Corvette... Bacus). I've seen a lot of Astro Vans, and really like my Toyota Camry Wagon, but they stopped making them. The Volvo is the only wagon I found that was comparable in interior room. I have some scale fuses 8' long and wing panels to 14 feet. But that would be flown on rare occasions and not for normal everyday use. Most of the time I would be taking only 5 or six planes 72 max wing panel length. Trailer set ups are also being considered. Tom TG http://adesigner.com 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 phone 540 943-3356 fax 540 943-4178 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-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] Best vehicle for RC transport
I'm looking at trading my 95 Dodge Grand Caravan in on a Nissan Murano - it's part-time 4WD, great gas mileage, 250HP and over 6 feet with the back seats folded down. Nice handling, comfortable and lots of neat options too. Not cheap though. Eric Calgary, Alberta -Original Message- From: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 5:28 AM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport I am preparing to purchase a new (or used) vehicle. I am interested in the group's comments as to what the ideal vehicle for RC soaring might be (other than a black Corvette... Bacus). I've seen a lot of Astro Vans, and really like my Toyota Camry Wagon, but they stopped making them. The Volvo is the only wagon I found that was comparable in interior room. I have some scale fuses 8' long and wing panels to 14 feet. But that would be flown on rare occasions and not for normal everyday use. Most of the time I would be taking only 5 or six planes 72 max wing panel length. 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.
