Re: [RCSE] Grey or Gray Cup

2003-10-09 Thread Martin Usher
Gray (UK) Grey (US)   Further complicated because "grey" in UK English also means a dark shade of "gray" although I think its only used in the context of cloth, not hair.   In the Visalia context what people mean by the word "gr[ea]y" is really "white" or "missing".   (You don't need to be ol

[RCSE] Good Price on a NIB Brisk 2

2003-10-09 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
I've got a Brisk 2, http://www.nesail.com/brisk2.htm , + Tom Hoopes wire harness for it, for sale. All is still in the original box. Cost now is $699.95 + S&H and $45.00. My cost was $619.95 + $38.00. I'm selling it for $575 + shipping. Bob -- .

[RCSE] Test

2003-10-09 Thread Phil
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Re: [RCSE] New differential question

2003-10-09 Thread James Porter Jr
> How do you deal with adverse yaw caused by a V-tails use as a rudder? > Changing to an X- tail is not the answer that will satisfy the question. Two mixes: rudder to elevator and rudder to rudder. It generally takes less than 10% mix, adding a bit of down motion with the application of rudd

Re: [RCSE] Cumberland Fun Fly?

2003-10-09 Thread Iflyicrash
In a message dated 10/9/03 10:29:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have heard the weekend of the 25th / 26th... Anyone else? Yes, that's correct, the same weekend as the TMSS 2 day RES contest. :-(  Bill G.

RE: [RCSE] Cumberland Fun Fly?

2003-10-09 Thread Douglas, Brent
I have heard the weekend of the 25th / 26th... Anyone else? Brent 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] New differential question

2003-10-09 Thread RCBrustEE
In a message dated 10/9/2003 9:53:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I see the V-tail vs X-tail choice as mainly a structural, mechanical, and construction issue.  The aero differences are puny by comparison. Mark,   This brings up a question that I've often wondered about. 

[RCSE] Cumberland Fun Fly?

2003-10-09 Thread vmax
Was there a Cumberland Fun Fly this year. If not yet, then when? Thanks, Terry 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 t

Re: [RCSE] New differential question

2003-10-09 Thread Mark Drela
>How do you deal with adverse yaw caused >by a V-tails use as a rudder? I think you mean adverse roll, not adverse yaw. Yes, a V-tail has adverse roll which forces you to deflect the ailerons a bit more while rolling. On the other hand, for a given amount of yaw moment, the V-tail has less of

Re: [RCSE] Why not fly full-scale?

2003-10-09 Thread Chuck Anderson
At 01:46 AM 10/9/2003 EDT, you wrote: >This sport is UNFORGIVING!!! If you SCREW UP YOU WILL DIE!!! > > After 53 years of flying lots of full size aircraft.. including gliders.. I >didn't realize till now what a dangerous thing aviation is. I think I'll just >tear up my license and watch TV. I m

[RCSE] Turd plant at 60 Acres in Seattle Flushed for Good

2003-10-09 Thread Russ Young
We just got word that the "Water Reclamation Plant" that was in the works for our soaring field at 60 Acres has been permanently dropped by our County Government. There is no way to list all those in the Seattle Area Soaring Society and the soaring community at large that spent many hours writing

Re: [RCSE] Re: Woody Fans........TMSS Wood Crafters contest Oct 25-26

2003-10-09 Thread Bill Conkling
The event will be held at the TMSS site near Smithfield Virginia at the Isle of Wight Couty Court House on rt. 258. The Tidewater Model Soaring Society is holding the event. It is AMA sanctioned I believe. For more details, check the web site at: http://conk.widomaker.com/tmss/ .bc

Re: [RCSE] New differential question

2003-10-09 Thread Robert Peck
All; How do you deal with adverse yaw caused by a V-tails use as a rudder? Changing to an X- tail is not the answer that will satisfy the question. Bob - Original Message - From: "Bill Johns" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAI