[RCSE] electronic devices which expand one's bladder

2004-08-22 Thread Nick Trubov
Lincoln, Have you been living under a rock? I am not aware of any electronic devices which expand one's bladder or are better stimulants than the chemical ones available. So I think the most annoying task, slope, is still just as tough. === Nick Trubov and all the

[RCSE] The real reason I used a Picolario for my 2 hour

2004-08-22 Thread James V. Bacus
Meyer sent out a email message to the club list about an LSF achievement day for last Saturday. I really wanted to do this with my AVA but it is down, so all I really have is ICON's to fly. I was talking to TK on the phone about this and questioned the use of a 5 cell unlimited ship with 6

[RCSE] Re: Is an LSF# - still an LSF 'Task' if you use electronic help?

2004-08-22 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Gordy, In answer to your question . . . Yes. As one of the drafters of the original LSF Soaring Accomplishments Program I can say unequivocally that electronic help was perfectly legal then as it is now. It was looked at as being no different than a full size sailplane having a vario as part

[RCSE] A fine day indeed.

2004-08-22 Thread MSu1049321
Took the old Sky Scooter Pro II out this evening, the winds off the cornfields were still a mite strong, but I don't think I'll get to fly all week so heave-ho. I had to carve turns into the headwind like a sailboat tacking upwind, but I gained height on each pass, hovering for long periods

[RCSE] Is an LSF# - still an LSF 'Task' if you use electronic help?

2004-08-22 Thread GordySoar
Gordy, Great point for discussion. However, carried to a logical though ridiculous conclusion, one might say thatas the early LSF achievers used RES ships for the tasks, everyone should. Remember, technological aids and aerodynamic advances are just that - not guarantees that make the