Re: [RCSE] At the Nats

2005-07-20 Thread miamimike
Cal Posthuma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried but they do not have dual solenoids. I said I would make them a deal. Guess they need be proved yet?? Some guys stubbornly stick with one solenoid. That's exactly what happened to me when I brought a couple of units with me to the Orlando

Re: [RCSE] Another Stupid Rule: Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Mark Miller
My question is why are we seeing a rule change a week before the NATS starts? Mark --- Bill Conkling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, while you are complaining about the 'stupid' rules, why don't you sit down and write up a proposal to CHANGE them? It does not do anyone any good to bitch

Re: [RCSE] Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Phil Barnes
I am actually not quite sure what Chris is so upset about but it sounds like he may not have a clear picture of what the change to the HL rules was all about. I will attempt to clear this up. The original HL rules required a contestant to get the contest director's approval prior to switching

[RCSE] NATS HLG Change - And Some Thoughts ...

2005-07-20 Thread Tom Kallevang
First of all, as regards Nats HLG, the reason there was a rule change so late in the game is that a number of competitors suggested TO AMA that the AMA Primary/Backup rule does not fit into the HLG venue of multiple official flights within a given window of time. A competitor needing to validate

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2005-07-20 Thread Robert Samuels
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Re: [RCSE] Another Stupid Rule: Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Steve Meyer
Hey Dude, Take a chill pill and apologize. :-) Thanks for setting it straight Phil. Thanks for the work by TK (1 and 2), Kaluf, and CD Ed Franz in getting this change implemented. Steve Meyer SOAR LSF IV At 12:02 AM 7/20/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In my 30 + years of flying, we have

RE: [RCSE] Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Douglas, Brent
When you put it like that, it makes a lot of sense. I am curious about the 2nd point that Chris brought up, tho - what happens if you get hit by another contestant? I can't imagine that any sane person would try and hit someone (as was suggested, I hope to make a point), but say you do get

[RCSE] 2m Super V RTF for sale at NATs

2005-07-20 Thread psiegel
Barry Andersen will have my RTF 2m Super V for sale at the NATs. Futaba servos and Futaba receiver. Just add your chrystal and fly! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

RE: [RCSE] Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Steve Meyer
File a protest. A contestant can be deemed unsportsmanlike and ejected or penalized. It has happened in the past. Steven Meyer SOAR LSF IV At 12:38 PM 7/20/2005, Douglas, Brent wrote: When you put it like that, it makes a lot of sense. I am curious about the 2nd point that Chris brought up,

Re: [RCSE] 2m Super V RTF for sale at NATs

2005-07-20 Thread Steve Meyer
Well! I guess there will be a glut of 2 Meters for sale at the NATS then. I will bring my 2M Super V ready to fly. Complete with Hoopes wing plugs. Futaba Rx. Guaranteed to thermal or your money back. A seasoned competitor. Only flown in contests. :-) And a special NATS deal! $10

Re: [RCSE] Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Chuck Anderson
At 10:16 AM 7/20/2005, you wrote: What Chris and many others could not possibly know is how this change came about. It was through the initiative and major efforts of Tom Kiesling that this positive change has been made. In the past couple weeks there has been a dialog taking place between

[RCSE] ECHLGF/DESS contest?

2005-07-20 Thread Charles Frey
All this talk of HL contests on the west coast has got me jealous. Will there be an ECHLGF this year, and is so, is there any information on dates yet? -Charles RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

[RCSE] Nats Energy!

2005-07-20 Thread James V. Bacus
I can see everyone is charged up for the Nats! Man, I can't begin to tell you guys how much I enjoy this upcoming week ahead. I can (almost) free my head from the complexities of life for an entire week, just be with friends and fly models every day. Simply flowing from one round to the

Re: [RCSE] Nats Energy!

2005-07-20 Thread Steve Meyer
Coool Dude. I'm there. This Speaks Cold and Wet. Not this year! http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/nats2004hlg/pages/DSC02155.htm Expect about 30 degrees more heat and about 10% less humidity. :-) Was it a hangover or a prayer? http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/nats2004unl1/pages/DSC02244.htm

Re: [RCSE] ECHLGF/DESS contest?

2005-07-20 Thread Phil Barnes
- Original Message - From: Charles Frey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Will there be an ECHLGF this year, and is so, is there any information on dates yet? The Eastern Soaring League is now hosting many of the East Coast HL contests including the ECHLGF which is actually now the end of

[RCSE] ECHLGF/DESS contest?

2005-07-20 Thread Oleg Golovidov
Charles, I am glad you asked because I kinda fell asleep at the wheel. Yes, absolutely there will be ECHLGF this year! We had the date finalized long ago. Some minimal information and registration is available at the ESL web-site: http://www.flyesl.com/calendar.asp The dates are October 22-23,

[RCSE] Gary Knapp

2005-07-20 Thread Clarence Ashcraft
For those who knew Gary Knapp Here is a link to his obituary. http://www.legacy.com/saltlaketribune/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStoryPersonId=14592563 Clarence Ashcraft([EMAIL PROTECTED]) President of IMSF - 2005InterMountain Silent FlyersHome of Soar Utah If you would like to learnto

[RCSE] JrXP8103 Programming Question (Tow Release)

2005-07-20 Thread David Nasatir
1) What is the recommended action for operating the tow release mechanism, (currently on channel 8)? 2) In the absence of advice against this practice, I would like to open the release by activating the timer switch on my Jr XP8103. What would be the appropriate mixing instructions to do that?

[RCSE] Need Acacia tail

2005-07-20 Thread Randy Bullard
Does anybody out there have an Acacia 2 v-tail for sale? Randy Bullard 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] Artemis parts for sale

2005-07-20 Thread ownee77
I have a V tail in perfect condition, Also have a right and left wing tip panel. All are white with red tips and blue bottoms. Any interest out there? S Gibson Houston, TX RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] JrXP8103 Programming Question (Tow Release)

2005-07-20 Thread miamimike
David Nasatir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1) What is the recommended action for operating the tow release mechanism, (currently on channel 8)? 2) In the absence of advice against this practice, I would like to open the release by activating the timer switch on my Jr XP8103. What would be the

Re: [RCSE] Another Stupid Rule: Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread tony estep
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now people have to tryto get around how bad they fly, compared to other flyers, by using rulesto make up for inadequacies. Nothing new there... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]