RE: [RCSE] War story

2005-07-30 Thread Don Copley
What? No, autopilot? :-) How did you guys compensate for a Dutch roll tendency? We got Yaw Dampers, today did you guys have them back then I was just a vapor in the mist? Don -Original Message- From: Chuck Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 9:58 PM To:

Re: [RCSE] Why are so many guys unsubscribing?

2005-07-30 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Your sorta right D.O. The advantage that maybe you are not aware of is that there are forums out there where you get a message stating that someone has contributed a comment (or more) to a thread you have subscribed to. When yo go there, there might be pics, or just text, or both. It does

Re: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring

2005-07-30 Thread Keith
Martin really has this one absolutely right! Keith I like the present situation because there's a sort of gentlemen's agreement with the FAA -- we don't interfere with full-size traffic and they leave us alone. It works well for both parties. The FAA assumes that we're responsible people

[RCSE] Why are folks unsubscribing?

2005-07-30 Thread Denoferth
Why are folks unsubscribing? It's probably because they use TEXT ONLY format, (the requested and proper way for this type of forum) and are very, very tired wading thru HTML, headers, TO: lists, and other unusable garbage. AOL isn't controllable, according to users. Cant turn MIME

[RCSE] Thank You Mike Banyon!

2005-07-30 Thread Mike Remus
The Duck fuse was waiting for me when I got home from the NATS. It is just what I needed. I now have the wings, fuse and stabs. Now I am searching for some used servo's, like Airtronics metal gear 141's or HS 85 MG's, also JR 341's would work. You are a Gentleman! Thank you very much. Mike

Re: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring

2005-07-30 Thread Tom Nagel
Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Mid-air. - Original Message - From: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 7:16 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring Martin really has this one absolutely right! Keith I like the present

Re: [RCSE] F3B winch for TD?

2005-07-30 Thread Michael Lachowski
Why would you want to replace monofilament with braided line. That would be too boring. Mono launches are more fun. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can an F3B winch be used for normal TD launching if the monofilament is taken of and 290 test line put on. Maurice RCSE-List facilities provided by

Re: [RCSE] Is there an optometrist...

2005-07-30 Thread Michael Lachowski
Anyone have a Sailaire for Daryl? They are easy to see. Daryl Perkins wrote: So DP, just what will your New airplane be named??? The Schrink? That has already been suggested. And... since I'll be needing a new 2 meter... look for the Insane Shrink 2 soon Don't usually do a new plane til

RE: [RCSE] Why are folks unsubscribing?

2005-07-30 Thread John L. Baird
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 6:06 AM People might be unsubscribing because they are going on vacation (this is summertime) and don't want to come home to 700 old messages regardless of the content. John To:

RE: [RCSE] Why are folks unsubscribing?

2005-07-30 Thread John L. Baird
People might be unsubscribing because they are going on vacation (this is summertime) and don't want to come home to 700 old messages regardless of the content. John RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

[RCSE] [RCSE]Seeking Charlie Kendall

2005-07-30 Thread Tom Nagel
Anuybody know where Charlie Kendall is? He was the MOSS club contact in eastern Ohio. Email bouncing now. Did he move? Yo, Charlie!

Re: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring

2005-07-30 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
Great call Tom. I agree! Let's not get our panties in a bunch everyone. Cheers AL Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) The Bag Lady Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

Re: [RCSE] War story

2005-07-30 Thread Charles Eaton
Great story. I was there man. - Original Message - From: Chuck Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 7:57 PM Subject: [RCSE] War story Things have been a little slow on RCSE lately so I decided to post another war story. I am out of stories

[RCSE] FS Tragi 705x

2005-07-30 Thread John Diniz
The Tragi is sold. thanks for the BW. JD

Re: [RCSE] Is there an optometrist...

2005-07-30 Thread Phil Townsend
First its the eyes that go south... Then... 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. Email sent from web

[RCSE] Nats 2005 first knee jerk reaction

2005-07-30 Thread James V. Bacus
Wow, that was tough... I am so worn out. HOT weather, tough conditions for soaring, great competition, lots of flying. Jo Grini was a kick to be around, many of us have a new friend. Yesterday we had almost the best weather of the entire week to play with RES and Nostalgia, I was laughing

Re: [RCSE] RES

2005-07-30 Thread Barry Andersen
Check:  http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/natsnews.aspRES is at the bottom of Saturday's:  here's the trophy guysRound 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Total 1 Lachowski, Michael   1,055 1,063 1,081 1,070 4,269 2 Vera, Edgar   1,000 1,072 1,088 1,096 4,256 3 Storie, Larry   997 1,075 1,057 1,089 4,218 

[RCSE] Wanted: Bowman's Hobbies Scooter

2005-07-30 Thread Michael Conte
Does anyone have a Scooter laying around they want to part with. RTF or NIB, I don't care. I just found some slopes about 5 minutes from my work that I want to explore. Perfect for lunch hour or after work fun. Thank you! Mike Las Vegas, NV RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] FS: Real Balls TD Winch

2005-07-30 Thread Ben Diss
No, not mine. I saw this ad on RCGroups and I thought I'd pass it along to the group. (I have no idea who the seller is.) http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399119 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] RES

2005-07-30 Thread John
Can anyone tell me the highest finish of a kit (not ARF) or scratch built in the RES and Unlimited contests at the Nats. They are the ones that I follow and no posts I have found have posted the builder and plane on the net, that I have found. I love the guys that have the skill to build,

[RCSE] Nats

2005-07-30 Thread Daryl Perkins
Hey guys, not sure if this is a soaring related post or not. I'll probably interject some humor, and some personal thoughts about my experience this year in Muncie. I'm not going to talk about airfoils, camber, CG, launch technique, tow hook position, servos (although Airtronics new digitals ROCK

[RCSE] RE: NATS 2005 first knee jerk reaction

2005-07-30 Thread Danny C Williams
Jim I just wanted to say Thank you very much for your hard work Jim... I missed out on this year's NATS between having a child with some rather serious health issues, and me with a rather nasty case of Pneumonia that landed me in the hospital not long before the start of the soaring boot camp

[RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread Phil Barnes
- Original Message - From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone tell me the highest finish of a kit (not ARF) or scratch built in the RES and Unlimited contests at the Nat's. First in HL was my Taboo GT. You might say that the Taboo is an ARF but since I make the wings for that

RE: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread John
Thanks Phil, Looks like someone M.D. designs had a lot of influence on the Nat's this year (at least on the air foils). John -Original Message- From: Phil Barnes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 8:17 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS -

Re: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread Michael Lachowski
I had a few other places with non-kits. 8th F3j and 10th in Unlimited with a moldie, but the molds for that moldie sit in my basement. I guess I qualify as the only non ARF moldie on the field. 2M was 6th with an Aegea 2M with my own pod design. RES was 1st with a Bubble Dancer, but the pod

RE: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread John
Barney Dancer I love it! Congrats on you accomplishments. John -Original Message- From: Michael Lachowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 8:27 PM To: RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS I had a few other places with non-kits. 8th F3j

Re: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread Barry Andersen
Tom Scully finished 4th in RES with a beautiful Challenger from Sky Bench, finished 10 in NOS with it as well, he would have done better if I hadn't called him into some fine sink in round 2. Barry On Jul 30, 2005, at 9:26 PM, Michael Lachowski wrote: I had a few other places with

Re: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread Daryl Perkins
First in HL was my Taboo GT. First in F3J was Tom Kiesling's scratch built Supra. First in 2M was Tom Kiesling's scratch built 2M Mantis. First in Unlimited was Tom Kiesling's scratch built Supra. Looks like a clean sweep for the ESL and scratch builders. I'm so glad to hear I didn't get

RE: [RCSE] Top finishers at the NATS

2005-07-30 Thread John
I'm not sure that out built or outflown is in the vocabulary for you. Some is just luck of the draw. I have seen your scratch built work and I drool. John -Original Message- From: Daryl Perkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 8:47 PM To: soaring@airage.com

Re: [RCSE] Nats 2005 first knee jerk reaction + thanks

2005-07-30 Thread Barry Andersen
G, there are so many folks to thank for their work to put this year's NATS together. If these people don't step up, the event doesn't happen. As it is now, the event runs with guys that have done this for a few years, know the drill, keep things moving and really keep things fun.

[RCSE] COOL nats memories

2005-07-30 Thread Jon Stone
Title: Message 1st priorities friends flying buddies. I just can't say enough on how special this group of people is. I couldn't begin to name everyone. Fond memories random thoughts. - being pretty well unprepared for F3J, andhaving the scores to prove it. :) - watching Larry Jolly and