[RCSE] Re: Some history, status of things & a challenge

2005-09-30 Thread Loren Blinde
Some perspective on Harley's note I recently acquired one of the neatest books I've ever read: Do You Speak Model Airplane? by Dave Thornburg. A wonderfully written history of model aviation in the USA from day one into the 90's. If this out of print gem ever comes your way, grab it.

[RCSE] "Got some flights in tonite, Visalia!"

2005-09-30 Thread GordySoar
And a few beers and even some BBQ Chicken, course that was after a few beers and Tacos with John L (HKM USA) and JW.   All three of us were really hungry and the salsa was serious homemade stuff from the caterer...so we each had like 8 of them and way too much hot salsa...   7:30am pilots mee

[RCSE] Re: Some history, status of things & a challenge

2005-09-30 Thread Harley Michaelis
Please excuse if a duplicate. . .no copy received after first submission. - Original Message - From: "Harley Michaelis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 3:56 PM Subject: Some history, status of things & a challenge I suspect I have about as many years in model

[RCSE] Re: TNT

2005-09-30 Thread David Register
And for those of us Tulsans who never seem to quite make it to the top, there's always Miss Ellie's Deli! C'mon down to Dallas - DLG Fri AM, RES Fri PM, then two days of UNL. Great field, great pilots, great eats, great time. See y'all at Southfork. - Dave R RCSE-List facilities provided

[RCSE] Challenging Battery Capacity/TNT

2005-09-30 Thread George Voss
It's hard to believe but the TNT is next weekend. I'll be there as the only one from OKC, but I'm bringing my Tulsa homies to bring some Texas wood home. See everyone there! gv -Original Message- From: Mark Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 3:37 PM

Re: [RCSE] Challenging Battery Capacity

2005-09-30 Thread Charles Frey
Looks like you should have enough capacity for 6 hours of flying. I wouldn't worry. -Charles Mark Williams wrote: Awesome air in Big D today. Took the day off to get in a little warm-up for the TNT next weekend. Hope you guys plan on attending and I look forward to seeing all that come. The

[RCSE] Challenging Battery Capacity

2005-09-30 Thread Mark Williams
Awesome air in Big D today. Took the day off to get in a little warm-up for the TNT next weekend. Hope you guys plan on attending and I look forward to seeing all that come. The weather has finally broken and the temps were in the 70's with light winds. It was overcast early, but the lift was s

Re: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-30 Thread Stephen Hamm
I recommend a geared Hacker B20-15L turning an 11x6 to 11x8,powered by a narrow 2100mah 3S LiPo,such as the Thunderpower.I have this setup on a Pulsar and it is very strong and light.Even lighter(but a little less powerful) would be the geared B20-12L with a 2S LiPo and the same prop. It's a littl

Re: [RCSE] "MORE Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread TJB
They don't soar, but can really sail across the room if your arm is strong enough.   For someone who travels all over the world, this doesn't sound quite right : ) T   T&G32 Mount View DrAfton, VA  22920   540 943-3356fax   943-4178 - Original Message - From: Noel Wade

Re: [RCSE] "MORE Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread strotherbj
HE Has one, that stupid talking timer that he carries !!!   --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold   -- Original message -- So does anyone besides me think we should take up a collection, in order to buy Gordy an alarm c

Re: [RCSE] "MORE Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread Noel Wade
Of course, the problem with alarm clocks is that, no matter what throwing style you use, they just don't soar worth beans!   --Noel   - Original Message - From: Noel Wade To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] "MORE Dra

Re: [RCSE] "MORE Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread Noel Wade
So does anyone besides me think we should take up a collection, in order to buy Gordy an alarm clock to travel with???   ;-)   --Noel   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:31 AM

[RCSE] "MORE Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread GordySoar
It got worse this morning No wake up call in Cincy, so ended up missing this flight by 3 minutes... Leaving now at 12:30, arriving Fresno at 4:30 today...save my spot :-)   See you around 6pm tonite I guess.   Gordy Still excited to see you all!

[RCSE] Wetting Carbon Tow.... Photos

2005-09-30 Thread Eddie Smith
Hi Guys ... I've done some trials and I'm nearly there. I decided that I've gone as far as I can without building a complete jig. So far I've made the frame, resin container, ladder guide, and a few of the guide/pinch rolls. I've taken four photos which shows the full assembly to date and some

Re: [RCSE] Re: "Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread S Meyer
Rudy, That's good. I think we will still let you say it, or wear it. :-) ROTFL Steve At 05:44 AM 9/30/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gordy: That's a lot of money just to prevent me from saying, "I beat Gordy" at this weekend's Fall Round Up. P-) -- Rudy Siegel, AMA 131126, CD Civis Aeriu

[RCSE] Re: OVSS FRU in Muncie this weekend

2005-09-30 Thread rsiegel
"Evil Inside" P-) -- Rudy Siegel, AMA 131126, CD Civis Aerius Sum Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:28:45 -0500 From: "James V. Bacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: soaring@airage.com Subject: OVSS FRU in Muncie this weekend Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Looking forward to doing some seeded MoM contest so

[RCSE] Re: "Drama on the way to Visalia"

2005-09-30 Thread rsiegel
Gordy: That's a lot of money just to prevent me from saying, "Ï beat Gordy" at this weekend's Fall Round Up. P-) -- Rudy Siegel, AMA 131126, CD Civis Aerius Sum RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note t