Re: [RCSE] Re: Triple Tow

2006-02-04 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Dangerous is in the eye of the beholder. Pretty straight forward towing actually... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim I don't know if Johnny would ever do something like that, I know I would not do anything that dangerous on tow. Of course as I remember he has a hard time flying straight

Re: [RCSE] Question about "large" scale or otherwise soaring....

2006-02-04 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/4/2006 11:02:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: know a couple of smaller sites, but am looking for maybe a moutain site capable of top landing, say in the Shenendoah Valley ???(Or anywhere within a couple hour drive of Richmond) See http://www.peo

Re: [RCSE] Lachowski Pod For Sale

2006-02-04 Thread Marta Zavala
Even the larger pod Phil is using wont be long enough. I see that the Mantis fuse Terry makes has a pretty long nose moment so I will probably go with that pod. Walter - Original Message - From: "Michael Lachowski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Marta Zavala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent:

Re: [RCSE] Lachowski Pod For Sale

2006-02-04 Thread Marta Zavala
Really long tail moment Mike. Shock absorbing nose cone? How would one do that? Thanks, Walter - Original Message - From: "Michael Lachowski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Marta Zavala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Lachowski Pod For

[RCSE] Pat McCleave, are you there?

2006-02-04 Thread Nick Trubov
Pat, The "old" address I have for you is "old" and not valid. Could you, please, PING me so I can update my "book"? Thanks, NT === Nick Trubov and all the little Trubovs Lorree, Eupie & Corbin [EMAIL PROTECTED] === RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplan

Re: [RCSE] Lachowski Pod For Sale

2006-02-04 Thread Michael Lachowski
Yes, Terry's fuselage has a very long nose moment. That would be the longest of the bunch. It will help if you have a heavy tail or need a really long tail moment. The longer Supra pod I make is plenty long enough to balance a model with a reasonable tail. With a light tail, you have to make

Re: [RCSE] Spring Fling

2006-02-04 Thread Charles Eaton
Did you guys work out the issue with the Davenport International Slope Race? Are they just going to be held at the same time? Inquiring Minds. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 5:23 PM Subject: [RCSE] Spring Fling > Sacramento Valley RC

Re: [RCSE] Triple Tow

2006-02-04 Thread James V. Bacus
It did look like that, I was wondering the same thing. At 09:42 PM 2/4/2006, you wrote: Wow! Fun, Fun, Fun. Looks like the two sailplanes went in after the second tow. does anyone know? Cheers Al Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level I

Re: [RCSE] Triple Tow

2006-02-04 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
Wow! Fun, Fun, Fun. Looks like the two sailplanes went in after the second tow. does anyone know? Cheers Al - Original Message - From: "James V. Bacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 2:54 PM Subject: [RCSE] Triple Tow Johnny, once you see this I know you

Re: [RCSE] Learn RC Soaring from A to Z

2006-02-04 Thread James V. Bacus
Well I found out it is SOAR that is sponsoring this event next Saturday, Feb. 11, Pat Crosby will be giving the seminar. And he has a Great Plains Fling and a Futaba 3 ch. radio for setup that he will put together for the beginners. I guess I should attend a club meeting every now and then.

Re: [RCSE] Lachowski Pod For Sale

2006-02-04 Thread Michael Lachowski
That is the smaller pod, the size that Mark Drela and Tom Kiesling have on thier models. It has a shorter nose moment than the one that most guys have purchased and what Phil is using. Marta Zavala wrote: Hi. Ive got a brand new Lachowski pod for sale. It is a Supra style pod and would be

Re: [RCSE] Re: Triple Tow

2006-02-04 Thread James V. Bacus
Oh really, I thought you were going to fly the third glider along side Capn' Jack and I. Johnny can't wait! ;-) At 07:45 PM 2/4/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim I don't know if Johnny would ever do something like that, I know I would not do anything that dangerous on tow. Jim

[RCSE] Re: Triple Tow

2006-02-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jim I don't know if Johnny would ever do something like that, I know I would not do anything that dangerous on tow.Of course as I remember he has a hard time  flying straight and level on tow. Dr. Dan WilliamsColorado Springs, Colorado "When having to choose the lesser of two evils.  Chose

[RCSE] Spring Fling

2006-02-04 Thread jamesathomas
Sacramento Valley RC will be holding the Spring Fling on May 20-21 at the club flying site in Davis, CA. The Fling is the second leg of the Western States Triad. Details will be up on the SVSS website (www.svss.org) in the near future. Come and join us for NorCal's premier sailplane contest.

[RCSE] SoCal DLGer's: SWSA DLG Contest Tomorrow, Feb. 5th.

2006-02-04 Thread Mike Robinson
Want something to do before the Super Bowl? The Silent Wings Soaring Association ( http://www.silent-wings.org ) is holding a DLG contest tomorrow. Here is the information: SoCal - SWSA HL Contest 2/5/06 The Silent Wings Soaring Association will be holding our first Handlaunch contest of the

[RCSE] Spring Fling

2006-02-04 Thread Marta Zavala
Just looked at the SVSS calander.  Is the SF still on for the 20/21/May? thanks, Walter

[RCSE] Triple Tow

2006-02-04 Thread James V. Bacus
Johnny, once you see this I know you will want to try it... ;-) http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=672344 Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provide

[RCSE] Lachowski Pod For Sale

2006-02-04 Thread Marta Zavala
Hi.  Ive got a brand new Lachowski pod for sale.  It is a Supra style pod and would be good for some of you Supra builders.  Excellent quality, Im only selling it because it wont work for the project Im doing (not a supra)as I need a longer nose moment. 120.00 includes ground shipping in US

[RCSE] Fw: Fishing long leads thru tunnels

2006-02-04 Thread Harley Michaelis
Never appeared in my Inbox. Please excuse if a duplicate. - Original Message - From: "Harley Michaelis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 9:49 AM Subject: Fw: Fishing long leads thru tunnels oops, that's http://genie.rchomepage.com/. I stumbled on a neat way

[RCSE] Learn RC Soaring from A to Z

2006-02-04 Thread James V. Bacus
So I was on my quarterly visit to Al's Hobby Shop In Elmhurst outside of Chicago, I needed to pick ups some glue and supplies for the shop. I noticed they had on a big sign outside the door today, "Learn RC Soaring from A to Z today at 1pm" So it was just 1pm when I was there and I hung aroun

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #7018

2006-02-04 Thread RMille1399
Hi Dave, How bad is it? Let me take a look, it may be repairable. --- Bob

[RCSE] Question about "large" scale or otherwise soaring....

2006-02-04 Thread Rick Bowen
I am in the process of assembling a couple of 3.5--4 meter size sailplanes, and am wondering if anyone on the list has a slope site they fly this size bird in the central-SE area of Virginia? I know a couple of smaller sites, but am looking for maybe a moutain site capable of top landing, say in

Re: [RCSE] Baltimore Area Soaring Society Woodie Contest June 3rd and 4th 2006

2006-02-04 Thread Iflyicrash
In a message dated 2/3/2006 10:29:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm new here. Is a Bubble Dancer considered awoody? Yup, one of the best AAA.  Bill   Bill GrenobleLSF 7558 IVHawksnest SoaringShermans Dale, PA