[RCSE] BayRC Build night - F3J fund raiser :-)

2008-02-02 Thread Craig Allen
WOW.. Just got back from a BayRC build night... Tonight it was hosted by the one and only Bob McGowan at his home in Fremont Ca. Only 200 miles away from me... I had heard so many wonderful story's about these Build Nights I had to go and see for myself if they really built anything or it

Re: [RCSE] switch failure

2008-02-02 Thread Lincoln Ross
If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps and computer radios? For that matter, why aren't we all just doing free flight? Can't get too much simpler in a flying thing than a free flight hand launch glider. I think this discussion is talking me into jack type switches,

[RCSE] Stretching things a bit?

2008-02-02 Thread jamesathomas
Aren't you confusing simple with simplistic? The KISS philosophy is a principle of operation, not a knee jerk reaction. You can simplify by using high quality components designed for a specific job, or using something overdisigned for the job. Just because a part is offered by a reputable

Re: [RCSE] switch failure

2008-02-02 Thread tony estep
- Original Message If KISS is always better, why are we using ailerons and flaps... Albert Einstein said, Things should be made as simple as possible, but not too simple. But then, he didn't post on RCSE.

[RCSE] Indy Soaring

2008-02-02 Thread Martin Brungard
I was wondering if there were many folks soaring in the Indianapolis area? If you know of people and/or clubs that soar in that area, drop me a note. Thanks,Martin Brungard Tallahassee, FL Soaring: Where screwing-up is an art _

[RCSE] Anyone have a dead Ipod?

2008-02-02 Thread GordySoar
I've been playing with them and could use some parts. So if you have a dead one and wouldn't mind tossing it my way, please contact me off line. I'll be happy to pay shipping. Thanks Gordy **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.

Re: [RCSE] switch failure

2008-02-02 Thread Mark Miller
Albert Einstein also saidWe can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. - Original Message From: tony estep [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, February 2, 2008 1:45:48 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] switch failure -

[RCSE] Re:Stretching things a bit?

2008-02-02 Thread Lincoln Ross
Of course I was being completely serious with no attempt at humor. And it couldn't possibly be that I was reacting to always rather than KISS. I would go so far as to say the KISS is usually the right way to go. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aren't you confusing simple with simplistic? The KISS