Re: [RCSE] eneloop question

2008-07-13 Thread David Webb
They typically come charged right out of the package however like any battery you should be checking them to ensure that each cel is up to par. I would trickle and discharge twice and check to make sure you are within 10% of the rating. DW On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Robert Samuels <[EMAIL P

[RCSE] Re: OVSS - S.O.A.R. Fred Fredrickson

2008-07-13 Thread soarx4
The weather keeps improving for OVSS 4, the Fred Frederickson Memorial Thermal Challenge, July 12 & 13. We hope to see you all there. Below is the link for the local weather. http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/lau...a=KC09&state=IL -- soarx4 --

[RCSE] Re: For Sale-Airtronics Aquila NIB

2008-07-13 Thread James Donohoe
Is the NIB Aquila kit still available? email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- James Donohoe James Donohoe's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=67367 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.p

[RCSE] OVSS - S.O.A.R. Fred Fredrickson

2008-07-13 Thread Pat Crosby
Hi All, Just wanted to remind everyone that the S.O.A.R. Fred Fredrickson Soaring Challenge (OVSS#4) is this weekend at our new flying site in Yorkville, IL. Visit www.soarchicago.net for complete information and a GoogleMap. Last chance to compete/practice before the NATs. Patrick Crosby S.O.A

[RCSE] eneloop question

2008-07-13 Thread Robert Samuels
Do the Eneloop cells require "forming" like the conventional cells? That is, should a pack made of Eneloop cells be slow charged/discharged serveral times before use? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Making the world a

Re: [RCSE] Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task

2008-07-13 Thread tony estep
Johnny, you da man! - Original Message From: Dennis Hoyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...Johnny Berlin...has now completed all level V requirements...

Re: [RCSE] Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task

2008-07-13 Thread Dana Flemming
Congratulations, Johnny! Glad to hear it! Dana Flemming Dennis Hoyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just got a call from Harry and Johnny Berlin successfully completed his 8 hour Level V task today along the lake Michigan shoreline with perfect sloap conditions and has now completed all lev

Re: [RCSE] Re: Way to go Johnny :-)

2008-07-13 Thread Charlie
Way to go Johnny! Cheers! Charlie (Astro Hog) Miller Colorado - Original Message - From: Craig Allen To: Dennis Hoyle ; soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:46 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: Way to go Johnny :-) Way to Go Johnny Couldn't happen to a better person :

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #11418

2008-07-13 Thread A & J SHIPP
WAY TO GO JOHNNY ALDEN Original Message - From: "Soaring" To: Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: Soaring V1 #11418 SoaringSun, 13 Jul 2008Volume 1 : Number 11418 In this issue: Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task Re: [RCSE] Joh

[RCSE] Re: Way to go Johnny :-)

2008-07-13 Thread Craig Allen
Way to Go Johnny Couldn't happen to a better person :-) Dennis Hoyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just got a call from Harry and Johnny Berlin successfully completed his 8 hour Level V task today along the lake Michigan shoreline with perfect sloap conditions and has now completed all level

RE: [RCSE] Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task

2008-07-13 Thread Sheldon Smith
YeeHaw Johnny B! Butchie would be proud of ya'! Congrats! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Dennis Hoyle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:13 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task I just got a call from Harry and Johnny Berlin succ

Re: [RCSE] Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task

2008-07-13 Thread Fred Weaver
Congratulations Johnny!! Pretty good to have that one out of the way, eh? Weav Dennis Hoyle wrote: I just got a call from Harry and Johnny Berlin successfully completed his 8 hour Level V task today along the lake Michigan shoreline with perfect sloap conditions and has now completed all level

[RCSE] Johnny Berlin's 8 hour task

2008-07-13 Thread Dennis Hoyle
I just got a call from Harry and Johnny Berlin successfully completed his 8 hour Level V task today along the lake Michigan shoreline with perfect sloap conditions and has now completed all level V requirements. 8 hrs, 1 minute, 20 seconds. Harry De Boer and Ted Grossner witnessed the flight. Co

[RCSE] "Real" southern gent

2008-07-13 Thread Jon Stone
posted for Brian Chuck Anderson CD'd his last TD contest yesterday. (He says) What a mark in soaring history. 40 years of CD'ing at least one contest a year. Can any one match that record? What a wonderful influence Chuck has been to our club (The Coffee Airfoilers) and to soaring in general

[RCSE] A note on soaring's reputation :)

2008-07-13 Thread Ben Wilson
I happened to be in Muncie yesterday for the Muncie Edurathon triathlon, which was held at the Prairie Creek Reservoir just south of the AMA. After the race, the wife and I stopped by the AMA to see what was going on. Pylon racing and combat. We sat down and watched a couple of combat heats (l