Re: [RCSE] The improbable leads to the highly improbable flying/landing of a ...

In a message dated 11/5/00 7:50:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Where can I get a replacement wing rod? Maybe some steel? Any replacement fuselages out there? The break is in the 'most important part', so it might be better to just start from scratch. >> Breck,

Re: [RCSE] plane accident

Interesting story, but the way I heard it, the accident happened in Texas and it is the AGGIES that are doing the digging. OK don't believe me? Ask Ron Scharck. Don Richmond RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECT

[RCSE] Addiction First Flights

TD Enthusiasts, The first flights of my new Addiction were done Saturday afternoon in 12-15 mph winds. The first handlaunch required a little down elevator and then encountered the first low, fast moving thermal. The temptation to stick with it and see if it would fly away was surpressed

[RCSE] TPG 2 Meter Contest Results

It was nearly a perfect day in Poway, CA for the First Semiannual 2 Meter contest. The overnight temperature was about 60 with fog in the valleys in the early morning. By contest start time at 9:00 the skies had cleared and the thermal activity started. The task was a 30 minute

[RCSE] TPG 2M Constest SOCAL

FIRST SEMIANNUAL 2 METER CONTEST Sunday, 11 June at the Poway flight center, Poway, CA. 30 Minute add'em up, 5 flights, no flight over 8 minutes. 5 points per second, 10 points per landing. One class, all models welcome. Trophies for 1, 2 and 3 CD Don Richmond (619) 988-1710 RCSE-List f

Re: [RCSE] CF box Spar wing jointer

In a message dated 5/31/00 You wrote: << Also, perhaps a hardened Al 1/2" round joiner at 2-3 degrees, like the 5 degree one offered for the saphires, or whatever. >> Chris, I can provide you with 3/8",1/2" or 5/8" round aluminum at any length and dihedral angle. I can also provid

Re: [RCSE] Interesting photo!

FWIW, A close pixel by pixel examination of the photo shows no evidence of tampering. Even the shadow is correct. However, close scrutiny of the pilot shows evidence of a blue cape with a yellow "S" under his street clothes. Don Richmond RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane Ne

Re: [RCSE] Recipe for DISASTER or just rantings of a Crumudgeon???

In a message dated 4/17/00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << In my opinion, unless you're doing it for EXERCISE, throwing a ship upwards during an electric winch launch is NOT A GOOD IDEA. >> Well, it may not be a great idea, but it can be effective. We had a good demonstration yesterday at the

Re: [RCSE] Visalia Vendors?

I will be there with a few wingrods (aluminum and titanium) and some adjustable tow hooks. Don Richmond RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] V-Tails

In a message dated 11/4/99 7:00:56 AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Full flying V-tail ? ? ? do they work ? ? how and on what have they been tried ? ? >> Yes they do work. I have a set of full flying V-tails on my class A/B electric sailplane. The surfaces are supported by a single