Hey Daryl,
I agree with you on the enjoyment level of CC as the pilot. Nobody can keep
track of a XC plane at altitude, while bouncing down a dirt road at 80+mph,
like Joe. It's amazing. My fun from XC came from spec-ing the plane out
before handing the tranny over to Joe to start the course and in
Proof positive of what F3b can do to the
mind! J
Lucky to get out alive….
Norm (AKA: 1991 US Team, Base A guy, in
Holland)
PBSS
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Looks like he got cut on the canopy as he
was trying to keep Skip’s plane from crossing the line into the winch /
launching area.
Ouch!
From: James V. Bacus
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Mill
It’s odd that Joe cut his right hand
as he throws with his left.
From: James V. Bacus
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9:34 AM
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Miller Injured"
Actually, it looks like it was Joe that was injured th
I'm trying to match the color and look of polished aluminum (almost chrome)
with paint. Any of you PSS guys have any suggestions?
TIA,
Norm
PBSS
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Seiko Stopwatch
Tom Copp has them at
www.F3X.com
They are a little pricey (compared to the cheap ones) but they last.
Norm
PBSS
SNIP>>>
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From: John D. Frugé [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [RCSE] stopwatch question.
I want to ask what type of stop watch you all
Where do you recommend buying Nicads and NiMH cells and
packs these days?
TIA,
Norm
PBSS
I'd like to hear your opinions on what you think is a good radio system to
get for someone just learning to fly. Something to use with basic electric
trainers, foamie combat wings, and warbirds.
Thanks guys-
Norm
PBSS
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Yes, the world outside of RC soaring is very different. The soaring world is
pushed by technology and competition, while the typical power club is based
on sport/fun flying.
Take a Paragon from the late 1970's, a state of the art TD plane and compare
that to the state of the art today. Night and da
Back in that same time period we had a guy bring out a gas winch with an old
Briggs & Stratton engine on it...
The solution was a little sugar. ;-)
Norm
PBSS
Snip>>>
I can remember back in about '78 that there was a couple of winches using
motors like that.
They were banned quite quickly becau
You can't launch off a Lucas winch at night.
Norm
PBSS
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From: Phil Townsend [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:04 AM
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Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: F3b World Champs
Lucas vs Bosch...wh
Geee, I thought all his planes now had to be really, really BIG to
compensate for his ..
eyesight...
Nevermind... ;-)
Norm PBSS
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From: Phil Townsend [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: F3B World Champs
All you have to do to make D.P. Happy is to
How about the rest of the TEAM?
Taking any Base A & Base B guys?
Do they have names?
Former F3b grunt
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From: Daryl Perkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 9:33 AM
To: soaring@airage.com
Subject: [RCSE] US F3B Soaring Team
Guys (and gals),
Our
Tom Copp has some nice, high quality, competition style winches for sale at
www.F3X.com
Norm
PBSS
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From: Thomas Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 8:11 AM
To: RSCE
Subject: [RCSE] winches
Can someone direct me to a source for a high qualit
Guys,
Please don't put knife switches on top of your batteries.
When you really need to use them is the wrong time to make a nice big spark
near the battery. Battery explosions are awful.
Use a sealed switch.
Norm
PBSS
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So who makes up "our (USA) tow
team"???
Norm
PBSS
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Washed out today, but!
Snip..
Photo caption:
If I climb just a little higher I think I'll be able to see my plane in
the ___
(fill in the blank):
1. San Diego Willow Trees
2. Dutch Corn Field
3. thermal, about 2 miles away
4. SULA power lines
Norm
(Joe's old, childhood flying buddy)
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I'm looking for a
large ARF/ARC tow plane like a Wilga, or equiv., 110" or
bigger.
I'm checking with
distributors, but I thought I'd see if someone had one sitting on a
shelf that they would like to sell.
Please contact me
off list.
TIA,
Norm
PBSS
1) When you start a round of speed, distance & duration, you have to fly the
same airplane you started that round with. When the round is complete, then
you can fly any one of your three registered backup planes, but still only
one plane per round. (Yes, the paperwork in a "real" F3b contest is
non
Vandenberg AFB
Yes, way cool.
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From: Tom Watson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 8:16 PM
To: Soaring Exchange
Subject: [RCSE] Off topic - rocket powered soaring
Anyone else see the missile launch from Pt. Mugu tonight? Really cool.
Tom
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180 degrees ;-)
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Subject: [RCSE] V-Tail Design
Is there a way in determining the optimum V-Tail angle in the design stage?
I have seen some plans or building instructions that
Oleg,
Your AC assumptions are correct, but the powerful servo is really required
when the plane is under high load, IE: on tow and during high G maneuvers.
Under those conditions the loads on the stabs are immense and cause binding
and friction in the stab pivot mechanism. Plus it's the only contr
I disagree with Steve on using a HS85 or equiv servo for the elevator. The
elevator is the only surface on the plane that if you experience a failure,
you crash. I prefer a beefy, high quality, high torque servo on the
elevator; especially if it's a go-fast and/or spot-landing plane.
Norm
PBSS
--
I'm interested in the Orbit Microlader Pro charger with the PC interface,
but can't find anyone that currently carries it in the US. Sherdair doesn't
carry them anymore. Anyone have an idea on where to look?
TIA,
Norm
PBSS
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Would an official of the CVRC club please contact me off-line. I have a
question regarding the team trophies from the Fall Soaring Festival.
Thanks,
Norm Timbs
PBSS
PS: I already tried contacting Larry Taylor, but haven't heard anything back
from him.
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