Re: [RCSE] old posts

2008-08-04 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 08/04/2008 9:56:03 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone else receiving posts that are over 2 weeks old? AJ I've attributed it to an uprising deep in the bowels of the undergound, nuclear hardened compound where RCSE

Re: [RCSE] Contest idea....Time on tow penalty for TD?

2008-07-15 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 07/14/2008 8:21:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After watching the World F3J I had an idea for a contest... Incorporate the time penalty on tow that they have in F3J but in a TD format. You would have a timer at each winch who would time your launch

Re: [RCSE] A message to D. Perkins, Champion of F3B and Lord of the Calamari

2008-05-31 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 05/31/2008 3:02:06 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Phil Townsend [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 12:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] A message to D. Perkins, Champion of

Re: [RCSE] YOU can break Carbon rod for, stab

2008-04-28 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 04/28/2008 12:02:17 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's been pointed out to me that my post in reply to a message from Bill Wingstedt could be read as actually meaning to call him an idiot. I believe a close reading will reveal that I was agreeing with

Re: [RCSE] YOU can break Carbon rod for stab axles, following the assignme...

2008-04-25 Thread Wwing
I had to put a carbon rod into service as a stab axle once. All I had was one of insufficient diameter. Luckily, I had a piece of brass tubing that it fit into perfectly, and the brass tube fit perfectly into the carriers in the stabs. I thought this was a perfect marriage of the stiffness of

[RCSE] 101 point landing...

2008-04-05 Thread Wwing
I say we give him a style point, even though he rolled past the line. Those skegs with wheels on them are useless. _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMiG-VLYMXo_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMiG-VLYMXo) Bill Wingstedt **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL

Re: [RCSE] F3B field sound/light system picture

2008-03-25 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 03/25/2008 3:13:12 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: SOARING COMMUNITY Im looking for pictures of the F3B system you use and set up at the field that will display the pilot flying letter / number,corresponding lights and also contains the bell,

[RCSE] Interesting clamping technique...

2008-02-14 Thread Wwing
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrKKU3xfr_U_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrKKU3xfr_U) Bill Wingstedt **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565)

[RCSE] Daryl's DLG/Winter Building

2008-01-14 Thread Wwing
All I have time for is building the name... Spinster Bill Wingstedt **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] T-Shirt Design Sneak Peak - US F3J Team

2008-01-03 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/03/2008 8:05:43 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: T-Shirt Design Sneak Peak - US F3J Team 2008 I have posted my new design for the team T-Shirts on my Glide Fast Journal Blog at: http://glidefast.typepad.com/glidefast/ You can see the new logo and how

Re: [RCSE] Jack Benny is 39 and 2.4 is 38? Thanks for the 'assurances and ...

2007-12-26 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/26/2007 2:18:56 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Okay I expected the guesses and opinions and assurances. Let's take this one first: But, seriously, are you expecting over 40 sailplanes to be in the air at one time at a typical club field? Those who

Re: [RCSE] Icon 2

2007-12-20 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/20/2007 8:48:45 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sure this will be a very dynamic plane and competitive with the Euro models. My concern is the launching equipment. With the current crop of moldies, line breaks and winch bogging and ultimate failure

Re: [RCSE] Passion about Icon 2, is it the wingspan?

2007-12-19 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/19/2007 7:21:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It will be very interesting to see where the price point is for what should be another premium star of a sailplane. I suppose out of reach of most working sailplaners could be an applicable key word.

Re: Fw: [RCSE] Soaring Masters 2008

2007-12-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/13/2007 3:11:11 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did I hear that this Masters event will include a distance task and a speed task? We have plenty of contest during the year where we just float around for 10 minutes. Richard I thought that was

Re: [RCSE] Best Soaring Calendar of All Time????

2007-12-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/13/2007 5:15:31 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Click the link that follows for probably the most unique soaring calendar of all time. Roller Derby and Sailplanes? Just in time for holidays, this is a limited print calendar that is sure to be a

Re: [RCSE] Muncie - Soaring Masters Final Scores

2006-09-26 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/26/2006 10:21:52 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didnt see the age chart you guys are talking about.But Im trying to figure out if Im an old guy or a young guy in soaring at 49 years old? Richard _

Re: [RCSE] Oh What A Ride, Extra 300 That Is

2006-09-14 Thread Wwing
Sweet read, Marc. You definitely had a major magic mojo weekend with the ride, the overall Fred champ and clinching the glass eagle. Congratulations, you've earned it! Bill Wingstedt

Re: [RCSE] Re: Clarification- ESL Contest was tough on me today and Deleware...

2006-09-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/13/2006 8:47:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's true. Even Butch beat gordy. At least that is what the T-shirt said. Careful. I've broken the code and indications are that this might be a dangerous cult responsible for promulgating evil

Re: [RCSE] Soaring Nats Entries

2006-05-04 Thread Wwing
O.K. guys, all we need is a few SWMBO putting together a few of these posts that reference "chestnuts" and "jokers" together and the code for "going to Muncie" will be broken. That could well end the dream of increasing participation at the NATS, as more pilots spend the week chained to their

[RCSE] OT: Powered gliders...

2006-03-22 Thread Wwing
From another forum: An F-111 was flying escort with a B-52 and generally making a nuisance of himself by flying rolls around the lumbering old bomber. The message for the B-52 crew was, Anything you can do, I can do better. Not to be outdone, the bomber pilot announced that he would rise to the

Re: [RCSE] Soaring Masters..SAR

2006-03-21 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 03/21/2006 9:34:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Doesn't he need to be an LSF member?? Level 4 or better ? does he have to qualify ??? I mean after all it not like this is F3B ??? 8-) ___ My understanding was you had to be an

Re: [RCSE] Today's Pie Day, but all I got was a Super AVA!

2006-03-14 Thread Wwing
http://www.angio.net/pi/piquery Here is an interesting site for searching PI for numerical strings, like a birthday perhaps. For instance, February 6, 1956 when entered into the search field as 02061956 will result in a report that the string was found 2,811,196 counting from the first digit

Re: [RCSE] Evolution of RC RF

2006-02-24 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 02/23/2006 11:28:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now that governments have discovered that there's a cash cow to be milked auctioning off the spectrum -- one of the reasons for the move to digital TV is to free up half the old UHF TV band and the VHF

Re: [RCSE] Olympics - off topic

2006-02-15 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 02/15/2006 9:09:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: HummmBeaver Stampeed well sighn me up. Heck I got into soaring because I read that the club had the need for Winch Masters.Justto add the soaring content back in (sort of)Dr Danny C.Williams

Re: [RCSE] Super Vision without bionics

2006-02-09 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 02/09/2006 7:43:53 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What if you could get a pair of glasses that would double the distance of your vision?http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70181-0.htmlJim I'd have to walk twice as far to get my plane when I

Re: [RCSE] Super Vision without bionics

2006-02-09 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 02/09/2006 7:43:53 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What if you could get a pair of glasses that would double the distance of your vision? http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70181-0.html Jim oops, try this... I'd have to walk twice as far to

Re: [RCSE] casting lead

2006-01-23 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/23/2006 8:05:09 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I want to cast some lead for ballast into a shape resembling a stick of butter. I have the lead and a torch that puts out enough heat to melt the lead but I don't have a ladle nor a mold. I prefer not to

Re: [RCSE] LSF US Soaring Masters sponsored by Horizon Hobby and JR Radio

2005-12-31 Thread Wwing
Has anybody considered the scores in this event being part of the OVSS series? The venue and the format seem to be consistent with the other contests in the series...Just wondering because it seems a perfect way topost another score in the series. Bill Wingstedt

Re: [RCSE] Any early Christmas gifts?

2005-12-21 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/20/2005 7:28:35 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, who's opened their gifts early? Or know what's coming?Time to brag! Who's getting what?I got a Breville espresso machine and a new 36" vinyl plotter cutter for my airbrushing business. Anyone want a

Re: [RCSE] PLEEEEEEASE REEEEEAD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICATODAYSHOW...]]

2005-11-18 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 11/18/2005 3:44:56 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If this was a moderated forum like RCGroups, members could actually get banned for posting stuff like this. I can see why John Derstine unsubscribed to RCSE. Aloha to all on RCSE (except the OP) grin. Al

Re: [RCSE] Big Bird XL (build time ?)

2005-09-14 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/14/2005 1:07:04 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Anyone have a idea (about) how long it takes to build one of these ? Dave Hauch Dave, Once upon a time I built a Bridi

Re: [RCSE] Thermal duration V or + tail

2005-09-08 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/07/2005 7:41:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've noticed that the Europeans seem to prefer the V tails but the Americans seem to prefer the plus tails for thermal duration. Why the difference? It's part of our evil nature to deprive the rest of

Re: [RCSE] LSF4 Goal Return?...Goal'd and Return'd!

2005-09-03 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/03/2005 2:46:38 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had it in my head that I 'had' to get that goal and return out of the way to finish up LSF4, cuz it would be just my luck to luck into a LSF5 win somewhere along the way but not have LSF4 out of the

OT: Re: [RCSE] New Orleans

2005-09-01 Thread Wwing
In October of 2001, Scientific American published a definitive article on the problems facing New Orleans. It basically predicted this would happen. You can read it at http://www.sciam.com. Click on drowning New Orleans Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Re: Great Job guys

2005-08-12 Thread Wwing
Congratulations! That you were able to perform at such a high level after being hit by the wave of coolness that must've been emanating from a teenager astride a scooter (mere mortals would swoon) is a testament to the power of geek... Bill Wingstedt

[RCSE] NATS...

2005-07-31 Thread Wwing
(intended as plain text...hope it comes through like that...) I only flew in F3J this year and it was a blast. I love the 2 day format. Once again, it was proved to me that you learn more from your bad flights than your good ones. Thanks to all who gave me a hand retrieving my toys. I was

Re: [RCSE] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel

2005-05-27 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 5/27/2005 6:07:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is hardly the case that other companies are playing catch-up with Futaba. Instead, its more the case that Futaba is now starting to play catch-up with Multiplex.

Re: [RCSE] Hobbico Frequency Checker will be....

2005-04-07 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 04/07/2005 9:02:13 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On every single frequency board, a simple bit of velcro and anyone walking up to get a pin or put their card in a slot will be able to see what's hot and what's not. No more fake representations of which

Re: [RCSE] Crank it up!

2005-03-23 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 03/22/2005 11:28:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think I found the new accessory for the field beverage sphere!http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1670itemType=PRODUCTiMainCat=701iSubCat=702iProductID=1670It would be a good

Re: [RCSE] Better than sims...

2005-03-15 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 03/15/2005 8:03:32 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOL. Trick requests?How about tie incense cones on it and make some smoke. Just don't crash into the wall and burn your place down. Whoa... there is a video that would never make it to the net. :-)(Easter

Re: [RCSE] Looks like JT Plane Pack Bags are back in the game

2004-11-29 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 11/29/2004 7:08:31 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Perfect bags for Pikes, Icons, Extremes, any of the current 3piece wing ships. Not sure about Sharon's big center panel. Over all length is 60" I think. Sharon center panel is the best part of 65 inches,

[RCSE] Turkey Shoot

2004-11-05 Thread Wwing
I had a request to send the rules for the Turkey Shoot that will be held on Sunday and thought it best tobroadcast them for all to peruse and decide what they may want to fly. The question came up regarding an AVA or similar and what type of construction it is considered to be. Unless I hear

[RCSE] SOAR Turkey Shoot

2004-10-29 Thread Wwing
S.O.A.R. will be having its Turkey Shoot on Sunday, November 7. For those of you reading this that feel the need for just one more contest to wrap up the season, this could be just what you're looking for. We are currently flying at Route 126 and Grove Road, South of Oswego, Illinois and

Re: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR

2004-10-05 Thread Wwing
Feeling nostalgic about what was in the air when you were a Level I, eh:) Bill Wingstedt In a message dated 10/05/2004 9:08:57 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I looked at the site too !! I Think they would work at Brookville.. I am Tempted...the prices are

[RCSE] Long and stiff...

2004-09-30 Thread Wwing
Glider wings! That's how we like 'em! What else?... Skis! I see that they are able to dampen vibrations, effectively stiffening skis by using the piezoelectric effect. Just wondering if there is any application for us here, what the energy costs/benefit ratio would be... Bill Wingstedt

Re: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.

2004-09-27 Thread Wwing
Anybody a free flighter in here and know anything about the Super Max? I have a faint memory of reading an article about it the AMA magazine. Something to do with overflying the max time and trying to reach a "super max" in the first round (light morning air, etc.). If you don't reach the

Re: [RCSE] Central Illinois slope?

2004-07-22 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 07/22/2004 11:20:07 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ahh yes, creating your own slope is the usual dream of someone infected withthe slope bug but without a slope. Well, here's some advice to any in thisposition.For 99.99% of folks; a bad slope

Re: [RCSE] Major change for NATS F3J..reply

2002-12-23 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/23/2002 10:37:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bill, The form has a typo on it...it has been addressed on the LSF site and on RCSE... Thanks Jack. I must've missed the information having been posted here, which exposes my failure of having read

[RCSE] De-motify the competition

2002-12-05 Thread Wwing
...yeah, it might be a little off topic, but there is a nice picture of an eagle on their calendar\leaders page. Also, nice use of an updraft on the calendar\change page. Have fun! WWW.despair.com Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Just a Flying Contest

2002-08-12 Thread wwing
In a message dated Mon, 12 Aug 2002 11:40:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a flying contest... I think about this quite a bit. When electronic loggers and telemetry become readily affordable, (which we are on the

Re: [RCSE] Full House Setup for Newbie..

2002-02-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 02/13/2002 10:01:06 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ust getting into my first fullhouse glider. I would desire info on building (how to glue in those long pushrods..), servo installation on obechi and composite ships, and how to set up flaps

Re: [RCSE] Frequency Control / safety

2002-01-30 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/30/2002 10:38:18 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Get off it Jim. This is an equal opportunity sport (or hobby,depending on who you listen to.) Flying an overpriced ARF does not give you any priority over those who build our own simple DLGs.

Re: [RCSE] Fusion from NSP/quote OTW

2002-01-28 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/28/2002 9:36:58 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought it would be this one: I'm going to make it easier to fly. The planform may be a bit aggressive for most of you. Dieter Headlines of the week of Arizona Contest: Aggressive Planform

Re: re :[RCSE] How long is yours?

2002-01-04 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/04/2002 7:50:34 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I only have TD planes so my times are different. With a strong Rahm winch on parallel 12v batteries and hitting the launch just right I get 14:20 just tooling around the field. Rick At

Re: [RCSE] Wassailplane

2001-12-26 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/26/2001 8:38:45 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Rew and I wanted to fly the little Lite Stick that Paul Wiese had sold us. Tom, Nice angle on being sold a plane instead of buying one. Very passive. Become a victim, I like that, and will be adopting

[RCSE] Team Afghanistan?

2001-12-02 Thread Wwing
I see that some favorite pastimes are things that fly, pigeons and kites. It'd be cool to get some planes into their hands over there. There looks to be some cherry slope sites too! I'm hopeful that things can get to the point where people can enjoy themselves over there... Bill Wingstedt

Re: [RCSE] Nat's Coverage?

2001-11-01 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 11/01/2001 4:38:16 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob constrained me to 2000 words for soaring coverage. I had enough facts to write 5000 if he would let me. As for choice of what soaring events got more words, there is obviously personal bias

Re: [RCSE] Resolution of the P-38 issue

2001-10-28 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 10/27/2001 11:00:43 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not to mention the fact that Boeing's plane looked like a flying wood chipper. That was the beauty of the Boeing design. In peacetime, this thing could set down in your neighborhood, chip all those

Re: [RCSE] Name of a used plane

2001-10-19 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 10/19/2001 3:46:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have just picked up a used plane from a club member, he _thinks_ it is called a Saturn. The span is 112 inches, it is configured for full house, and has a v-tail on a glass fuse. Anyone have any

Re: [RCSE] Interesting F3J stats

2001-09-16 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/16/2001 7:04:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just reading the SOAR club newsletter, at the F3J team selections this year there were 650 flights flown with only 6 reflights! I can tell you most of those flights were maxed. Jim Jim, I

Re: [RCSE] one of those days

2001-09-16 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/16/2001 7:38:25 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What LSF level are you again, Mr. Wingstedt? 8-) LSF? What's that? Oh yeah...well...um...ahem...I... uh... *cough* think I'm level (hand covering mouth) -V. It comes on plain brown paper... Mr.

Re: [RCSE] Need Help

2001-09-14 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/14/2001 4:46:33 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: HI guys, Been trying for 4-5 days now to unsubscribe. Mikel tells me to shut off HTML, till he told me that, didn't know I was doing it. I have to apologize to all for this, for putting you

Re: [RCSE] Bozo Bytes the bullet.

2001-09-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/13/2001 4:37:49 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Which 10%? That would mean the terrorists would have been allowed weapons also. I would rather relinquish my pocket knife than have any weapons on the plane. Kick 'em in the balls. If the

Re: [RCSE] Different Subject??

2001-09-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 09/13/2001 6:42:57 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Charles Miller wrote: We could talk about how the F3J team selection was run? Yes, any suggestions on improving the FAI team selection programs are always welcome. We still have some room for

Re: [Fwd: [RCSE] off topic - interesting aircraft photo]

2001-08-03 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 08/03/2001 12:41:08 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Clifford Schwinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've seen this phenomenon with supersonic jets, but this is the first time I have seen this occur with a single engine prop plane:

Re: [RCSE] FVK K-2

2001-07-20 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 07/20/2001 8:55:11 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can someone point me to a website for a dealer that sells this plane? It is listed on Fatlion's site but the link goes to a netmeister page that says that this site is not on their server.

Re: [RCSE] RCSD question

2001-07-10 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 07/10/2001 11:05:36 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jeez, What's so hard about writing a check and dropping it in an envelope? Cost 0.34 plus check. The tough part is getting the checkbook out of the bosses purse without having to listen to

Re: [RCSE] Flames and photos

2001-07-08 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 07/08/2001 4:24:17 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the suggestion that another list that would be formed where people can and should share good (and infinitely valuable) info about what we love be formed. Unfortunately, I believe that given

Re: [RCSE] Re: Landing Points and Slip-On Nosecones

2001-07-03 Thread Wwing
I suppose that you could just tape the SLIP-OFF nose cone on, but that would really seem to defeat the wonderful feature of slip-off-ability that was so thoughtfully designed right into it. (CD, inspecting a landing, Well, well, well, what have we here?! The nose cone seems to be off!

Re: [RCSE] rule clarifications

2001-06-18 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 06/18/2001 6:55:35 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 10:36 PM 6/17/01 -0400, you wrote: If the plane hit the upper small leaves and twigs of a tree, but continues to fly to the ground or landing circle, the time does not stop. are the

Re: [RCSE] F3J new tow rules in a contest

2001-05-30 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 05/30/2001 10:12:43 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was no more than 20 to 30 minutes of discussion needed in Chicago to have a ruling made by the CD on our launch technique. BTW, this would not have had to happen if the FAI/CIAM had changed

Re: [RCSE] Make a Deal Day at NSP

2001-05-30 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 05/30/2001 9:52:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And for all my compadres beyond the Big L, remember: Today is the first day…of the rest of this half century. ENJOY!! CD ...and for those of us who are still looking forward to the Big L,

Re: [RCSE] DS'ing with no hill

2001-05-16 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 05/16/2001 7:44:25 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 07:03 PM 5/16/2001, Brett Jaffee wrote: Scroll down near the bottom to check out the 3 videos of these guys DS'ing a stand of trees after winch launching from a flat field. Looked like a

Re: [RCSE] right turns?Left turns?

2001-05-14 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 05/14/2001 8:52:36 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When, as a kid, I roller skated, ran my box scooter or bicycled, I always preferred to make left turns. Later, when flying full scale or R/C and when driving a car, I still preferred to make left

Re: [RCSE] Help finding long pushrods.

2001-04-23 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 04/23/2001 7:51:15 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello All, I am trying to rig my new Omega 3 F3J. The pushrods it came with from Sal were not long enough, 48 it needs 54. The brass plated SS. that Sal put in the box was nice stuff but

[RCSE] Flying today!

2001-04-22 Thread Wwing
It's nice to see all the reports of flying from all over today as spring takes hold in the US. Sailplanes did grace the skies over Illinois today, as well. The planned SOAR contest was a casualty of the morning showers, and then there was a slight delay as our sod farm hosts groomed the field

Re: [RCSE] Jim Bacus

2001-04-17 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 04/17/2001 1:33:56 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess we all know what new toy Jim is getting :-)) --Greg Nuspel Jim already has one of everything. This must be the plane he's donating for the good of the Order. :) Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] Alpha4 (NiMh)

2001-04-12 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 04/12/2001 11:21:56 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On another note, I'm just a little bugged that the Alpha-4 producers don't step up their production a little bit to try to accomodate the demand they've helped fuel for their product. Or give out

Re: [RCSE] extreme extreme extremely boring - oh yeah!

2001-03-30 Thread Wwing
DP responds to: Having someone build their own ships for them, you mean? Now wait a minute! One of these guys shaped his own fuse plug, pulled a nose cone mold and fuse mold, shaped and molded an inner nosecone mold. Used these molds to build his own fuse. This same guy bagged his stabs,

Re: [RCSE] Lost in Space

2001-03-07 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 03/07/2001 7:16:00 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you are receiving RCSE (soaring) through yahoo, it is easy. Just go to 'Delivery Options' and change to 'No email'. (You can change back later.) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/soaring Regis

Re: [RCSE] Rule 10.1.e

2001-02-17 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 02/17/2001 11:22:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A quick search failed to come up with my AMA handbook - it's here somewhere, but I assume 10.1.e is an AMA rule. I'm curious as to the background of this rule. If I was a winchmaster I'd never

Re: [RCSE] incidence/pivot pins

2001-02-11 Thread Wwing
I just went through this thought process on a recent plane that came with carbon tail pins. Though light, they won't take the abuse that steel will. The stabilator is probably the most important flight control and a concession made to the weight gods is probably a good idea here. It has

Re: RES Rules - was [RCSE] Nostalgia Help??

2001-01-30 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/29/2001 7:29:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sure, anyone can build a model with a plywood D-box, awesome carbon spars etc. etc and blow everyone to the weed with mega launches, but why would you bother? You only ruin it for those who want to

Re: [RCSE] new hlg design idea?

2001-01-22 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/22/2001 8:59:46 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 08:43 PM 1/22/2001, Clifford Schwinger wrote: Here is a photo of the folding wing glider: http://members.home.net/cliff/fold3.jpg cliff I can't help from noticing the UFO flying saucer

Re: [RCSE] CA removal

2001-01-18 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/18/2001 3:16:33 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a small spot of CA on the bottom of a molded wing. Does anyone know if acetone or CA debonder will remove it without messing up the finish? Brett I have used CA debonder for this very

Re: [RCSE] Model building tools

2001-01-14 Thread Wwing
Last night I used a piece of thread and some masking tape to check the alignment of the stab to the wing on my Style. Taped one end to the wing tip, pulled it taut and stuck a piece of tape to mark the length to the stab tip. Move it to the other tip and note the difference. A sliver of spruce

Re: When things get slow. was [RCSE] on-board data logger

2001-01-03 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 01/03/2001 7:13:13 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 06:52 PM 1/3/2001, charles c wrote: Isn't this just the US TD contest format? No, last time I flew in one you had to fly for a predetermined task time, not the fastest one down. Not that

Re: [RCSE] TWhipper TWhiz

2000-12-29 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/29/2000 2:32:02 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Flew it across my living room a few times and then just had to start modifications. Mod 1 - made a dihedral wing with elliptical tips. Mod 2 - made a T-tail with matching elliptical tips. Mod 3 -

Re: [RCSE] Carbon fiber manufacturing

2000-12-25 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/25/2000 6:54:20 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When we can get nanotubes, we will have the ultimate reinforcing fiber. Really good graphite fiber has a modulus (stiffness) of about 400 Mega Pascals with an elastic strain to failure (stretch) of

Re: [RCSE] Landings: a complete waste of time?

2000-12-18 Thread Wwing
I can't help but notice how the view in the winter is "with today's super ships, everybody gets their time" and "the lift is all over the place!" and in the summer it's "DAMN! I launched into a sink cycle and got three minutes and then I blew my landing!" %^) Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List

[RCSE] HTML test

2000-12-17 Thread Wwing
Sorry guys, I'm trying something out. We all know the legend of AOL 6.0 sending email in HTML format. I have been using V5.0 to avoid that. I'm sending this with version 6, but from WWW.AOL.COM. It's been rumored that mail going from here is plain text. We shall see... Bill Wingstedt

Re: [RCSE] HTML test

2000-12-17 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/17/2000 11:14:49 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry guys, I'm trying something out. We all know the legend of AOL 6.0 sending email in HTML format. I have been using V5.0 to avoid that. I'm sending this with version 6, but from WWW.AOL.COM. It's

Re: [RCSE] AMA Proposed RES rulse

2000-12-13 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 12/13/2000 7:34:56 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: b. Except in the case of tailless aircraft that have a portion of the trailing edge of the wing serve as the elevator, the trailing edge of the wing must remain fixed at all times. In the excepted

Re: [RCSE] more garbage about garbage garbage

2000-11-15 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 11/15/2000 2:25:04 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Congratulations to all of you AOL version 6 users. Their new browser has, according to Gordy, "a bit of a problem" causing the mail to be sent out formatted in HTML which is intended only to be

Re: [RCSE] F4U CORSAIR ...WHY?

2000-11-14 Thread Wwing
'Cause it looked BAD! Kinda like the droopy andedral tail on the Phantom. No reason other than to scare people. Then the revisionists dreamed up all this ground clearance hooha... Bill Wingstedt In a message dated 11/13/2000 6:32:35 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: GUYS:

Re: [RCSE] Amazing Animal Gliders

2000-10-23 Thread Wwing
I'm reminded of spiders and their soaring abilities. In the summer our sod field is literally covered with spider silk. Their use of a light, strong fiber in soaring applications is further evidence of nature's penchant for imitating man. I'm not sure how well the aerodynamics would scale up,

Re: [RCSE] Parker trip website

2000-10-23 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 10/23/2000 10:05:51 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I really need to DS... I really really need to DS... REALLY need it, argh. Nice page Bruce! Jim Looks like we're gonna have to send in the deprogrammers. It's a shame to see how a

Re: [RCSE] Parker Mtn LIVE!

2000-10-17 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 10/17/2000 2:36:38 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 20 to 25 mph winds at the moment, just finished a rowdy combat session with Bruce and Breck, this simply rules. The glass is out now and its time to DS! I cant believe how good this is, Im spoiled

Re: [RCSE] Visalia 2000 - Team 'N Sink's most excellent adventure - PICTURES!

2000-10-16 Thread Wwing
http://members.home.com/skip.richards/ Great pics! I couldn't help but notice in 122.jpg that Inge's Norwegian Soaring Clogs are catching on out west Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Lost - Another Flying Field

2000-09-26 Thread Wwing
I'm just interested in knowing what jurisdiction the airport has over the detention basin? Whatever the means, it is apparently very effective. I wonder what, if anything, precipitated the sudden loss of hospitality. Bill Wingstedt In a message dated 09/26/2000 4:56:36 PM Central Daylight

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