Re: [RCSE] Paragon gasbag love

--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This causes me to ask; what do you think thermals the sweetest? Within my limited gaggle of sailplanes, I'll have to say my Oly 99. Big undercambered wings, big tail/tail moment, it's a great nostalgic ride. --Bill Harris

RE: [RCSE] Paragon / Nostalgia again

OK, what about a Paragon with blade-type spoilers, is that too much? I know it'd be RES legal, but is that beyond the scope of nostalgia mods? thanks - I'm cutting ribs / formers, and I'm wondering if I finally have a home for my old graupner spoilers Brent RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] Paragon recover - Thank you.

Thanks to all the great tips on my Paragon restoration project. I appreciate all the help. I have not chosen a particular method of repair, but I will post my solution and make some picture available. Thanks again to all those who replied. --pat

[RCSE] Paragon wing fix and recover?

Group, This is my first try at recovering a wing. While removing the old monokote I did discover two compression fractures on the top spar. Located at the first open rib past the center sheeted area (see pictures url below). What is the best way to fix this? Also while removing the old

Re: [RCSE] Paragon

Title: Re: [RCSE] Paragon Lee, If you take pains to keep the tail light and use the best light-weighting practice for construction, the balanced Paragon may come out close to 50 oz. I agree with Stan Myers. At around 50 oz., the plane is too light to fly well. The plane is so slow

[RCSE] Paragon

I Need Advise.. I'm building a 118" Paragon (by Pierce Aero Company) If I build it per plans how much weight is required to balance CG.. Lee mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Get organized for the holidays!

Re: [RCSE] Paragon

It all depends on how heavy (or light) you build the fuselage and tail sections. Also the position of and type of radio system you use. A broad guess would be 4-8 ounces. Mike Clancy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Paragon

. If you really want a treat, get the plans to the Pierce 970. Way ahead of its time. Stan - Original Message - From: Lee Cox To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 2:02 PM Subject: [RCSE] Paragon I Need Advise.. I'm building a 118" Paragon (by Pierce

[RCSE] Paragon Mod's

I have seen many a wing tips break off on launch using the stock wing tip jointer. Most everyone in our club builds with fiberglass rods for wing jointers. You can pick them up at a toy store. You know those flags that stick up off a bike 4 ft. They fit in a brass tube 1/4 inside Dia. and are

Re: [RCSE] Paragon mods

:46 AM Subject: [RCSE] Paragon mods Greetings, A while back there was info about doing mods to an Olympic II on how to make it a better sailplane. Is there a site or people that would have info on making a PARAGON better? Like maybe change spar size to larger stock? Use CF strips

[RCSE] Paragon sold.

Please accept my apologies! I had not heard from the hobby store and thus thought my Paragon was still unsold. WRONG! I called them today and was told "Oh, we sold that." Why they never called me I have no idea. I am very sorry for filling everyone's inboxes, but the Paragon has been sold.

[RCSE] Paragon instructions

I need a copy of the instructions for a Pierce Aero Paragon. Bought one on ebay and the previous owner apparently lost the book. Anyone got a set they wouldn't mind faxing/mailing/scanning/whatever to me? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"