Re: [RCSE] "TD" contest thoughts.

2002-02-13 Thread tony estep
> I can assure you there is no way that that poly can compete! You need a Dark Star. http://www.mvsaclub.com/articles/dark_star2.htm > It cannot be launched anywhere near the height of > the composites (not strong enough!) The Dark Star and numerous other poly ships can be zoomed as hard as

Re: [RCSE] TD" contest thoughts

2002-02-13 Thread Russ Young
Speaking of ideas for TD contests... You all know Harley Michaelis right? (RDS System for control linkages) Check out the description of his "Thermal Wizard" slant to the Eastern Washington NWSS contests..sort of a contest within a contest. http://www.aracnet.com/~eastwind/nwss/mainpages/w

[RCSE] TD" contest thoughts

2002-02-12 Thread Maurice Podder
Is it possible we are trying to design contests for the needs of a very few who no longer feel challenge by current formats (because their abilities have far surpass the normal flyer)?  Instead of developing whole new concepts why not go to a true Thermal Duration contest.  Shorten the line

Re: [RCSE] "TD" contest thoughts

2002-02-12 Thread Andy Page
other big boys? I didn't think so. Joe, thank you so much for your thoughts. >From: "Joe & Jan Wurts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [RCSE] "TD" contest thoughts >Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 19:58:12 -

Re: [RCSE] "TD" contest thoughts

2002-02-12 Thread John O'Sullivan
Joe & Jan Wurts wrote: snip > If the goal is landing measurement, I'd recommend using short > bungee launches with 1 minute target times. Gets rid of the boredom > of waiting for time to land, and would allow for many more rounds to > be flown. Snip.. Wow - What a concept. No need to

Re: [RCSE] "TD" contest thoughts

2002-02-12 Thread Jon Stone
decisions throughout his flight. Jon - Original Message - From: "Jim Carlton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Joe & Jan Wurts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 12:28 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] "TD"